Here's a summarization, these are not direct quotes:
I am so glad for Tim and all he’s done and accomplished … everyone knew it was going to him. No surprise there. What a great guy.
“Crazy. So many 1s and 2s losing.”
I bet the Cotton Bowl are licking their chops right now to have two Heisman finalists. It’ll be great to go back to Dallas in front of my family.
Hopefully we’ll have a great year next year and be back.
On the spread: I think it works. To have a Heisman guy, a sophomore, 20 years old, to put up those types of numbers. He was their team and it showed. Spread is the new thing to do and is becoming the spread in college football.
The experience: It’s been a whirlwind of a weekend. You fly from Missouri where it’s snowing to Orlando where it’s 80 and you get to see Mickey. Then you fly up here. The security is great. There were a
DMac: Awesome guy. We call him Run DMC. We’ve been running around the whole time. He’s great. It’s great to get to know a superstar like DMac.
On the parity: 1 and 2 were poisoned spots. Anyone can beat anyone. From App State beating Michigan to Stanford being USC.
On a playoff: I guess that’s a popular question. It’s how it is. You can’t do anything about it. You have to relax. Enjoy the moment. And play week to week. LSU loses to Arkansas at home in the last week of the season and a week later they’re in the national game. Coach Pinkel tells us to play consistent.
On doubters: I’ve always had them. People thought I couldn’t amount to much. You look at my numbers at Missouri, I’m just glad to be here. I’m one of the top 4 players in the nation, I can truly say that. No matter what happens, I can say I’ve been here.
On Colt Brennan and staying in school: We talked at the Elite 11 camp. I’m glad I got to watch him this year when he came back. He said “hey man, enjoy the time you have here left … stay in college for as long as possible.” He’s a great guy.