Watching the Oregon State game, what were your biggest takeaways for your room and the offense in general?

"Specifically with the offensive line, this is the first game we had two freshmen on the left side. So it was really big about communicating and getting our jobs done. Kind of letting them get introduced to college football. Besides that we just have to really communicate. We over-emphasized that on the offensive line.

"For what we had I think we did pretty good. I'm pretty excited about it. As for the offense as a whole something to take away (is) I really think we have to focus on finishing. I think we have a really, really good offense and a lot of potential to be dangerous, but something we have to focus on is finishing our drives and for the O-line our blocks."

Can you talk us through the Michael Wilson touchdown?

"All week we had been working on our screen mechanics. We really talk about getting out and getting flat to that corner defender to make them make the decision. It's a lot easier to go flat and up than out and then flat in terms of trying to get angles on corners. We've been working on that a lot in practice.

"It was something that happened in the USC game, kind of similar. Kind of a kick-out block, so I've been thinking about it a lot and I was really excited to get out in space. When they called that play I was really excited. When got out there I got flat and the corner kind of played off so I tracked up, blocked him out, and then everyone else was blocking their guy, too. It was a pretty awesome play. It was fun to be a part of."

On the screen mechanics, it has been a much bigger part of the passing game this year. How do you like that as an offensive lineman?

"I love it. Personally, being an offensive tackle and someone who thrives on showing athleticism, I think it's a great way to show anyone I can do that and I'm a versatile human. Same for our whole O-line that we can move, we can bend, we can play athletic. I also think it's a great change-up that even on a third down we can call a screen and know that there is a really good opportunity that it will be a positive play.

"That also results in pass pro when it's a third and eight, people are yelling screen on the defense and that kind of messes with them in terms of letting tackles get back, get in their stances and really play some football."

When you watch the freshmen on video, how are they doing? Obviously they've been thrown into deep water.

"Yeah, for sure. They have a tall task. They have to replace two really good football players. They're doing a good job. It is a real tall task. They have a great enthusiasm. They're attacking the day well. They're really attentive in meetings. They're trying to get better and grow. After practice I'll hang out with Walt and talk about pass sets and the nuances of how that goes and the game within the game.

"Barrett stepping in and being that next man, he did great. He played physical. There are some things to clean up but we all kind of have that. I'm really excited about them and I hope they keep progressing because we're going to need them."

How does that change dynamic when you're not looking at the same four offensive linemen from game to game, and unfortunately sometimes from series to series?

"I think we've done a really good job and Coach Carbs (Kevin Carberry) has done a good job that we're kind of all in this together. It's not like there are these set guys and then if they go down it's chaos. If someone goes down it's the next man up. We have prepared really well. We get after it in practice and we feel confident in anyone who steps in that they can do the job.

"That's been really apparent this season, because of injury we've had guys have to step in and play. Same for me, Henry had to go to right tackle and we trust anyone who goes in there because we're really well prepared."

Compare and contrast KJ and Davis. Does anything change?

"Personally I love both of them. I think they're great dudes. Whoever is in the huddle I'm totally all about. It's just who is going to get us the 'W'. I think both of them are very capable of that. Obviously Davis has shown that and KJ has thrown that throughout the years. Both of them I'm really excited about. They're awesome dudes and they lead the huddle well. And they make great decisions in terms of not just passing to receivers but kills, letting things roll, flipping protections. Either way I'm comfortable with whoever is back there."

It's well documented what Davis has worked through just to be on the field. You and him go way back. He led the C-House chant after the game. Is there an added satisfaction to see that happen?

"The adversity he's had to go through is pretty impressive. I don't know many people who can do what he's done with the attitude he's had. So to see this come to fruition has been really exciting. I'm really pumped for us to be able to do that to break us down and he made that awesome catch. Some things people earn and he really earned that and I was excited for him."

You talked about what Coach Carberry has done with the room. In some ways it's connected to the freshmen having to learn a lot. Last year was the first time he ran a college O-line room. Then also you have all these injuries and he's having to adjust to a lot. What have you seen from him as a teacher and a coach through this?

"This whole process over the last year or two that we've had him, I think our O-linemen and him we've all grown together just understanding the ebbs and flows of the season and what's going on. And we've had some pretty tough situations that have occurred that I feel that not a lot of locker rooms face in the O-line room.

"I think we've done a great job. Coach Carbs has done a great job being all about us. He cares for the guys and he understands when we need certain things and we don't. I think he feels the room pretty good. I think as we are progressing we grow together and understand each other more. I think it has been really good."

"What does Washington do to challenge your protection?

"Washington is always a good defense. They're really stout, they're well coached. In terms of their schematics, they play a couple different fronts. They have pretty good pass rushers, good D-linemen. I mean, all in all to be very blunt they're a really good football team and so are we so I think it will be a really fun matchup to see how we handle these things."

You're a Washington kid. When you see that 'W', what goes through your mind?

"I'm not sure what will. Last year I was injured for the Washington game. So I'm actually really excited to get on the field and see if any emotion hits me. I don't know if it will that much because I've always been a Stanford guy ever since I was a young kid. But to know it's the hometown team I'm going against I know a lot of the players on that team. It has a familial type vibe. I'm sure Connor Wedington would say the same thing. I've worked out with a lot of those guys on the team. I think that will be really fun."