Quotes by Nick Mangold

“A year ago we started out as individuals and sort of came together at the end. This year were starting where we finished, and coming together as one.”

“Inside the framework of the team, the team knows what the line does, knows how important it is to the success of the team -- to do the job up front.”

“No way. I dont like those guys too much.”

“It was almost like we played two different seasons. Things werent going right, but nobody around here is used to losing, so we kept at it and found ways to get better. Once, we did that, we played like an Ohio State team should play.”

“After about one second, hes gone. Hes just dancing around, making moves on people.”

“Things werent clicking for some reason. It just didnt seem like we could get two plays strung together.”

“We didnt make the best of our opportunity. We had turnovers that you cant have, especially as you start driving down the field at the end going in for the tying touchdown. We cant set up our defense so they have to defend against a good offense at the 1-yard line. We cant have that. Those are big things weve got to work on.”

“We cant be overlooking anybody right now. Indiana has a renewed sense of energy, so we are really going to come after them this year.”

“To be a great team, you have to be perfect in November, that was the point he was emphasizing.”

“You see that and you see youre going to have to play for 60 minutes. No matter what your lead might be, they can come back real quickly.”