It's actually an honor. He's a great player. Just to be compared to somebody like that, I take that very highly. I'm thankful.

I had a lot of kids breaking a sweat! Everybody was having a good time and there was a lot of excitement.

We got hot. We knew they would go with a box-and-one on Billy. It was an opportunity for us to step up.

I believe, especially now, defensive end is a premium position. It's rare to find someone that is a true defensive end that could actually get after the quarterback and make plays. I believe defensive end is rated right below quarterback.

It's unbelievable. I didn't ever think I'd get the chance to be one.

Obviously, I'm leaning in that direction. I will make that announcement next week.

I feel lucky. I've worked hard this season like everybody else on the team.

Anything I need to do. If I need to lose weight, I'll do that. I would love to play outside linebacker.

I can do whatever. I can play the 3-4. I can play the 4-3. If you want me back at linebacker I can do that coming off the edge. My main goal coming into this was to be versatile and let the teams put me where they want to. It's all about the team, put me where I fit in.

We're not going to slow down. We've got the sectional at Eisenhower. We're feeling good.

It was phenomenal. At 2-4, people were writing us off. They were giving up hope. But to come out like this and to shut them out, it's a great feeling.

Getting that shutout was just great. Especially after not going to a bowl game last year, we came to play for the seniors. We were able to do a really good job against South Florida's offensive line.

The only way to stop someone like him or myself is for the coach to not play him.

Just being a candidate was enough for me. But being a finalist is overwhelming.

I just got to keep playing basketball like I have all year. I've got a good group of guys with me and we all play hard.

I would say this was my best game. I've had better games playing 'D' than I did tonight. This was one of my best shooting games. But as a team I don't think we played defense as hard as we should have.