Bruener on Oregon State Win

UW linebacker Carson Bruener replayed the win over Oregon State.

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00:00 So yeah.

00:00 >> What was the feeling on your guys defense going into that last possession

00:04 that Oregon State had, knowing that you needed to stop?

00:07 >> It's up to us.

00:08 It's up to us.

00:09 The season's up to us.

00:10 Our goals that we set back in January, up to us.

00:13 So I mean, just coming out there, finding the grit.

00:16 I mean, everyone's dead tired.

00:17 I mean, it was a physical game through four quarters.

00:19 And then they get the ball back and we're like, all right,

00:22 we're here to win this game.

00:23 I mean, this is the last drive.

00:25 And then if our offense gets here, we're taking these, so yeah.

00:28 >> Is there anybody who steps up and to say something to rally you guys in that

00:31 moment?

00:32 >> I mean, it was everybody.

00:33 I mean, all 11 when we were in the huddle before taking the field is, hey,

00:36 I didn't hear one person not talking.

00:38 Everybody was fired up.

00:39 Everyone's like, all right, let's see what they have.

00:43 >> Hey, Carson, last week you talked about how you pick each other up after

00:46 Alfonso's fumble and you had to attack him for safety.

00:49 And then today after Dylan Johnson's fumble, you got right back with

00:53 forceful.

00:53 Can you talk about that sort of mindset this week?

00:56 >> Yeah, I mean, it's the same thing.

01:00 I mean, no matter if you're defense to defense, offense to defense.

01:02 I mean, I feel like this group and

01:04 what has helped with our success is how close we are, like in the locker room.

01:08 I mean, we're just like, we're best friends with each other.

01:10 There's not any hatred going on.

01:12 Even from a six year guy to an incoming freshman who's 17 years old.

01:15 I mean, we're all hanging out and we all love each other.

01:17 So I mean, no matter what side of the ball, offense, they fumbled.

01:20 So as a defense, we're like, all right, let's get the ball back.

01:22 Like now it's our turn to punch one out.

01:24 >> You earned a spot in the Pac 12 title game with this win.

01:27 Can you talk about that?

01:28 >> I mean, it's awesome.

01:30 I mean, our goal that we set, like what I was saying, Pac 12 championship and

01:34 beyond, knowing that we've got a spot in that game is pretty special.