“With us going to a bowl game, they're going to a bowl game. We're just carrying on their legacy. Those are the guys that started it all with their hard work and leadership. It's an honor to represent those guys.”
“It was emotional. It's very emotional because you think about all the hard work we did since Day One, and we work so much and we know we deserve more. [And] knowing it was my last time playing with [my teammates], I'm going to miss them.”
“I thought the offense could do something because they are so talented, that (the defense) would motivate them with our stops, but then I'm not down on them. If (the offense) messes up, I'll fight for them. They're my brothers, and I'll fight for my brothers.”
“We were here through all the moves. So this is a big thing. We finally got to play in the Big East and were finally invited to a bowl game. It's amazing. This is something special. We worked hard. We earned it.”
