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A: Tyson Lee’s run the spread before. Competition will be stiff. Successful teams usually have a great and/or seasoned QB. Team will take on personality of QB.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Q: What's the biggest challenge for inexperienced QBs?

A: Talent all over the league is really high. Have to game plan players, not just schemes.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Best way to combat it

Put the QB in a position to be successful. See, e.g., Tebow. Had him doing things he did well in small packages, building up his confidence.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Q: Won two BCS Championships; what do you say about that never happening at MSU?

It’s only been two years since MSU’s been to Atlanta; if you get there, you have a chance. The goal isn’t to win a NC, but to win an SEC C.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

That statement about it only being two years since they went to Atlanta

is blatantly false. I hope someone called him out on it.

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Blame the Baptists.

by Juco All-American on Jul 22, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

No kidding

LSU was 2 years ago. UT’s orange pants, and all that.

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

last one was '98

according to all-knowing Wiki

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, my fault

He said 10.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

ah

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Which still puts them ahead of USC, Vandy, Kentucky, and Ole Miss

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for that.

That’s just what I needed to be reminded of.

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Blame the Baptists.

by Juco All-American on Jul 22, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

sorry ’bout that.

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

aside

what’s the story behind your signature? (Blame the Baptists)

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

The alcohol regulations in Oxford

are ridiculous. Can’t serve alcohol on Sundays. Can’t sell cold beer EVER (except at resaurants). Can’t carry beer on campus even if you’re of age.

Anyway, it’s primarily because of conservative christians (a group of which I’m generally considered a member) that these inane restrictions are placed on alcohol.

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Blame the Baptists.

by Juco All-American on Jul 22, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

gotcha

thanks

by David Hooper on Jul 22, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Q: Toughest challenge as a head coach?

A: Had a good mentor in Meyer. Nothing’s really been unexpected. It has been a learning experience.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

BTW, he voted for Tebow.

It’s going to be fun playing him.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

Q: what's most important for August?

A: have to pick up where we left off. Developing a tight bond and the effort we’ll need.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Q: About being w/ Meyer

A: Each program was built a different way. General philosophy was the same, but the way they got there was different. Excited to build the program. It will be different at MSU.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

Q: How important to have Chaney back?

A: Very important. Told coach he’d do whatever the coach asked him to do. MVP right now to the team. Having a personality back like that is a huge help.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Q: What will it be like going against Urban?

A: Will be fun; will keep an eye on signals and change if necessary. It’ll be more fun than anything.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Mullen just choked up talking about Tebow, saying he taught him that if you can impact someone’s life you have an obligation to do so. Right in the middle of that, my recording was interrupted by the blue screen of death.

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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 22, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions