New York Jets FS Dwight Lowery - Ingles

January 17, 2011

On what head coach Rex Ryan’s message was to the team before Sunday’s game at New England…

“There was no surprise. Everyone was obviously excited about the opportunity that we presented ourselves with. We knew we’d be back there at some point and we took advantage of the opportunity that we had. Now it’s on to the next one.”

On whether there is an advantage in the Jets having already played at Pittsburgh this season…

“I don’t know. I mean, you look at the last Patriots game and what happened during that Monday Night game, and we went there and were able to pull out the victory yesterday. So in terms of preparing for that team, you have something to look at in terms of going against them head to head, but this is a totally different situation. This is to go to the Super Bowl, so it’s going to be a different game.”

On whether the first game in Pittsburgh earlier this year will prepare the Jets for the atmosphere…

“No, this is a playoff game. It’s different.”

On what he thinks the phrase ‘Same Old Jets’ means now…

“It’s probably a good thing because we’re in the AFC Championship Game again, so they can say whatever they want. It doesn’t matter. We’re in the championship game and we plan on winning it and going to the Super Bowl.”

On what he can draw from last year’s AFC Championship Game and apply to this year’s game…

“It’s a 60-minute ballgame. The first 30 minutes of the Colts game, we were ahead going into halftime. Actually, right before the half we had some miscues on defense and they were able to score right before the half and give them some momentum going into halftime. Just understanding that it’s a 60-minute football game, no matter what’s going on, there’s always a way to come back and win the football game. You saw it last week with Pittsburgh and Baltimore: they were down at half by a lot and came back and won the football game, so the game’s not over when it’s in the playoffs. You have to play for 60 minutes.”