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Les Miles, LSU
On Leonard Fournette’s workload against Eastern Michigan:
#LSU coach Les Miles: Playing EMU is a quality opportunity for Leonard to get carries. We want to keep him fresh. Fresh legs, not nicked
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 30, 2015
Miles asked about why allow Fournette to play in EMU game: We have to play and play well. Never seen game decided before you arrive. #LSU — Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) September 30, 2015
On giving Fournette time away from media obligations:
#LSU’s Les Miles: “We want Leonard to go to class & enjoy smattering of media opps.” Fournette was off limits to local media this week.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) September 30, 2015
Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
On seeing Missouri freshman QB Drew Lock after Maty Mauk suspension:
Spurrier on Lock: “Maybe he plays better than the guy before him. Time well tell.” — Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 30, 2015
On that suspension creating a match-up between two true freshman quarterbacks:
Spurrier “a lot of us are playing a lot of young players. You try to give your quarterback a gameplan and let him go play.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 30, 2015
On key injuries:
RB Brandon Wilds and C Alan Knott are “very doubtful” for Saturday’s game against Missouri, Steve Spurrier says. — Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) September 30, 2015
Jim McElwain, Florida
On upcoming match-up with Ole Miss:
“This is going to tell us a lot about where we’re at. Another opportunity to see how we handle a little success,” McElwain said.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) September 30, 2015
On handling challenges that Ole Miss defense presents:
“The challenge for us is not to be on the edge and really stay away from those negative tackles-for-loss plays.” — McElwain on OL vs. Rebs — Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) September 30, 2015
On freshman QB Will Grier’s big fourth quarter against Tennessee:
“If we can get him to figure out 1, 2, 3, that would be a pretty good deal,” McElwain said, when asked about Grier’s fourth quarter.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) September 30, 2015
Derek Mason, Vanderbilt
Thoughts on Ole Miss:
Derek Mason on Ole Miss: “Extremely talented. I knew that coming in. I knew it going out.” Called Chad Kelly an “elite quarterback.”
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) September 30, 2015
On his team’s state of mind entering Middle Tennessee game:
Derek Mason: These guys are hungry for a victory.
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) September 30, 2015
Nick Saban, Alabama
On keeping players in school for three years:
Nick Saban on sophomores turning pro: “I think college players develop while they’re here, … I think you only get better by playing.”
— Alex Byington (@abyingtonTD) September 30, 2015
Saban on Julio Jones staying at #Bama for junior year: “How did that negatively affect him?”
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) September 30, 2015
On Georgia running game:
Saban: Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are as good a running back duo as any in the country.
— John Zenor (@jzenor) September 30, 2015
Butch Jones, Tennessee
On impact of Vols injuries:
Butch says the injuries to Maggitt, Jackson and Gaulden are “backwards setting” injuries that have hurt the football team.
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) September 30, 2015
Butch Jones listed Curt Maggitt as one of the “season-ending” injuries Vols have suffered this year on SEC teleconference. So there’s that.
— Matt Slovin (@MattSlovin) September 30, 2015
On QB Joshua Dobbs:
Butch on Dobbs: Did a good job of managing the game, he’s continuing to develop, he’s a work in progress. He ranks up their w/ Dan LeFevour
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 30, 2015
On wide receiver struggles:
Butch on why no Tennessee receiver has 100 yards yet this season: ‘It’s something we obviously don’t want.’
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) September 30, 2015
Bret Bielema, Arkansas
Looking at the bright side from overtime loss to Texas A&M:
Bielema finding the silver linings in latest loss: “The good news is we all survived the plane ride home.”
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) September 30, 2015
On upcoming visit to Neyland Stadium:
Bielema: Brand new experience for us (traveling to Knoxville). It’s going to be loud. Us against the world
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 30, 2015
On progress amidst close losses:
Bielema: We know we are getting better, just having a tough time closing. When we break through that will define us.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 30, 2015
Gary Pinkel, Missouri
On decision to suspend QB Maty Mauk:
Pinkel on the suspensions: “We don’t look at circumstances, the player, what have you. We just do what’s right.”
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) September 30, 2015
On how offense will operate under new QB Drew Lock:
More Pinkel: “I don’t think we change. We run the same plays with Drew that we do with Maty. We just do what we do.”
— David Caraviello (@dcaraviello) September 30, 2015
On who will be the starter when Mauk returns from suspension:
Pinkel on if it’ll be an open QB battle when Mauk returns: “Any time we have a suspension, we assess the position of the player coming back”
— Austin Kim (@AustinKKim) September 30, 2015
Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
On 2013 recruiting class:
Coach Freeze noted that the heralded players of the 2013 class are all good people who do not have egos that get in the way.
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) September 30, 2015
On film study habits:
I think this is interesting: #OleMiss coach Hugh Freeze says he doesn’t watch games in their entirety, only compartmentalizes film study.
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 30, 2015
On Florida’s Jim McElwain:
Freeze on McElwain’s offensive mind: “No matter what you get in, he’ll have some answers for it.” #Gators
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) September 30, 2015
Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
On the way that Arkansas dominated the time of possession last week:
Sumlin: I never had a game where I had 16 plays in a half. And I hope it doesn’t happen again.
— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) September 30, 2015
On Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott:
Sumlin on Dak: “He’s everything you want in a QB. He’s smart. He’s physical. He exudes confidence. Great ambassador for MSU and the league”
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) September 30, 2015
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
On direction of the offense:
Stoops: “I’ve been very pleased in where we’re headed and what we’re doing offensively.” Says Shannon Dawson has been “a great fit.”
— Ben Roberts (@NextCats) September 30, 2015
Stoops pleased with ability to run the ball in situations when everyone know they running it. Notes that’s a big change with Dawson offense.
— Jon Hale (@JonHale_CJ) September 30, 2015
Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
On challenge of defending Texas A&M’s offense:
Mullen says defensively this week it’s going to be a very different challenge. Says this is the first pass oriented team they will face.
— Ben Wait (@bcwait) September 30, 2015
On match-up for Bulldogs receivers:
“One of our strengths is the receiver position. So that should be a good matchup,” Mullen said of A&M secondary
— David H Murray (@DawgsBiteMag) September 30, 2015
On Texas A&M defensive line:
Mullen on A&M pass rush: “You can’t have them in pass-rush mode all the time.” That’s something MSU hasn’t done this year.
— Michael Bonner (@MikeBBonner) September 30, 2015
Mark Richt, Georgia
On offensive approach against Alabama:
Richt on offensive plan: “If we run the ball well enough, & get some 1-on-1 situations, our receivers & tight ends have to win (those).”
— Alex Byington (@abyingtonTD) September 30, 2015
Richt on #Bama D-line: It’s hard to move them. That’s a big challenge for our guys this week.
— Ken Rogers (@DEBamabeat) September 30, 2015
On importance of the Alabama game:
Richt: Playing a game like this is a measuring stick. Every game is crucially important. It’ll be fun to see how our guys react to it. #Bama
— Ken Rogers (@DEBamabeat) September 30, 2015
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
Gus Malzahn on Kerryon Johnson: “Each game I feel like he’s improved with the experience he’s had.”
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) September 30, 2015
Gus Malzahn says no update on Tre Williams “he’s day to day”
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 30, 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.
