The Auburn Tigers took home a thrilling season opener, defeating the Baylor Bears 17-16 in Atlanta powered by a 2-point conversion stop from Eric Winters and a late touchdown from Byrum Brown.
Following the game, here are the most notable quotes given by Brown and safety Champ Anthony during the press conference:
Anthony on the Winters stop:
“Been saying it all fall camp, all spring, follow the real, follow the real. He just made a play. It wasn't even his, he just made a play. That's what real ballplayers do, man. That's one of them guys who's going to come here and lead the defense in the times coming and through the season.”
Brown on wideout Keshaun Singleton and his big plays:
“Shout out to Key. He's been one of the most consistent on a day-to-day basis. His process truly speaks for itself. Having that rapport, having that connection. Put it anywhere in his vicinity, he's going to catch it. I have all the faith and belief in him that he'll come down with it. He keeps doing what he's doing it, and I'll get the ball to him.”
Anthony on being a captain for the game:
“It's always a blessing to be chosen to lead this team and to step out there, especially for the coin toss. Like not every football player gets to do that. Not every player gets to play college football, but not everybody gets to be a captain of a college football team. I take that with pride and honor, and I try to play my heart out for the boys because they lean on me and waiting for me to lead.”
Anthony on the carryover of the defensive toughness from last year:
“That's just our coaching. We play hard defense and run the ball. That's what we do. No matter what's going on, who is where, what's going on, Auburn is going to play great defense. That's what we do. We hang our hat on that.”
Brown on maintaining composure through an offensive struggle:
“Just playing the next play. Things aren't going to go right at all times during the game. So just playing the next play and having a clap-and-clear mentality. If something goes bad, clap and clear and go to the next play. Thank you for the question.”
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