Michigan Wolverines College Football Pregame Quote, 12/29/2022

When you look at this contest, their defensive players, what players stand out for you?

RONNIE BELL: All of their DBs are flying around on film and hitting people. That’s what stood out to me all month. I think all their DBs are really good. Those guys are standing out.

What has that challenge been like of preparing for this defense, this kind of defense that you just do not see in the Big Ten?

RONNIE BELL: Definitely just a lot of leaning on the scout team to give us really good looks and to be really locked in on what we think TCU is going to do or how we think TCU plays. Those guys are really taking their jobs as serious as they can. They give us the best look in practice every day so that way when we go out to the game, things aren’t as new or something that we haven’t seen.

What has stood out to you on film about that defense?

RONNIE BELL: Definitely just their physical play and the athleticism from spot 1 through 11 stood out to me watching TCU. That’s what made them as special as they are.

Since J.J. McCarthy, since he took over the starting role earlier in the year from then to now, how have you seen him grow as a quarterback and as a leader?

RONNIE BELL: I watched J.J. grow. I feel like he’s one that gets better with every snap. He’s very impressive to play with and very fun to play with. Yeah, I think his confidence has always been through the roof. But as a leader, he’s done nothing but grow as the drives have gone on.

He’s seeing how much guys are turning to him and relying on him and him responding to that in every way, shape or form in a positive manner has been one of the biggest things. I’ve seen him grow throughout the year.