We ask these players to do some very difficult things, for the team, the coaching staff, the school – at risk of injury. And when they do those things, I feel as if I’m in their debt. It’s an honor to coach those guys. I want to be of service to them.

Ted, damned if I’m not impressed with your candor!

I think the good news is that our team understands the positon they’re in. If they want to win a division or a conference, they’re going to have to fix their mistakes.

I’ve got a Championship game to play and I’m excited about the opportunity of my damn strong football team to play in it.

They’re great kids, great young people, and they fight like hell.

He seems faster too me. He could get seven to 10 yards in a pretty comfortable fashion. I went up to our defense and said ‘Hey guys, that guy is pretty fast.’

This is what you should do, let it rest. I’m playing football for LSU. I’m preparing for R-Kansas. I’m preparing for the next game, and the next game after that.

I think all of our guys work hard and want to improve. They want answers, and the film will be the answer. The coaches will collect it and get better. I do not think anybody wants a rebuilding year. That’s not something that I have ever said.

I’d be the first one to tell you that I would like to think that I had called timeout before that. I can’t imagine that I did not. I can’t tell you that I did, and that’s my issue.

I’m the head coach at LSU. I will be the head coach at LSU. I have no interest in talking to anybody else. I got a championship game to play, and I’m excited for the opportunity of my damn strong football team to play in it. Please ask me after. I’m busy. Thank you very much. Have a great day!