Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State Media Luncheon Quotes
October 27, 2003 | General
Oklahoma State Coach Les Miles
On the national implications of Saturday's game
“Next Saturday two teams are going to play. One is maybe the best team in college football and the other one is a darn good football team. We are going to play and figure out which one is which.”
On Tatum Bell's Heisman Trophy chances
“He's awfully good. If you win an award such as that it speaks of your contribution to the team. I think if we continue to win and do the things we'd like to do as a team, it becomes much more viable.”
On the coaching matchup
“I don't look at Les Miles versus Bob Stoops in any way. I look at our football team versus Oklahoma. We attack them strategically. Our guys have a great enthusiasm for the game - we want to go play - we can't wait. It's a traditional rivalry for us, it's Bedlam - they are the top ranked team in the country, let's go play. It is not Coach Miles versus Coach Stoops.”
On the importance of the game
“We have always hoped that when Oklahoma and Oklahoma State play it would be more than just bragging rights. In this instance it's for the lead in the South, which carries a position for the rest of the season that both Oklahoma State and Oklahoma want to achieve.”
Junior Quarterback Josh Fields
On the key to beating OU
“I think preparation. Our coaches lock down pretty tight and they're up here pretty insane hours during the week studying and giving us the best opportunity to win. As far as the players go, I think its just not turning over the ball.”
On getting excited for Saturday
“With the whole week and the name of it, you don't have to do too much to get up for this week. I know some of the guys have their own things and their own ways to get up for the game. As for Rashaun and I, we just sit back and watch them a little bit. We get a little excited but they like to get real excited. This week has always been our best week of practice. We like to go out and have fun and practice real hard.”
On playing OU
“It's great because they're a great team every single year and it's nice to beat them. When you're going into the game you just have to look at them like any other team - eleven guys who put their suits on and play on a grass field just like you.”
Senior Defensive End Greg Richmond
On the importance of establishing a steady pass rush
“It's going to be key. We've been watching film on (Jason White) and he has all day to throw the ball. We have to do a good job up front as far as getting upfield and if we have one-on-one blocks to be the better athlete and win them.”
On leading the team emotionally
“I just want to go out and play hard and motivate my teammates. We're going to a hostile environment down in Norman, Oklahoma against the number one team in the country - we just have to come out and play Cowboy football.”
On Oklahoma's top ranking
“They are the number one team in the country - they're loaded. They beat up on Texas every year and beat up on everybody else they play. You can't deny them. I'm really anxious to see where our team is at by going down to Norman to play them.”
Senior Wide Receiver Rashaun Woods
On the Oklahoma's defensive improvements
“They're better. They continue to get better every year. They are learning the scheme and they understand it and continue to get better and better players while the players already there continue to get stronger. They are probably the best defense we'll face all year.”
On Bedlam in Oklahoma
“I didn't really understand Bedlam growing up, actually. I just used to love watching Oklahoma State play and actually watching OU play. I didn't really know much about it until I got here and saw how big it was to the media and the fans.
Sophomore Linebacker Paul Duren
On the pressuring Jason White
“He's an accurate passer. To get pressure on him, it throws him out of his rhythm. If he gets on a rhythm he's a real good quarterback. They are a great team and we are going to have to prepare more than we have any other week.”
On the national implications of Saturday's game
“Next Saturday two teams are going to play. One is maybe the best team in college football and the other one is a darn good football team. We are going to play and figure out which one is which.”
On Tatum Bell's Heisman Trophy chances
“He's awfully good. If you win an award such as that it speaks of your contribution to the team. I think if we continue to win and do the things we'd like to do as a team, it becomes much more viable.”
On the coaching matchup
“I don't look at Les Miles versus Bob Stoops in any way. I look at our football team versus Oklahoma. We attack them strategically. Our guys have a great enthusiasm for the game - we want to go play - we can't wait. It's a traditional rivalry for us, it's Bedlam - they are the top ranked team in the country, let's go play. It is not Coach Miles versus Coach Stoops.”
On the importance of the game
“We have always hoped that when Oklahoma and Oklahoma State play it would be more than just bragging rights. In this instance it's for the lead in the South, which carries a position for the rest of the season that both Oklahoma State and Oklahoma want to achieve.”
Junior Quarterback Josh Fields
On the key to beating OU
“I think preparation. Our coaches lock down pretty tight and they're up here pretty insane hours during the week studying and giving us the best opportunity to win. As far as the players go, I think its just not turning over the ball.”
On getting excited for Saturday
“With the whole week and the name of it, you don't have to do too much to get up for this week. I know some of the guys have their own things and their own ways to get up for the game. As for Rashaun and I, we just sit back and watch them a little bit. We get a little excited but they like to get real excited. This week has always been our best week of practice. We like to go out and have fun and practice real hard.”
On playing OU
“It's great because they're a great team every single year and it's nice to beat them. When you're going into the game you just have to look at them like any other team - eleven guys who put their suits on and play on a grass field just like you.”
Senior Defensive End Greg Richmond
On the importance of establishing a steady pass rush
“It's going to be key. We've been watching film on (Jason White) and he has all day to throw the ball. We have to do a good job up front as far as getting upfield and if we have one-on-one blocks to be the better athlete and win them.”
On leading the team emotionally
“I just want to go out and play hard and motivate my teammates. We're going to a hostile environment down in Norman, Oklahoma against the number one team in the country - we just have to come out and play Cowboy football.”
On Oklahoma's top ranking
“They are the number one team in the country - they're loaded. They beat up on Texas every year and beat up on everybody else they play. You can't deny them. I'm really anxious to see where our team is at by going down to Norman to play them.”
Senior Wide Receiver Rashaun Woods
On the Oklahoma's defensive improvements
“They're better. They continue to get better every year. They are learning the scheme and they understand it and continue to get better and better players while the players already there continue to get stronger. They are probably the best defense we'll face all year.”
On Bedlam in Oklahoma
“I didn't really understand Bedlam growing up, actually. I just used to love watching Oklahoma State play and actually watching OU play. I didn't really know much about it until I got here and saw how big it was to the media and the fans.
Sophomore Linebacker Paul Duren
On the pressuring Jason White
“He's an accurate passer. To get pressure on him, it throws him out of his rhythm. If he gets on a rhythm he's a real good quarterback. They are a great team and we are going to have to prepare more than we have any other week.”
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