When you have a lead, the one thing we feel very confident and secure … he’s always protected (the ball) for us.

We had that one won. We let that one slip away.

That wasn’t the case at all. They have so many weapons.

All these guys, they were great in high school. Let’s see …

I had to dismiss him from the team,

Marcus Monk is fine, and we’ve got to get one more receiver to really help him. Cedric Washington has got to stay consistent, but we need another speed receiver.

A lot of our guys were kinda shell-shocked after the first few plays, seeing their speed, and the speed of Reggie Bush and these guys. You’ve got to bury that one.

[It ‘ s yet another telegraphed message that ‘ s what on the depth chart to start the week can change with practice.] We ‘ re not going to let anyone, … take a lazy...

Their defense is fast, … We can’t make any mistakes. We have to take great first steps and proper angles, but we also have to be at our best blocking. These guys can run, and...

[Starting flanker Cedric Washington rested the hamstring Thursday he first injured a week ago.] Cedric Washington has a slightly pulled ham, … but I think hell be full speed by Saturday night.

If we are going to throw the ball down the field, then we have to have the guys with the size and speed to go get it. We have that with this class. We had...

We really needed this one. I was worried we had forgotten the words to the fight song.

Marcus is a guy we can count on. But we need a few others to step up consistently.

Darren has a little swelling of the knee. He wanted to go. That was our call.

Both very, very talented and physical enough to handle anything. It gives you the luxury to be able to just dial a play knowing that you don’t even have to worry about what play it...

Offensively, we didn’t execute. We’ve got a lot of receivers hurt. … It kills your momentum not to have the timing when you’re missing some guys. It really hurts.

He makes catches. We all know that.

He’s very unselfish. He knows he has a talented back right on his heels.

It’s been good. They know this a crucial year. I’ve preached constantly.

There were some sleepless nights there.

That’s the best offense I’ve seen.

Now, the way things are (since) we got everything, I’d just as soon play on Saturday.

We are very active with drug testing and (head athletic trainer) Dean Weber does a good job of checking up on any suspicions we might have. And that’s the thing, Jermaine would have been the...

We’ve had two good days. Now we’ll come back with pads on Thursday and keep it going.

[After reviewing the film, Nutt said the call was a mystery to him.] The ball was over the receiver ‘ s head, … He didn ‘ t even try for it. Randy was playing the...

They are home run hitters. They are guys that can really make a difference. Very fast.

You’ll have to buckle up both chinstraps. You’ll have to execute in the passing game and protect against a very good defensive line. … They don’t give up much on defense.

Gus is running the meetings. He sets the agenda and the things we?re going to get accomplished. I?m involved, but he?s done a good job.

I was worried about two things,

The ball was over the receiver’s head. He didn’t even try for it. Randy was playing the ball.

[The Hogs lined up with short splits on the line and a loaded backfield, while Vanderbilt (2-0) filled the box with all it had. The Commodores won with a stalemate at the line of scrimmage...

There’s no excuse for us to be at the 15-, 18-yard line and not come up with at least three points. Three points wins that ball game. We got zero. That’s a killer.

Too many balls on the ground today. Too many dropped balls. To me it?s a little lack of concentration and feeling sorry for themselves.

We just want to keep him healthy.

I know there ‘ s a lot of history there, but playing in the SEC gets you ready for anything, … We ‘ re used to playing in front of 80,000 or 90,000 on the...

It’s a great cause and it hits home because my mother is a cancer victim. I’m just proud that our players can help any way that they can. We’re volunteering today doing whatever we’re told...

I know everybody wants to see the ball slung all over the field, and everybody can stand up and cheer. As former quarterback, I love to throw the football, and we’re going to get better.

One of the things they’re doing offensively that presents a lot of problems is they are very multiple, no huddle, option, play action, and they have good receivers as usual. They have a quarterback playing...

I look for him to be very, very close to full speed.

(Coleman) got a lot of work last week, he’s going to get a lot of work this week and we’ll see where Cedric Washington is before we make the final (decision) on that.

Leinart is a coach on the field — he’s a true playmaker, … It’s the best offensive team I’ve seen.

[Tonight, Nutt will be on Arkansas sideline as the visiting head coach.] I was just thinking about that on the way in here, how I was a ball boy on the other side before, …...

These guys are missing one thing, and that’s experience. Until you’ve been out on the field, it’s tough to simulate that.

I feel like they are going to overcrowd us in the box this week. I think they will come after us by working the safety up in the box and overpopulating the line of scrimmage....

We are asking for two things, a lot of passion and concentration. For the most part, on the first day it was the way it ought to be.

[Baker, the twoyear letterman from Osceola, has a knee injury that hasn ‘ t improved as hoped.] Chris Baker will have an MRI Saturday to check his knee, … There is still some problem there....

Everybody is geared up for Saturday. We’ve been pushing [our players] to be as good as they can be because we got a big time event coming up.

I have to give a lot of credit to Mitch and his mom. When they came on board, it was wholehearted, and they helped in ways that they didn’t have to. Mitch helped make the...

It doesn’t matter. From there we have to put that ball in the end zone.

He?s just a monster. I love how physical he is every day. He brings it.