They had one week of finals and basically three weeks here on their own, so we practiced and they've been up there meeting on their own watch and take, which they do that every week.

So I would say probably both teams have more knowledge because of the time.

And we talked to Kevin.

He said that maybe they'd seen some teams try to do too much against Auburn, maybe try to make stops, especially if they give up the big plays. How big is responding when Auburn does make a chunk of? Well, you know, they're going to go fast once they make big plays and everybody knows that. That's who they are. That's what they do and you got to stop them. But the big thing is I think you got to get lined up. You got to get lined up. You got to make them earn it. And that's one thing we're going to focus on. Coach, I think when the average fan watches that offense, they wonder, why is it so hard to stop? As a coach, why is it so hard to stop? The way they execute. It's all about execution. And it starts to me with what they do up front. And like I said before, they stay out of negative plays. If you've got pressure coming from this side, they're going to run the ball the other way. They have the ability to get in and out of runs. But the big thing is, is the way they execute. They play hard and they have toughness. I know Alabama obviously they have a lot of success,

but any calls placed from you to Kirby or any of your old friends over there to any advice?

I mean, do you do something like that with 30 days off?

No, well, I talk to Kirby all the time anyhow, but he's not going to help me because of the SEC deal.

He's going to be stubborn about that.

There's still pride there.

All right.

What was like getting Sal on staff after working at Alabama?

How much does not have that time together?

Well, our defensive staff is unbelievable with Sal and Charles Kelly and O'Dell Hagen.

For me, being a first-year guy, you couldn't ask for a better group of guys for a support staff to lean on, to get advice from, ideas. This is not my deal. This is Florida State's deal, and we've got a great group of guys. Was it you your car to bring Sal on, No, it was Jimbo's fun. Okay. Well, what's like this happened? With like some continuity with having work with him? Well, no, that's great because first of all, Sal is a good friend of mine. You know, he's a really good friend. Charles Kelly's a good friend of mine. Me and Odell knew each other from recruiting against each other when I was in Alabama.

So our room is outstanding, you know, and I'm not saying we're good football coaches, but when you

talk about having a good time, come to our room because we're having a good time in our room.

Is it different feel from Alabama, the culture of the program?

Well, I would say different personalities.

You know, Jimbo and Nick are very similar in their philosophies and all that. But, you know, just like me and you've got different personalities, everybody.

And, you know, I would say Jimbo is, I mean, the way the program has got Jimbo's personality.

You know, the kids love him.

They're up there all the time.

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