Jake Briningstool
-He’s thought a little about making it into the record books, and while it’s cool and special, he’s focused on finishing the season strong.
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-They’re all about controlling what they can control. The group came back to leave the program in a better spot, knowing they can still improve.
-He says Pitt’s defense is solid, especially against the run. The offense just needs to stick to what they do best.
-Every day, he brings a gameday mindset to practice, treating it like the real thing so that the game feels more like practice. It helps get him on the same page with the offense.
-Leadership is his biggest area of growth. He’s been consistent, playing lots of snaps and now leading younger players. He had great veteran tight ends when he started, and he’s passing down knowledge the same way.
-His focus is on making an impact, with or without the ball. Whether he’s catching or just running a route, he tries to make a difference every play.
-Jordan Leggett reached out after he broke the record, and they’ve talked before about different things.
Cole Turner
-On his touchdown: basketball experience really helped, constantly having to high-point the ball, which he used on that catch.
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-It was an exciting moment, and his emotions got the best of him a bit. He’s got to control it better in those competitive situations, even though he’s not usually a big trash talker.
-Cade has been a strong leader both in practice and games, even on his off days. Turner appreciates Cade’s leadership, and they have a strong relationship on and off the field.
-Cade builds connections with everyone on the team, which shows on the field. It starts in practice, where he makes sure to get reps with everyone so that they’re all ready, and he can hit so many different targets.
-The wide receiver room is competitive all year with a lot of depth. There wasn’t anything he did differently leading up to this game—it’s all about working hard, and sometimes, your number just gets called more.