Rocco Becht | QB | R-SR
Q: How would you evaluate how your spring went?
A: I would say my spring went really well. You know, in the beginning, I wasn’t able to do a lot on the field. And so, I think building that chemistry in the film room and being a leader on and off the field for me, was a huge step in my leadership role. I thought I had a good spring to develop in that way, develop in the offense, learning more of the protections, learning the run game. I think I did a really good job of that. And to finish it off, today, I was able to do the 7-on-7, so that was pretty cool.
Q: What was it like to get into Beaver Stadium and have some fans watching you all play football?
A: Yeah, it was super awesome. You know, I didn’t expect all these people to show out with the rain coming down, so that was pretty cool. The Spirit Walk was awesome. And then, getting into the stadium for the first time to see actual fans in here, I know it’s not full, but you know, I appreciate all those people coming out in the downpour and rain. So that just shows what type of fan base these people are. I’m excited for when it’s 110,000 fans.
Q: As the leader, has there been a conscious effort, how have the Penn State and Iowa State players blended together?
A: Yeah, in the beginning, it’s hard, you know. You have to adapt to what the Penn State players that stayed, what they’re teaching, what they’re preaching. And so, we had to adapt, kind of sit back a little bit and then follow their lead. I think we’re now, we’re one team. We’re Penn State now. I’m excited to just call each other Penn State and not calling each other Iowa State transfers, all that stuff. We’re one team now. We’re brothers, we’re family. And so, I’m excited for the season coming around and we’re able to showcase our talent.
Marcus Neal Jr. | S | JR
Q: Coach Campbell called you one of the best defensive players. How do you build off that?
A: I just keep getting better every day and grinding. Never settle. Stay humble and keep that man up above first. I want to keep getting better and be the best I can every day and stay consistent.
Q: One of the things coach Lynn talked about from his time previously as a defensive coordinator is that he molds his players and their strengths. How have you seen that play out this spring?
A: I’ve seen that play out in the way that he puts guys in different spots to make plays. Wherever he feels like you can help, he’s going to put you in that position and there’s going to be a way for you to make plays. It’s not going to be a bunch of sitting ducks out there. Guys are going be flying around in different positions.
Q: How has the communication gone this spring?
A: I feel like we’ve done really good with that. No defense is going to be good if they don't communicate. That’s one of the biggest things. We want everybody talking and everybody communicating. You’re never talking too much out there. One of the things you can control is how you communicate with others.