MSU fans, let me give you a fair warning....don't give the 13-1/2 points. Tech will come to play and this will be a close game. Below is some reading material for you stump jumpers that know how to do that. We realize that reading isn't a prerequisite at Miss St.
TECH OFFENSE:
- strength of the team
- led by Driskel at QB who is a great leader and doesn't seem to fold under pressure (2 picks he threw last week were not on him by the way - first was a pass interference on UTSA, then the ref picked up the flag - bad call and (2) was a ball that bounced off the receivers hands into the defenders). So take away those 2 int's and he has thrown 223 times with 1 INT. impressive....now that he has a real coach his true colors are shining. Oh, and he can run as well.....
Driskel has passed for more yards through six games at Tech than he did in any full season at Florida ? he has been added to the Manning Award Watch List.
Driskel ranks 11th in the nation with 1,812 passing yards this season in six games played while his average of 302.0 passing yards per game ranks 16th in the nation. His 11 passing touchdowns this season not only ranks 21st in the nation but is one shy of tying the most he ever threw in a single season while at Florida.
- Kenneth Dixon is the stud RB. He has a chance to break the all time NCAA TD record. Has a nose for the endzone and is as good a receiving RB you'll see. I expect that is what he'll be doing on Sundays - 3rd down back in NFL. Projected 3rd rd pick.
- Trent Taylor - WR. Another stud. Driskel has said he is the best receiver he has ever played with - that says a lot coming from Florida. He isn't flashy or big but knows how to get open and catch. He plays the slot. Reminds me of Wes Welker. He is also the punt returner.
- Carlos Henderson - WR. Big play WR that has been hurt all year but seems to be finally getting healthy. He is the deep threat and kick returner.
-O line is nothing to brag about. I think they are the weakness of the team.
Offensively I expect Tech will go to the quick passing game and feed Dixon the ball early and often.
DEFENSE:
-Defensive line is without a doubt the strength of this group. Very good at stopping the run. Dora and Butler (Def end and tackle) will both be drafted this year and should play on Sundays.
-Linebackers were expected to be the weakness of the team but have done surprisingly well this year against the run. I would be shocked if MSU can run consisitently against our front 7. We are prone to the sweep though so your scat back scares me.
-Secondary - was thought to be the strength of the team and our corners have stepped up recently, but safety play has been poor at best. Our 2 safeties have been very good in the past but not this year. We are susceptible to the short pass over the middle and to the TE's. I think this is where you will have most success if we don't make some serious adjustments....boy I sure do miss Manny....
You will see that our offense is more explosive than you expected and you'll probably move the ball better than expected as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see lots of yards in this one, but lots of red zone stalls and field goals so I think this one may very well come down to the kicker. both of us have good ones so it's a coin toss
Prediction: La Tech beats Miss St once again: Tech 30 Miss St 27
TECH OFFENSE:
- strength of the team
- led by Driskel at QB who is a great leader and doesn't seem to fold under pressure (2 picks he threw last week were not on him by the way - first was a pass interference on UTSA, then the ref picked up the flag - bad call and (2) was a ball that bounced off the receivers hands into the defenders). So take away those 2 int's and he has thrown 223 times with 1 INT. impressive....now that he has a real coach his true colors are shining. Oh, and he can run as well.....
Driskel has passed for more yards through six games at Tech than he did in any full season at Florida ? he has been added to the Manning Award Watch List.
Driskel ranks 11th in the nation with 1,812 passing yards this season in six games played while his average of 302.0 passing yards per game ranks 16th in the nation. His 11 passing touchdowns this season not only ranks 21st in the nation but is one shy of tying the most he ever threw in a single season while at Florida.
- Kenneth Dixon is the stud RB. He has a chance to break the all time NCAA TD record. Has a nose for the endzone and is as good a receiving RB you'll see. I expect that is what he'll be doing on Sundays - 3rd down back in NFL. Projected 3rd rd pick.
- Trent Taylor - WR. Another stud. Driskel has said he is the best receiver he has ever played with - that says a lot coming from Florida. He isn't flashy or big but knows how to get open and catch. He plays the slot. Reminds me of Wes Welker. He is also the punt returner.
- Carlos Henderson - WR. Big play WR that has been hurt all year but seems to be finally getting healthy. He is the deep threat and kick returner.
-O line is nothing to brag about. I think they are the weakness of the team.
Offensively I expect Tech will go to the quick passing game and feed Dixon the ball early and often.
DEFENSE:
-Defensive line is without a doubt the strength of this group. Very good at stopping the run. Dora and Butler (Def end and tackle) will both be drafted this year and should play on Sundays.
-Linebackers were expected to be the weakness of the team but have done surprisingly well this year against the run. I would be shocked if MSU can run consisitently against our front 7. We are prone to the sweep though so your scat back scares me.
-Secondary - was thought to be the strength of the team and our corners have stepped up recently, but safety play has been poor at best. Our 2 safeties have been very good in the past but not this year. We are susceptible to the short pass over the middle and to the TE's. I think this is where you will have most success if we don't make some serious adjustments....boy I sure do miss Manny....
You will see that our offense is more explosive than you expected and you'll probably move the ball better than expected as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see lots of yards in this one, but lots of red zone stalls and field goals so I think this one may very well come down to the kicker. both of us have good ones so it's a coin toss
Prediction: La Tech beats Miss St once again: Tech 30 Miss St 27
