Rory Nicol, junior tight endOn the versatility of the offense"I think it's really a testimony to the caliber of players Ohio State is able to recruit. It definitely keeps defenses on their toes and makes game planning against us more difficult."
On the breakout of the tight ends
"We didn't really know it would happen, but we knew we would get our shot. Every game somebody has to step up and help the team and I'm glad we were able to do our part."
On Todd Boeckman potentially entering the Heisman race
"He has really come a long way. He's gotten better at controlling the game and seeing the whole field. He gets hit now and it's not a big deal for him. If anybody asks me, he has my vote."
On the outcome of the Penn State game
"We went out and sent a message. I think we let people know what kind of team we are and what we are capable of. It was the biggest stage we've been on yet and we answered the call."
Marcus Freeman, junior linebacker
On the coaches' motivation leading up to the Penn State game
"It was actually the first thing coach Tressel said to us after the game. He reminded us that we had lost at Penn State three out four times and said congratulations and then started talking about Wisconsin."
On Wisconsin
"They are a well-coached team that plays extremely well against us. They have been successful at our home and it will be a tough challenge for us."
On having difficulty stopping the opposing team first drives
"It is tough because we get caught up in the atmosphere and do not execute right away. It is something the defense needs to improve on. We want to take away the confidence of opposing offense right away and in order to do that, we have to keep our focus right from the beginning."
