For me, personally, it was fairly easy. My defense had the game of their lives.

Using non-peaceful means to stop secession in defense of our sovereignty and territorial integrity would be our last resort when all our efforts for a peaceful reunification should prove futile.

That's only one-third of the game. I'm pretty sure their offense and our defense are pretty important, too.

Our offensive line has got to improve. And defensively, there's no question we have to improve. There's no doubt in my mind we will be improved. We've got to play the type of defense you have to play in the Big Ten Conference.

Truth is not only a matter of offense, in that it makes certain assertions. It is also a matter of defense in that it must be able to make a cogent and sensible response to the counterpoints that are raised.

You've got to expect tough shots like that in the game. But I'm just glad we pulled out the victory today. Our defense made a good stand.

Our defense was playing well, but we couldn't get off the field on third or fourth downs. Once they scored, they had the momentum going, so it was real big that our offense put a drive together and scored.

When the defense has to worry about what you're going to do it's so much easier.

It really comes back to things we can control. Playing defense and communicating are two things we need to work on. I look at it as a challenge. It's things we can fix, and I'm hoping sooner than later. I'm the coach. I have to keep stressing this in practice.

Our defense all year hasn't been where it needs to be. In the fourth quarter, we showed signs of playing better defense. It's been a struggle all year.