Florida coach Jim McElwain talked about UF’s big win last week over Ole Miss and previewed upcoming opponent Missouri on his weekly radio show. Defensive line coach Chris Rumph also stopped by to answer questions.

On the impact of the crowd in UF’s 38-10 win over Ole Miss:

“The energy in that place just means so much. I really felt the crowd from the start, from the Gator Walk on…I don’t think (Ole Miss) knew what to expect.”

On play-action TD pass (fake handoff to RB Kelvin Taylor, throw to TE Jake McGee) against the Rebels:

“We had run that same action (handoff to Taylor) the three previous times, and sure enough they took the hook.”

On Florida’s upcoming opponent, the Missouri Tigers:

“When you look at them from a historical standpoint, they don’t hurt themselves. They’re a team that prides themselves in toughness. They’re a team that prides themselves in doing the little things right.”

“(Missouri coach) Gary Pinkel learned from a guy by the name of Don James, one of the greatest coaches in all of college football. (James) won a national championship at the University of Washington…Of course one of his other famous proteges is Nick Saban, he and Gary played on the same Toledo team.”

“These guys have built their team around defense first. Their defense is very, very active. They do a great job of recruiting defensive front guys. Their coverages aren’t out of this world, but they’re sound.”

“On offense, they’re a spread team, that is going to try to tempo you, try to get quick scores.”

“Let’s face it – they’re the champs, back to back. They hold the belt.”

Defensive line coach Chris Rumph on defensive approach and strategy:

“It starts with stopping the run and being able to make a team one-handed. If it’s third-and-long, you can pin your ears back and rush the passer. If it’s third-and-4, that’s a much more different situation. If they want to get sacks, they need to stop the run.”

Rumph on rotations:

“I learned a few years ago that these big guys have one tank of gas and that’s it – you don’t want that red light coming on. I try to give these four or five plays, and try to get the next guys in.”

“This is the first place I’ve been where players have come up to after the game and said ‘Coach, I appreciate you for getting me in. What can I do to get more snaps?’”

Rumph on DT Caleb Brantley handling competition for playing time:

“He didn’t pout, he didn’t complain – he went in there and did his job.”