Junior Quarterback C.J. Brown
On if he will be cautious this season running the ball knowing he is the No. 1 quarterback:
“Well right now I’m not really trying to think about that. I’ve worked extremely hard this offseason to maintain my body, put on mass, put on muscle, and just continue to work on my game. Any time you think about getting hurt or playing a different way than you’re used to, you’re going to be more prone to injury. Maybe I’ll be smarter in terms of not taking a big hit and getting down, but I’m not going to change my playing style. I’m not going to change how I play because that’s part of the game. If [an injury] happens to happen then maybe it was meant to be, but hopefully that’s not the case.”
On how this offense is different from last year with a new coordinator and what he likes about it:
“Coach Locksey is bringing a lot of experience and a lot of enthusiasm. The whole offense and myself are really excited. We had a great spring and got most of the offense in, so right now we have to continue to flourish in the offense. I think the biggest difference is probably the tempo, but we’re still a pro style offense that has the spread option and stuff like that. So we’re a very dynamic offense that’s going to give the ball to our playmakers and make sure they can be put in charge to make plays.
On how this year is different being the favorite for the starting quarterback position:
“I think that just being put in the position that I was last year, it was difficult for both [Danny O’Brien and me]. We both made the most of the opportunity we could, and it was difficult going week to week. Coming into camp this year I feel confident, it doesn’t take any less pressure off me, but I still put a lot of pressure on myself. Coach Locksey and I talked, and he’s going to push me and that’s what I expect. I wouldn’t think anything else just because I am the starting quarterback right now. I still have to go out there, work my tail off, compete, and show what I can do.
On his impression of Stefon Diggs and the freshmen during the offseason:
“I would say that not only Diggs, but a lot of the freshmen have really bought in. They’ve worked extremely hard, showed up on time, they’ve been attentive, asked questions, and have done everything they need to do. Guys like Diggs are very explosive, but we’re eager to get out there tonight. We can only do so much over the summer with player practices, 7 on 7s, and stuff like that so we’ve seen them in open space. Everyone wants to see once you get the pads on, that’s when players separate themselves. We’ll have to wait a couple days, but we all know he’s going to be a special talent, and an asset to this team.”
Freshman Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs
On what factors lead him to commit to Maryland:
“It was all tied in, my belief, my faith, the faith I had in this university. It’s a good school all around so all that tied in and I just bought in. I bought in to what [coach Edsall] was doing and how he was constructing his program, and I just knew this was a great place to be.”
On getting accustomed to college and a new system:
“It’s an adjustment. I have a lot of positive people around me, pushing me to do well, getting me in the meeting rooms, they’re helping me a lot. It’s just a new playbook, so I’m getting accustomed to it, getting used to it, and trying to get everywhere on time and be early. It’s a good transition.”
On what coach Locksley has told him about his role in the offense:
“He’s not asking a whole lot, he’s just asking me to work hard. That’s all my coaches and teammates are saying, they’re just telling me to work hard. My goal is to just be a good teammate, and work hard. Basically that’s it, that’s all I can do.”
On the new turf field:
“It’s a beautiful sight. There’s a lot of good things happening, I guess we have the new helmet, I’m really happy about that they look nice. There’s just a lot of good things happening with this program.”
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