Ed Orgeron Quotes (55 Quotes)

We got a lot of work on special teams done today. I think we're really better and more advanced than we were last year at this time.

In the interview process I told him that I needed a coordinator that could come in and be confident in running his own scheme. Obviously, with me having been at the University of Miami for five years, it is a scheme that I think is fantastic. Dan has complete control of the offense.

He showed a little mobility ... a little bit. We knew Seth could play, but for him to come and be the first team guy is pretty good.

Both sides of the ball, I thought, competed hard. At times, the defense played very well, and at times, the offense did exactly what I expected. We got better work on the specials teams. We're coming along.

We are glad to come home after playing two away games. And obviously it is college football here in the South. It is going to be fun. We are looking forward to walking through the Grove and looking forward to coming home with a victory.

He's really a good athlete. He's exactly what we thought he would be when we recruited him. The more he learns the defense, the more we'll be able to trust him back there on the deep ball.

It's starting from scratch... and I think it's a good thing.

Robert had his chance. He may have his chance again, but right now, I feel Michael Spurlock is the better quarterback. It was obvious tonight.

I'll be meeting with our guys on an individual basis and we're going to solve that problem. We're going to start in practice and continue to do what we do. It's a mind issue. It's part of protecting the team. With us, that's rule No. 1.

I can only speak for Ole Miss, but I think it's very positive for us. We like it. You get to know the (prospects) a lot better by having them around and they get used to our system.

I've never said that (to a prospect). We handle those things on an individual basis. That's just the way I feel. I feel strong in the bonds we build during recruiting.

I just know that we did the right thing, ... We called an assistant coach and said that we heard that football may not be going on at Tulane, and we would like to go through the proper channels when the time comes.

I understand the passion that the fans have for Ole Miss football, and I can understand their impatience. I just want them to know we are bringing this program along, and we are going to get there.

He plays with intensity, the way defense ought to be played. He's going a lot harder this year.

He is back and ready to go, ... That is why he didn't kick for us, because he missed all of preseason camp. So we need to find out about him this week.

I'm really impressed with the way Robert Lane has come back with a great attitude at tight end. We're going to give him the ball there and let him do what he does best, which is compete.

Patrick had an outstanding season and is most worthy of this additional first team All-America recognition. He plays with great passion and has worked hard to become one of the finest linebackers in the country.

We knew (Seth) could play, but for him to be the first-team guy is pretty good. I was really pleasantly surprised that he came to us, and he's the starting quarterback for now before Brent (Schaffer) comes in.

I know at Ole Miss, we have great facilities. I haven't been to their school Idaho yet, but I think he's going to do a fantastic job there.

We have a lot of families in Gulfport and Biloxi, and obviously we have a lot of family down in New Orleans. We're really sensitive to that. With our program, family comes first and we're going to take care of these young men.

Before three years ago, we'd go to play Oregon or Washington and there'd be a guy out there making 10 or 12 tackles -- and he was from downtown L.A.. The key has been recruiting and evaluating talent.

If I could create a nose tackle, it would be him.

We made a couple of big plays, but we're still not consistent enough to beat a team that's going to score 31 points on us.

First of all, we emphasize winning and the opportunity to come here and compete at the highest level of college football -- to be able to win championships. Second of all, the education that we offer here. It's a private institution with great educational opportunities. Third, and probably the most important, is the Trojan family. Once you're a Trojan, you're a Trojan for life. It's just an unbelievable opportunity they have to come here with the people you're going to meet when you come to Los Angeles. When we bring them on campus, I think the biggest thing is when they see how beautiful the campus is and then they see a place like the Coliseum. It's a great atmosphere for a young man.

I was surprised how much the defense dominated out there today. The offense controlled most of yesterday's practice, but today we got more from the defense.

It's a matter of what has happened to Micheal and Robert,

We need as many (freshmen) that are able to play. Realistically, we're probably going to play at least half of that class. Some positions we needed to get better at. Others we needed to improve our depth.

We had a good practice today. We went through every special situation you can think of. We concentrated on sudden change and overtime. It was needed and good work. We just wanted a practice where we covered all the bases and all the things that can happen in a football game.

I like his motor. He plays with great intensity. He is obviously very strong and very quick. He has made a tremendous improvement from last year. He understands the defense and has showed a lot more leadership. He is setting the tempo this year.

It's fantastic. It's unique, powerful and sleek, and it will represent the university in a first-class manner.

He was picking it up and was given just enough time for the routes to come open. I don't know if you're going to totally stop him.

They came to play. They were playing with fire. We put them in bad situations and they just kept on playing. They were able to make the big play and cause turnovers.

We thought we had to get bigger, and better, on the offensive line, and we did.

I think we need to get back to the basic fundamental parts of our offense that I brought with us from USC. I was able to spend some time in California with Coach Carroll and those guys. Hopefully we can work out some of the kinks we have on offense.

We needed to get pressure on the quarterback, and his sack was a big play. We need him to be more consistent and continue to play like he was at the end.

It was a better day today. We missed a lot of balls on the second team. But a lot of those guys are not ready to play. Dan has a good passing game. They pick up your blitzes. I thought they did a good job today.

It's part of football, it's where we're at and we have to learn from this loss. We have to take the positives and move on and not dwell on the negatives.

The key to our recruiting class is Brent Schaeffer. He's going to be our quarterback. There will be no quarterback controversy at Ole Miss.

We're going to take care of these young men the best way we can because some of them have not been able to reach their families. One way to help them is to keep them focused on getting ready for the game.

Sometimes it takes time. But he caught some big balls today and made some big plays.

To give our offense a shot we needed to throw the ball and we feel he is better at throwing.

Art Kehoe is a fantastic addition to our staff. He brings energy and great passion for football to our program. He's an outstanding recruiter and has coached some of the best lines in collegiate football.

I had to do a big sell job. He's a tremendous player with the heart of a lion. But he might have been the biggest recruit we had. He just loves Ole Miss.

Physically he's ready to play, but mentally he's not. Patrick Willis is going to have to play most of the snaps. Hopefully we can spell him once in a while, but Robert's not ready to run our whole defense yet.

Michael is such a great talent, so big and fast and strong. We need some help in the middle of our line, and I think he can bring it to us. I feel comfortable that we can perhaps start him this week.

I think that's going to be a great story, when we play each other.

I prepared to handle it the best way I could for my team and for my school. And I thought I did that. I was really disappointed in the loss, but mostly disappointed in myself. By getting the team ready to play, it is my job to keep this ship steered right, and I am going to do that in a positive way. We will continue to build a championship program here.

We worked on blocking punts today. They got a little better. Robert Lane scored on a fantastic catch in the back of the end zone today, and that's why he's at tight end. We want him to be a playmaker.

He's the one that wanted to play end. And he has proven to me that he can play end.

There's a big drop-off between our first- and second-team defense, especially up front.