SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:19 PM EDT
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Live blog of Vanderbilt Commodore head coach Bobby Johnson.
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Man, things are going quickly
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Schedule w/ 12 straight games.
A: Just worked out that way; not that happy about it, but couldn’t be avoided.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
Credit
Said the credit for the successful season in 2008 belongs to a lot of folks, and included the “head coach” in the list. Pretty good.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Who did you vote for for QB? “Tebow,” "I don’t know if you’re going to be able to find the culprit who didn’t vote.
Q: What about FL?
A: They have a chance to be pretty good.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
It's obviously not live.
But at least we’ll be able to catch up to you tonight as the feeds get posted.
by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: How does a winning season and bowl game translate on recruiting trail?
A: “I sure hope so.” They have a lot to offer, top 20 school, great city, SEC, now add in success, it’s an outstanding product.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
Q: How replace outgoing guys?
A: That’s just how it goes. D.J. was “one of the best natural players I’ve ever seen.” Tough to replace, but that’s the job of the coaches. Have some guys that are good left, and some ready to step in.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
Q: How satisfying last season was?
A: Satisfying, but also necessary. Good way to test program to see if they’re making progress.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
"Not satisfying enough."
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: SEC schedule.
A: “Is that right?” (Having to play LSU to begin).
Looking forward to it. There’s no easy way to schedule them. 12 in a row is the toughest thing to overcome. Also, some tough games in out of conference. Georgia Tech. Rice.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
He makes another case for the ESPN contract helping in recruiting.
Now, parents of kids who are far from home can watch all the games on TV and don’t have to miss watching their son play.
Q: Did you anticipate a different level of respect here this year?
A: Tried a Rodney Dangerfield, laughed it off. That’s not what we’re seeking. Just try to continue to get better. Just not an automatic win anymore. Not that motivated by people patting him on the back. Like talking to players, fans after wins. That’s better.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
btw, Arkanss radio stinks
I looked around for an Arky feed to see if they were covering the Hogs live, and all of the feeds require subscriptions.
What is this, the Tandy Ages?
Q: What did it meant to you personally last season?
A: Very gratifying to get to a bowl game and to win it.
(This is the same question for about the 4th time.)
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
If I were a coach, I'd love that.
Repeat questions mean that nothing tricky is coming up.
by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: New SEC coaches, expectations of fans (turnover)
A: Everybody’s impatient. Proud of Vandy for hanging in there with them. 10-year contract extension after three bad seasons.
It’s the way it goes in this league. A lot at stake. Everybody wants to win the championship. Can’t blame them for that.
“Nah” (that he’s still here).
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Q: from TSK; taking program to next step, winning more comfortably.
A: That’s the way it’s been; heartbreakers, they’re used to them. It’ll probably be that way forever. They’ll have to perform at high level every week at Vandy. Vandy can’t overcome a bad week.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Huh.
the feed started well after you had started live-posting, and ended sooner.
by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What's the next step for Vandy?
A: Maintain momentum. Do everything we can to have a chance to win games. Team must make sure they’re working hard, have their heads on right. The sky’s the limit for Vandy.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Have you broadened your recruiting base at all? Winning any battles on that front?
A: Nationwide anyway, but we’re better known nationwide now, especially academically. And last year’s success has helped.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
So does this mean that you can catch the coach interviews consecutively?
And we’ll get your liveblogging on both Mullen and Brooks?
Mississippi State up next
Here.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
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