SEC teleconference: What the coaches said in Week 4
Les Miles, LSU
On balancing RB Leonard Fournette’s workload:
Miles on limiting LF carries: “He seems to get warmed up the more reps, but we don’t want to wear him out before key contests.” #LSU
— Ross Dellenger (@DellengerAdv) September 23, 2015
On prospects of facing Syracuse’s fifth-string QB:
Miles on 5th string QB of Syracuse starting: “We would guess that he can operate the Syracuse offense. So many times cream rises to top.”
— Glenn Guilbeau (@LSUBeatTweet) September 23, 2015
On how a team might stop Leonard Fournette:
#LSU coach Les Miles says best defense on Fournette is a team that can keep the ball the longest (on offense) @cusefootball
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 23, 2015
Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
On starting his third QB in as many weeks:
Spurrier on starting three QBs in consecutive weeks: “I don’t know if I’ve ever done that. I can’t remember if I did.” #Gamecocks #UofSC
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) September 23, 2015
On starting a freshman at QB:
Spurier on prepping a freshman QB: The biggest challenge is not to give him too much. Don’t overload with the mental part of it.
— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) September 23, 2015
On this week’s opponent being 0-3 UCF team:
Spurrier on UCF: “They’re a little bit of an unlucky team.” Lost two one-point games.
— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) September 23, 2015
Jim McElwain, Florida
On Vols QB Joshua Dobbs:
McElwain on #Vols QB Josh Dobbs: “He’s got total command of what they’re asking him to do.” Said his decision making is spot on. #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) September 23, 2015
On last week’s win against Kentucky:
“I’ve got to tell you, it was fun to watch the defense play that game.’’ — Mac on holding Kentucky in check, QB Patrick Towels to 126 yards
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) September 23, 2015
On offensive struggles:
‘Boy, I’ll say working through some kinks. You’re being nice to me today,’ Mac cutting off a reporter asking about kinks in offense.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 23, 2015
Derek Mason, Vanderbilt
On speed of Ole Miss compared to Pac-12:
Derek Mason: Ole Miss ranks “toward the top” of speedy teams he’s coached against (list includes 2011-2013 Oregon).
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) September 23, 2015
On Rebels front seven:
Derek Mason says Ole Miss’ front seven is as good as any front seven in the nation. … I concur
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) September 23, 2015
Nick Saban, Alabama
On Chad Kelly’s big touchdown pass last week:
Nick Saban on Kelly/LOS rule: “I don’t really think that’s an issue on these kind of plays as much as having an illegal lineman downfield.”
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) September 23, 2015
On quarterback situation:
Nick Saban said both Jake Coker and Cooper Bateman have played well enough for Alabama to win. Other parts need to pick it up #Bama
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) September 23, 2015
On how the Crimson Tide can rebound:
#Bama coach Nick Saban on SEC coaches teleconference: Our focus here is better execution. Got to eliminate negative plays and turnovers.
— Ken Rogers (@DEBamabeat) September 23, 2015
Butch Jones, Tennessee
On his team’s inexperience at The Swamp:
Vols coach Butch Jones says only 12 players on his travel roster played at UF in 2013
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 23, 2015
On watching Florida film:
Butch Jones on the SEC teleconference, talking Florida: ‘The more and more you watch on film, they better they get.;
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 23, 2015
On the quality of the Gators defense:
Tennessee HC Butch Jones on #Gators D: “They’re as good as any defense we’ve faced since we’ve been at Tennessee.”
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) September 23, 2015
Bret Bielema, Arkansas
On status of some injured players:
Coach Bielema: I think Kody Walker is going to be able to help us going forward. Josh Williams and Eric Hawkins have been cleared to play
— Hawgs Illustrated (@HImagazine) September 23, 2015
On “all that jazz:”
Bielema “all that jazz” count: 2.
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 23, 2015
On how things will get better for Arkansas:
After losing to Toledo and Texas Tech, Arkansas coach Bret Bielema says more time and recruiting will help his program.
— Joseph Goodman (@JoeGoodmanJr) September 23, 2015
Gary Pinkel, Missouri
On his program’s ability to churn out star defensive linemen:
Pinkel says MU’s penchant for developing D-linemen comes down to recruiting, Craig Kuligoswki’s development of players.
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 23, 2015
On status of RB Russell Hansbrough:
Pinkel declines to comment on injuries, specifically Russell Hansbrough’s status
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 23, 2015
As of Monday, Hansbrough was on depth chart as starter, Pinkel said medical staff thought he’d be probable to play Saturday at Kentucky
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 23, 2015
Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
On overall health of team after win at Alabama last week:
Hugh Freeze: “We’re a bit beat up” after win at Alabama. “This league takes a toll on you.” Ole Miss gets Vanderbilt this week.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 23, 2015
On a grade for his team’s performance against Alabama:
Freeze on Ole Miss’ win over Alabama: “We passed a test, but we passed it with a C.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 23, 2015
On advantages of being a former high school coach:
Freeze: Biggest advantage of HS coach coming to college is adaptability. You learn you have to play to your strengths.
— Daniel Paulling (@DanielPaulling) September 23, 2015
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
On RB Boom Williams:
Stoops on Boom Williams: “We knew we had something special with Boom all along. He’d fit well in any offense frankly.”
— Jen Smith (@jenheraldleader) September 23, 2015
On his view of the Missouri program:
Mark Stoops: “I really appreciate the way Missouri plays hard, aggressive, tough football. They don’t get enough credit.”
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 23, 2015
On whether Missouri is the team to beat in the SEC East:
Stoops says he “certainly” feels MU is team to beat in the East after winning the past 2 titles. Also said a bunch of other good East teams.
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 23, 2015
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
On Auburn benching QB Jeremy Johnson in advance of Saturday’s game:
Dan Mullen says Auburn switching QBs “doesn’t change our game plan at all really.”
— Mike Herndon (@TheMikeHerndon) September 23, 2015
On why QB Dak Prescott’s rushing numbers are down this season:
Mullen said in terms of Dak’s running numbers may be down because he’s a better decision-maker now. He doesn’t have to pull down and scamble
— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) September 23, 2015
On Auburn DL Montravius Adams:
Mullen calls Montravius Adams one of the best, if not the best, defensive linemen in the SEC.
— Tom Green (@AUBlog) September 23, 2015
Mark Richt, Georgia
On QB Greyson Lambert’s girlfriend:
Richt asked about Lambert’s girlfriend being named Miss Georgia: “That’s nice for him.”
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 23, 2015
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
On new QB Sean White at practice:
Malzahn says Sean White practiced “extremely well” on his first day as starter. Says he was focused and teammates responded well.
— John Zenor (@jzenor) September 23, 2015
On what White brings to the table as QB:
Malzahn says one of Sean White’s best attributes is his accuracy. We’ve heard his competitiveness and accuracy are solid. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) September 23, 2015
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn on QB Sean White: “He’s very accurate. He can return our entire offense. We feel comfortable calling everything.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 23, 2015
On where QB Jeremy Johnson has landed on the depth chart:
Malzahn said Jeremy Johnson will be the backup now for Auburn.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 23, 2015
