What Texas A&M football coaches and players had to say after dominant win in the Swamp
This Texas A&M football team marched into the swamp and got a key win on the road.
In certain ways, they took the long way. This wasn't the smoothest ride leading up to the game.
Conner Weigman was out to injury and Marcel Reed did a splendid job taking over, prompting several fans to begin stumping for him to take over for Weigman permanently.
After the game, the team and coaches took some questions from the press. Here's what head coach Mike Elko, Marcel Reed and Bryce Anderson had to say to the media regarding the win.
Mike Elko on win
"Proud of our guys, proud of the win, proud of the job we did coming down here on the road winning this game."
Mike Elko on Weigman injury
"Just the way (Weigman) was Thursday, we just didn't know that it was going to be the right thing for him.
Mike Elko on Marcel Reed's play
"We got a lot of confidence in Marcel."
Marcel Reed on getting reps
"You never know what's going to happen, so, you got to be ready when your name is called."
Marcel Reed on the Texas Bowl helping him prepare against UF
"My first drive wasn't the greatest in the Texas Bowl, but then I got comfortable, so that prepared me a lot."
Bryce Anderson on pick six
"I saw nothing, but green grass and I knew it was nothing but a foot race to the endzone.
Bryce Anderson on Marcel Reed
"We pretty much knew what Marcel had; he's just been waiting on his chance."