WATCH: Michigan WR Andrew Marsh discusses monster performance, Bryce Underwood, his inspirations

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Wolverines basketball freshman wide receiver Andrew Marsh spoke with reporters after practice Tuesday night as the Maize and Blue prepare for Maryland. He discussed his huge game against Northwestern and more. Watch video from Marsh’s press conference in the player at the top of the screen.

Key quotes from Michigan WR Andrew Marsh

• On if his phone has blown up since his 12-catch, 189-yard performance against Northwestern: “It’s been blowing up a little bit, kind of just been trying not to focus on it too much, really just stay focused on what we’ve got to worry about this week.”

• On what it was like in September when he was a backup compared to now as one of Michigan’s starters: “I wouldn’t say much has changed, really, for me. I would say kind of just coming into work every day, as well as everybody else. Kind of just waited for my opportunity, and then when I got it, just made the most out of it.”

• On how tough it is for young players to learn the play book and line up: “I would say that’s something that’s definitely challenged me before. Coming here, there was a lot more I had to learn in the game, I would say, just the level from high school to college, there’s a lot more that you have to know. The play book is something I kind of struggled with. But with the help of the coaches and all the work that we put in, it wasn’t too hard.”

• On if he did anything differently at Michigan vs. high school to learn the play book: “Just spent a lot more time in the facility. A lot of early mornings, late nights, stuff like that.”

• On how much extra work he and quarterback Bryce Underwood put in together: “We put in a lot of work. Nights after watching film. I’m actually going to go watch film with him after this. A lot of work is put in behind the scenes.”

• On how high school football in Texas prepared him: “It definitely helped prepare me. Football in the South is a lot different, really, than everywhere else, in my opinion. So, just being able to experience that definitely helped me get here.”

• On if playing as a freshman was a priority for him when being recruited to Michigan and other schools: “My biggest priority was really just being able to come help the team, wherever that was. Glad it ended up being here, just being able to come in and help the team however I can. That was really my goal.”