Some quotes from SEC Network’s traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation, which broadcasted from Myers Quad in Athens, Ga. this morning:

On who is the most valuable player in the SEC:

  • TIM TEBOW: “I think it is Dak Prescott. 15 total touchdowns this year…the offense is putting up over 500 yards each game. He is averaging over 335 yards of offence himself every game. He is making plays and he is being a leader, and that is why I think he is the most valuable player to his team so far this year.”
  • MARCUS SPEARS: “When we talk about most valuable player, I think about Todd Gurley because every game plan and every scheme is geared towards him….He adds another dimension to this Georgia team and they wouldn’t be where they are without Todd Gurley.”
  • PAUL FINEBAUM: “We knew about Dak Prescott, we knew about Todd Gurley, and everyone knew about Amari Cooper. We weren’t sure about Kenny Hill, and he to me is the most valuable.”

On who is best player in nation:

  • TIM TEBOW: “I think it is Amari Cooper. I haven’t seen any DB that can cover this kid all year. He has 655 receiving yards. That is more than SMU’s total offense. No one can stop him.”
  • MARCUS SPEARS: “Amari Cooper. The tape does not lie. He can get lost in any defense that he plays against.”

On Amari Cooper’s chances of winning the Heisman Trophy:

  • “TIM TEBOW: There is no question this kid can win the Heisman. He is going to be on national TV almost every week and if they can contend for an SEC championship and make it to the college football playoff, he definitely has a shot at winning the Heisman.”
  • MARCUS SPEARS: “He figures out a way to make plays against anybody that he plays against and he is dynamic.”
  • PAUL FINEBAUM: “I give a lot of credit to Lane Kiffin for helping Blake Sims get prepared to find a way to get the ball to Amari Cooper.”