Josh Heupel Monday press conference: Missouri

[Freak]

>Not sure if Hendon Hooker will be available or not. He is not currently in concussion protocol.

>We're probably as thin as anyone in the country as far as pure numbers go, guys on scholarship.

>Joe Milton wasn't a full 100% last week but got some work during practice. He'll get healthier as the week goes on.

>Cooper Mays is a warrior. You could tell things started to bother him more as the game went on but he didn't want to come out.

>The linebackers has done some really positive things, played hard and made plays. We have to continue to play smarter. It's a deeper group than where we started in spring ball.

>No comment on whether Milton or someone else would be the guy if Hooker can't go.

 

[rocketskates]

In before a post about his cough is made

 

[SpringBokVol]

*cough* i thought milton looked good *cough*

 

[Volbrando]

Hooker NOT in concussion protocol - interesting. wonder what his injuries are

 

[MurphyVol]

Hooker NOT in concussion protocol - interesting. wonder what his injuries are

Is it the ol' Butch Jones lower body injury?

 

[rjd970]

Very even tone. Seems like a guy with a plan and really believes in it. Will be interesting to see his demeanor after a big upset win.

 

[rjd970]

lol at the answer to the question on why QBs/WRs are on the same page in practice but not in games..."Well, its a live game scenario".

 

[UT_Tix79]

I kept telling people Hookers leg did not look right on that tackle and we were right behind him in the stands and he was limping. They kept all saying concussion. Basically when CH says he doesn’t know if he’s gonna be available, I’d plan on him not being available

 

[Volbrando]

I kept telling people Hookers leg did not look right on that tackle and we were right behind him in the stands and he was limping. They kept all saying concussion. Basically when CH says he doesn’t know if he’s gonna be available, I’d plan on him not being available

i thought the replay looked like his legs buckled oddly too... may just be a sprain of some kind that needs time to heal

 

[Volbrando]

Is it the ol' Butch Jones lower body injury?

better that than "falling on a helmet" lol

 

[give_him 6]

Not good. Guess I need to google who else we have at QB.

 

[Kicker82]

If hooker can’t go this weekend, it’s time for Bailey to get a shot. As long as he can put the ball in the general vicinity of his receivers, he will be the better option.

 

[FranklinVFL]

Hooker NOT in concussion protocol - interesting. wonder what his injuries are

Exactly my thought as well....if not a concussion, no idea what injury is (possible neck injury?).

 

[FranklinVFL]

I kept telling people Hookers leg did not look right on that tackle and we were right behind him in the stands and he was limping. They kept all saying concussion. Basically when CH says he doesn’t know if he’s gonna be available, I’d plan on him not being available

Yeah....I took it as wobbly legs from the concussion....looks like a concussion was not part of it....

 

[Fullfillmer]

Exactly my thought as well....if not a concussion, no idea what injury is (possible neck injury?).

They showed him walking on the sideline with 8 minutes left in the game - my take was his neck at the time that it happened. Hopefully just a strain.

 

[malibuvol]

If hooker can’t go this weekend, it’s time for Bailey to get a shot. As long as he can put the ball in the general vicinity of his receivers, he will be the better option.

If he's not on his back by the time his arm starts forward, then we may have something...

 

[bigl3327]

I kept telling people Hookers leg did not look right on that tackle and we were right behind him in the stands and he was limping. They kept all saying concussion. Basically when CH says he doesn’t know if he’s gonna be available, I’d plan on him not being available

They appeared to be working on his lower leg on the sideline.

 

[knox73]

Heupel reminds me some of Steve Spurrier without the brashness and oversized ego. Both are brilliant playcallers and one was Heisman winner and the other a finalist - difference is Josh won a national championship while Steve had the NFL experience. I like Heupel and he may be the top younger coach in the SEC. Also I like his press conferences - you can tell this is an extremely sharp football mind. I believe AD White made the home run hire Tennessee needed. Winning big may happen sooner that fans think once a full roster can be built and continued player improvement.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

I don't think Hooker had a concussion, I think it's his leg. Hopefully it will get better as the week goes. GBO!!!!

 

[VolFreakJosh]

If hooker can’t go this weekend, it’s time for Bailey to get a shot. As long as he can put the ball in the general vicinity of his receivers, he will be the better option.

Long as he lets go of the ball in time and doesn’t take multiple sacks.

The fact we’re having to rely on a 3rd string QB who can’t run this offense is a bad sign.

 

[onecrazytj]

If hooker can’t go this weekend, it’s time for Bailey to get a shot. As long as he can put the ball in the general vicinity of his receivers, he will be the better option.

Oh sh!t…here we go again.

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

I think that cough has been going on for 5-6 weeks now lol. like fake porn.

 

[IluvdoubleD's]

OMG this guy is playing with you. I luv ut.

 

[EZE]

Heupel reminds me some of Steve Spurrier without the brashness and oversized ego. Both are brilliant playcallers and one was Heisman winner and the other a finalist - difference is Josh won a national championship while Steve had the NFL experience. I like Heupel and he may be the top younger coach in the SEC. Also I like his press conferences - you can tell this is an extremely sharp football mind. I believe AD White made the home run hire Tennessee needed. Winning big may happen sooner that fans think once a full roster can be built and continued player improvement.

I want for him to succeed. BUT, he is going to need to really pick up the pace in recruiting to have a chance. You cannot succeed in this league without top-tier classes.

 

[VAVol85]

Not good. Guess I need to google who else we have at QB.

I think it’s Milton Bradley or Milton Bailey...something like that.