University of Richmond Athletics
Postgame Quotes ? No. 16/18 Richmond 46, Morgan State 24
“Really excited about the outcome. Thought we got off to a really fast start. We’ve been doing that quite frequently this year. We were firing on all cylinders there early in the game. I knew they would fight back. I was very impressed with Morgan State. Coach Hull’s football team fought all year long, they won three football games on the last drive of the game and I knew his team would not go away or fold. We took care of business. We are excited to advance and we are looking forward to our trip to Coastal Carolina.”
-- Richmond head coach Danny Rocco’s opening statement
“Even though this was certainly my first and everyone on our team’s first playoff game, it really for us began last week. I think everything that went in to our game at William & Mary last week had that feeling of postseason play – win and extend your season. In some ways I think we captured that experience a week ago, so I was not surprised. I was pleased the way the we started the game.”
-- Rocco on if he was surprised on how well the team played in its first playoff game
“It’s always great to get points because as a defense we want to get them throwing the ball and on there heels a little bit. That helped us defensively and on the defensive line. We got some pressure. They wanted to run the ball down our throats to start the game, so the quick start helped us to push them back and make them think a little bit.”
-- DL Evan Kelly on the importance of Richmond’s fast start
“I’m just comfortable. The ankle feels good. When you take four weeks off, it’s almost like starting a new season when you come back. You have some rust that first game, but I feel like I’m hitting my stride again. It’s easy when you have guys like Reggie (Diggs), (Rashad) Ponder and Brian (Brown). I feel good and the offense is clicking.”
-- QB Michael Strauss on coming back from his ankle injury
“It’s a great feeling to win, especially in the postseason. From the beginning of training camp, we’ve been stressing winning in the postseason. It felt great.”
-- WR Reggie Diggs on how it felt to win