Heisman Moment '15

croomin

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Is Dak better positioned to have that "Heisman Moment" this year to propel him into the winner's seat come ceremony time?

Three key items make the answer YES in my mind:

1. Stronger Command of the Offense: As has been reported and we briefly witnessed during the Spring Game, Dak appears to have advanced his dexterity within Mullen's system. Such command provides a higher probability to deliver the "big play", but also a lower probability of the untimely turnover that mitigated his buzz during games last year.

2. Home Games Down the Stretch: It's fairly likely both the Bama and OM games will be touted as premier match-ups against conference contenders. With each of these on our turf vs. last year's adverse conditions, national audiences are more likely to witness Dak's best performance during the key end of year games.

3. Best Receiving Corp in MSU History: Bear, Ross, Brown, Morrow, Myles, Gray, Dear, Jackson & Co., nuff said; can go 5-wide with no decoys and a range of mismatches

You never know what the other guy will do, but it seems like this sets up to have the right momentum at trophy time.

Additional thoughts?
 

archdog

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Thats a pretty good list. I think his knowledge of the system helps out. More so with his skill guys knowledge of the system. That can only help with the offense.

I think the speed at which we operate this year will also have an impact. Hurry up offense, pressure of getting plays off over and over again with Dak mixing in break down runs, called runs, option runs, and passing is going to be tough on the opposing defense.
 

amcdan2000

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After reading the SI story, it confirmed what I had been thinking about Dak. He has stayed so low under the radar since spring break. It doesn't seem like there have been any photos of him or press. I just hope all this doesnt screw with his head. He went from being on ESPN every week until the Bama loss, then hardly any of the media called. He is such a great person and should be very deserving of every great thing that comes to him.
 

archdog

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I have a feeling the constant "pulling" at him from all directions had a toll. I hope they are sheilding him more this year. On one hand its awesome to have a guy like Dak in the news and on interviews reppin the university, on the other that guy is a 22 year old college student that needs just a hint of downtime with his teammates to enjoy his final months in college.
 

croomin

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The day after we beat LSU, it will all start again.

We'll see if we can keep it going after that...

I have a feeling the constant "pulling" at him from all directions had a toll. I hope they are sheilding him more this year. On one hand its awesome to have a guy like Dak in the news and on interviews reppin the university, on the other that guy is a 22 year old college student that needs just a hint of downtime with his teammates to enjoy his final months in college.
 
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jdbeez_dawg

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I agree with number two more than anything. Seems like people forgot about LSU and Auburn after his bad performance against Bama and Ole Miss.
 
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