Auburn player quotes

LB Daren Bates

On today’s game…

“I thought we had a great game today. The offense, defense and special teams all played well. We played with a lot of energy and we had fun.”

On the defense’s performance…

“We played well tonight and did what the coaches wanted us to do. We played with a lot of energy.”

On playing his last game in Jordan-Hare Stadium…

“I don’t think it has really set in yet. It is always good to play at home. It will probably be a little tougher down the road.”

DB T’Sharvan Bell

On today’s game…

“It was a good team win. We definitely needed a victory. We improved in a lot of areas, but there are still some areas we need to improve on before we roll into next weekend.”

On holding Alabama A&M to 208 yards of offense…

“I thought the guys were more focused. We had a good game plan coming in.”

On playing his last game in Jordan-Hare Stadium…

“I had a lot of emotions coming into this game. It is my last game here. I just wanted to go out and have fun. I had a good four years here. It is bittersweet. I am going to miss it. Anybody would be lying if they said they weren’t. It hasn’t sunk in yet. It might next week or after I graduate.”

QB Jonathan Wallace

On today’s game…

“Great win, especially for the seniors. It was just great just being able to go out and play hard for those guys.”

On what helped the offense…

“Preparation throughout the week. We have to treat every week the same. You have to go out there and practice hard and execute on Saturday.”

On preparation for next week…

“We need to pay attention to detail. That’s what it’s going to come down to. Small details are really what it’s going to come down to. We have to pay attention to those specific things. Alabama has a very good defense and we have to go out there and just play ball.”

RB Tre Mason

On the game…

“We came out and played really hard. We had to make up for last week. My O-line did what they were supposed to and we executed our plays very well.”

On the running game success…

“The offensive line of course. Everyone did what they were supposed to do, and with them doing that we were able to execute plays.”

On the seniors…

“It was big. We wanted to send them out with a great win and let them know that we appreciate them and that we all dedicated this game to them. We played hard.”

On preparations for next week…

“We need to stay focused and not let this win get to us. We just need to move and on and get focused on next week, and continue to practice hard.”

RB Onterio McCalebb

On the game…

“The offensive coordinator said we were going to go out and run the ball and that’s what we did. We ran the ball.

On the offense’s success…

“The offensive line did a tremendous job today. The quarterback, Jonathan Wallace, is a freshman and he goes out there and battles for Auburn every week. He’s a great player and he’s a leader. With him calling the plays in the huddle, setting the tone, everybody respects him. The offensive line and receivers did their job, so when the running backs got the ball we had to do our job as well.

On being the second player in SEC history with 2000+ rushing, 1000+ return, and 500+ receiving yards…

“It’s all a blessing. I give all my thanks to God. If it wasn’t for my teammates and coaches I would not have been able to do what I have done, so I gave thanks to them.”

Last home game…

“It really didn’t hit me until Tiger Walk. Nosa (Eguae) told me it was my last Tiger Walk and it really hit me hard, because I am going to miss playing here.”

WR Emory Blake

On the game…

“We came out and were clicking. We ended up having a really good game.”

On the offensive performance…

“We were clicking on all cylinders. Everyone was making their blocks and making plays.”

On last home game…

“Time flies, it seems like yesterday that I was a freshman trying to figure what everything was all about.  It’s been an amazing experience here for me and I hope I did the Auburn coaches and fans proud.”