Quotes by Matt Ryan

“Our defense really held its own against a good, physical team. Were really playing well as a team right now. This was our best effort yet against the best team weve seen so far.”

“We really havent had anything challenging to this point. But this was a good field today, and I know these guys have been itching to prove themselves.”

“They have high expectations, and theyre really tough on themselves because they know what it takes to win. It keeps them humble.”

“It literally has taken me hours and hours and hours to figure out who can do what with regards to these relationships.”

“I guess were all kind of cut from the same mold. Were all big, tall, [have] fairly strong arms, [and are] pretty intelligent.”

“The more experience I can get, the better off Im going to be, especially in conference games that are going to mean a lot and are important to the team. I think its good that Ive gotten in there and had success and have dealt with adversity. I think its been very positive.”

“I think thats just a good job done by the coaches in recruiting and its a testament to our entire team. I think were deep at a lot of positions and thats a reason why weve had the success weve had this year. We need that to continue in the future.”

“Getting his feet in - that was a pretty tremendous play. Youve got to hold your breath, but the review worked very well for us today. You cant be surprised as a backup. Youve got to be ready to go at all times.”

“Theres never nothing to lose. I think I did feel very comfortable today. You cant be surprised as a backup. Youve got to be ready to go at all times.”

“Legally, were not required to respond within any particular time. The governors doing his best to be fair and give these important decisions the attention theyre due.”

You cant please everyone, and you have to trust your instincts, and you have to do your work and throw yourself in there and trust your instincts, and just trust that youre doing a good job that I can be proud of as well.