To me, a good running back is a good defense. A good running back helps you keep your defense off the field.

I've given it all from my combine to my pro day to my meetings with teams.

I'm a versatile guy. I'm a third-down back.

I feel blessed. All the great running backs that have come through Ohio State - Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Beanie Wells - I'm happy that I was able to carry on that lineage this season.

I think I probably have one of the easiest jobs in America. I get to run behind the best O-line in America.

That's something I kind of started Week 1, so when it got to where I'm getting a little beat up, I have a routine already for getting my body back together. Just getting in the cold tank, making sure you're getting massages.

It would be special, just to know I had the best rookie season a running back has had in this league, especially a record that's been however old it is.

I just like the ball in my hands whether I'm running it or catching it.

The more you see, the more you're going to learn. Just got to take advantage of the opportunity and get ready to play ball.

It's always great to get more reps.

I have a lot of great players around me. I have the best O-line in football. It's what's expected.

The criticism is what I expect, honestly, because I'm criticizing myself every day when I come in here and watch that film. I'm trying to get better.

I'm a guy who can play all three downs, and I excel in all areas of the game.

I am tired of hearing about Coach Harbaugh; I think he needs to get in check with reality because, at the end of the day, you can't talk smack about a rivalry when you haven't won a rivalry game. You got to win ballgames to be able to talk behind it.

I wasn't going to play on defense in college.

Notre Dame was my dream school growing up. But in recruiting, they had some other plans, what position they wanted me to play.

I'm a guy who expects a lot from himself.

When we go out there, we have fun, but we get to work, and I think we're at our best when we're having fun. Having fun is key.

I've worked on my game, and I don't think it has any holes, no weaknesses. I say that with humility because you can always work to get better. But I run inside, I run outside, and I'm just not a guy you have to take off the field for certain packages.

What's a priority is going out there and winning ballgames every week.

I wouldn't say I'm a victim of high expectations. The expectations are going to be there.

The NCAA has its rules. It's our job to abide by them.

In playoff football, you've got to be physical. You've got to run the ball.

Winning the Super Bowl would be way more special than the rookie rushing record.