I think it's a compliment to the talent that's on our team, ... I don't think talent in and of itself is the reason why you win championships. I don't think that that will determine where we finish. It will be a character and style and chemistry that's developed through a season at LSU that will determine where we finish.

(Herron is) the new jumper. He?s jumping on raw talent at the moment. We?re still working technique. That?s kind of nice because if somebody?s not been coached, they haven?t learned any bad habits.

The percentage for Talent is going up and I think that's a very good idea because the girls that have such a wonderful talent have even more chances to win the pageant.

To be able to compose for such a talent and then have my musical intentions carried out with absolute fidelity to my wishes and vision is, well, it doesn't get any better than that.

We left the field not feeling like we played like we're capable, and I think that's a similarity to how we left the field against Tennessee [in a 30-27 overtime loss on Sept. 26]. It's a fundamental response, very personal in nature. Anytime you know deep in your gut you didn't get it done, it puts a little more edge on your team.

It becomes awfully important at the end of the game when it's yours. If that trophy goes away from you, it means a lot more to you whether it be a boot, a shoe or a toothpick.