University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss vs. Nebraska Post Game Quotes -- Nebraska
9/25/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football
Southern Miss vs. Nebraska Post Game Quotes -- Nebraska
Head Coach Frank Solich Quotes
Opening Comments:
"I thought our players played hard, and it was obvious that they were in good condition. The humidity was very high, but I thought we held up very well along those lines. We had lapses throughout the course of the game where maybe we didn't play as well and they played pretty well, but all in all I think it was a great effort by our players and I'm very proud of what they were able to accomplish tonight."
"We figured from the offensive standpoint that it might be a tough evening because they come from a lot of different alignments, so you're going to catch them on some big plays, but they're going to make you look bad on a fair of number of plays. We thought as far as lining up and knocking them around that they're a very physical football team and we were going to offensively have to come up with some big plays and our defense going in wanted to get five turnovers and that's what they came up with."
"We thought going in that the turnover margin would be critical, and also thought special teams would be critical. We had some real lapses in the special teams area that we need to get corrected, but all in all, I thought the guys held up really well. We played a very physical football team and we were glad to get it done."
Coming to Southern Miss:
"I think Coach Bower and his staff are doing a great job with the football program. It's obvious that they're a competent football team and they'll play like the slogan says, anyone, anywhere, anytime, and I give credit to them. They've brought their football program a long way."
Nebraska Players Quotes:
Fabian Washington DB:
"Coming into the game we know we have to set the tone. Every week we set a goal for turnovers and from the gate we wanted to get turnovers. We accomplished our goal by getting five turnovers. We took chances, but we were pretty much lying down when we were up 17-0. We were not playing Nebraska football and we were acting like 17 pts was enough. Our defense was making plays all night and that was getting me fired up.
On Southern Miss Crowd:
It was pretty tough at first, but as we went up 17-0, it got quite. When they scored it got loud again.
Josh Davis RB:
"After four games we still have to make some progress. We still want to get better each week. Our team is still not satisfied. We won't be satisfied until after the season. Right now we are just taking it one game at a time. We are in this together. This game is a statement for the four games we have played, not just together. Next week we want to come in with the same attitude and comfort and get another win. We deserve a top 10 ranking, but right now we will just keep working hard and do what we can.
