32 Quotes by Bobby Carpenter

A lot of guys were on the sidelines apologizing. Usually when we give up big yards on a play, it's one guy's fault. But we were all to blame. We kept playing hard and if we do that and execute, I think we can stop anybody.

There was a time where never in my life would I bet the spread on Ohio State. Now I can't say that because they're going out and putting points up.

It's a defining point for us, and for Penn State. You can't ask for much more in a game. Two teams that it means a lot to, with good records and two historic national powers.

It's not quite 100 percent, but it's good enough if I had to play.

It's gratifying for a defense when we know we can affect a quarterback so much that we take him out of the game plan. Any time you see him show outward emotion, it's a definite plus.

It's tough with an injury like this because you don't know how hard to push it.

That's something we all kind of talked about when we started doing this. It's something that's really grown and gotten a lot of attention, even on the national scene.

Everyone always wants the most tackles, the most sacks, the most interceptions. When you compete with those guys, it makes you better. But it's all in good fun. Everyone's friends. I'm just as happy for those guys when they do well as they are for me when I succeed.

It's bittersweet, obviously. No way could I imagine missing my final game as a senior, but it wasn't in the cards...