SEC Media Days live blog: the Tennessee Volunteers' Lane Kiffin
by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintAnd to conclude RTT's live-blogging of the SEC Media Days, here is our very own Lane Kiffin. His circus act is scheduled to begin at 11:40 CST.
Kiffin's bringing star safety Eric Berry and senior running back Montario Hardesty.
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.
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Good man!
Just don’t get overdrawn.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Read through the Miles thread.
Was he actually that boring, or can I not leave you all alone for 45 minutes?
;-)
It's quiet
LSU players have left. Everyone’s finishing off their box lunch. Waiting for Kiffin.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions
He better enter to loud music and smoke machines.
Are we allowed to “simulate gameday experiences” at Media Days?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Heh.
Can we charge the media with a violation for simulating a press conference during this entire frickin’ zoo?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lol
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
From media row here. You’re being retweeted by Spencer as we speak.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
these live threads have been really entertaining...
I think I’ll actually participate in this one…
thanks for representing the rest of the blogosphere Joel
by Home Sweet Home on Jul 24, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
Spurrier stole the first five minutes of my speech
Voted for 11 Gators, in case anyone was wondering.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
nice
a dig a Spurrier, I’m sure.
I mean, everything he says is a dig, right?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Put that up in your lockers Gators!
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't hire any great recruiters or great coaches
Only people who were both.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
Good spin, thats one of the arguments going around
“Good recruiting /= wins!”
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Best staff in America
Even better than what I had imagined.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
Dude is talking REALLY fast
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
hey, if they can be repetitive, I can be repetitive.
coffee.
excited.
Tebow.
ballot.
/repeat
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
however, it will be up for archive eventually on the SEC Media Days site
though I think that’s the other room’s presser.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Bryce Brown
Speaks volumes for our program.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
Competitive spring ball
Almost went over b/c we tried to stop and players were so compettitive, they wouldn’t stop. Never seen that before.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
What did he expect?
It’d been so long since they had played any football. Over a year at least.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Off to a great start for this class
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
Im back from lunch, this should be FUN.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
All the talk is about the things you've said
SI article just read how competitive this conference is. So hard to recruit. Kids don’t want to leave their own state. You got to do something unique. In TN, we don’t have a lot of great players in the state. Plan had to be to create national attention immediately. No four or five year plans. We’d love to wait to win games, but we can’t. No time. Do I love everything I’ve done; no, but it needed to be done in my opinion.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
We've heard this stuff before
They’re putting our logo in other teams’ locker rooms.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
"I voted for 11 gator fans"
Grrrr. Lets pulverize him when we play the Vols! 56 – 3!
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Soemthing special's going on at Tennessee now
Hearing that everywhere we go. Feedback’s been unbelievable all over the country. So it’s working.
9th graders are going to remember it. It’s an important transition. We love to coach ball. Teaching the guy to make the play, knowing you got him better, that’s good stuff.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions
Unfortunately had a number of injuries
But looking at it positive. Opportunities for others.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions
Great QB competition to look forward to
Really excited about the two new RBs. To put them back there w/ hardesty, who’s great.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Time to let the product do the talking? Time to pipe down?
A: It’s not b/c of the timing. Now that we have the energy, that’s why we can tone down now. Can focus on football now, though. But we have a ton of work to do.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Eric Berry; why not use him at QB?
A: Couple reasons. Not fair to him. Probably won’t be back next year. First year of new defense. Take practice time away from him to do that. Don’t want to hinder his development. Might be different if he wasn’t learning a new defense as well.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
Love
The comment “when Tennessee was beating Florida at basketball”…
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
Q: Nu'Keese?
A: He was going to get his chance anyway. Word is he’s doing well. Opportunity for him. Don’t mind talking about Nu’Keese and Bryce, b/c they can handle the talk. They’re like Berry.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Spurrier didn't fill out his own ballot. What about you?
A: I’m not as familiar w/ the conference. Had some others help me. But I was a big part of it.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
Reasonable answer
Probability that it will be spun as disrespect by the media: 90%.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Pressure to win immediately?
A: We already have enough. No added pressure. I love being part of where expectations are high.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Slive said he takes secondary violations seriously.
A: We’ve had a number; I don’t think it’s a crazy amount. Not one was planned. None gained an advantage in recruiting. We take great effort to make sure we don’t have any more. Five of our coaches were in the NFL last year; perhaps not as educated on teh rules.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions
including himself?
dangerous comment to make
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
But an honest answer, i'll take it over the dodge and straw man.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Brandon Warren, from Holly.
A: Playing hybrid position last year. This year, he’s just a WR. We’re excited about him.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions
That's where he should have been all along.
You could see that during pregame last year. He looked like the WRs, not the TEs.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
they'll get more snippets up.
but at least we saw the guy. that’s nice.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, right.
he would have been in the other room (the radio room?) while Miles was in Joel’s room. That must have been a part of his first interview.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Daniel Hood question. What would you say to victims of sexual assault?
A: It’s very sensitive. We took it very seriously. The reports are a bit different than reported. He was accepted under an academic scholarship even if he didn’t play football. They researched as well.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you, now sit down and shut up.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What's Monte's assessment of Berrry?
A: I think he said he couldn’t be anything other than the first pick of the draft. He’s very excited about using him.Can play nickel as well as safety.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
Hey,
at least we now know who didn’t vote Tebow for preseason first-place NFL Draft selection.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll happen.
Heard it here first. I think we need a front page poll for who goes first. Or has one been done before?
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
at least you don't have to teach Berry a new position.
;-)
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Any recruiting rules you'd like to see changed?
A: Wish HC could go out in spring. Evaluation, recruiting, development. When I can’t get out, I can’t evaluate as well.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions
Q: How conducive is the offense to getting young guys on the field. And Orgeron?
A: Our offense excites HS players. Can plug them in right away. Look at USC. What can they do really well. Give them an opportunity. Don’t ask them to do everything. Focus on that. Then, as they get older, ask them to do more.
Orgeron: Extremely valuable. He’s the passion of the program. Everyone feeds off his energy. He and Monte sleep at the office. They’re on different schedules. Three red bulls by 4:20. Monte’s still asleep. No better recruiter. Also an excellent developer. Again, look at USC. Look at Ole Miss.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Highest paid group of assistants; what about that?
A: I think it pays off. Have to spend money to make money. Does anyone write about Saban’s salary anymore? When we start winning, it will be the same. I don’t think it’s a big deal. And I took a lot less. ;-)
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
a/k/a duh
We covered that a looooong time ago.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Best media questions of the day so far.
This is how SEC Media day is supposed to be.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
no surprise
after all, he’s the only guy they prepped for
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
right where we want 'em.
eating out of the palm of our hands. this is great.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Tebow's NFL prospects.
A: I recruited him while at USC. He had a GAtors mailbox. Should have known we weren’t getting him. RE: throwing motion, fullback, etc. Who cares? He gets it done. Look at the results. I think it’s going to b e the same thing.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know how he isn't a top 5 pick
He wins games.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If they lose a game, it won't be b/c of him.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He isn't a top 5 pick
in the minds of pundits.
The NFL teams themselves haven’t said a word. Big difference there.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What reception did you get when you met with the other coaches, particularly Meyer?
A: There are some negatives with what I’ve done. Recruits’ mother: “We really like UT, but another coach said you’re going to be a renegade program.” So that’s not good. We have to work to combat that. [he recites the pitch] GPAs, zero arrests, etc.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
Meyer was very nice
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprise *gasp* negative recruiting? No way!
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Doc Saturday's most recent article
asks how long until players come in with theme music and smoke machines at SEC media days.
sweet.
Q: Guys who didn't play much under prior staff?
A: When coaches change, it benefits players sometimes. They start fresh. We’ll play the best players. Guys said that’s great for them. Get a new, fresh chance.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Fence around Memphis? Did you know it would be that hard?
A: Before you say we’re losing recruits, you need to know who we’re really going after? Can’t comment on specifics.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
Can’t comment on specifics.
Learning. Don’t set him up like ESPN.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Why fly down to get O; couldn't you get him on the phone?
A: face to face is most valuable. 300 to 400 phone conversations with him before that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Eddie Gran. What's recruiting strategy in S. FL.
A: I didn’t know Eddie, but kept hearing about him. Muschamp called to say I never make calls for coaches, but if I was HC in SEC, first guy I’d hire is Eddie GRan. Gran’s blown me away.
It’s a hard place, and Gran’s done a great job.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Pahokee cleared up?
A: This and the Meyer comment were at the same event. Looks completely different on TV. And after this, I’m done talking about it (paraphrased, obv), everyone, including folks from athletic department, no one thought it was a big deal. I’ve apologized to Urban, I have great respect for FL.
(forgot Pahokee)
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Orgeron; not the easiest gut to understand. Why is he successful?
A: RElentless effort and his relationships with everyone involved. Doesn’t take no for an answer. Teague was committed to FL, Ed wasn’t there yet. Orgeron put it on the board right away. I guarantee Teague will sign with Tennessee. He then did everything he could. He’s phenomenal.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
gut --> guy, obviously
but the typo is awesomely funny.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Janzen Jackson, 11th hour decision. Speculation about dad being promised a job.
A: There’s no truth to that. That’s typical that when you recruit well, you get accusations. He’d been committed to LSU; we just brought him on a trip. It was all about Monte. He wants to coach when he’s done playing.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
that makes a lot of sense.
almost too much sense…
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Great answer.
Kiffin is impressing me a lot today.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: NFL translates to college?
A: Mostly, its the Xs and Os. The question is can they recruit.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you Kiffin!!!
Since you started talking, I’ve been so busy I can’t pay attention. Just like trying to eat at my desk….
But, I’ve made 2G in that time frame, so THANKS!
Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!
Q: Monte's energy? Gotten him to slow down yet at 69?
A: He was actually born on leap year, so he’s not 69, he says all the time. We can’t slow him down. Mom said to send him to TAmpa on vacation. The Bucs set up an office for him. Mom calls says “he hasn’t been here one time.” They’re streaming video to him while he’s supposed to be on vacation.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
they do 2 interviews
one in a radio room and one in a print media room. that video was taped while Miles was up in the print room.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Mark Smith. David Reaves and the QBs.
A: Smith did a very good job. Established discipline. Really liked some of the things he did. I thought we plateaued a bit, and wanted to do even better. Wanted to hire Ausmus, so we did it. Didn’t feel like we were getting what we need for our players at that time.
A: REaves: He and I share that. Chaney also involved. We’ll continue to develop them.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
Mark Smith thanks Kiffin
for not putting snow tires on that bus.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Reconciliation between Johnny Majors and Tennessee. Any role in that?
A: I tried to get him involved. He hadn’t been there in 14 years. He’s not just a great coach. Runner-up for Heisman. It’s a huge brick of Tennessee football. So neat to see him at practice. He’s been very complimentary.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
and he's out. Going to record Berry.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
Great news!
Berry’s going to be at the podium. Like Tebow.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
will you cover it here?
or in a separate thread?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Man that was a GREAT interview.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
Easily the best today, possibly of all 3 days.
And thats not my bias speaking.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Opening statements
Looking forward to a great season. To get the show started.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
Q: QB in HS, could you handle 100 snaps, 50 at QB?
A: I believe I could, but I think I’m helping my team out most by being fresh on defense. Just want to focus on that.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
I know a lot of the defense right now
Need to get the terminology down.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
if he's still working on defensive terminology
he doesn’t need to be on offense
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
that offense stuff last year was desperation
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick poll: What gets more ESPN coverage tonight??
-Spurrier and the Tebow witchhunt (coverage already on TV when I went to lunch)
-Kiffin media circus?
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Spurrier
the Kiffin stuff was rational and sensible.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What about Chavis.
A: He’s a great coach. Very intense. He knows what he wants. He’ll expect that. They should have fun.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
its that pesky LSU reporter again
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: 1. differences in scheme. 2. leading vote getter.
A: Both similar as coaches as far as intensity. Just two different levels (NFL/college). Very knowledge. Both are A+ in my book.
A: Always want to see what I can improve on.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions
its a set up! :D
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What of the Heisman campaign?
A: Feels good they want to do that for me. It’s been fun. They told me, I was all for it. I appreciate it.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
Is there a rock in front of ESPN we can paint?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
grr
meant that as a reply to the Heisman campaign question
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol, it hasn't been set in its new place, right? We have time.
Could be an advertising campaign. Send mini rocks with Berry for Heisman painted on it to all the voters.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it's in its new home
we’ll have to find a road rock
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
The mini-rocks would be a cool viral marketing campaign.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: What's the best Monte Kiffin story?
A: Got tired of recruiting. He’s tired of flying. Just want to get on the grass and coach.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Q: What other Sec coach would you like to play for?
A: I can’t see one to be honest with you. Coach Kiffin’s my coach. He’s got our back. And that’s all we want out of a coach.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Last year
We were 5-7. When Kiffin says he has faith in us, the team went crazy. He really does believe in us. AFter 5-7, who wouldn’t want to play for him?
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Take inspiration from Charles Woodson?
A: It would be cool to be in same category as Woodson. But also USC and FL for national championship, that’s what we’re trying to get done.l
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
A better answer would have been...
… no, not really – he was pretty over-rated. I would like to be more than a creation of the ESPN hype machine. Like Champ Bailey or Carl Pickens.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Eh, Woodson was good. And a good NFL player.
But to beat out Peyton, THAT was the mistake.
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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly - he was good. ESPN made him out to be the greatest player in the nation, which he was not.
Bailey was better but didn’t have the ESPN Heisman hype machine working for him.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
Q: Kiffin's calculating
A: Kiffin said he’s got our back. We’re not going to dwell on last year. Saying those things proved that he has faith in us. It’s unfortunate he stepped on some toes, but it did a lot for us.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
an angle that doesn't get covered much
how much of Kiffin’s noise was for the benefit of the current players?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Little bro committing.
A: I’m excited about it. He loves TN; already loves coach Kiffin. Very excited to see him carry on the oragne bloodline.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions
what about the other bro?
or has the LSU reporter already asked that?
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: Taylor Mays; compare and contrast?
A: I’ve watch a lot of film on him. We run the same defense. I’ve learned a lot from him. He’s a big freak/monster. Being 230 and still be that fast and athletic. Like Sean Taylor. Think of myself as . .. Reed. He’s a great safety in my eyes.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Any pressure for the defense to carry the team?
A: Nah. We take care of each other. There have been times when the offense saves the defense. OT against KY.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Need to have success immediately to help Kiffin?
A: Yeah, we’re the new era, the first impression. We’ve been working really hard to make him look good. He’s been working hard. Long hours. Just want to make that impression on the nation. For him and for ourselves.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
um, yeah.
It’s also Berry’s only year to help Kiffin.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And he's out
That was quick.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
Q: Did you vote for Tebow on ..
aw, missed him.
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
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 24, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, what am I supposed to do now? Work?
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 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I need a potty break
Then need to figure out what to do and what time to head home.
Percolating . . . .
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
it's the coffee
it’ll get you every time
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for all the hard work, Joel
You did a great job and we all appreciate it.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Jul 24, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
(psst…everyone rec this so it’ll go green for Joel…)
by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, really a lot of effort.
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 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, y'all. It's been fun.
Just saw Bud Ford. Headed him off. Stuck out my hand. Smiled. He smiled and shook my hand. As soon as I told him who I was, he started looking around, said, “I was trying to find . . . someone. I think I’m going to miss him,” and then turned around and walked in the other direction.
Nice.
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
I would have had to throw it at him
Like that process server did Fulmer last year.
;-)
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by Joel Hollingsworth on Jul 24, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks Joel
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