Opening statement: "Our defense, I thought really played pretty well toward the end of the game." play (1 minute, 21 seconds; 795 k)

On KU's offense being scaled back with a new quarterback and Bill Whittemore: "He went from being disappointed to yesterday being inquisitive..." play (1 minute, 45 seconds; 1,027 k)

On if he's made a decision on Adam Barmann's status: "... probably around Friday." play (18 seconds; 182 k)

On Texas A&M's defense: "... they've got some kids who can make plays..." play (50 seconds; 495 k)

On Texas A&M's running back Courtney Lewis: "... you can't let him hurt you by making big plays." play (45 seconds; 448 k)

On keeping the team's confidence level up with Whittemore out and being one game away from bowl eligibility: "... this isn't unchartered waters for us..." play (1 minute, 22 seconds; 803 k)

On playing without Whittemore last year helping now: "... if not, then shame on us." play (29 seconds; 290 k)

On Clark Green: "You get 100 percent from him every single snap." play (15 seconds; 148 k)