Tag: SEC Teleconference

Texas A&M HC Mike Elko praises backup QB Marcel Reed’s versatility

Marcel Reed is highly respected among the Texas A&M coaching staff

Just three days before Texas A&M (1-1) takes on the Florida Gators (1-1) in the swamp, Aggies head coach Mike Elko discussed several topics during his weekly SEC Teleconference appearance, including the progress made by backup quarterback Marcel Reed, who played the entire second half of the 52-10 win over McNeese State.

While starting quarterback Conner Weigman will make his third start of the season vs. Florida, Elko’s confidence in the redshirt sophomore’s backup should have fans feeling comfortable going into every game this season if something were to happen.

While I couldn’t be on the call, GigEm247’s Carter Karels stated that Reed earned the backup job after battling with Jaylen Henderson due to his impressive arm strength and notable versatility as one of the faster players on the roster.

“Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko talking about Marcel Reed winning the backup QB job during his weekly SEC Teleconference. Said he has tremendous arm talent and he can make things happen with his legs. Noted he had a strong spring game and preseason camp.”

For those who feel Weigman still has plenty to prove, as the saying goes, competition breeds excellence, so Reed’s continued improvement should only make Weigman perform at a higher level.

Texas A&M will travel to Gainsville to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Nick Saban comments on sign-stealing, more on SEC teleconference

What Nick Saban said during his weekly SEC teleconference

The Alabama football team is in the midst of its bye week ahead of their Week 10 matchup on the first weekend in November against the LSU Tigers.

Even though the Crimson Tide are enjoying a break from game preparation, the work never ends and that includes certain duties for head coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag].

On Wednesday, Coach Saban would make his weekly appearance on the SEC teleconference to discuss his team and other events around the conference and the sport of college football in general.

Below is everything Coach Saban has to say on Wednesday during the Crimson Tide’s bye week.

Jimbo Fisher, Nick Saban preview Texas A&M vs. Alabama during Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference

On Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference, Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban preview Alabama’s pivotal road trip to College Station to face Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon.

This a big one, folks. On Saturday, Oct. 7, Alabama (4-1, 2-0 SEC) will travel to College Station to face the surging Texas A&M Aggies (4-1, 2-0 SEC) in a potential battle for the SEC West, as both remain the only unbeaten SEC West teams as we enter Week 6.

On Wednesday, Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke to the media during their annual SEC Teleconference, as Fisher remains just one of two former Saban assistants to defeat the future Hall of Fame coach, with his sole victory coming in 2021 after former Aggie kicker Seth Small hit a memorable game-winning field goal to seal the 41-38 victory.

Despite both head coaches’ admiration for their mutual success so far this season, this matchup is poised to be vastly different compared to years past, as on paper, a talent differential barely exists. While both teams rely on their borderline elite defenses, this battle will likely come down to the quarterback battle between Texas A&M signal-caller Max Johnson and Alabama duel-threat Jalen Milroe.

For the last time until the final whistle blows, here are Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban’s quotes during Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference.