"He's probably the best running back we're going to face this season. What stands out is he's a double threat. He either can run by you or run you over." (HSB)
Looking forward to finally playing against UH, Mathews (second in the country in rushing) said:
"I haven't played Hawaii since I've been here, so I'm pretty excited. No dings, no bruises, I'm good to go. The last couple years I've been injury-prone and some mishaps happened to me and it set me back, but I've been going through the offseason just working hard and training and playing ball now." (HSB)
HSB Note: "So far this season, he's averaging 148 yards per game with five touchdowns to lead the nation's third-ranked rushing attack. He's broken the century mark in every game this season and covered a season-high 234 yards against Boise State, with three touchdown runs of 60 yards or longer."
Worried about wins instead of his stats, Mathews said:
"I try not to worry about yards, I just want to focus on staying healthy and helping my team win. The numbers, being No. 2 in the country, that's just numbers people go by. I really don't follow that." (HSB)
HSB Note: "Although Mathews has carried the load so far, toting the ball 87 times, the Bulldogs also have proven backs in Lonyae Miller and Anthony Harding along with freshman Robbie Rouse to back him up. Miller ran for 161 yards against Hawaii last season while Harding had 157."
About how they rotate at RB, Mathews said:
"We feed off each other and there's always someone fresh in there." (HSB)
Praising his OL, Mathews said:
"I love them to death, they're my boys. I just do the running, I do the easy stuff. They're in there in the trenches digging stuff out. I have to give all the credit to them." (HSB)
About their struggles earlier this season and facing UH now, Ryan Mathews said:
"A couple games we weren't able to finish and it takes a toll on you.
We know what we have to do to win and that's finish the game. Hawaii's
not going to make it easy for us. They're a strong, fast team. Their
defense flies to the ball." (HSB)
About how Fresno State will try to run against them, UH DL coach Dave
Aranda said:
"They're a very physical team, they're coached very well, they play
with technique. They've moved the ball on everyone they've played and
they've played really good people. It's a challenge for us." (HSB)
About facing Fresno State, DT Vaughn Meatoga said:
"It's going to be real fun. Physical and fun. It's a test of your
manhood, a test of what you're made of." (HSB)
HSB Note: "The reduced rotation added up to more snaps for seniors
Tuika Tufaga and Rocky Savaiigaea. Tufaga responded with a career-high
10 tackles, including 2 1/2 for loss against Louisiana Tech."
Praising Tufaga's play in the Louisiana Tech game, Aranda said:
"Tuika graded higher than any D-lineman at any point last year and we
had a good group last year. We've got guys that are doing the right
thing. We need everybody to do the right thing." (HSB)
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