* About running "angry" and improving from last year: That has always been my type of running style. I have improved from last year, but I still need to improve my speed and awareness of the defense.
* On playing in front of limited attendance crowds: every team always gets energy from the fans, no matter the size. You build momentum when the crowd goes crazy after a big play, and that is where you build momentum.
* He felt those 17 carries, a career-high, in his body the next day. But after 24 hours, you have to let that go. "I will take as many carries as they will give me. When my number is called, it is time for me to step up to the plate. I am good."
* Any back in our team can do just about what any other back can do. (Clearly deflecting praise about him being able to help the team by getting more carries.)
* On the mood of the team after losing the first two games. "Like I said earlier, we have a 24 hour clock in our heads. After Sunday is over with, it is onto the next week."
* On taking the Mississippi State rush defense as a challenge: Mississippi State does what they do, and we have our own game plan. We are going to go execute.
* On A. J. prematurely celebrating his run before he scored a touchdown and whether they talked about it or not: "No, we did not. We have a 24 hour clock and that is over with. Nothing planned ahead of time about a celebration."
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