USU football: Utah State football concludes second scrimmage of fall camp

“I felt the defense played really well, we came together. We played a little flat but our spirits got picked up and the back end played really well. We're starting to come together and that's a positive sign.”

On how the group is coming together:

“It's just work, work, work; work every day. During the summer we'd be the first group up here and the last ones to leave. We put in that extra time. Coach Andersen called us out this spring, so that's what we've been doing. It's showing results now, so that's good. It was needed (being called out) and it's been for the best. He gives us the credit when it's deserved, but he doesn't give us easy pats on the back.”

On getting the better of the offensive line:

“It goes back and forth each and every day. It's a battle. A sign of a good team is when each side wins some battles, and I think that's how today went.”

On having a lot of guys on the defensive front:

“We like to keep our attack fresh [and] the guys up front fresh and keep the new faces in there. I believe we're on our way to have three there, strong and deep. (Travis) Seefeldt has come along great. He started out slow coming over from the offensive line, but he's picked it up quick and he has a bright future ahead of him. Sini (Tauauve'a) played really well today. He came in this summer and has worked hard, and that's showing on the field.”

Doug Hoffman is the assistant athletic director for Utah State University Athletic Media Relations.