The defense just kept hanging in there and they ran on us, but they had some fumbles and most of those came on big hits. We're real proud to beat them because they have a good team.

We knew this was a really important game for the playoffs and we'll see how it shapes out over the weekend.

This year they've come back several times. A lot of that has to do with a lot of seniors on the team that are coming up with the big plays.

I'd like to see us become more consistent on defense, but there were some good plays that kept us in the game. We struggled some offensively, but had some clutch hits, and pitched well enough to win a close game.

We played a lot of nickel in that game and they ran the ball very well against our nickel defense. That's what they do ? they get you out of what you're used to doing.

My goal is zero (fumbles), ... and I had two in one game. That's very uncharacteristic of myself. But I've got to be perfect. I can't make mistakes.