They had all this hype, 11 defensive starters returning this year, and all their papers said they had the best defensive backs in the land. So now I guess we have the best D-backs in the land.

Last week was a gut check, and there's no way we were going to feel that way again this week. I'd cut off my left pinky -- it's already broken anyway -- not to lose this game.

To have been named an All-American by the coaches, people who know the ins and outs of the game, that's a great feeling. I worked so hard for four years, and to be recognized like this, it's incredible.