WATCH: Alston Says Pack Didn't Feel Pressure

NC State senior cornerback Johnathan Alston met with the media after the loss to South Carolina.

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This wasn't a fun game for you guys...

We went out there and just beat ourselves on a few plays. That was it.

Thoughts on the start...

We want to start early. It kind of picked up more in the second half. We definitely want it to be earlier next time.

Did you have pressure on you being your first game at cornerback?

There wasn’t no pressure. I just went out there and did what I was taught to do in my first game back. It felt good to be back.

Did you feel any pressure?

No. We have been here before. The pressure thing wasn’t a big thing.

This probably isn't how you wanted to start.

Definitely. After tomorrow, we are going to shake this off, bounce back. And prepare for the next game. We can’t beat ourselves up.

You made some huge plays in the fourth quarter.

Definitely. It definitely was a good feeling. I can’t even explain it. I mean, it was a crucial play. A takeaway.

Guys switch positions... how difficult is it to do that as an athlete?

I mean, the pressure thing comes in. Everybody asks ‘why are you switching your last year?’ but you have just got to buy in. It is about believing in yourself and having confidence.