Here is a recap of some of the topics covered during Wednesday’s SEC coaches teleconference:
Les Miles, LSU
On prepping for Western Kentucky QB Brandon Doughty:
#LSU’s Les Miles: Key piece is watch film (on QB Brandon Doughty) Five guys have touched ball 25 times. We recognize he’s very talented.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) October 21, 2015
On whether he has heard back from SEC office on complaints filed about late hits on Leonard Fournette:
Les Miles: I’m not at liberty to share what goes on (between) the SEC office and here.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 21, 2015
On Western Kentucky coaching staff:
Les on WKU coach Jeff Brohm: "I know this, they have a veteran staff. Coach Brohn is an ex NFL QB … His team is tremendously well prepared
— James Moran (@SmartestMoran) October 21, 2015
Shawn Elliott, South Carolina
On relationship with Steve Spurrier following the resignation:
https://twitter.com/dcaraviello/status/656851667187605504
On post-game celebration following win in debut against Vanderbilt:
Elliott: "It was a proud moment to go into the locker room and let some of the steam off from what all went on during the week."
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) October 21, 2015
On potential for different formations:
https://twitter.com/dcaraviello/status/656851947325149184
Jim McElwain, Florida
On gameplan for bye week in advance of meeting Georgia in Week 9:
McElwain said #Gators will approach week like spring and two-a-days working against each other before turning attention to Georgia.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 21, 2015
On open tryouts for placekicking job:
McElwain said 216 came out to try out for place-kicker. All UF students.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) October 21, 2015
On injuries:
Jorge Powell is going to be done for the season, McElwain said. Hardin has missed games because he's been hurt.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) October 21, 2015
Mac said TE C'yontai Lewis (hand) should be back for Georgia game. LB Alex Anzalone (shoulder) remains doubtful.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 21, 2015
Derek Mason, Vanderbilt
On Missouri’s struggling offense:
Mason on Mizzou's offense: "They’re capable. They’ve just struggled to maintain drives and put points on the board."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 21, 2015
On Vanderbilt quarterback situation:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/656857106658672640
On Commodores’ defensive improvement from 2014 to 2015:
Vandy's Derek Mason on def improvement: We're playing harder and understanding the concepts better. Weathered injuries well, competing hard.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 21, 2015
Nick Saban, Alabama
On death of former Alabama RB:
Nick Saban on Altee Tenpenny: "Our thought and prayers are with Altee and his family. This is obviously a tragedy."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 21, 2015
Saban: We want to be as supportive as possible for all the people affected by this.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 21, 2015
On Vols RB (and former Alabama RB) Alvin Kamara:
Saban said Alvin Kamara would have played at Alabama as a freshman, but injury slowed him down. Said he's happy to see Kamara doing well.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 21, 2015
On his wife’s take on the Crimson Tide’s quarterbacks:
Saban on Miss Terry's opinion of the QBs: "I don't think she'd want me to tell you what she thinks, but I know she really likes Jake Coker."
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 21, 2015
Butch Jones, Tennessee
On offensive development this season:
Butch: The offense has grown with Joshua Dobbs' maturity/leadership has grown. He is very poised.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) October 21, 2015
On Crimson Tide defense:
Butch Jones on Bama defense: "The words that comes to mind is impressive, impressive in all facets. … A very complete defensive team."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 21, 2015
On current state and health of his offensive line:
Butch Jones on the SEC teleconference says Saturday will be a 'tremendous opportunity for some youngsters' on the offensive line.
— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) October 21, 2015
Bret Bielema, Arkansas
On injuries:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/656863696048680960
On Auburn QB Sean White:
Bielema on Sean White: "A young man that's getting better with every rep. … He played with a lot more confidence and a lot more composure"
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) October 21, 2015
Gary Pinkel, Missouri
On state of the Tigers offense:
Pinkel on offense: "We’re trying to fix our problems and working hard. We’ve got a long way to go in a short amount of time."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 21, 2015
On freshman QB Drew Lock:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/656866423348727808
On Vanderbilt’s defense:
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/656866974564151296
Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
On his relationship with Kevin Sumlin:
Freeze: Sumlin helped me break into the business. Don't talk too much about football now.
— Daniel Paulling (@DanielPaulling) October 21, 2015
On DT Robert Nkemdiche:
Freeze: No update on Nkemdiche other than he's going through concussion protocol. Started Monday, end Thursday or Friday.
— Daniel Paulling (@DanielPaulling) October 21, 2015
On OT Laremy Tunsil:
Freeze on Tunsil returning: The offensive practice yesterday was quite enthusiastic and he is a part of the reason. #olemiss
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) October 21, 2015
Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
On rebounding from the loss to Alabama:
Sumlin: "Our message is going to remain consistent. We lost one football game. We have the same record in the West as the one we lost to."
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) October 21, 2015
On relationship with Hugh Freeze:
Kevin Sumlin says he was the OU assistant coach in the Blindside movie standing next to Fulmer at Michael Oher's high school practice.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) October 21, 2015
Sumlin: Got to know Freeze when he was in Memphis as a high school coach. We would just talk about a lot of different things.
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) October 21, 2015
Sumlin on Freeze: Obviously he is a talented guy and a bright mind. His success doesn't come as a surprise to anyone who has known him.
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) October 21, 2015
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
On Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott:
Mark Stoops said he’s seen the evolution of Dak Prescott in that he’s much more comfortable sitting in the pocket and throwing the football.
— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) October 21, 2015
Stoops on Dak: He’s always been a winner. A very good player. You see a guy who is very, very comfortable back there.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 21, 2015
On playing in Starkville:
Stoops on environment in Starkville last time: I was impressed, thought it was a great place to play, fun environment.
— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) October 21, 2015
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
On injuries:
Mullen said he expects everybody to play this week, in referring to Gabe Myles, Gus Walley and Joe Morrow.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) October 21, 2015
On Kentucky QB Patrick Towles:
Mullen on Towles: “He’s a guy that plays with an awful lot of confidence and swagger on the field. … Has that emotional leadership."
— Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) October 21, 2015
On Kentucky defense:
"Kentucky brings a lot of different pressures and coverages. They are going to disguise things and come from all sides of the field." – DM
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) October 21, 2015
Mark Richt, Georgia
On injuries:
Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) got a "little sore" at Monday practice, Richt said. McKenzie and Jordan Jenkins questionable for Florida.
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) October 21, 2015
On Nick Chubb:
Richt says surgery for Nick Chubb should be in the next week. Still waiting for swelling to go down
— Connor Riley (@Kconnorriley) October 21, 2015
Coach Richt told me on the SEC teleconference that he's optimistic that Nick Chubb will be able to play next year.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) October 21, 2015
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
On team’s play improving:
Malzahn: "Since we got to October I have sensed the difference in our team, the urgency and everything that goes with it."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) October 21, 2015
On prepping for Arkansas:
Malzahn on simulating Arkansas' (HUMONGOUS) OL: "That's a hard thing to simulate because they got some big, big guys up front."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) October 21, 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.
