#5: Kirby Smart<\/strong>, Georgia Bulldogs<\/a><\/h3>\n\u201cI do want it to be duly noted that I got in here without a credential today.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Smart couldn’t help but poke fun at his former boss and nemesis on the field, Nick Saban. Saban had to return to his room on Monday morning because a security guard wouldn’t let him into media days without a pass. I can’t image the “@$$-chewing<\/a>” that guy received, but I am sure the next guy can.<\/p>\n#4 Lane Kiffin,<\/strong> Ole Miss<\/a><\/h3>\n“And you said what a joke I was, the \u2018Miley Cyrus of college football coaching,\u2019 and I should be fired. They looked at each other and later that night, I was fired.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Paul Finebaum is no stranger to controversy. Some may even say he brings it on himself. “Pawwwlll” got an earful this week, but it was from Tammy from Clanton. Instead, Kiffin lit him up and went on the attack, discussing how Finebaum’s words may have led to his infamous tarmac dismissal<\/a> at USC. Lane ended on a high note and said it was the best thing for him because he got to go coach and learn from Saban.<\/p>\n#3: Sam Pittman<\/strong>, Arkansas<\/h3>\n\u201cOur focus is to embrace the Hog.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Some mottos are best kept in the locker room, but that doesn’t make for good media. Pittman is feeling the pressure at Arkansas.\u00a0 While his comments made us chuckle, his core message was clear: the Razorbacks need to be tough, united, consistent, accountable, and proud.<\/p>\n
#2\u00a0Greg Sankey<\/strong>, SEC Commissioner<\/a><\/h3>\n\u201cGeorgia was one of the best four teams (in the nation) and didn\u2019t get in (the Playoff). But you didn\u2019t see us jumping up and down and complaining and hanging national championship banners.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sankey pulled no punches against the ACC this week in Dallas. Not only did he go after Florida State “celebrating” its state championship despite getting blitzed and coming up a mere 60 points short in the Orange Bowl last season. He also said the SEC is not interested in expansion, reaffirming “sixteen is our today and 16 is our tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
#1 Mike Elko<\/strong>, Texas A&M<\/a><\/h3>\n\u201cWhen you look at the College World Series model\u2026 You see more all-SEC semifinals and more all-SEC finals. I think you\u2019re going to see something similar.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Top Five Fits from SEC Media Days<\/h3>\n
So, who had that James Dean daydream look in their eye? While the Kelsey brothers were still on the European Eras tour, the SEC coaches and players held their own. Here are our five favorites.<\/p>\n
5. Brian Kelly #NoBull<\/a><\/p>\nSure, all the coaches took a turn on the bull. But Kelly took the cake. We hope Kelly did the LSU famm-iii-leee<\/a> proud.<\/p>\n4. Mississippi State: #HailState<\/a><\/p>\nThe Bulldogs have struggled to make much noise in year one under Jeff Lebby. Let’s see how their play this fall in StarkVegas holds up to those jacket liners.<\/p>\n
3. Oklahoma Sooners: #BoomerSooner<\/a><\/p>\nBrent Venables hopes to be the new sheriff in town as the Sooners enter year one in the SEC. He certainly looks the part.<\/p>\n
2. Ole Miss Rebels:#DripInTheSip<\/a><\/p>\nKiffin and the boys were looking good as they headed into Texas. Thoughts and prayers to Lane’s dad Monte<\/a>, who passed away over the weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do want it to be duly noted that I got in here without a credential today.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Smart couldn’t help but poke fun at his former boss and nemesis on the field, Nick Saban. Saban had to return to his room on Monday morning because a security guard wouldn’t let him into media days without a pass. I can’t image the “@$$-chewing<\/a>” that guy received, but I am sure the next guy can.<\/p>\n “And you said what a joke I was, the \u2018Miley Cyrus of college football coaching,\u2019 and I should be fired. They looked at each other and later that night, I was fired.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Paul Finebaum is no stranger to controversy. Some may even say he brings it on himself. “Pawwwlll” got an earful this week, but it was from Tammy from Clanton. Instead, Kiffin lit him up and went on the attack, discussing how Finebaum’s words may have led to his infamous tarmac dismissal<\/a> at USC. Lane ended on a high note and said it was the best thing for him because he got to go coach and learn from Saban.<\/p>\n \u201cOur focus is to embrace the Hog.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Some mottos are best kept in the locker room, but that doesn’t make for good media. Pittman is feeling the pressure at Arkansas.\u00a0 While his comments made us chuckle, his core message was clear: the Razorbacks need to be tough, united, consistent, accountable, and proud.<\/p>\n \u201cGeorgia was one of the best four teams (in the nation) and didn\u2019t get in (the Playoff). But you didn\u2019t see us jumping up and down and complaining and hanging national championship banners.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sankey pulled no punches against the ACC this week in Dallas. Not only did he go after Florida State “celebrating” its state championship despite getting blitzed and coming up a mere 60 points short in the Orange Bowl last season. He also said the SEC is not interested in expansion, reaffirming “sixteen is our today and 16 is our tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you look at the College World Series model\u2026 You see more all-SEC semifinals and more all-SEC finals. I think you\u2019re going to see something similar.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, who had that James Dean daydream look in their eye? While the Kelsey brothers were still on the European Eras tour, the SEC coaches and players held their own. Here are our five favorites.<\/p>\n 5. Brian Kelly #NoBull<\/a><\/p>\n Sure, all the coaches took a turn on the bull. But Kelly took the cake. We hope Kelly did the LSU famm-iii-leee<\/a> proud.<\/p>\n 4. Mississippi State: #HailState<\/a><\/p>\n The Bulldogs have struggled to make much noise in year one under Jeff Lebby. Let’s see how their play this fall in StarkVegas holds up to those jacket liners.<\/p>\n 3. Oklahoma Sooners: #BoomerSooner<\/a><\/p>\n Brent Venables hopes to be the new sheriff in town as the Sooners enter year one in the SEC. He certainly looks the part.<\/p>\n 2. Ole Miss Rebels:#DripInTheSip<\/a><\/p>\n Kiffin and the boys were looking good as they headed into Texas. Thoughts and prayers to Lane’s dad Monte<\/a>, who passed away over the weekend.<\/p>\n#4 Lane Kiffin,<\/strong> Ole Miss<\/a><\/h3>\n
#3: Sam Pittman<\/strong>, Arkansas<\/h3>\n
#2\u00a0Greg Sankey<\/strong>, SEC Commissioner<\/a><\/h3>\n
#1 Mike Elko<\/strong>, Texas A&M<\/a><\/h3>\n
Top Five Fits from SEC Media Days<\/h3>\n
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