Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU vs. OU Postgame Quotes
November 24, 2012 | Cowboy Football
Nov. 24, 2012
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Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy
Opening statement
“I think everyone can agree that it was one heck of a game, but I'm disappointed that we came up on the short end. I'm very proud of our team, for the way they competed; they just had the last play. We had difficulty all day slowing down their passing game and covering their receivers. The new guys that transferred in this year have certainly made a difference for their offense. We have to come up with a better plan to slow them down a little bit from this point on. I thought that the punt return was a nice play and it changed the momentum. We did recover and came back, but we couldn't put a stop together at the end of the game.”
On the red zone defense
“Our red zone defense was good; we weren't very good from 20 to 20. But when we got down in there we held them to field goals.”
On quarterback Clint Chelf's running ability
“We have some designed runs for him, and he's run the ball pretty well for us this season.”
On the mood after OU's tying touchdown
“I think our guys are fine. We went out and got stopped; I don't think that was the issue. Now, if you look at the defense that came back out you would think that they never got over that. We talked about how emotional this game was and I thought they were ok. I can see where you think we didn't overcome it, because we let them run the ball down our throats and score.”
On if there was one big-time, momentum-changing play
“There was so many that I don't think you can pick any out. We scored some early and they came out right before half and scored and then the first play of the second half we scored. I don't think you can pinpoint
one.”
On running back Joseph Randle
“Joseph ran the ball very well. Our running game was good. Overall, offensively I thought we played
pretty well. For the most part I thought the run game was where we wanted it to be.”
On how Chelf handled the pressure
“I thought he played well. This question came up during the week and I thought he handled the
situation to the best of his abilities. He missed a pass there late where we were trying to keep the drive alive. He threw the ball down low, but other then that I thought he played well.”
On maintaining the Belldozer package
“I thought that we had him in the backfield on the tying touchdown. Again, he's a big guy and he's made some guys miss and breaks some tackles. Overall, I thought our coaches had a good plan and our guys were physical.”
On if he feels this game got away
“The only way I would think that is the final drive. We never really slowed down their passing game. I
feel like you feel your team has control when your defense forces some three-and-outs.”
On the defensive pressure
“We would've liked to have more. To be honest, what it comes down to is that they have four guys who are
running routes who are good players. Those guys can get to the ball quick and get it in their hands. It's pretty obvious that they have had success this year throwing the ball; the reason why is because they are really good on the perimeter.”
On if he feels that OU now considers OSU a competitor
“I can't speak for them but it was a big celebration. I think now there is a respect that is present now that maybe hasn't been before.”
On how they will move forward
“The bad news for them is that tomorrow morning we have to go back to work and get ready to play
another game. No matter what happened today, it's our responsibility as a staff and as a team to not allow that to affect the next game. That's easier said than done but you don't have a choice. It's one game. Is it a big game? Yes, it's a big game, but if we play more into than that and we don't get ready to play next week then that's harder on our part. That's college football. The truth is, the better the program you have and the more highly-regarded you are, the harder it is to lose.”
Oklahoma State QB Clint Chelf
On the punt return that took the lead
“Big for us to answer right back. With a good drive we were kind of got after them going quick. So for momentum purposes it was definitely a good drive.”
On running the ball
“We had a good game plan for running the ball and trying to get it out to our guys in space early. We got a couple big runs and that kind of helped it out.”
On his running creating a spark for the team
“I knew coming in that I was going to have to be a ball carrier and take some shots and get up and show the team that it doesn't matter what happens, just keep fighting. I was trying to do that.”
On coming off the field at halftime
“It's tough anytime you don't score a touchdown in overtime. You know, I have faith in our defense, so when we came off with three I thought our defense played well and I had faith in them. So there was no disappoint other than not getting seven.”
On feeling overall on the road loss
“You know, they are a good team. They made a lot of plays, we made a lot of plays. It felt good getting out there early, running and taking a few hits and settling in, but we came up short.”
On momentum swings, loudness, intensity of rivalry
“Lot of big plays, and you have to keep grinding. You know, there are going to be ups and downs throughout the a game. We were prepared for that. We tried to just answer every time that they did something. They just made one more play than us.”
On how the program is taking steps
“We came out, we fought hard. As a program, I think it's pretty obvious we are heading in the right direction. I think we've got a lot of good players and you always want to try and knock those guys off. We didn't do it.”
Summing up all emotions now in starting role, first road start:
“It's been exciting. Anytime you get to start for a program, a team like this, it's exciting, especially in a game like this. A loss is always going to hurt so right now it is not very fun.”
On how long the sting of the loss will linger
“Kind of have to get over it tonight and get back to work tomorrow. We have another game left. We have to put it in the rearview mirror and get ready for Baylor.”
Oklahoma State DT Nigel Nicholas
On needing one stop at the end
“I felt we were going to go out there and get a stop. I just have confidence in our team, but OU did a great job of fighting the whole game and we just didn't get it done. Got to come back and practice and work hard tomorrow.”
On getting pressure on OU
“I don't what the difference was, I just felt like OU did a great job of protecting Landry and we just couldn't get there as much as we wanted to.”
Oklahoma State RB Joseph Randle
On needing more points
“Right now, it don't really matter. All that really matters is whether you got the win or the loss and we came up short.”
On Chelf's performance
“I definitely know he has it in him. He played great and he kept his composure in a hostile environment and our team played pretty good.”
