Ryan Pickett Quotes (6 Quotes)

There's been speculation all year about it, hanging over our heads whether it was going to happen or not. Martz was our leader. Hearing all the rumors, it kind of bothers you.

Examining a photo of the 1992 Stewart Middle School football team, Ryan Pickett's eyes brightened when he located the chubby youngster in the No. 53 jersey. I've been playing ball since I was a little boy, ... and I just knew I could do it.

Coach Martz put the game in our hands today, and we came through,

I didn't know he'd come back that quick and be so effective. It was huge for him. And he has great confidence now. He's playing so well.

Several Ohio State coaches surrounded him and the speaker phone was engaged when an anxious Pickett, then 18, dialed up his parents from Columbus. I told them, 'I'm going to Ohio State,' ... And there was just silence. They were like, 'Son, come home and

They're getting up quick, so we're not on double-teams as long, and that's enabled us to make more plays.