On the idea of redshirting a big man this year:
“Yes, I think we do. I think we can look at it and see. I don’t want to waste any of these guys and again, we would never redshirt a guy that we didn’t see have a future. That’s something we would never decide until we got closer to the opener. I do think there are some possibilities that we can do that this year.”
On his coaching staff and transition with the effects of COVID:
“They are the best. I’m blessed that I have the best staff and support around me. They were two years out in front of me on recruiting. They know what they’re doing, they’re experienced, they work well together, they help each other. They have taken advantage of zoom calls. They are on top of the players. I mean they are coaches. In recruiting, whatever they tell me to do, I do. I’ve said it before, those three guys I have right now are ready to head any program in the country. They work at it; they know how to deal with people. They understand players and work hard with players. They like being in the gym. With all that said and done they still put a lot of time in the gym with the guys. In recruiting and the nonstop schedule for them. Believe me, I’m thankful and blessed I have these guys because the chemistry with them is really good.”