Bryce Boettcher talks about Oregon's team identity
Senior Linebacker Bryce Boettcher has been a stud this season, and certainly has elevated the defense. Last night Boettcher got the opportunity to speak on Oregon’s defensive adjustments, team identity, and how Oregon prepared for Jump Around. Here is what the two-sport star had to say to the media:
On Oregon’s defensive adjustments:
“I think it was just a mentality,” Boettcher replied. “Going into the 4th quarter they had that Jump Around song, and we played that every single practice. We knew going into the 4th quarter, that was going to be a mindset and I think that’s what switched. Scheme-wise I think we kept it mostly the same, but football is all about mentality, and our defense showed up in the 4th quarter.”
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On how Jump Around helped:
Boettcher responded, “I think that song brought us all together and realized that no matter what the score is, we have each other’s backs. No matter what is going on, we’re going to find a way to win. I think as a team when you find a way to win in those situations, it shows a lot of character.”
On the team’s identity:
“I compared it to baseball a little bit,” said the two-sport star, Boettcher. “Hitting comes and goes, offense comes and goes. When you’re out on the defensive side of the ball, if you’re present and bring a good mentality, that could be as consistent as you want it to be. If you look at any Championship team, their defense is always lights out.”
