The effort was really, really good. I thought we looked real good on defense. We talked about getting to the ball and making plays. Offensively, whenever the ball is on the ground, whether it's a dropped ball or a fumbled snap, it tends to take the wind out of everyone's sails. I think that's what happened. We had a chance to make big plays and didn't do it and guys got frustrated.

These kids have been through a lot, ... When everything around them was changing, they were the constant. Our guys hung in there again until the end. When everything looked like it was going against us, and when it seemed nothing was going our way, we found a way to make plays.

He believes in running the football, and they're going to work as hard as they can on improving in that area. He obviously understands how important that balance is.

I feel better about our depth this year, and everybody who's been through tough times are seniors now. They're experienced and better players, and also better leaders, because of it. It makes you feel great as a coach to be around them.

I'd probably be about third or fourth team. I couldn't throw the ball that well. I did a good job of handing it off in Alabama's offense.

I don't know how we're gonna work all that out. We'll just see how we get it going.

I'm happy with the way we finished the game, ... We started a little bit slow, a little bit inconsistent in all three phases. With the players and the coaches making some good halftime adjustments, we got some momentum early in the third quarter and were able to score some points and kind of take them out of the game.

I'm sure he was glad to be out of the hospital. I know he was glad to be out here. I think he even tried on a helmet.

Their guy does a good job and makes good decisions. He moves around and buys time. He can run with it.

The knowledge that his players have of the passing game and making adjustments are things that have always stood out.