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The SEC coaches teleconference starts with a phone-in from Les Miles each Wednesday at approximately 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
Let’s just say this for the 13 other coaches that participate on the call: The LSU coach can be a tough act to follow.
Miles kicked the day off right with a classic “Miles Moment” when asked about the SEC having 10 teams ranked in the Top 25.
Plus, Georgia’s Mark Richt actually answers a question about the 13-year-old that called the Paul Finebaum Show calling for his job.
Check it out:
Les Miles, LSU
On if the SEC is deserving of 10 teams in the Top 25:
“I think the SEC should have 25 teams in the Top 25” -Les Miles
— Drew Roberts (@DrewRoberts) September 9, 2015
On Mississippi State:
#LSU coach Les Miles: Miss St can present you with a lot of different issues. Recognize the great challenge.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 9, 2015
On QB Brandon Harris:
#LSU coach Les Miles: Harris being a year older you’d like for him to have the game, but he’s been around taking snap after snap.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 9, 2015
Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
On play of QB Connor Mitch:
Spurrier says Connor Mitch did “OK” last week. Says he just hasn’t played much. #Gamecocks
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) September 9, 2015
On the SEC going 13-1 in Week 1:
“Vandy . . . of course . . . lost but they had a chance.” -Steve Spurrier on week 1 of #SECvsTheWorld
— Drew Roberts (@DrewRoberts) September 9, 2015
Full audio of the Head Ball Coach:
NEW – SEC Teleconference: @SC_HBC talks about the #Kentucky game in this snippet of his weekly teleconference. http://t.co/o2rfPO1Ebd
— GamecockSportsRadio (@GamecocksRadio) September 9, 2015
Jim McElwain, Florida
On suspended players:
McElwain said the suspended players are back this week — Maye and Alex McCalister.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) September 9, 2015
On injured players:
Mac said he’s a little more optimistic about S Keanu Neal (leg) returning than LT Martez Ivey (knee).
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 9, 2015
Derek Mason, Vanderbilt
On Georgia passing game:
Vandy coach Derek Mason on UGA quarterbacks: “The quarterback situation is a strong one for them because they have two guys that can play.”
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) September 9, 2015
Nick Saban, Alabama
On SEC having 10 teams in the Top 25:
Saban said 10 SEC teams in the AP Poll doesn’t surprise him, although he didn’t know about it until 15 seconds ago.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) September 9, 2015
On RB Derrick Henry’s development:
Saban: Derrick Henry, by his own admission, only ran the ball in high school. Didn’t have to block or learn pass protection.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) September 9, 2015
Transcript of Saban’s questions:
Full Nick Saban transcript from SEC coaches teleconference: http://t.co/0W6tOSHeEf via @247Sports pic.twitter.com/jDS4XfVMuT
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) September 9, 2015
Butch Jones, Tennessee
On RB Jalen Hurd:
Butch on the SEC teleconference said Vols challenged Jalen Hurd to be a complete, every-down back this offseason.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 9, 2015
On Oklahoma:
No SEC-Big 12 smack from Butch Jones, calls Oklahoma underrated.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 9, 2015
Bret Bielema, Arkansas
On strength of SEC:
Bielema: “To get through this conference, it’s truly unprecedented. If anyone tries to argue that, it’s nonsense.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 9, 2015
Bielema points out Ohio State plays just one more currently ranked team: Michigan State. Says SEC strength is unprecedented
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 9, 2015
Bret Bielema said he’s been told by many NFL folks that Hogs junior Hunter Henry is best NFL TE prospect junior or senior.
— Bob Holt (@BobHoltADG) September 9, 2015
On Brandon Allen:
Bielema: Brandon Allen can put the ball on a dime & has every throw in the bag; WRs did not have a drop in the opener
— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) September 9, 2015
Gary Pinkel, Missouri
On injuries
Pinkel: C Evan Boehm & TB Russell Hansbrough still questionable for Saturday’s game at Arkansas State
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 9, 2015
On performance:
Pinkel: “I think we’ve got the potential to be a significantly better football team than we are now.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 9, 2015
Pinkel on Arkansas State game: “We thought this game might go (to St. Louis). They decided they wanted to play at home.”
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 9, 2015
On playing in Jonesboro:
Pinkel says “there shouldn’t be” any difference in road games at smaller schools than bigger schools “if there is, we’re not doing our jobs”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 9, 2015
Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
On OT Laremy Tunsil:
Freeze said he hasn’t spoken with NCAA about Tunsil, who is one of the top LT in college football. Won’t play until investigation wraps up.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 9, 2015
Freeze on Tunsil: I don’t think of the possibilities of this week or next week. I just hope they get it right for the young man.
— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) September 9, 2015
On Arkansas State hosting Missouri:
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze, a former Ark St coach: “The kids will be really excited for that opportunity.” Credits Pinkel for playing gm.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 9, 2015
Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
On nine-sack game from Saturday:
Q: Where you surprised about getting nine sacks and was that more than you anticipated? Sumlin: “That was more than anybody anticipated.”
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) September 9, 2015
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
On chatting with team about not having a road win in his tenure:
Stoops on bringing up road streak to team: “If there’s a few guys in there that didn’t know that I wanted to bring that to their attention.”
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_CJ) September 9, 2015
On offense:
Stoops says “it does feel good” to be talking about all the misfires on offense, yet UK still scored 40 points.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_CJ) September 9, 2015
On the close game with UL-Lafayette in Week 1:
Mark Stoops said playing a close game last week while frustrating to fans was good for Kentucky, who will have plenty of close games ahead.
— Jen Smith (@jenheraldleader) September 9, 2015
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
On getting win in SEC opener:
Mullen stresses the importance of the SEC-opener, it’s “so critical for us.”
— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) September 9, 2015
On preparing for LSU, which didn’t play last week:
Miss. St. coach Dan Mullen: In some ways you are preparing like its opening game of season. You don’t know what they are going to do. #lsu
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 9, 2015
On whether having played a game is an advantage:
Miss. St. coach Dan Mullen: It’s a plus (to have played a game) There’s advantages for them, we don’t get to see what they are doing. #lsu
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 9, 2015
Mark Richt, Georgia
On the kid that called for his job on SEC Network:
Richt asked about a 13-year-old Finebam caller who wants him fired “When you have SEC TV 24 hours a day you have to fill it withs something”
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 9, 2015
On SEC having 10 teams in the Top 25:
Georgia’s Richt on 10 ranked SEC teams: “That’s pretty special. It’s unprecedented.” Believes league could finish with 7-10 ranked teams.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 9, 2015
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
On injuries:
Gus Malzahn reiterates Roc Thomas and Carl Lawson are expected to play Saturday
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) September 9, 2015
On Mizzou playing at Arkansas State:
Gus Malzahn on MU-Arkansas St.: “The atmosphere in Jonesboro, it’ll be big-time. Missouri’s not taking them lightly, and they shouldn’t be.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 9, 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.
