Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel joined Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm on the podium at the Opryland Convention Center for a joint press conference. Below is the full transcript of everything Heupel had to say.
The official transPerfect Music City Bowl press convention held Wednesday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Quotes from the press convention are below: Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel
First statement
“I must thank each and every one here at the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The hospitality was definitely fantastic. Our players and staff had a wonderful week here before the start. (We are) very grateful for the hospitality of the bowl, in fact, first elegance in each and every one of the senses. I am glad to have the opportunity to finish our season here within our home country. (We are looking in advance) for a wonderful football match. Purdue is a wonderful football team. mañana, a wonderful competitive arena, looking for a sold-out stadium and lots of laughs here when we finish the season. But, I just wanted to thank each and every one of those involved in the bowl again. .
If winning bowling games means as much to the players as before. . .
“I think if you’re a great competitor, and those are the characteristics that we’re looking to expand, recruit and have within our construction each and every day in what we do, those issues. It’s issues in your performance. It’s themes for you, separately and as a team, so it’s definitely a game that our players have pushed, and it’s a very important topic on our show. A bowl game is exclusive because it is vital that you enjoy the fun when you are at home in your preparation (and) when you arrive at the bowl site before this week, but the carrot of the whole week and the best thing about the fun is the game itself.
As for the Tennessee administration playing in a bowling alley this year. . .
“I appreciate this (decision) from our administration. They will give our players all the equipment and resources, but also only them in their project and will make sure that we have a wonderful player who delights in each and every one of our aspects. I said when I accepted the job, all those things that happened before I was given there, I actually felt like they were going to be an obstacle. It has been shown that he really plays. The young interns of our program have embraced culture, joined the festival each and every day, and that’s why we’re here and we have this opportunity to play this ball game internally.
On his fast offensive mark and why it works for him. . .
“At the end of the day, it’s an exciting football brand. I think young players, young players, game creators (with) wonderful skills, should be a component of it. Ultimately, offensively, you’re revisiting tactics. to put your children in a position to succeed. Our speed is a component of how we strive to put pressure on the defense and dictate how the football game goes.
About the availability of Cade Mays . . .
“Cade will not play in this football match. He will not play.
On the poor bowl performances of other teams as examples to emphasize concentration . . .
“No matter what league you play in, I think your preparation determines how you play on match day. From the moment we started preparing for the bowl, you’ve heard me say that when it’s not football time, you have to enjoy the two or 3 weeks of preparation for the bowling game. Enjoy the opportunity to have camaraderie and create memorable moments. But when it comes time to be in the building, I don’t care if it’s lifting, if it’s football, if it’s whether it’s meetings or guided tours, you want to focus on that. This organization is smart in its preparation when it comes to concentrating on football. Now the last 48 hours will be huge for us here too as we finish today and prepare for tomorrow.
On his team’s good luck in the first quarter of games this season. . .
“Doing things at a very high level. That is a very undeniable explanation. Young people perceive what we are going to do. They played smart football at the beginning of the football match. In the 3 stages of the game, they were able to line up and execute.