They worked a lot on the run game and special teams during the bye week. They also let a lot of their guys who were hurt recover.
Calls Alabama the most balanced team they'll play this year. Says they have talent across the board and have no apparent weaknesses.
Thinks Bama has a very deep and experienced offensive line, which helps their offense go.
Garrett Dellinger is out with an ankle sprain. He had a "tightrope" surgery during the bye. Thinks he has a good chance to play vs Florida.
Says it's nice to have guys like Mason Taylor and Aaron Anderson who can help them stay ahead of the sticks and pick up third downs. Also credits Lacy for his efforts on third down. Wants to create a bit more "uncertainty" in opposing defenses on what they're going to do. Wants to work in more screens and other misdirections.
CJ Daniels is feeling better than he was last game. Feels he'll be able to help them out against Alabama.
Said it wasn't a fun bye week, but they needed to fix some errors and get ready for Alabama this week.
Calls Paul Mubenga a "key backup" that they expect to get the job done when he comes in. He's expected to start this week, and they expect him to play well.
Felt they didn't really know what to do with Jalen Milroe last year, but settled on him late in the year. Now they've had a full offseason to develop him and scheme for him. Thinks it's allowed him to be more comfortable, but has also made it a bit easier for them to game plan because they know what he likes to do.
Thinks it's going to be big for them to get Jacobian Guillory back next year. He likes what he's seen from the young guys this year, but getting a vet back will turn that position into a strength of the defense.
Says Garrett Nussmeier needs to understand that sometimes punting or throwing the ball away is the right move, but also thinks everyone around him needs to help him out more. He can't feel like he needs to do everything by himself.
Credits Corey Raymond for his coaching, but he really credits Stamps and Alexander for their development. They trust what Raymond is teaching them, but they're also trusting themselves and their abilities, which has given them a ton of confidence.
Excited to have College Game Day here. Thinks it does a great deal for Baton Rouge and the fans.
Thought the SEC memo on penalties for faking injuries was "timely." Says this kind of "nonsense" needs to stop, because it's silly and needed to happen.
Last bye week, they took time to get their players to register to vote. His expectation are that they know how important it is to vote, and hopes they will tomorrow.
They've talked with West Weeks and his family about preserving another year of eligibility. Want him to come back next year, but says if there's an injury at LB this year, he will step in.
