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

It’s easier to win the National Championship than the SEC, ask Nick Saban.

You keep playing, you get a lead and build on it. People get mad when you keep playing, but that's part of the game, too.

I think I've got an outstanding defensive assistant staff that's really going to help us have consistent, strong defenses. And offensively, we have an excellent staff. We've got some younger guys on offense, but that's what I coach and have my entire coaching career.

The Pope is 77 years old and he's in charge of a billion people. All I have to do is put 11 on the field.

A swamp is where Gators live. We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot and sticky and can be dangerous. Only Gators get out alive.

All I can say is that I'm going to try to coach the way I've coached in the past. And if it ends up not being good enough, then so be it.