Here is a TweetCap of today’s press conference from University of Louisville Head Coach, Bobby Petrino, Heisman Trophy Winner Lamar Jackson & Trevon Young via @UofLFootball
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Coach Bobby Petrino
Head coach Bobby Petrino steps to the microphone to begin the press conference.
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BP: "Watching the video yesterday, there's a lot of really good things." Notes Lamar Jackson's completion percentage, setting protections.
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BP: Thought team did a great job on special teams, points out Seth Dawkins' and Reggie Bonnafon's returns.
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BP: Says he's really happy for Trevon Young, knowing how hard he has worked to make a complete comeback and be active on the field.
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BP: Emphasizes the positives with the team from the game. Team had day off yesterday, brought them in for film and lifting this morning.
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BP: Talking about young guys. Liked how Dorian Etheridge played, had terrific speed. Mekhi Becton did a great job in pass protection.
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BP: Says rushing attack needs improvement. Made nice runs in second half – running is about attitude.
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BP: Says he remembers the last time he coached Louisville at North Carolina, recounts memorable plays in 34-0 victory in 2004.
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BP: Says defense did a really good job overall, and with game on the line in fourth quarter, unit played at its best.
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BP: Was a "little nervous" w/ DC Peter Sirmon calling plays from the press box, but feels it is easier to call from a higher vantage point.
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BP: Jokes that he may throw away glasses from Saturday, "we scored more from the 1 when I wasn't wearing them."
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Heisman Trophy Winner
Lamar Jackson
LJ: Doesn't feel like he graded out to 100 percent on reads, may have pulled to run instead of passing.
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LJ: Says every catch Dez Fitzpatrick was great, thought he ran great routes in the win.
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LJ: Says goal this week is to score more points in the red zone.
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Trevon Young
Trevon Young is at the microphone.
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TY: I was nervous at first, but when I stepped on the field and first snap went off, nerves went away.
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TY: Says team made a lot of mistakes, but team stuck together and got the win – group was happy with the victory.
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TY: Says he was "real happy" to get first sack. Called it a relief, says it took a lot off his mind.
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TY: Believes he's better than he was before he got hurt. Says he's stronger and smarter from watching on the sideline last year.
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TY: Says the year off, he was able to develop his upper body strength, feels like he can push defenders off easier.
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