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Postgame Quotes: Indiana vs. Purdue
11/28/2015 6:07:00 PM | Football
Postgame Quotes
Indiana vs. Purdue
November 28, 2015
Indiana Head Coach Kevin Wilson
Opening Statement:
"It was a good, hard fought game. Our mindset going into the week was that, as we've struggled and continued to come up short, guys continue to play hard. Our mantra has been that you've got to go hard and go for it, because we have struggled through the years and we didn't want to get into a game where we are playing not to lose. We just wanted an aggressive mindset. We've had some injuries and guys keep stepping up, it was really good to see. I'm proud of the guys to finish with two good road wins and get us to six wins and a chance for a bowl experience."
On quarterback Nate Sudfeld's play:
"The last couple of weeks, we had a couple guys out and it shows how good our team is. The key thing is that the line is good, our tight end group is good, and the running game goes which allows Nate to distribute. Nate's playing good, I'm proud of him. He's awesome. He may have a chance to be the best quarterback in this league. There are a couple of great ones, but he's played well. We need to win more games, but he's playing with a decent group. I don't know if it's a great group, but when you put them together it functions pretty well and it is fun to coach."
On what being bowl eligible means to the program:
"I know how hard these guys have worked. I want these kids to taste some of the rewards for their time and energy. I am just proud of those guys as seniors, those fourth- and fifth-year guys. To me, they had already done a lot, win or lose, and I hold them in high esteem no matter the outcome of the day. I'm just glad we get to spend a few more weeks together."
On winning three in a row over Purdue:
"I go back to the fact that we are fortunate to have a rival. Not everyone truly does in this game and this sport. We respect their team, their program, and the sport. You want to win with class, and then I told the guys today that at twelve o'clock, we didn't have the bucket anymore. So, again, I just respect the rivalry. It is about the memories of the week. I respect that we have this rivalry and we are lucky that we get an opportunity to play in this game."
Indiana Players
Senior Quarterback Nate Sudfeld
On the running game:
"The running backs did awesome. It really goes to our offensive line for opening up holes and giving me protection. We also have a running back by committee. They all come in and have different strengths. We feel really good about all the guys who come in and run the ball for us."
On the 71-yard touchdown:
"It was a cover-2, so I was thinking play-action to suck the linebackers in and work the slot guy. I peeked at the safety and he was a bit nosey. So, all I knew was I had to get it over the defensive back's head, and you know [wide receiver Andre] Booker is really fast and then it all worked out."
Sophomore Running Back Devine Redding
On the offensive play:
"It was great. They did a great job getting a push. They gave us a lot of big holes for the running backs to run through and it was a blast."
Junior Wide Receiver Mitchell Paige
On his touchdown catch:
"Actually, it could have been way easier. I ran a terrible route. I am really excited to watch it on film, but Nate Sudfeld just put it right where it had to be. He has all year. I think he is the best quarterback in the Big Ten."
Senior Defensive End Nick Mangieri
On whether they thought they could take advantage of the pass rush:
"We watched a lot of film on them and we knew, whoever was going to be in there, we likes our chances against pretty much anybody."
Indiana vs. Purdue
November 28, 2015
Indiana Head Coach Kevin Wilson
Opening Statement:
"It was a good, hard fought game. Our mindset going into the week was that, as we've struggled and continued to come up short, guys continue to play hard. Our mantra has been that you've got to go hard and go for it, because we have struggled through the years and we didn't want to get into a game where we are playing not to lose. We just wanted an aggressive mindset. We've had some injuries and guys keep stepping up, it was really good to see. I'm proud of the guys to finish with two good road wins and get us to six wins and a chance for a bowl experience."
On quarterback Nate Sudfeld's play:
"The last couple of weeks, we had a couple guys out and it shows how good our team is. The key thing is that the line is good, our tight end group is good, and the running game goes which allows Nate to distribute. Nate's playing good, I'm proud of him. He's awesome. He may have a chance to be the best quarterback in this league. There are a couple of great ones, but he's played well. We need to win more games, but he's playing with a decent group. I don't know if it's a great group, but when you put them together it functions pretty well and it is fun to coach."
On what being bowl eligible means to the program:
"I know how hard these guys have worked. I want these kids to taste some of the rewards for their time and energy. I am just proud of those guys as seniors, those fourth- and fifth-year guys. To me, they had already done a lot, win or lose, and I hold them in high esteem no matter the outcome of the day. I'm just glad we get to spend a few more weeks together."
On winning three in a row over Purdue:
"I go back to the fact that we are fortunate to have a rival. Not everyone truly does in this game and this sport. We respect their team, their program, and the sport. You want to win with class, and then I told the guys today that at twelve o'clock, we didn't have the bucket anymore. So, again, I just respect the rivalry. It is about the memories of the week. I respect that we have this rivalry and we are lucky that we get an opportunity to play in this game."
Indiana Players
Senior Quarterback Nate Sudfeld
On the running game:
"The running backs did awesome. It really goes to our offensive line for opening up holes and giving me protection. We also have a running back by committee. They all come in and have different strengths. We feel really good about all the guys who come in and run the ball for us."
On the 71-yard touchdown:
"It was a cover-2, so I was thinking play-action to suck the linebackers in and work the slot guy. I peeked at the safety and he was a bit nosey. So, all I knew was I had to get it over the defensive back's head, and you know [wide receiver Andre] Booker is really fast and then it all worked out."
Sophomore Running Back Devine Redding
On the offensive play:
"It was great. They did a great job getting a push. They gave us a lot of big holes for the running backs to run through and it was a blast."
Junior Wide Receiver Mitchell Paige
On his touchdown catch:
"Actually, it could have been way easier. I ran a terrible route. I am really excited to watch it on film, but Nate Sudfeld just put it right where it had to be. He has all year. I think he is the best quarterback in the Big Ten."
Senior Defensive End Nick Mangieri
On whether they thought they could take advantage of the pass rush:
"We watched a lot of film on them and we knew, whoever was going to be in there, we likes our chances against pretty much anybody."
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