Another big Thursday night game against a very good football team. I know their last outing against NC State wasn’t what they wanted, but we certainly have a lot of respect for this football team and what they have the potential to accomplish. We need to be ready to play a great game.
On Logan Thomas’ performance against Georgia Tech regarding the stage, stakes and opponent
I continue to believe that Logan is the right guy for us. He’s always in control, he never panics, he’s smart, he’s tough and the throw to Danny right before halftime was a great throw. He comes through in the clutch; I thought he played really well.
On Logan Thomas being poised beyond his years
I think it’s rare for most people, but I think Logan is in a different category. He’s more mature than his real age and has a good understanding of things and people. Logan is a well-respected guy within our football team, he treats people with respect and treats people the right way. In return, he has their respect. That’s just Logan Thomas.
On David being on page to break school rushing yards and Logan being on page to break Tyrod’s record for total offense and crediting that to the offensive line for those stats
Well I think with both of those people we’ve been fortunate to have good people around them. I think our offensive line has a lot of starts and a lot of plays in there, I think that helps. I think you put the wide receiving group with those two and they can take stress off you with their ability to take it to the house. I think the other people you don’t hear much about, Phillips and Scales at fullback, I think they play really well when they’re in the game. And Drager at tight end, he’s really made some big plays for us, so you put all those things together and it’s coming together and hopefully we can continue to build on that.
On Derrick Hopkins and his game
Derrick has really come along and he’s a guy up front that you notice. He plays smart, he plays tough, and he knows what’s going on. I think he’s really stepped it up, he realizes his brother isn’t there and he needs to play at a level higher and I think he’s done that.
On North Carolina’s lineup and their record being deceiving on how good their team is
We certainly respect this football team coming in here. They do have some key people, guys that are extremely talented. After that, we need to make sure we’re playing at a high level. I remember two years ago they came off of a tough loss and came in here and took it right to us and beat us. They have capabilities there’s no question about that. I think their quarterback got dinged up a little bit last game, and that always affects you. I see a team that last time they were here they walked out with a win.
On expectations for Jayron Hosley and his penalties and return game
I would say there are a couple plays he would like to have back. Even today, I’d still match him up with a team’s best receiver. He has a great knack of playing. He’s aggressive, which may get him in trouble from time to time but a lot of times he can make up for it. I still think when it’s all said and done I have great confidence in Jayron.
On any lingering issues with Jayron’s hamstring injury
I don’t think so, I haven’t heard anything about that, and he hasn’t mentioned it. I don’t think that’s an issue right now.
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Chris Graham
