Junction

Dooley

No orange pants... I'm disappointed...

- Opening statement "Happy to be here"

- Thinks last year was a good experience for Tyler Bray. As you go through life in sports or anything there's knowledge learning but there's also experience, where you live it. Tyler came in his first year and  had a lot of youthful confidence and then last year went through some experiences he hadn't been used to in his career. Fine line between winning and losing, he realizes the importance of leadership and his role as quarterback. Is he where he needs to be, no, but he's going to have a big year.

- Still a running back by committee. Offensive line is in a good place and that's the key to the running game, but have three guys in the backfield with different skill sets.

- Much more depth this year than a season ago. Getting guys mentioned for all conference which hasn't happened in a few years. Biggest reason he feels good is the maturity level of the team. Emotionally more mature than they've ever been.

- Played 32 true freshman the last two years, and it showed. Some were ready and some weren't but think those experiences make them better. Opens eyes on the margin for error. 

- Assistants working together previously have helped out a lot. Many of them have worked together at different places, it's a good energy and he enjoys it, been a good offseason from that standpoint. 

- When he got to Tennessee they inherited an offensive line that had three starts, now they have 106 starts. Thinks it's a talented group with some NFL talent and they have good chemistry and believe in their coach and what he's teaching. 

- It's tough when you have a lot of underclassmen playing because upperclassment aren't playing. Younger guys don't have leadership skills yet and it's hard on the team, but thinks that won't be the case this year.

Damion Square

- Trying to attack the offseason, you can never be as good as you can possibly be.

- That's the media's job, to find a weak spot on the team. The offense is getting respect and there are going to be some young players on the defense that are going to be called on to play key roles but thinks they can get it done.

- Just trying to focus on getting better in the offseason. You can't let people settle in just because you won a national championship. Can't let negativity creep in during the offseason.

- Would agree it's tougher to win the SEC than a national championship, they're a good example. Everyone understands how tough the conference is, you have to bring it every Saturday.

- Excited to see Texas A&M. Will see some familiar faces from high school, will see guys from his area and will be glad to see his family come from Houston.

- Tempo offenses can work in the SEC, it's just all about execution. Doesn't matter what your system is, you just have to execute it. Hopefully things work out well for A&M through the years.

- Playing in Cowboy's stadium is going to be big. Going to have a lot of family there. It's big time, they talk about it every day in practice. No doubt that he likes opening with a game like that, want to see what you're made of early on.

- McCarron is getting better, he knows what's at stake. Knows that the team is going to need him in a bigger role this year. Mistakes could be covered up by the defense last year, but this year they might need to put a few more points on the board because of the young players on defense.

Barrett Jones - C - Alabama

- Thinks they've learned a lot. Coach Saban has bene preaching to not have complacency, and the leaders have bought in and passed it down and taken ownership. "We don't just win at Alabama by showing up in those beautiful crimson jerseys, we win by hard work."

- Seems like they go back and forth on defense and offense. Thinks they have some leaders on defense and he's confident the young players will step up and fill the voids. Obviously confident in the offense with McCarron coming back.

- A lot of factors in coming back this year. Loves college and loves Alabama. Knew he would have some unique opportunities to go in and share his faith with people.

- Felt terrible about giving up one sack last year. Lemoniere got away from him and that time you give up a sack as a left tackle the quarterback doesn't see it coming.

- Transition to center has been interesting, different world at center. Biggest adjustment is just snapping the ball, you have to learn to snap and move at the same time and being so close to the ball. Especially against a 3-4 in practice.

- New left tackle has tremendous talent "more than I could ever dream of having," really hard worker.

- Story with AJ starts last fall, was battling for position and couldn't be a vocal leader but matured, first time he noticed it was the road game at Penn State. That's when they realized they could start putting more on him. Obviously that culminated at LSU where he handled everything well.

Michael Williams TE - Alabama

- Confident in McCarron and thinks the offense is in good shape. Agrees that McCarron might be overlooked at times, but he doesn't care, just cares about helping Alabama win.

- Nick Saban is always locked in. From sun up to sun down. "Never seen Coach Saban yawn." Coaches like that, the players know they have 100% of his attention.

- 60% business, 40% fun. Coach Saban always says to take care of your business. When you get on the plane it's all a business approach, there's no messing around. Likes that approach because winning is fun, that's where you get your fun in.

- "Thought I was wide open to be honest" about the interception against LSU.

- Have a team that's ready to show what they've been working on. No revenge factor, just looking to showcase what they're able to do.

- Wants to be on the field on third down and he's working every day toward that. In the red zone they need touchdowns and he wants to be the guy to get those touchdowns.

Invasion of the Bama fans!!

And, finally, Hugh Freeze

- Corner has been most improved position, receivers were good so corners. Offensive line has a way to go. Quarterbacks definitely not the most improved.

- Time management is the biggest adjustment. Still based on core values, but a lot more to do.

- Enjoying SEC Media day, sees how down the road it can get old, but enjoying it today.

- Offensive philosophy he sort of "came up with it" watching teams play. Still TiVo's certain teams to watch and consider. Gus Malzahn and him are friends, Sumlin and him are friends that used to share ideas but won't any more.

- Thinks more pressure will be on the defenses agaisnt tempo offenses becuase it will change the way they have to practice and the scout teams won't be able to simulate them.

- Said building a culture at Ole Miss means accountability, something that didn't get going last semester. In this league, you're going to have enough talent on your team, "all of us are good at recruiting" key is to get good team chemistry and accountability.

- Didn't see the rise coming this fast, gives credit to God for being blessed and fortunate enough to be around good people. "My stories a little different."

- "I live with the desire to deliver to the Ole Miss people everyday" said one of his favorite memories was standing in line for Archie Manning's autograph.