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Recapping the Week 12 SEC Coaches’ Media Teleconference through tweets

Ethan Levine

By Ethan Levine

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Here’s a collection of noteworthy comments from Wednesday’s SEC Coaches’ Media Teleconference:

Nick Saban — Saban was asked about Alabama’s No. 5 ranking in Tuesday night’s updated College Football Playoff Top 25, and as one might have expected Saban couldn’t even fake an interest in the poll.

The coach also commented on Mississippi State’s veteran leadership heading into Saturday’s showdown in Tuscaloosa.

Bret Bielema — Bielema used his time on the teleconference to discuss the potential snow showers that may overtake Fayetteville this weekend.

That wasn’t even the strangest thing Bielema said on the teleconference. He talked about what kinds of looks Arkansas might give LSU on offense this weekend, and let’s just say unorthodox doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Gus Malzahn — Auburn turns the page from a frustrating loss to Texas A&M to a huge showdown with Georgia this weekend. Malzahn spoke about his team’s recovery from the loss and the significance of Saturday’s game.

As for the game itself, Malzahn discussed the return of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley and what Auburn must do to slow down the UGA offense.

Will Muschamp — Florida was won two straight games since its last bye of the season, and although he remains on the hot seat Muschamp didn’t seem bothered by concerns over his job security.

As expected, Muschamp was asked about Leon Orr’s split from the program. The head coach had little to say on the matter.

The Gators have scored 72 points in their last two games, and Muschamp credited the recent success on offense to coordinator Kurt Roper.

He also said Keanu Neal will be out for Saturday’s game.

Mark Richt — The Bulldogs’ head coach was asked about Todd Gurley’s return to the lineup this week, and he appeared forgiving of his star tailback.

Like Malzahn, Richt was asked about Auburn’s potent rushing attack in advance of Saturday’s Auburn-Georgia game. The Tigers lead the SEC in rushing offense, while Georgia ranks No. 2 in the conference.

Mark Stoops — Kentucky has lost four straight games since beginning the year with a 5-1 record, and Stoops has clearly grown frustrated by the Wildcats’ recent struggles.

Les Miles — LSU blew a late lead in an overtime loss to Alabama last week, and a number of calls (and no-calls) have been the subject of debate in the aftermath of the loss. Steve Shaw, head of SEC officials, said he spoke to Miles earlier this week.

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Miles was also asked the potential for snow in Arkansas this weekend, but didn’t allow the weather to serve as an excuse for his team.

Gary Pinkel — Pinkel will lead Missouri into Texas A&M’s Kyle Field for the fifth time in six years (Mizzou is 3-1 in its last four games in College Station dating back to its days in the Big 12), and the Tigers’ head coach talked about playing in those kinds of venues.

He also talked about his team’s ability to overcome adversity as it aims to win its second straight SEC East title the same year it lost at home to Indiana.

Hugh Freeze — The Rebels’ head coach discussed the benefits of having a bye week at this juncture of the season during his opening remarks on Wednesday’s teleconference.

The Rebels were without left tackle Laremy Tunsil and safety Trae Elston, among others, during its win over Presbyterian last weekend. And then, just like that, his time on the teleconference came to an end.

Dan Mullen — Despite entering Saturday’s showdown as the undefeated, No. 1 team in the nation, Mullen’s Mississippi State Bulldogs are heavy underdogs against Alabama.

Steve Spurrier — The Head Ball Coach returns to his old stomping grounds in the Swamp for this weekend’s showdown with Florida. The Gamecocks only travel to Gainesville once every other year, and there’s no guarantee Spurrier will ever be back.

As for the game itself, Spurrier, an offensive mind in his own right, gave this assessment of the resurgent Florida offense.

Butch Jones — Jones and the Vols enjoyed a bye last weekend, but the head coach was asked about his team’s come-from-behind win over South Carolina two weeks ago in Columbia.

Kevin Sumlin — Texas A&M posted its best win of the season with a 41-38 victory over Auburn last week, and Sumlin commented on the progression of new freshman starting quarterback Kyle Allen on Wednesday’s teleconference.

The Aggies will shake things up along their offensive line this week, and this could impact the outcome as A&M prepares for a tough Missouri defensive line. Mizzou is third in the SEC with 29 sacks this season, and star defensive end Shane Ray leads the SEC with 12.

Derek Mason — The Vandy head coach was asked about how he’ll approach the end of the season having now officially been eliminated from bowl eligibility.

Ethan Levine

A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.

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