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Game Week Player Quotes: SUU
8/26/2024 6:34 PM | Football
Senior Tight End Brant Kuithe
On the excitement level going into the week…
"It feels good. I'm just ready. It's been a long Fall camp but I've knocked off the rust. But I feel really good. Just waiting for Thursday."
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What are you looking forward to most?
"Just running out. It'll feel good. I'll probably be a little nervous. But once the first snap is done, I'll feel good and just right at home."
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On the tight end room collectively…
"A lot of talent. A lot of guys that can do different things. I think that'll show on Thursday."
Senior Linebacker Karene Reid
On how he's feeling…
"I'm just so excited. I'm excited to play, but personally, I'm excited about our offense. It's been so fun competing against them in fall camp and they've done nothing but make us better. Excited for all the fans to see them."
On what he's looking for on the defense against Southern Utah…
"Just seeing a lot technique and our practice behavior showing up on game day. We're not going to do much as far schemes and not going to be too complicated, but it's all about behavior and technique and I'm excited to see it."
On who's been stepping up on the defensive side of the ball…
"I think everybody. There's been so many veterans and older guys on this team that its been fun to play off each other. Personally, I've been impressed with Alaka'i Gilman from Stanford."
Senior Quarterback Cameron Rising
On how he's feeling about it almost being game day…
"Excited. I wish it could be here already."
On what he's seeing from this offense compared to years past…
"Just having depth, having multiple guys who can go in and make big plays. When you have that, it enables you to be able to run any type of play you want at any time. Having that ability is going to be special."
On what he's looking forward to most…
"Getting back on the field. Honestly, just that first snap, that first time saying set, go and getting the ball."
On how excited he is to see the MUSS…
"I'm always ecstatic to see the MUSS. They do a great job making sure they're coming out making noise and any time you've got a crowd like that, it's just going to make the game much more enjoyable, that much louder. It's a great atmosphere to be part of."
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Senior Defensive Tackle Junior Tafuna
On getting ready to go…
"Man, I'm excited. I really can't wait until Thursday. I was just telling the other guys not to feel nervous at all. Just excited to see how we're going to start the season. Can't wait to see Cam and everyone out there. Going to feel like old times."
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On him and Cameron Rising both spring boarding from the San Diego State game in 2021…
"When I was a freshman coming in, Cam became my friend. Obviously, we're all friends. But he reached out to me. I look up to him a lot for that. (Back then) I was a youngin…I was on scout team going against him. He's a special friend and a special guy."
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On how competing against this offense in practice makes the defense better…
"It's awesome. The offensive line is going to be great. Overall, the offense looks so confident out there. I can't wait to see them perform."
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On the excitement level going into the week…
"It feels good. I'm just ready. It's been a long Fall camp but I've knocked off the rust. But I feel really good. Just waiting for Thursday."
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What are you looking forward to most?
"Just running out. It'll feel good. I'll probably be a little nervous. But once the first snap is done, I'll feel good and just right at home."
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On the tight end room collectively…
"A lot of talent. A lot of guys that can do different things. I think that'll show on Thursday."
Senior Linebacker Karene Reid
On how he's feeling…
"I'm just so excited. I'm excited to play, but personally, I'm excited about our offense. It's been so fun competing against them in fall camp and they've done nothing but make us better. Excited for all the fans to see them."
On what he's looking for on the defense against Southern Utah…
"Just seeing a lot technique and our practice behavior showing up on game day. We're not going to do much as far schemes and not going to be too complicated, but it's all about behavior and technique and I'm excited to see it."
On who's been stepping up on the defensive side of the ball…
"I think everybody. There's been so many veterans and older guys on this team that its been fun to play off each other. Personally, I've been impressed with Alaka'i Gilman from Stanford."
Senior Quarterback Cameron Rising
On how he's feeling about it almost being game day…
"Excited. I wish it could be here already."
On what he's seeing from this offense compared to years past…
"Just having depth, having multiple guys who can go in and make big plays. When you have that, it enables you to be able to run any type of play you want at any time. Having that ability is going to be special."
On what he's looking forward to most…
"Getting back on the field. Honestly, just that first snap, that first time saying set, go and getting the ball."
On how excited he is to see the MUSS…
"I'm always ecstatic to see the MUSS. They do a great job making sure they're coming out making noise and any time you've got a crowd like that, it's just going to make the game much more enjoyable, that much louder. It's a great atmosphere to be part of."
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Senior Defensive Tackle Junior Tafuna
On getting ready to go…
"Man, I'm excited. I really can't wait until Thursday. I was just telling the other guys not to feel nervous at all. Just excited to see how we're going to start the season. Can't wait to see Cam and everyone out there. Going to feel like old times."
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On him and Cameron Rising both spring boarding from the San Diego State game in 2021…
"When I was a freshman coming in, Cam became my friend. Obviously, we're all friends. But he reached out to me. I look up to him a lot for that. (Back then) I was a youngin…I was on scout team going against him. He's a special friend and a special guy."
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On how competing against this offense in practice makes the defense better…
"It's awesome. The offensive line is going to be great. Overall, the offense looks so confident out there. I can't wait to see them perform."
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