Our coaches want to be a part of South Carolina football when they win it for the first time. When they win the division, when they win the SEC, win a major bowl game, etc. The opportunities to do it all for the first time here make it extra special.

We all like to prove people wrong who say we're no good.

In the offseason, why can't it be a little lighter? It's not life or death. I try to have a little fun, but all of my comments are true. I don't lie. If they get mad at me for saying something that isn't true, then tap me on my shoulder and say, 'That isn't true.'

He was the unloving father that I never had, but I still craved his acceptance.

So you get two good hours on the field about every day, you get about an hour and a half in the meeting room and that's pretty much all you need to thoroughly coach your team.

I don't think telling the truth ever gets anyone in trouble in the long run. Maybe the day after, but not in the long run.

In Knoxville, they're still doing cartwheels because they went 7-6 and won a bowl game.