Paul Posluszny Quotes (41 Quotes)

We've improved on so many different things being able to stop the run, dropping back into pass coverage. We just learn so many things from week-to-week we just get better every day, so we'll always keep improving through the season.

That was not a fun situation to be in and was one of the hardest things, because I've never been hurt like that before. I was worried about the game, and once the doctor said it didn't look good, I wondered how long would it take to heal.

He was a huge factor in my decision, because I knew I wanted to come and play for a great man like him.

Just the chance to talk to them and hear their advice, that was really helpful.

My parents have been dealing with all of that. I will not start to think about the NFL until after the game.

It just seemed like they were nicking us here and there. They just had our number, ... We didn't expect that to happen. It was really frustrating at first.

I don't think everything can change in just one season. To do that, we'll have to have more years of seasons like this.

Those are all the things you don't think about as a player. ... It's tough to talk about what I'd rather be doing. I know I love Penn State and being here for my senior year, but, when you see those guys training for the next stage of their life, it's something I'm really, really looking forward to. But it's just not my time. We've got one more special year to have at Penn State.

On Chris Harrell's near fatal late-hit penalty on Wildcat quarterback Brett Basanez in the fourth quarter, which would have forced Northwestern to punt deep in its own territory with the Lions down two points That could have changed the whole course of the game, ... But we could have folded at that point, but you just have to know there's always going to be adversity. None of these games are going to be easy. Nothing will be given to us.

It's tough to think about it. Everything really worked out for us because we are playing in a BCS game and you can't ask for much more than that. Even if we would have won that game I still don't know if we would have played for the national title.

Yeah, I've thought about it, but I've thought about a lot of different things. I love Penn State, and it would probably be a mistake for me to leave this great place early. I feel like I belong here.

That's a great question, ... It's going to be a long day at the hotel on Saturday. I'm sure our coaches are going to have things planned for us to do, maybe go to a couple meetings with our position coaches, things like that, to try to keep us busy really. Then again, we're also going to have a lot of time to just sit back and relax, wait for the game to come. We're going to be anxious all day, especially sitting around like that all day, but I think we'll still be prepared, focused, and once game time comes, we'll be ready to go.

I feel like I could play a game right now if I had to, but we're just being really cautious with it and there's no reason to rush back for anything. I just want to make sure I'm 100 percent.

It's definitely tough when we think about it, to say we could be 11-0. Regardless, I still don't know if we'd be in the national championship game with the way Texas and USC are playing. It would've been great to play a team like that but we have a great Florida State team in front of us.

He was putting the ball right on the money. He was throwing strikes. It was good to see him go out there in a game atmosphere in front of a crowd and succeed.

We want to make them one dimensional, make them try to throw. I think a lot of us were really upset after the first game. We felt we could've done better. We realized it wasn't our best game, but it was a win.

I'm not sure if it was a good luck charm, but it was cool while it lasted.

I think we've improved in so many ways our ability to stop the run, the ability of the linebackers to drop back in pass coverage. But we're never going to be completely satisfied with the way we play.

The only way I'll get out on the field is if I run out there to give Anthony Morelli a high-five after he throws a touchdown pass or something.

I was really impressed with the way he threw the ball. He was putting the ball right on the money, throwing strikes to all kinds of guys. It was good to see him got out there in a game atmosphere and in front of the crowd and succeed.

It's getting better every day. I'm pretty much on track. By the time next season rolls around, it will be like it never happened.

I think our defensive line played very well today. That was the big difference from this week and last they played excellent. When you hold a team to three points like that you're always going to be happy.

Right now we're just taking it one game at a time. I haven't thought that far down the line.

As far as our defense compared to last year, last year we had a lot of fifth-year guys. We were always on point. This year, it's a little bit different. We have guys who are lining up together for the first time. ... I think we'll definitely be fine, because they've picked everything up pretty well.

One of the main things is we can't afford to have those really long drives. When it gets to third down, someone needs to make a big play so that we can get off the field.

I think was a great end for the spring. I thought overall everyone played really well. Now we have a going into the summer.

We need to go to a big-time bowl game this year. We feel we have a couple guys now Williams and King that can help get us there.

I thought it was going to be worse. It's probably the best possible outcome.

We've lined up in it a couple times just to get a feel for it. It's a work in progress.

We had a chance to have a conversation and just were able to talk about things it was great. It was an honor just to speak to him. It was really enjoyable, and I'm just glad he had the time to talk to me.

With our ability and our coaches, there's no reason we shouldn't be one of the best in the country.

I hope we sent a message that Penn State is back. This is by far the best mind-set we've had since I've been here.

Even though we won, we felt like we could have done a lot more. But it was still a win. It wasn't our best win, but it beats a good loss. We have high expectations.

I came because of the tradition Penn State has, especially at linebacker, ... That was one of the main factors in my decision. I also liked the coaching staff and the people here. I just felt comfortable.

I think we've had that opinion of ourselves all year long. Especially the way we came into this season. Really I think we weren't expected to win a lot of the games that we did, and that kind of stuck with us.

I was pretty much undecided (before the injury). I wasn't 100 percent sure exactly what I wanted to do. Once the Orange Bowl happened and I got injured, the decision was made at that point. There wasn't anything left to decide. I knew I was coming back.

We just have to continue to improve each week. Now that (Ohio State) is over and we have the win under our belts, we have to correct mistakes and move on to the next one.

Once this happened, the decision was made regardless whether I wanted it to be or not. It changed everything and made things simple and solidified that I was coming back to school. And now I'm looking forward to my senior season.

Both teams realize that we are led by great coaches, coaches that will be remembered forever. It's an honor to be a part of this game.

I wouldn't say I use them as a measuring stick, ... It's definitely a form of motivation. Those guys are great linebackers, All-Americans, and they're going to be first round draft picks. You can't take anything away from them. The situation they're in ri

It's one of the things we always talk about. It's really going to prove how good we are as a defense. We try to give that extra effort in situations like that.