I'll tell you what, it's a little more physical out there at receiver than I thought, but I'm still enjoying it. As a quarterback you just go back there and maybe hand the ball off, then do your little bootleg thing while the play's going on.

It's very exciting. I think I have exceeded at least my expectations.

It's unbelievable. I can't see anything bigger and more eye-opening than Reliant.

It just rips your heart out. It's the last game for the seniors, the guys who have been here four or five years. It's just hard.

It was the first time I've ever thrown meat to a tiger. It was pretty cool. These are the little perks you get when you go to a bowl game.

This is big publicity for Iowa State. Not only to do it on TV, but to win against a top 10 team in America is huge.

You never know. I guess we'll find out during the game.

After your fourth or fifth close loss, you still can't find the words. It rips your heart out.

Everyone should know who he is. This guy is something special.

I think he's going to be out there no matter what. Maybe not 100 percent, but he'll be out there competing.