Fresno State Athletics
Wyoming-Fresno State Postgame Quotes
Head Coach Jeff Tedford
On the game...
"Well it feels great for the seniors, that was one of the focuses going into this week. It's a challenge, no matter what anyone says when you've already accomplished something like the championship game, to keep your focus all week and to play a team like Wyoming. But having the motivation of the seniors to come up that ramp one more time, successful. I think that was a huge motivation piece for our team. I thought the defense played excellent, we were up and down on offense but I give Wyoming a lot of credit they always play tough defense, it was nice to get away with a win tonight."
On going into the championship game after a win...
"Just a little momentum, but really to tell you the truth, we’ll watch this game and see some of the mistakes we made tonight to correct. We’ll spend very little time on this game tomorrow afternoon and turn our focus completely on Boise State."
On the defense...
"I think we did a good job of stopping the run. Wyoming did a great job last week of running the ball against. Coach Coyle and the defensive staff did a really nice job of putting the plan together. I think that's as good as we played run defense this year."
"It's great! It’s the last time we have the opportunity to take the March to Victory like we do before a game, the last time that we get an opportunity to play in front of our fans. It's something that they’ll always remember, that was one of the big things, is the memories we make tonight is something that they’ll always remember, so that was really important."
Nikko Remigio, Senior Wide Receiver
On celebrating Senior Day…
“It’s always great to get a win, you know I think if you were to ask anyone on the team, you know there were a lot of missed opportunities we had and we could have performed a lot better but at the end of the day a win’s a win. Getting a win on our Senior Night is extremely important. It was an awesome experience.”
On improvement on offense…
“I know just from a general standpoint, the receiver room had quite a few drops including myself, and it's definitely out of character for us. A lot of guys are upset that we didn’t perform to the standard that we hold ourselves to, but I think the greatest thing about it is we have another opportunity next week. That’s the most important thing.”
On the impact Fresno State has had on him…
“It has been tremendous. My overall development as a player has taken massive strides. Above that, the connections I have been able to make with my teammates, coaches, and the people of Fresno… It’s such an honor to be part of such a great community and to be welcomed into such a great program.”
On the support of the Red Wave…
“The support of the fanbase here is incredible. To be able to perform in front of such a great crowd, it’s such a blessing.”
On scoring on Senior Day…
“It was huge. Obviously, you want to go out there and put on your best performance, especially on a night like this. I feel like I fell a bit short but to get in the endzone on our senior night was awesome.”
On the defensive and special teams’ performance…
“They played outstanding, the defense did an incredible job. Coach Baxter was fired up all week on special teams. I think that energy definitely carried on into the game and the preparation showed.”
Jake Haener, Senior Quarterback
On Senior Day celebration…
“This place had obviously meant a lot to me; I got a little emotional there. I feel like I kept it together a little better than I was expecting. This place has done a lot of great things for me and my family and I’m super grateful to be a part of this program, to be the quarterback here for three years and to wear this number as proudly as possible. Tonight was great and it was nice to get the win.”
On defensive performance…
“Defense got this win for us tonight. They did a great job getting turnovers and I thought they were aggressive. I thought those guys made plays tonight and it was fun to watch.”
On snagging a win before the Championship…
“It was huge… but every game is a new game. I think this week you have to do a really good job of preparing, watching a lot of tape, and take the opportunity and run with it.”