I think he's just trying to be fair to her. At the same time, he's being unfair not to point out how much harder the league is now. If TX and OK weren't in the league the record would def be better.
I think he's trying a little TOO hard here. I'm actually surprised the usually detail-savvy Paige Dauer didn't bring up the fact that the additions of Texas and Oklahoma made the SEC more dfficult. The day the schedules were announced, even before anyone knew at all how Kim's team would fare, those two games were among those most folks penciled in as likely losses -- two more conference losses Kellie never even risked.
I generally enjoy the discussions, but it serves no positive purpose for this year's team and coach to bring Kellie into it.