What Kevin Sumlin said after Texas A&M’s OT win over Arkansas
By Kevin Duffey
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It wasn’t too pretty, but Kevin Sumlin and Texas A&M beat Arkansas 50-43 in OT.
Things didn’t start to get good until the second half, when the Hogs and Aggies went back and forth scoring TDs and trading barbs. Texas A&M eventually intercepted a pass in the end zone in OT to end it.
This game will take some heat off of Sumlin, but it will really start to turn up on Bret Bielema.
Here’s what Sumlin said after the game:
Coach Sumlin visiting with the media after the thriller of a game against Arkansas! pic.twitter.com/ZZj08MxYPl
— The Zone (@Zone1150) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: We converted two fourth downs which turned into positives for us. Those were big because points came off of them.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: This is all part of growth process [for Mond]. They had max coverage a lot. We took some easy throws and then was able settle down.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: Had success running ball and [late in game], we felt good about our kicker and we didn't want to lose opportunity with young guy.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Coach Sumlin: You don't win games like this on one side of the ball. This was a total team win.
— The Zone (@Zone1150) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: In a game like this, it takes all phases. Defensively, we made enough plays. Offensively, scored points…some good & bad all-around.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: In these games, with young players, it’s up to the older players to get guys together. Message is [up] to team leaders.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: When play is blown dead, by rule play is dead. Fumbles are reviewable but out of bounds plays aren’t. Frustrating but right call.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
Sumlin: What these guys are doing is hitting reset button every Monday. They’re playing hard. Making mistakes but they’re playing hard.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 23, 2017
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
