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BCS National Championship: What they’re saying
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Published: January 8, 2009
Oklahoman
Here’s a quick look at what OU and Florida players have had to say about tonight’s game:
"It’s starting to bear down on me. It's been like a month, it seems like a year though. It’s finally here man, we’re just ready. The national championship, if you can’t get high for this game, you better check your pulse.”
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