Cashin' Out: Malena talks A&M career, Johnny Day, what's next

Key quotes from Ben Malena interview:

"I think the pro day went picture perfect. The first time we practiced that script was like we were at practice again."

"The game of football is changing. You need that back that can spread out and come out of the backfield or in the slot."

"I caught every ball that came my way and showed good burst when I caught the ball."

"If I could play defense, I would be out there. It's all about me helping my team and getting that win."

"You don't realize how close you are with these guys when you're in school, but we love being together as teammates."

"One player I'm excited to see and watch him grow is Carson. When he is in the game, you don't worry about the RB position."

"James White runs downhill with POP. It helped him out to redshirt last year."

"It's a blessing to play with a guy like Johnny Manziel."

"Everything Johnny does is just brilliant. When he walked in with shoulder pads, I just said 'Let's do it.'"

"I love Mike Evans. He doesn't get enough credit for his run blocking. He puts guys in the ground every time he blocks."

"Going into the SEC there wasn't necessarily a lot of doubt, but a lot of uncertainty. When we came in to the SEC, Coach Sumlin put everyone on a clean slate and you had to perform in practice to get on the field."

"When the news came out the Johnny was the starting quarterback, I was personally shocked."

"When we went in and beat Alabama, the nation was shocked, but Coach Sumlin told us if you just really watch their film and watch them play, they are not who you you think they are."

"My first carry of the game, Josh Evans tackled me and said 'This is SEC ball and Texas A&M doesn't know how to play it. Don't ever run my way again.'"

"Florida was a top team in 2012 and we should've won that game. We walked off the field saying we should've beat those guys."

"When I'm around I'm probably the most quiet, laid back, humble guy, but when I'm on the field it's a whole different story."

"At halftime against Duke I told them this was the last time we were ever going to play together, some the last time ever."

"I told the guys no more excuses. No plays off. If you make a mistake, make a mistake knocking someone's helmet off."

"If you go back and watch the second half, watch Mastrogiovanni. He's going to be a star for this team."