288 Quotes by Jim Tressel

Justin was very efficient, even though he had the one play that we all wish he had back. Outside of that play I thought he was very efficient.

You've heard our formula many times. You ... need superior special units, relentless defense, mistake-free and opportunistic offense.

Play with heart; Play with passion; Play within yourself; Have fun; Play like a champion.

Malcolm is a very mature player. He came to us ready to play. When the opportunity presented itself, he stepped in and did a great job.

You sit down and say, 'OK, what is it that our team needs right now?' It's not like we're guessing on people who haven't been around for a long time.

Your goals are constantly revised according to circumstance, but your purpose, your real reason for being, that supercedes everything.

We need seven more (wins). Of course, you need a little reinforcement. That's human. We're going to keep working hard and somehow try to evaluate ourselves in an open week.

You never know for sure in the preseason how teams are going to be. You can make your best guess based on the people that are returning, and that type of thing. But the thing about the Big Ten, we play a grueling out-of-conference schedule. And then, when you get into the league and you go into those opposing stadiums, it's hard to win. Our stadiums are incredible. It's like you're already down by a touchdown when you walk in the door.

That wouldn't have been my first choice. But I can't have it back.