Peterson, Joseph & Clayton Media Day Quotes

RB ADRIAN PETERSON
On how his knee injury during high school aided to his development process as a collegiate athlete:
“It was real tough, I learned a lot during that time. I matured a lot as well. When I hurt my knee, I turned my focus to my grades. I learned the importance of my grades. I became very studious and used my school work in a positive manner to get back on the field.”

On the fairness of the three-year removed rule regarding underclassmen entering the NFL draft:
“Personally, I believe freshman coming out after one-year is crazy. I think two-years would be a good rule. I can not do much about the rule, so I just have to take it for what it is worth.”

On his recruiting trip to USC and choosing OU:
“I had a little too much fun. I went to the clubs, had the opportunity to meet Leonardo DiCaprio. I just made the best decision for me. Either way I would have won considering we are both playing for the National Championship. My parents never pressured me during the decision.”

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On his workout routine with his father:
“I started working out when I was seven-years-old. We used to go to the YMCA and lift weights all the time.”

On his advice for freshman kicker Garrett Hartley:
“He's coming from South Lake Carroll with about five state championships so I am pretty sure he knows about pressure. I would just tell him to relax and do what you have to do.”

On where the nickname Diesel' comes from:
“In high school they called me the Diesel because I used to run people over. Diesel is like the king of the road. If my football career does not work out, maybe I will be a Diesel model. I have a couple pairs of their shoes.”

WR MARK CLAYTON
On the offensive plays called by the Oklahoma coaching staff:
“We don't question our coaching or anything we do around here because so far we have been doing well enough to appear in three national title games. Coach Stoops led us in all three. We do what they ask us to do with the best of our ability. If the best isn't enough to get the job done, then it wasn't meant to happen.”

On Coach Bob Stoops' personality:
“He's a fair guy, a business guy more than pleasure. He talks to us from time to time, but he makes sure that you are taking care of your business and doing your job.”

OG DAVIN JOSEPH
On the number of Florida athletes in Division I:
“It seems like Southern Florida is becoming a lot more dominant in college football. A lot of athletes are going to (Division I) schools, not just in Florida, but out-of-state and playing well. “

On playing in the Orange Bowl:
“It feels good to be here, playing in the orange Bowl with all the OU tradition here and all the OU success here, just a great opportunity for the program.”

On members of his family who will be at the game:
“My mom, my dad, and my brother are coming down here to support me. Some (of my high school) coaches and close friends of mine are coming to the game”

On playing for the national championship close to his hometown (Hallandale):
“It's something out of a dream, almost it's something you really never expect to happen, and for it to happen to me feels unreal.”

On the game's star power:
“A lot of big names in this game, the star power, and being down here in South Florida and two great dominant teams playing against each other, it should be a great match-up.”

On the Pac-10:
“The Pac-10's a good conference, I believe. Texas Tech just had success against Cal (in the Holiday Bowl). They took advantage of weaknesses and got on them early and finished strong. So I can't say the Pac-10 is weak because Cal didn't have the best game.”

On USC's defense supposedly being undersized:
“Their speed makes up for a lot. Their instincts and playing ability makes up for a lot. They have a ton of talent and they play hard, so, undersized?? That goes only so far when you talk about guys who play well.”

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