From this day forward, I really want to emphasize this spring game. I want 30,000 fans minimum, and I’ll take 40,000. It’s going to be a great day for kids, former players and our [current]...

He’s got a great mind. As you follow his career, he’s had success everywhere he’s been.

The way you do it is to sleep and eat with that ball. Starting today at practice we’re going to have a lot of scout teamers trying to poke and strip the ball away from...

We were a little nervous going into the game without Kyle Roper,

Started off good, and last week was the toughest loss since we have been here. Now we are trying to put that behind us and go play the best team in America.

He came over to the sideline, … And I told him ‘that was my fault and I want you to not force another ball, just take what they give you and everything is going to...

Darren McFadden hits the hole quicker than anybody, … He is a home run hitter and he proved that against the fourth-ranked team in the country.

Robert has made a lot of improvement, but he’s got to keep going.

It’s just natural. They’re trying awfully hard, and (they’ve) got to take care of themselves because we want them to stay on the field 15 times (for spring practices).

Once you think you’ve got one play stopped, here they go with something else. … They’ve got the full package, … That’s the thing that you notice.

The offensive line — we’re a year older, … You’ve got a supporting cast that’s a year older. That’s going to be the key.

The depth has created a good scenario of competition. It?s made for a great spring practice.

We’re in position to get off the field right there.

We’ve got him doing some extra homework, really concentrating on school. That’s the most important thing.

We’ll have the national stage. It will be awesome.

Vinnett had a great summer, … and has been one of our leaders, but he’s never, ever had this much pain in his knees with tendinitis. He can’t change direction. He’s very doubtful.

The offensive line — we`re a year older, … You`ve got a supporting cast that`s a year older. That`s going to be the key.

We’re not throwing away the other guys. The main reason we did it was for competition. We want to see who’s the best fit, and who can play consistently and execute their assignments.

Once we settled down and figured out which way they were going to blitz, the offensive line did very well and protected well.

When that happens, … don’t turn and watch the quarterback and see who might make a play. Stay with your man. We’ve got to get that corrected. Especially with Jay Cutler coming this week. We...

We’re about to jump back into the (Southeastern Conference) and the level of competition is going to go up a notch and all we’re trying to do is get these guys playing at their best.

We expect that. I don’t think it’s a big, big deal, but it’s good to hear about it, that you’re doing what you’re supposed to do.

We got the exact same workout. We would have done the same thing outside. We were on a tight schedule.

I’d love to throw it up and down the field, … But this (rushing with McFadden and Jones) is what we do best.

Reggie made some catches today [and] that’s what we need. Somebody to make a play to keep the chains moving.

We have another good teaching day. We want to keep building because the key is whether you can come back when you’re tired and sore.

The University of Arkansas is going to California and playing a great football team, … It’s something to get excited about.

Casey didn’t have the spring we wanted him to have ended up strong last year as you know. Robert actually had the best spring, but again I think because he’s sitting back there second team,...

We had every intention to play Rod, but the way Cedric Logan stepped up during the game, I think it really motivated him. I didn’t want Louisiana-Monroe to be the one game (Coleman) plays, then...

The offense practiced well and our defense really picked it up a notch as far as intensity and speed. We have gotten better the last two days, but we just have to keep improving.

The heat got on us a little bit. It was like June almost and we got a little tired and sluggish, but we’ve had a good spring. We’ve gotten better and that’s what spring is...

He has made a real sacrifice and commitment to staying in shape over Christmas and spring break. He looks real good.

It’s a team game,