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

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Next up in today's frenzy of live-blogging at RTT is Houston Nutt of the Ole Miss Rebels. He's scheduled to start answering questions about expectations at 10:40 and to get really tired of the same question by 10:47.

There will also be an opportunity to talk with quarterback Jevan Snead and safety Kendrick Lewis.

As we've been doing all along, I'll be leaving my instant impressions in the comment thread below so that you don't have to refresh your browser for new comments and so you can respond to any particular statement in a nice, orderly threaded fashion.

See ya below.

Up next is Urban Meyer at 11:40.

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Joel

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

Thanks.

"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."

by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 11:49 AM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

The guide

Have a lot of players faster than Major Wright.

by Juco All-American on Jul 23, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never saw that game for whatever reason

Did he get burned a whole bunch?

All I saw was tebow get stuffed on 4th down to seal it, but nothing that lead to that point.

"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."

by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

He led to

two of our long touchdowns. One was an 80 yard pass where he was just outrun. The other was Dexter sprinting by him while Shay Hodge (our best WR) pancaked his ass.

by Juco All-American on Jul 23, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Departing players

Will miss Oher and others.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Emphasized to players

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

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He voted for Tebow

Got that out of the way.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Win over FL last year and what it did for the team

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very good after that...

We lost to South Carolina that next weekend. I don’t think the team really gelled until after beating Arky away and Auburn at home. Both things the Rebs hadn’t done in, oh, I dunno, forever.

by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 23, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Q: Tebow

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Is there a rivalry between Tebow and Snead?

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

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: 1. How hard not to vote for Jevan. 2. Perception of better when expectatiosn are low.

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"If you look at the times we’re picked high"

Does he mean Ole Miss or Arkansas? I guess both are true. Archie’s broken arm during his senior season comes to mind.

by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 23, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Q: What about the national polls?

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

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Is it ATL or bust this season?

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

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: How much better will Jeavan be?

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

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Secret to beating FL?

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

true

Turnovers and special teams blunders will kill you against Florida

"The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it."

by Getoffmyvols on Jul 23, 2009 12:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Ask him

“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?”

by Juco All-American on Jul 23, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Had McFadden, Snead will go through it this year. What can he teach Snead about that?

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Schedule

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Cap on 28?

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Difference between being hunter and hunted.

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: How do you keep the confidence w/out being cocky?

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Q: Does the wild rebel provide an opportunity to make the defense prepare differently?

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.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's that it's truly a wrinkle now

The offense is fine w/ Snead, and going to the Wild Rebel w/ McCluster forces defenses to prepare for two schemes instead of just one, and they can both work well.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither do I.

Now we’ll be able to run? Statistically, we had the 2nd best rushing attack in the league last season. That Houston Nutt, always so damned enigmatic.

by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 23, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Kiffin

in the house yet or is he getting there tonight ?

Phil,GO VOLS !!!

by bulldurham on Jul 23, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haven't seen him yet

But I’d think that he and Berry would arrive together, and if Berry was here, the whole place would be brighter, so I’m guessing . . . not yet.

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by Joel on Jul 23, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

-- responded to one of my tweets this morning

Gotta say, he hands out the love to the fans, which is way cool

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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