What Florida’s Jim McElwain said after his team’s 38-10 win over Ole Miss

Here’s what Florida coach Jim McElwain said following his Gators’ victory over Mississippi on Saturday:

Jim McElwain Postgame Interview Video – via @ESPN Champ Drive http://t.co/UcyMvi4d4s

— Colleen White (@yrwol7) October 4, 2015

Jim McElwain w/ ESPN: “You got to enjoy this. This is pretty cool. I thought [Grier] was gritty. Our defense came up when we needed it to.” — Only Gators .com (@onlygators) October 4, 2015

“Can I enjoy this one for a bit? I don’t know if we’re going to be back, but we’ll show up.” – Jim McElwain — Mackenzie Thirkill (@KenzieThirkill) October 4, 2015

“This is pretty cool” -Jim McElwain — Morgan Carlson (@morgankc) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “Well guys, that sure was a lot of fun.”

— Landon Watnick (@LandonWatnick) October 4, 2015

#Gators coach Jim McElwain: “Offensively, we did an OK job. We took some shots, we were aggressive.” — Cody Jones (@CJonesScout) October 4, 2015

McElwain on defense: “They practiced that way Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, “Perfect Thursday.” — Landon Watnick (@LandonWatnick) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “We’re growing up offensively.” — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “That stadium was something special.” #Gators

— Graham Hack (@graham_hack24) October 4, 2015

“For a kid from Montana, I’ve got to tell you, that was pretty cool.” — McElwain on atmosphere at Swamp — Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) October 4, 2015

McElwain said “Grier was sick but there were 21 other guys that were sick. It wasn’t about him. It was about all of them.” — Kevin Brockway (@gatorhoops) October 4, 2015

Florida #Gators coach Jim McElwain STILL refuses to name QB Will Grier the starter. “We’ll look at the film.” — Only Gators .com (@onlygators) October 4, 2015

McElwain on the offense: “We’re growing up.” Said the offensive line is still shaky. #Gators

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) October 4, 2015

“It was not pretty. Do you want me to get descriptive?” — Jim McElwain when asked just how sick the 22 Florida players with the flu were. — Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) October 4, 2015

“Bit by bit, I see these guys growing up.” — McElwain “That was a good football team we beat. Our guys took it to them.” — Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) October 4, 2015

McElwain on reason for third down success: “I think we did a better job on first and second.” #Gators — Graham Hack (@graham_hack24) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “Be proud of what you put on film. You own it. It’s your resume.” #Gators

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) October 4, 2015

McElwain on defense “let’s give it up for them” credited better tackling “we wrapped up this week.” — Kevin Brockway (@gatorhoops) October 4, 2015

“These guys really care for each other in there,” —McElwain. #Gators — Luis Torres (@LFTorresIII) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “We’re still not great on offense but we’re getting a little better.” — Cody Jones (@CJonesScout) October 4, 2015

McElwain on his team now having to handle success: “We’ll find out. It’s new, but I’m excited about it.”

— Zach Abolverdi (@ZachAbolverdi) October 4, 2015

McElwain on #Gators rise: “I’m kind of excited about it. Aren’t you? It gives you something to cover. That’s a good thing.” — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) October 4, 2015

McElwain on Robinson: “He got open. It was nothing by design. He did his job.” Mac said D-Rob needs to learn to “not dance around.” #Gators — Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) October 4, 2015

McElwain on Grier: “He did a good job. He played the position.” #Gators — Graham Hack (@graham_hack24) October 4, 2015

“I’m looking forward to breakdown this Missouri squad and how we’ll do on the road,”—McElwain. #Gators

— Luis Torres (@LFTorresIII) October 4, 2015

“We hit them with a couple of explosive plays. That’s why we practice.” Coach McElwain — Chellsie Brown (@sportschellsie) October 4, 2015

McElwain: “Here’s what’s gonna be next: are these guys for real, and all this kinda stuff. I get it. we’ll find out.” #Gators — Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) October 4, 2015

Randy Capps

Randy Capps is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He covers SEC football, South Carolina and Georgia.