Brennan Schmidt
Brennan Schmidt
advantage ball capable familiar game playing run running sure
We know they're familiar with this game and we know they're going to run the ball as much as possible. I'm not sure if they're going to have any advantage by playing in the same game again, but I know they will if they run it as well as they're capable of running it.
ball definitely personnel runs stop system team win
It's a reality. This team runs the ball very well, and they have the right personnel for the system that they have. So definitely if we don't stop this run, we're not going to win this game.
ball challenge definitely explosive game key rest running tough
They have an explosive running game and that's key to their success. If you are going to run the ball that much you have to have tough lineman and tough running backs. It's definitely a big challenge for me and the rest of the defense.
ball chance far forward gives guys jazz looking mentally physical physically run sort type
They're a physical team. They don't do a lot of jazz and all that stuff. They run the ball right at you, just sort of say, 'Come and get it.' We like that, because that's our type of style. I'm looking forward to this game. It gives us a chance to see where some guys are mentally and physically as far as toughness.
became face hands hard throw
We weren't going to get to their quarterback, so it became all about getting our hands up in his face and making it hard for him to throw the ball.
against believe defense michigan offense style syracuse tested tough western
I don't think we were necessarily tested for our style against Western Michigan because of all those three-step passes. Syracuse will be a better test because I believe we're a tough defense and they're a tough offense and they're going to come right at us.
bad motivates
When you end up on a bad note, it motivates you.
chris defense defensive easy gap guys sexy tougher
Two gap is not an easy thing and it's not a sexy thing either. But for the hard-nosed guy, it's perfect. For the tougher defensive linemen, this is the defense they want to play in and that's why we've recruited guys like Chris Long.
boston bowl brother came city college either enjoy environment excited francisco good guys music nashville played san spend
We were excited to go to Nashville because it came down to Nashville or San Francisco and either place is great. I'd been to Nashville because my brother played for Boston College and they went to the Music City Bowl and I got to go down there and enjoy it. I told the guys it should be a good environment to spend a bowl game.
challenge line pound
They're going to line up and try to pound us. That's the kind of challenge we like.
blow focus lose means next realize win
This is a big win. It means a lot to us, but as a team, you have to hunker down and realize that it is just one win and if you blow it way out of proportion, you can get off focus and lose the next week.
definitely ownership taken
He's definitely taken ownership of the team. We wouldn't be us without him.
against best brad country definitely offensive promise trouble
He definitely doesn't get as much recognition as I think he should. I go against some of the best offensive tackles in the country in this conference, and I promise you I don't have as much trouble with them as I do with Brad in a lot of respects.
defense defensive fit hone techniques toughness work
I don't know if I was necessarily recruited to fit this defense. I think I was recruited more for my toughness and work ethic. I've been called the 'non-prototypical' defensive end for this defense. But the person who can really hone in on the techniques of this defense can play.