It’s Monday! That means it is time to talk to the Husker head coach Scott Frost. As always, I type these out as I’m listening/watching and don’t go back to make sure they are exact.
Several players talked to the press before Scott Frost:
Matt Jarzynka said demand for Jarzynka Farms hats has skyrocketed since Saturday. "Dad called and said we're going to have to order more." #Huskers pic.twitter.com/h5FNwSWa04
— Chris Basnett (@HuskerExtraCB) October 29, 2018
Devine Ozigbo shows up sporting a Red Sox cap. Nice. Didn't watch game last night because didn't have cable. Kept up on Twitter.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) October 29, 2018
Martinez said that Buckeyes QB Dwayne Haskins was his campus host on his official visit to Ohio State when considering to play as a Buckeye. #Huskers
— Jake Bartecki (@bartecki_jake) October 29, 2018
Barry expects Ohio State to be fired up on Saturday. Says first quarter is key. Buckeyes' last game was a loss to Purdue on Oct. 22 #Huskers
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) October 29, 2018
Ozigbo says at this point he feels Nebraska can move the ball against anybody. The key is finishing drives.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) October 29, 2018
"Defensive teams are going to have to be worried and aware of that."
Luke Gifford says nice things about Ohio State and discusses what the defense needs to do better.
HOL HD: Luke Gifford Monday Press Conference: https://t.co/Z8t21ENTKK via @YouTube
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) October 29, 2018
#Huskers have an "accountability list" on players who miss a class, meal, weight session, etc. There was a good number of names on it early in the year. By Northwestern, Mo Barry said there was just one name. The off-field discipline has coincided with better on-field discipline.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 29, 2018
Scott Frost
On what has jumped out to him about Ohio State
“Early on, I thought they looked really good. It almost looked like they were toying with some teams...there’s no question they are a really talented team, well-coached team and I have no doubt we’re going to get their best shot”
Scott Frost opens expressing condolences for both the NU band member who was killed in a car accident Friday and for Tom Osborne’s brother, Jack, who died in a car accident yesterday.
— Parker Gabriel (@HuskerExtraPG) October 29, 2018
On how he feels about the defense
“We’re growing, just like I’ve said all year. There were a couple plays where we played the stack wrong...we’ve given up too many big plays...it was good to see the turnovers. I think our defense is continuing to get better. We’re playing an elite team this weekend...I hope our team is ready and prepared for the challenge.”
On playing a top team like Ohio State
“Winning becomes a habit...you do the things the right way...you go in expecting to win games...teams that expect it find ways...we’re learning to do that now. There will be a time in the near future where our guys expect to win those games.”
Frost said he expects Ohio State to "play with its hair on fire" at game's outset, and #Huskers need to be able to withstand Buckeyes' initial surge. #Huskers
— Brian Rosenthal (@GBRosenthal) October 29, 2018
On the team dynamic
“It’s gotten a lot better. News flash - when guys are doing things the right way, we win a lot more games. We aren’t asking them to do anything crazy, be on time, be where they’re supposed to be...cutting corners, not being reliable, those habits have to be changed.”
On getting Adrian ready for what he’ll see Saturday
“He’s already gotten a chance to play in loud stadiums, he’s going to get another chance Saturday. The beating he took at Michigan, I hope it never gets worse for him than that in his career. He’s also a lot healthier than he was going into that one.”
“The quarterback looks better when everyone else around him is playing well. He takes the blame when things don’t go well.”
On the passing game
“Our perimeter game has got to be better.”
“What has improved is Adrian’s ability to fit balls into tight windows...now he’s starting to see things and anticipate them. The ball is getting to receivers on time and in smaller windows.”
On recruiting
“We’re right on track. We’re gonna sign a bunch of guys. Even if we sign the max, I don’t think we’ll get to 85 scholarships. I like where we are at right now...we feel good about the guys we have and we’ll work with them to get them where they need to be.”
Frost: “When a high percentage of our team is kids like him, we’ll get somewhere.” On Matt Jarzynka. #Huskers
— Andrew Ward (@AndrewWardKLKN) October 29, 2018
On using the four game rule to preserve redshirts
“It will be a case by case basis...but there will be a few guys that will have an expanded role in the last four games. It will help special teams.”
On Maurice Washington’s progress
Frost says he’s glad RB situation has winnowed down to Ozigbo and Washington. They’ve been a good 1-2 punch. #huskers
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 29, 2018
“Big time progress. Now, he needs some time in the weight room. He’s happy when he gets over 180.”
Deontre Thomas ready to play if he's needed, but the plan is to save him these last four games, Frost says.
— Derek Peterson (@DrPeteyHV) October 29, 2018
He'll redshirt. #Huskers