Names that come to mind that I've learned from are Tom Brady - the way he gets the ball out and is so decisive. You can tell he is in total control out there. Another name is Aaron Rodgers, and how he's in total command. And also, Cam Newton, the way he has fun. I love that part of it.
Everything that comes with the game, I think I will handle it extremely easily. I don't let a lot of that outside stuff bother me.
We have a culture at NDSU that's about the team first.
I've always thought I played at a high level and played at a fast pace.
Playing football in Fargo has a total big-time feel. Everyone says it's FCS and it's a smaller school, but in Fargo, North Dakota, and in the state of North Dakota, NDSU football is the real deal.
A lot of guys have tons of talent, but it boils down to the mental side of things. Preparing and knowing your offense and studying the defense. Being able to read and react quickly. The mental side is often overlooked.
I can make all the throws. My mental side is a strength as far as understanding defense schemes and our playbook. I'm able to change plays when needed. I think that sets me apart.
Central Michigan was the one FBS team that recruited me hard.
I don't get nervous.
If you throw the ball 60 times, you are going to make miss some of them. That kind of happens.
There are going to be losses. There are going to be bad plays. There are going to be mistakes.
Every down is important.
A lot of different things go into calling the run game - especially at the line of scrimmage.
Football is football; I don't care if you're doing it in Division II, NAIA, or in the SEC or anything in between.
I do have a little chip on my shoulder. I want to make a name for this state. I want to represent this state well so that's kinda the chip on my shoulder in that regard.
I'm not an idiot; I can make adjustments to my life. But I like having a schedule.
It doesn't matter if you're winning or losing. You've got to be the same guy; you've got to prepare the same.
I think the biggest thing, even from Day 1 after the draft, was coach DeFillipo being very detailed with everything.
I know we're not going undefeated. I know I'm not going to throw a touchdown every game.
I hate losing, and I'm gonna do whatever it takes to be the best at whatever it is I'm doing.
