It happens every week, every year. You lose a starter and you have to replace him. That's what happens at Michigan and at every school in the country. That's something we're more than capable of overcoming.
It's hard to put into words how important it is to myself and the entire team to come out with a win. You always want to say that you have a good record against a rival. That just adds even more importance to this.
My Dad has two sons that play at Michigan and he's very supportive - that simplifies things a little bit.
I've always been a Michigan fan growing up. My neighborhood at home -- drive down the street and there's always this weekend (when) you would have an Ohio State or a Michigan flag hanging off your front porch. Growing up, to me it was always the epitome of college football.
He's really a running back with a quarterback's arm. He can do it all.
I think they're different kinds of runners. I look at Smith as a little quicker, shiftier runner. Young is taller (6-5, 233 pounds) and has that long stride.
We're frustrated right now, because we've been close. The ball games we've lost, we were a few plays away from winning those. But by no means are we throwing in the towel.
You've got to re-do your game for a scrambler like Young and make sure he's accounted for at all times. It's a whole new ballgame.
I still believe that a lot of defenses beat themselves. There are definitely some big offensive numbers being put up, but I still believe that a good defense should be able to stop a good offense.
What we did against Stanton isn't gonna mean anything this game. It's a whole new challenge. We're gonna have to start over.
