SEC Media Days live blog: the Ole Miss Rebels' Houston Nutt

Please ask if there is a how to guide for beating Florida, if so please send a copy to Knoxville.

Thanks.

Will miss Oher and others.

Who were high after the bowl win that it’s not going to just happen.

Got that out of the way.

A: Prior week, got beat by Vandy. We were down. We knew it would be tough going into Gainesville. That game gave us confidence that we could win. To see the locker room was awesome. Snead had his worst game right before FL. Then he was very good after that.

A: What you love about him, not only does he makes promises, he carries it out. He has The Speech on his desk. Read it to the team once.

A: They’re both very good, but he wants Jevan to just be Jevan. Don’t want to get caught up in that.

A: 2. If you look at the times we’re picked high, we had some major injuries. Very worried about the crash for McCluster and Hardy. They’re very lucky. Not having those guys would have been horrible.

A: Excited for the players because they’re handling it the right way.

A: It’s the toughest conference. Our staff has been to ATL twice; it’s a difficult journey. I wouldn’t say that.

A: A year of experience. He handled himself well last year. Showed a lot of character.

A: Respect Florida. We had three turnovers on them and protected it. Win the TO margin. Tebow et al will make plays. Limit them. It gives you a chance. Those are the two biggest factors.

“I know that Dexter McCluster has meant a lot to your offense in the wild rebel formation. He’s graduating this season. What are you looking for in a replacement? Do you feel like you have a replacement on your team already?”

A: We’ve talked about it. There’s going to be attention. I just want Jevan to keep being Jevan. He’s very intelligent. He’s a “pleaser.” There’s going to be media, interviews, more demands on your time. Managing his time will be key. Keep priorities right.

A: Always tough when you go on the road (3 of first 4 away). It’s going to be loud, it’s all about how you handle it. You start at practice. The Memphis game will be the only one on TV that day.

A: Was that because of my number. It’s got to be 25. Oversigned for a couple of reasons. There’s a lot of junior colleges in Mississippi. Knew 8 to 9 wouldn’t make it academically. When they sign, they’re in the Ole Miss family and they’re coming back. So there’s some incentive there. Also, just building relationships w/ junior college coaches. I wish it was at 30. We know we need to be at 25. Our numbers are going to work out.

A: It’s different. Same group of experts picked us completely different this year. The great teams expect to be picked #1, and that’s where we want to get to. What goes with it, though, is that you have to work and play harder. It is different.

A: We always talk about being humble. There’s going to be attention, so you don’t need to promote yourself. Don’t flinch. Just play hard and make plays and you’ll get attention.

A: Yes. Snead can launch from different areas, sprint out. It allows us to be very multiple. Snead threw for 2700 yards, and now we’ll be able to run.

in the house yet or is he getting there tonight ?

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