8 Leftovers From Stoops’ Pre-Tennessee Press Conference

Earlier today, Mark Stoops met with reporters to preview Saturday’s game vs. Tennessee. We’ve already brought you his comments on the Florida State job opening and exploring a sixth year for injured defensive end Phil Hoskins, but there are plenty of other remarks worth sharing. Here are eight.

1. The bye week was great for Lynn Bowden

Coming into the final stretch of the season, many Cats — specifically linebacker Kash Daniel and wide receiver Ahmad Wagner — used the bye week to heal up. After switching positions midseason, Lynn Bowden used it to rest and refocus, both mentally and physically, Stoops said.

“I think Lynn (Bowden) is a guy that handles things so well physically, but playing…