Jeff Samardzija Quotations

We're going to do our best to make that one extra play next week. We just had to make one more play.

Right now it's kind of where we were towards the end or the middle of spring ball last year. We're coming out, we're starting fresh with installation and stuff but right now we're out there playing as a group and I think everyone has that concept down, everyone's putting it on each other to do their part.

From the beginning I said I was going to give my heart to both sports and whatever worked out in the end was going to be my decision. After this season my decision has gotten exponentially tougher. Still, I'm not worried about it. I'm not leaning one way or the other. I'm just trying to have fun with these guys. It goes so fast. Before you know it I'll be playing my last home game at Notre Dame Stadium and trying to figure out what I want to do.

We made some strides toward where we want to be, but when you end your season like this, it's taking a step backward. We didn't finish like we wanted to.

He definitely has that Midwest attitude of blue collar.

I thought we blocked exceptionally well. We hurt them with screen passes and every time we had three or four guys leading the way.

Last year I was pretty raw. That was one part, when it comes down to fundamentals I was using my size, which is good. There are fundamentals that I need to work on.

I wasn't getting the low strike, and I live down there. That defense behind me was outstanding.

We don't sniff a dime, so it's not about money to us.

We've got a lot of things going into the offense, so you've got to be on your toes every day. Every time we install new stuff you've got to be ready to go. It takes a lot of smart guys, guys who are in tune to the system.

Brady makes big throws. He's gotten smarter. He's buying into the system, and it's paying off.

Brady and Mo put up some crazy numbers. I just caught a couple of balls, but those two were going crazy. They were scoring touchdowns left and right.

It would have a lot of game film. It might have -- maybe -- some chips. But that's just if he's feeling nice. Definitely Gatorade, so we would be hydrated for the game. Maybe instead of just two screens, maybe three screens so we could watch more game film than possible.

Coach Weis is second to none in terms of preparation and getting you ready. Coach Weis is very straightforward. He definitely gets out of his players what he wants to get out of them -- nothing more and nothing less. With coach, you always know where you need to be and when you need to be there. We're going with him. We're riding the ship and we know he's going to take us in the right direction.

Coach Weis has brought a confidence to this team that's just kind of bled through the team. It's kind of something we're trying to feed off of. ... He's brought a lot of things, but I think the mentality he's brought has just been probably the key part.

They made more plays than us on offense and defense.

It?s kind of an understanding between Brady and the receivers that being taller just creates an advantage in different situations. There?s times you can be covered but have a few inches on the guy, (and it) pretty much equals being uncovered.

It's going to be exciting - especially being a Big East game - coming home and getting that first start of the year. We'll see, hopefully it'll be a good opener on Friday under the lights.

Everyone knows Brady's always had the arm. He's always had the physical talent. He's always been a smart quarterback. But once Coach Weis got here, he kind of instilled a mentality in Brady to let him know he's got that skill.

The Big House' is 'The Big House', but there's ways to prepare for it. I think we're pretty adjusted to it. We go week-in and week-out with crowd noises in big stadiums, so I think we'll be fine with it.

It's really been great. What I've won or been recognized for, I share with my teammates. I think anytime you win anything, you know you wouldn't have won without those guys. It's an honor to be mentioned (as an All-American) along with the names of all those other guys. It's an honor to represent the school and the team. Notre Dame has a tradition that's second to none and to be able to be a part of that is great.

Any time you understand that the receivers are going to be a big part of the game, you've got to take that weight upon your shoulders and you've got to make some plays and make some big catches. I think the receiving corps did pretty good.

I'm surrounded by the right people. I've got a lot of good family and friends, two great head coaches. It will be a tough decision but not a bad one to have.

I'm an athlete playing baseball and football, which is the proper way to say it. I love both of them. I'm not worrying about making a decision.

I have to go back to fundamentals during the week. There are some things I need to correct, but it shouldn't be too hard to fix them.