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Fresno State-San Diego State postgame quotes
October 21, 2017
Fresno State Head Coach Jeff Tedford
On being 4-0 in the Mountain West …
“It’s more than just the big picture. This one outing was to see. To go on the road and beat a quality team like that, that’s not easy to do. I’m really proud of our guys and our staff.”
On bring the Old Oil Can Trophy back to Fresno …
"That’s always great. It’s icing on the cake when you can do something like that. It’s great to see them hold that up, have pride in it, and be able to take it back home."
On the rivalry against San Diego State …
"It’s there, but really the focus is on us and our execution, preparation, and things like that. Our players do a really good job focusing on that and not getting too emotional about things and just going out and staying focused on the job at hand."
On the team’s defense the past two games …
"The defensive staff is doing a great job, led by Orlondo Steinauer. Players are playing really hard, playing physical. That’s a tough offense right there and to be able to stop the run and make then one-dimensional. That always helps when you can play a team and get a lead. Then it turns them in to somebody that they don’t really want to be – and that’s throwing the football. I thought we pressured the passer really well, too. We put some heat on him and then let him sit back there. Excellent job by our defense."
On using the same game plan as Boise State …
"Stuff that we do, it fits in to our scheme. I think one of the biggest assets of Orlondo is he really includes the staff, and so it’s a great effort by them. They coach real hard here during the week and the players really take to it. There was a lot of focus coming into this game. I’m really proud of them."
On Josh Hokit’s performance …
"He ran hard, him and Jordan Mims. Mims had over 100 yards. Josh ran hard as well. That was the game plan coming in. We were going to be patient with the run and run downhill. Be physical up front. Those guys are just carrying the ball though. It’s the guys up front that are creating the creases. I though the line played excellent tonight."
Fresno State offensive lineman Aaron Mitchell
On the crowd ...
"Our fans travel really well. I had a bunch of family here. I know a bunch of guys had a lot family here. You heard them. You heard them in the fourth quarter. They were loud. We let them know Fresno State was here. We play with a chip on our shoulder. We play hard. We haven't arrived at all yet. I don't think we've even played our best game."
On if it felt like a home game ...
"I've been saying this was a home game since the beginning of the week. I'm from here, Christian Cronk is from here, a lot of guys are from around here. I said it before the game. It's a home game. No doubt. This is the last time I am playing here, as a senior, and it's hitting me. I love it here, but I'm a Bulldog. Fresno State travels well, and I'm super proud of them. Can't appreciate the fans enough. They give us juice. They bring the noise. I'm looking forward to going back home and giving them a game to watch [next week]."
On preparing for this week ...
"We prepped really well this week. I have to give it up to our scout team. They gave us a heck of a look. They worked hard on it. They grind just like we do. They gave us a great look. Every team has a weakness. We knew this game was going to be a battle, and it was. We ran the ball really well. I'm a little dissapointed - [one yard] away from our goal [of 200 yards rushing], but for a team that pressures like that, I have to give it up to our backs. They fought hard."
San Diego State Head Coach Rocky Long
On the teams in the Mountain West....
"Yeah, I think it says something about the quality of some of the teams in the conference. I think that the top four or five teams in the conference can play against anybody and play well. I mean, before Fresno State got their run going and got their system established on offense and defense, they hung with Alabama and they hung in there with Washington. I bet you it would be completely different game right now the way they're playing. I bet you they could play real well against them right now. A lot better than Tennessee did."
On the deep passes the 'Dogs were able to connect on in the first half....
"I think when you get beat deep it prevents you from attacking the line of scrimmage as quickly at safety. You're a little more hesitant to run to the line of scrimmage if you've had some guy run by you."
San Diego State Wide Receiver Mikah Holder
On if he can remember a time, his team was unable to score a touchdown in college or high school....
"No, it's been awhile for this type game so it's a little embarrassing. It's something that can't happen with us. We got to put the ball in the end zone at least once, especially at home. Something like that just can't happen. So we got to bounce back from it, like I said."
October 21, 2017
Fresno State Head Coach Jeff Tedford
On being 4-0 in the Mountain West …
“It’s more than just the big picture. This one outing was to see. To go on the road and beat a quality team like that, that’s not easy to do. I’m really proud of our guys and our staff.”
On bring the Old Oil Can Trophy back to Fresno …
"That’s always great. It’s icing on the cake when you can do something like that. It’s great to see them hold that up, have pride in it, and be able to take it back home."
On the rivalry against San Diego State …
"It’s there, but really the focus is on us and our execution, preparation, and things like that. Our players do a really good job focusing on that and not getting too emotional about things and just going out and staying focused on the job at hand."
On the team’s defense the past two games …
"The defensive staff is doing a great job, led by Orlondo Steinauer. Players are playing really hard, playing physical. That’s a tough offense right there and to be able to stop the run and make then one-dimensional. That always helps when you can play a team and get a lead. Then it turns them in to somebody that they don’t really want to be – and that’s throwing the football. I thought we pressured the passer really well, too. We put some heat on him and then let him sit back there. Excellent job by our defense."
On using the same game plan as Boise State …
"Stuff that we do, it fits in to our scheme. I think one of the biggest assets of Orlondo is he really includes the staff, and so it’s a great effort by them. They coach real hard here during the week and the players really take to it. There was a lot of focus coming into this game. I’m really proud of them."
On Josh Hokit’s performance …
"He ran hard, him and Jordan Mims. Mims had over 100 yards. Josh ran hard as well. That was the game plan coming in. We were going to be patient with the run and run downhill. Be physical up front. Those guys are just carrying the ball though. It’s the guys up front that are creating the creases. I though the line played excellent tonight."
Fresno State offensive lineman Aaron Mitchell
On the crowd ...
"Our fans travel really well. I had a bunch of family here. I know a bunch of guys had a lot family here. You heard them. You heard them in the fourth quarter. They were loud. We let them know Fresno State was here. We play with a chip on our shoulder. We play hard. We haven't arrived at all yet. I don't think we've even played our best game."
On if it felt like a home game ...
"I've been saying this was a home game since the beginning of the week. I'm from here, Christian Cronk is from here, a lot of guys are from around here. I said it before the game. It's a home game. No doubt. This is the last time I am playing here, as a senior, and it's hitting me. I love it here, but I'm a Bulldog. Fresno State travels well, and I'm super proud of them. Can't appreciate the fans enough. They give us juice. They bring the noise. I'm looking forward to going back home and giving them a game to watch [next week]."
On preparing for this week ...
"We prepped really well this week. I have to give it up to our scout team. They gave us a heck of a look. They worked hard on it. They grind just like we do. They gave us a great look. Every team has a weakness. We knew this game was going to be a battle, and it was. We ran the ball really well. I'm a little dissapointed - [one yard] away from our goal [of 200 yards rushing], but for a team that pressures like that, I have to give it up to our backs. They fought hard."
San Diego State Head Coach Rocky Long
On the teams in the Mountain West....
"Yeah, I think it says something about the quality of some of the teams in the conference. I think that the top four or five teams in the conference can play against anybody and play well. I mean, before Fresno State got their run going and got their system established on offense and defense, they hung with Alabama and they hung in there with Washington. I bet you it would be completely different game right now the way they're playing. I bet you they could play real well against them right now. A lot better than Tennessee did."
On the deep passes the 'Dogs were able to connect on in the first half....
"I think when you get beat deep it prevents you from attacking the line of scrimmage as quickly at safety. You're a little more hesitant to run to the line of scrimmage if you've had some guy run by you."
San Diego State Wide Receiver Mikah Holder
On if he can remember a time, his team was unable to score a touchdown in college or high school....
"No, it's been awhile for this type game so it's a little embarrassing. It's something that can't happen with us. We got to put the ball in the end zone at least once, especially at home. Something like that just can't happen. So we got to bounce back from it, like I said."