We hardly talked at all about football.

I've been looking forward to that ever since they came to the school. I can't wait to get out there and compete with all those great players. I want to see San Antonio, too. I hear it's really nice.

It's a big honor. I've never heard about it, so it's kind of out of nowhere. I guess I feel good about it.

That game was what football was all about. We went out there and shut them down on offense. It was our first playoff game in a while. At home. New Year's Eve. It was one of those things you dream about as a kid.

Omar does a nice job taking care of the football. We do a good job coaching that ... stressing getting rid of the ball on time and protecting our quarterback. We do a nice job with him inside the system and don't throw a lot of high-risk plays.

You have to take care of the football first and foremost, but the effort was outstanding. I cannot tell you that I was disappointed with the kid's effort.