Friday, September 3, 2010

Rachel Baribeau Blog

The Line: Spencer Tillman Rachel speaks with CBS Sports reporter Spencer Tillman about the College Football landscape, on this edition of The Line. Read more →
Interviews: Chavis Williams and Robert Lester Rachel speaks with Chavis Williams and Robert Lester after practice. Read more →
SEC Football Coaches Media Teleconference Les Miles “N.C plays their defensive technique really well. They know where their help is; that is one of the keys to defensive success, in my opinion.” “I’ve always enjoyed kicking off a season. These young men are really working hard and they have a great attitude.” “We are planning on playing the best players; we have a lot of seniors that are back and they are getting prepared to play on the next level. We are preparing to play from what we have seen on film. We will take stock of who is there at game time.” Steve Spurrier “I haven’t heard anything further on the NCAA investigation. We are just approaching the game with a lot of different situations.” Coach Spurrier indicated that he would use two QBs in the season opener against Southern Miss. “We would all love to have one QB that could do it all, but if you don’t, you CAN win with two QBs. It’s been proven.”‘ Urban Meyer “We are looking forward to the Johnny Brantley era. 2/3 of our team are freshman and sophomores.” “I am looking forward to seeing some of the freshman run around out there, even the ones that aren’t playing. They just need to settle down in a game atmosphere.” “A couple of months ago, I wasn’t that excited (about the new offense), I was more concerned, but now I am excited!” “The turning point for our guys in training camp was when the guys started to get healthy and I started to see the team come together. Training camp survival breaks down all barriers, and then the season comes and they get their legs under them.” “Chris Rainey is up to 170-180 lbs; he has to give us the homerun shot, and he is ready.” Robbie Caldwell You will see as many of 14-16 true freshman play for the Commodores this season. “The thinnest position on our team is the offensive line; we will be dressing four true freshmen for the game Saturday night. You hate to see young guys playing that early in that position.” OUCH! Vanderbilt will have a freshman kicking off for them as well. Coach Dooley “Anytime it’s a first game, you [...] Read more →
Interviews: Julio Jones, Trent Richardson and William Vlachos Rachel speaks with Julio Jones, Trent Richardson and William Vlachos about the injury to Mark Ingram. Read more →
8/30 Player Bites Mark Igram, Mark Barron, Greg McElroy and Dont'a Hightower are the latest on Player Bites. Read more →
The Line: Glen Coffee Former Alabama running back Glen Coffee talks with Rachel about his decision to leave the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL to follow his calling. Read more →
Interviews: Greg McElroy, Brad Smelley and Chris Jordan Rachel speaks with Greg McElroy, Brad Smelley and Chris Jordan. Read more →
8/24 – Dont’a Hightower, Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson Rachel interviews Dont'a Hightower, Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson. Read more →
8/19 – Damion Square, Michael Williams and William Vlachos Rachel speaks with Damion Square, Michael Williams and William Vlachos after practice. Read more →
Interview: Cornelius Bennett Rachel Baribeau speaks with former Alabama linebacker Cornelius Bennett Read more →