Mike Kudla
Mike Kudla
deals either grew low point starting
That was a low point for us. We had to either go up or down from there. We responded to that. Where we are now, our starting point was really that game. We just grew from there and it was one of those deals where we got better each week.
came change coach fit johnson lifestyle program ready time
Working with coach Johnson and those guys, when it came time to change things up to get ready for the combine, they were able to make a program that fit my lifestyle right away.
denver guy inch last quite tied
I thought I had it, but right after the guy from Denver said you tied it. I had 46 right there, but I couldn't quite get that last inch up.
bit games great lost seen won
It's like two years ago. We lost two games but still won the Fiesta Bowl. It's been a great four-year career. You've seen a little bit of everything.
second
It was huge. It propelled you right through the second half.
felt medication picture playing recover remember took whatever worst
It wasn't a pretty picture at all, but I always felt like I could do whatever it took to recover and get back to playing football. I don't remember everything from the worst of it, but I remember being kind of in and out because of all the medication I was on. It's not something you really want to remember.
helmet people
It's amazing. People get to see you without your helmet on, and it makes them so happy.
almost ball contain definitely heartbeat throw
Vince Young is definitely the heartbeat of that team. You've definitely got to contain him and you've almost got to make them one-dimensional and make them throw the ball on every down.
game great passing pick yards
They had that great passing game and now they've got a great back to pick up yards for them, so it's kind of like that two-headed snake. You've got to be real careful.
bad granted means savor seniors
You don't take things for granted as much as you used to. To be with those seniors ... it means a little more to think where you've been and how bad it really got, you just kind of savor things a little more.
challenge huge numerous played
It's a huge challenge for us. They all have experience, they all have played numerous games. They're smart. They know their schemes. They're solid. They don't make mistakes. We look at that as a challenge.
shooting
Anything over 45 is pretty much what I?m shooting for.
good hype job
That's where I kind of excel. I did a good job on the field. I need to go here and kind of hype the deal. I'm excited.
front game locker means past puts rivalry room signs tradition walked yesterday
We walked in yesterday and there are signs up all over in the locker room about the rivalry game and what it means and the tradition about it. It puts it front and center. You can't look past this one.