Noah Whittington: "I was excited."
Oregon running back Noah Whittington made a number of statement runs on Saturday vs Illinois. The experienced back saw his work load increase the most all season long in the win.
Whittington looks to be back to pre-injury form and could be in store for a big second half of the season. Here is what he had to say Tuesday to media ahead of the Michigan game.
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On the Big Run for a TD:
“I saw a gigantic hole that our offensive line and tight end created. I just hit it full speed. I feel like that’s a play he’ll remember for the rest of his life. I was excited.”
Who reached out about the highlight run:
“Ironically my phone broke on Friday so just my mom, dad, my sisters and my brothers.”
On Michigan’s Defense:
“They play very physical up front. Their interior defensive lineman are for real.”
On Dink Riggs’ First Game Action:
“I was just excited he got to do it on Saturday. Cuz he always do it throughout the week. He deserves it. I been telling him he runs exactly like Bucky. And he does.”
