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00:00 You had a several big runs, obviously those three touchdowns.
00:04 What was working for you today and how much credit does the line have for that?
00:13 Honestly, I'll give them a lot of credit.
00:15 Them, tight ends, receivers, fullbacks, they're just all balking their butts off.
00:21 It means a lot.
00:22 It obviously made it easier for me, so it feels good.
00:26 But just in general, I think we dominated in all three phases.
00:29 Defense, special teams, putting us in great field position, I think that helps a lot.
00:35 Jaden, if you could just kind of talk about after being slowed by injuries to start the year,
00:40 to come out and make a big play today with Jamari out, how good does that feel for you?
00:44 It feels pretty good, but I got to give a shout out to my teammates.
00:48 All week they were encouraging me and telling me it's my time to step up,
00:52 and I knew I had to step up.
00:54 So kudos to them.
00:56 They kind of boosted my confidence a little bit.
00:58 I feel like I was kind of back now.
01:02 You've kind of shown flashes all year, but what does a game like this,
01:05 kind of a breakout game like this, do for your confidence
01:08 and do for you moving forward the last couple games of the season?
01:12 For me, it was just telling myself to be patient.
01:16 My time will come.
01:17 I think that's been my biggest thing.
01:19 I think in the past I struggled.
01:21 It was hard playing this much and nothing really sparking.
01:26 So for me to be patient and that time to finally come,
01:30 I feel like I'm really contributing, that feels good for me.
01:35 I guess for both of you guys, there have been games where you've seen big plays
01:39 and passing game in today, obviously in the run game, past two games really.
01:42 What makes this offense so special and so balanced that you guys can lean on
01:46 either one at any point in the season?
01:50 I think Coach Brown, he does a great job of knowing what's working come game time.
01:56 So whether that's a pass game or run game, I think he picks up on that.
02:01 Whatever's working, we just stick with it.
02:04 I feel like that's what helps.
02:07 Just to go off of what Isaac said, I feel like it's a boost to both the run game
02:13 and the pass game, knowing that we can do both.
02:16 Whenever that might be, we know we can be dependent upon,
02:19 like in a run game as receivers we're blocking,
02:22 and pass game catching the ball.
02:24 And the O-line, tight ends, the running backs are doing their job,
02:27 every play as well.
02:29 So whatever works for that game, I feel like we're going to continue to do it.
02:36 Back here, guys, you're missing Jamari today.
02:38 Ja'Warr Jordan played a little bit but kind of came out for a while.
02:42 What does it say about this team's ability to still step up
02:44 when missing some pretty key pieces?
02:46 I think that just shows our depth.
02:49 I think with really good players like that out,
02:53 it gives other players a chance to step up and show what they can do.
02:57 I think a game like this, I think that shows.
03:01 We had two key players out and we were able to still get the job done.
03:05 So I think that just goes to show we have a deep team.
03:09 We have other players that can make plays.
03:13 Piggybacking off of that, what does it say to you about the heart of the team too?
03:17 I know some of the offensive linemen were kind of banged up,
03:20 but still toughed it out and were able to produce for you.
03:24 I think it just shows the grit that they come with.
03:28 They're not 100%.
03:30 We knew come before fall camp that that was the last time
03:33 that our bodies were going to feel 100%.
03:36 So coming in this deep in the season,
03:39 there's going to be times where you're going to have to play through some stuff.
03:42 So just giving credit to all those players who are doing that.
03:49 Isaac, describe the feeling when you know you're going to get the ball on a play
03:53 and then you break through that line
03:55 and you see just kind of green turf in front of you.
03:59 That feeling is unmatched.
04:01 Just being able to see that green grass and really put the pedal to the metal,
04:06 that stuff feels good.
04:08 I think everybody can attest to that when a moment like that comes.
04:11 But obviously being able to take advantage of those times,
04:14 that was a great feeling.
04:16 Isaac, I remember talking to you in August before the season began
04:19 and Coach Barkley as well.
04:20 We were kind of joking about, "Hey, you've got the size."
04:22 But he was like, "Hey, he's like an 18-wheeler truck.
04:24 He's got speed as well."
04:26 Do you feel like you surprise guys still?
04:28 I mean, you had the huge runs today.
04:29 Do you feel like you surprise defense when you do that?
04:31 I think it helps.
04:33 I think they see big back and think, "He can't run at all."
04:37 But that's a good thing for me.
04:39 Hopefully they take a couple bad angles and I'm able to show my speed a little bit.
04:45 Isaac, since the bye week you guys have outscored your opponents 57-3.
04:50 Did you guys find -- do you feel like you guys --
04:53 this team has found another gear since then?
04:56 I think always we've been like a pedal to the metal type team.
05:02 Always keep your foot on the gas.
05:03 Obviously, we let one slip, but we use that as fuel going into the bye week,
05:10 making sure we had a good week of practice.
05:12 And then obviously going into these last two weeks.
05:14 So, obviously, give kudos to the whole team, offense, defense,
05:21 for continuing to fight, being resilient in a time like that.
05:26 Thanks, guys.
05:27 Appreciate it.