Recent content by oldawg

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    OT: Summer Reading List

    Try these 3 about the war in the Pacific by authors who were there: "With the Old Breed" by E. B. Sledge - has been touted as the most realistic look at men in combat ever - used in making "The Pacific" series. "Helmet for my Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific" by Robert Leckie - basis...
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    Props to Maroon Eagle ....

    With this announcement I think it is obvious that Rick is the "coach in waiting" at aTm.
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    OT: Vehicle A/C work in Jackson area

    Agree that Freeman's would be a good choice.
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    Hoops staff finalized...

    I think I saw somewhere the other day that we would not pursue Hicks anymore. Probably wrong about that.
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    SS sharing some love for former Coach Fanning???

    I agree. Looks like SS was trying to hurry thru his sentence without much thought. He should definitely clarify it. Rick on the other hand wanted to stay - just too much noise against him. I don't think he was a happy camper when he left. That much is different between he and Sharon.
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    Staff set

    Successful head coach at Meridian, MS, CC, and evidently a good recruiter. Played at MSU.
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    Wow, our last game of the season and we seriously look worse than we have all

    I'll just put it out there. Rick Ray is our coach for next year, and maybe the next year. Have at it.
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    I understand all of your logic for firing Ray, but here's the real question...

    My definition of success for him would have been two straight NITs and flirting with the NCAAT next year possibly this year. At least a chance to play your way in at the end of the season. He has beaten teams like Tennessee, LSU and FSU, so the ability is there. Maybe it is coaching...I don't...
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    Since I'm obsessed with TSUN wanted to point out they only signed 4 MS guys

    "That fan base should be gathered and studied." This is very good - don't remember ever seeing it before. LOL!
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    Spin off from the prediction thread.. If we beat UGA

    Always been my opinion that coaches at this level all know the X's and O's of coaching. It is the execution of those X's and O's at this level that is most important.
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    Hypothetical: Choose between $$$ for good bkb coach or DNF renovation...

    I don't want to slight either one. Baseball is in good shape right now, and DNF will be improved eventually. But, we really need to do something about basketball soon. Should never have been allowed to slide this much.
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    So Who's On Your Shortlist For the Next HC of MSU Hoopz?

    Why are we even concerned about this? There are any number of coaches in the country (head coaches and/or 1st assistant) who would jump at the chance to be our head coach!***
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    So Who's On Your Shortlist For the Next HC of MSU Hoopz?

    If nobody would take the job last time, could someone explain to me why any of these guys would take the job now. Well, besides Kenny Payne and Wayne Brent because I'm assuming those were just throwaways.