Here’s a look at what each SEC coach was talking about during his time on the league’s weekly teleconference on Wednesday:
Les Miles, LSU
On trying to win boot trophy in rivalry with Arkansas:
#LSU coach Les Miles o the Boot: it’s an important piece. We recognize when we don’t have it, when we are playing for it.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 11, 2015
On his team’s status following the Alabama loss:
"There's no question that we're a team that's in really good position. We just have to hold point. And our guys understand that," Miles said
— Glenn Guilbeau (@SportBeatTweet) November 11, 2015
On Leonard Fournette’s psyche following a bad outing against Alabama:
#LSU coach Les Miles: I think Leonard Fournette is a guy that understands football. He recognizes there’s another Saturday.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 11, 2015
Shawn Elliott, South Carolina
On margin of error to beat Florida:
"We have to play a mistake-free game to have a chance to win," Elliott said of the UF game.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) November 11, 2015
On Gators defense:
SC interim coach Shawn Elliott on #Gators D: "They’re just physical and they play the game with great effort and great technique."
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) November 11, 2015
On state of South Carolina team:
Shawn Elliott: "This team has no quit in it." #SouthCarolina
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Jim McElwain, Florida
On having played against South Carolina in the past at Alabama:
"This team we're going to play on the road, the last time I was there (with Alabama) didn't have much luck," McElwain said of USC.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) November 11, 2015
On how South Carolina appears under interim coach Shawn Elliott:
#Gators coach Jim McElwain on SC 'the energy they're playing with for Coach Elliott … he really has his mark on the program.'
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) November 11, 2015
On hype surrounding Gators for the postseason:
"This stuff is pretty cool. I embrace the heck out of it." — Mac on playoff talk, etc.
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 11, 2015
Derek Mason, Vanderbilt
On Missouri football players’ role in ousting of university president:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/664482018911129600
On Gary Pinkel and his role in that saga:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/664481804011700225
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/664483298060578816
Nick Saban, Alabama
On Mississippi State:
Saban with some #analysis: They’ve got a really good team. They’ve got a really, really good team. Physical defense, really coached team.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) November 11, 2015
On putting emotions of big win against LSU behind them:
Nick Saban on how the players have responded to this week after the LSU win: "So far, so good."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 11, 2015
On Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott:
Saban: I’m sure he’s worked hard on becoming a more efficient passer and he’s certainly done that.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) November 11, 2015
Butch Jones, Tennessee
On how the Vols turned lessons from close losses into win against South Carolina:
Jones on reacting to tough losses: "It can create separation, it can create divide but the great teams learn from it." (1/3)
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Jones: Everything we stress was on full display. Our team stayed together, it helped us and it helped us to beat South Carolina. (2/3)
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Jones: We have a special group of men, we are closing the gap and we are getting better. (3/3)
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Bret Bielema, Arkansas
On wild overtime win against Ole Miss last week:
Bielema: Excited to come out of Ole Miss with a W. That was one for the ages. Sure everyone there got their $$ worth & those watching TV
— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) November 11, 2015
On LSU coming out of first loss of the season:
"I'm sure they're not happy with the way things went last week, which doesn't bode well for us," Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said of LSU.
— Glenn Guilbeau (@SportBeatTweet) November 11, 2015
On similarities between him and LSU coach Les Miles:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/664488930809524224
Gary Pinkel, Missouri
On impact that the player strike has had on the week:
Pinkel: "Obviously, we have a unique set of circumstances. … Team's doing well, considering."
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) November 11, 2015
Pinkel says he trusts the leadership of his team. Said he's concerned with how much players are studying film on their own
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/664492391735259136
Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
On moving past the Arkansas loss during bye week:
Hugh Freeze: "We thought we had that game won twice there in overtime." #OleMiss #Arkansas
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Freeze mentioned the team had a solid practice yesterday and hopes to get his best players healthy with two crucial games left #OleMiss
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) November 11, 2015
Freeze feels the bye week will help Ole Miss get back to form as an entire unit.
— Courtney Asher Smith (@CourtneyHoops90) November 11, 2015
Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
On Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott:
Sumlin on Dak Prescott: He’s a class act, seen him grow as a player and as a quarterback. His decision to come back was a great one for him.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 11, 2015
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
On performance of defense during losing streak:
“We haven’t been great the past couple of weeks at getting people off balance,” Stoops said. Too many easy yards on first and second downs.
— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) November 11, 2015
Coach Mark Stoops said the team needs to take a “stronger mental approach” to the game.
— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) November 11, 2015
On Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott:
UK's Mark Stoops still surprised Dak Prescott isn't getting Heisman Trophy talk.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) November 11, 2015
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
On recruiting disparity between Alabama and Mississippi State:
Dan Mullen said #Alabama has more four- and five-star players sitting on its bench than Miss. State has on its entire roster.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 11, 2015
On Alabama QB Jake Coker:
Mullen on Jake Coker: He's a guy that's really developed. … You see it throughout the season, just being more comfortable with the system.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 11, 2015
On Dak Prescott’s Heisman chances:
Mullen on Dak and the Heisman: I like to wait until the end of the season for that.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) November 11, 2015
Mark Richt, Georgia
On all-time series with Auburn:
Mark Richt on Auburn: "We're looking forward to the challenge. It's always a big one. … It's 55-55-8, someone's going to break the tie."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 11, 2015
On his QB situation:
Mark Richt says again UGA to use Greyson Lambert and Brice Ramsey at QB vs. Auburn. "They’ll definitely be more than one guy taking snaps.”
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) November 11, 2015
On Auburn QB situation:
Richt: "I got a feeling we'll see both of those guys" — in reference to Sean White and Jeremy Johnson.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 11, 2015
Richt on Auburn's QBs: "Jeremy is 5-1 as a starter. Sean has played really well in a lot of big games. They both have big-game experience."
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) November 11, 2015
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
On his QB situation:
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says QB Sean White is "not 100 percent" but did practice Tues. "We're trying to slowly acclimate him." #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) November 11, 2015
Auburn's Gus Malzahn asked if QB Jeremy Johnson definitely will start vs. UGA: "We're not ready to make that call yet."
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) November 11, 2015
On last year’s loss in Athens:
Gus Malzahn on SEC coaches teleconference: "(Georgia) defended us better than anyone last year."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) November 11, 2015
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
