Running the football is all about attitude. It's the attitude of the guys up front, hitting the defense and maintaining their technique. We didn't have that attitude last year.

I told them at halftime that the reason the game was close was that we weren't playing defense. We were playing defense with our arms instead of moving our feet.

I saw the coaches around. It was kind of understood. When I really understood was when I walked in and (offensive line) coach (Bill) Muir gave me a big hug and told me congratulations.

It's something I set out to do. I wanted to be here from the very beginning to the very end. Hopefully I can be here all through the season.

I was definitely worried. I was pacing all day. I was definitely worried because you never know.

We knew that if we could stop them from running the football, we would be successful.