SEC Media Days - Day 3
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Gene Chizik down on radio row for an early morning interview...his following compared to Saban's is like comparing U2's to Afroman's...
So Nutt commented that they lost 600 lbs on the line (Jerry and Oher) that is hard to replace...we here in the radio/internet room lost 600 lbs today as well...both UM Fat Guys have left the building, replaced by a few featherweight greenhorns...BREAKING NEWS...Spurrier didn't pick Tebow...his operations director filled out his ballot and thought that he voted for too many Florida guys so he put down Snead...Spurrier called him when he heard that someone didn't put down Tebow...his ops director paused when he asked him "we did pick Tebow didn't we?" Spurrier feels extremely bad that the vote was not cast for Tim and has revoted for the Florida QB
Auburn TE Tommy Trott: Younger more enthousiastic coaches have helped to re-energize the program...he looks forward to practices and workouts...Malzahn's offense differs from Franklin's in that he uses the run to set up the pass more, uses more downhill running...you can also follow SEC Media Days - Day 3 on twitter @ MStateBulldog or TheScoreRadio and on facebook @ The Score Sports Radio Talk Show
USC Wr Moe Brown: great kid...says there will be more misdirection and play action in the offense, they're going down the field more...Garcia is stepping up in that he's doing a lot more studying and extra throwing...after Smelly transfered he called Moe and said "it's my offense"...Stephon Gilmore is one to watch...new strength coach is stressing competition
Once again food for media includes - cheese puffs, salsa verde chips, sweet hot bbq chips, and jolly ranchers for all the coffee breath...
Auburn DT Antonio Coleman: Stayed this year because of the connection to the Auburn family...will play this year with his nephew...O-line has bulked up...said something to the extent of - you learn from losses and we learned a whole lot from losing 7 games (MSU's players should be geniuses then)...Zach Etheridge and Walker McFadden are two to watch this year...he's been through so many DC's that it's hard to tell if the schemes are going to be different this year...
USC LB Eric Norwood: he came back this year to send the message to the rest of the team to finish...the players aren't talking much about the Clemson rivalry and the losses in recent years...offseason workouts are fierce offensive guys have gotten in a few fights...first two games NC State and Georgia, they're not looking for splits
Gene Chizik: Gus Malzahn is a great Christian man, it isn't going to be Gus' offense that they run but Auburn's offense...they will have depth issues but the team is resillient...really focused on having fun w/ the players off the field, recruiting the players everyday etc...sounds like the qb situation is still wide open
Lane Kiffin: fastest talker of all the coaches, and the only one who hasn't worn a suit coat or blazer...he's young and he acts it...met with Slive for the first time on Monday to talk about violations etc, says he is not trying to be a renegade program, they are just honest mistakes, 5 of his coaches were in the NFL last year so keeping up w/ everything the recruiting rules is tough
UT RB Montario Hardesty: Million dollar smile to match the earings of equal value...says Kiffin and the staff is more on their level in terms of personal interests etc...run first offense...likes Kiffin's comments, will rise to the occasion... Thank goodness for the boxed lunches!
Eric Berry: Black suit, black tie, more earings, UT players like their bling...Excited about the Tampa 2, Southern Cal runs that defense...came back to UT b/c he bleeds orange...his brother loves the coaches, he committed at the age of 13, hopes they'll be there when he graduates...hates playing at UGA...suprised Kiffin was hired, didn't know he was a candidate...likes Kiffin's bold statements, gives them confidence...
Les Miles: quirky mannerisms, played w/ the mic cord or his finger nails, spread his arms across the whole table, requested the media to raise their hands to ask questions...Jordan Jefferson will start, Russell Sheppard will play some as well this year