I have two words for MSU...

[11thEagleFan]

Thank you. Long time lurker, first time poster. Avid reader. Some of you might not like what I came here to say, but I mean it with all sincerity. Thank you, Mississippi State. It's been 3 years since Southern Miss has felt relevant in any way regarding its football program. I love USM. Attended there from 2004-2008, and some of my best memories were from watching the games at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

Last night, USM played a Top 20 school, on national television, in front of a capacity crowd. For the first time in 3+ years, it felt "normal" again in Hattiesburg. I'm not saying that we used to win all those games, but we were competitive in most of them. The Rock was full last night and MSU represented themselves well. All the fans that stopped by our tailgate were extremely classy, and everyone in the stadium was nice too. Total class all the way. I know many of y'all hate it, but having the season ticket requirement to get State tickets likely helped the athletic budget a lot, and hopefully encourages more folks to attend other games.

Now on to the game. I don't think many of us expected USM to win, but man it was nice that the outcome wasn't truly decided until the 4th quarter. My observations? State is BIG on defense. Dak is just as good as advertised, even though he had an "off" game, and State's zone defense cost them a ton of yards. I expect those issues to be addressed for LSU though.

In any case, I was proud of my Eagles for going toe to toe with a team that has superior talent and depth. Before the season, I cautiously predicted that USM would win 6 games. After last night, I'm feeling a little wooly and bumping my prediction up to 7 wins considering the schedule. As for State, I believe y'all go as Dak goes. 9 wins is my prediction, for what it's worth. I'll be rooting for y'all in every other game. Oh and Ole Miss can still go to hell. Straight to hell.

Hail State, and Southern Miss to the Top.

 

[tatedog]

I have to admit, the atmosphere at your stadium last night was 10x what I expected it to be. The people who had Carter Jewelry's insurance policy probably dropped a few more diamonds watching the first 3 qtrs of that game.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Thanks. Good luck on your season. I didn't go last night and there will always be some visitors with an ax to grind, some of whom may show up in this thread, but after sitting through the Croom years, I know what it's like to feel irrelevant in your conference and the greater landscape, and I'm glad last night reminded you and hopefully others of what could be at Southern.

 

[MaroonNation]

Monken had them ready to play. Your infusion of transfers were definitely well thought out. Hell I wish we had a few of your receivers. Y'all will win some games this year

 

[thatsbaseball]

Thanks for the kind words. Yall have a keeper for a HC IMO. You`re about to start winning again. Tip of the hat for the game last night...damn good effort.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Your QB is a tuff nutt. He will help y'all wins some games this year.*

 

[dawgstudent]

Thanks for posting

 

[kired]

That kid took a beating

I bet he has nightmares of Ryan Brown and Jefferson

 

[Jackdragbean]

Nice post! My wife's family are big USM supporters. I go to a few games a year at the Rock. Definitely the best atmosphere I have seen there. I was a bit disappointed by a few fans but understand they were caught up in all of it. Luckily, my son and I just laughed it off when one dipshit felt the need to get in our faces and scream "bottom feeders" and "17 State" for the first 2 quarters. I'm still hoping he died in a firey crash on his way home after the 3rd quarter. Anyways, enjoyed 99.9% of the fans and the atmosphere. Good luck with the rest of the season and I'm sure I'll make another game or two this year.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I was there. It was a tighter game than I expected. USM had a great game plan, took advantage of turnovers to dominate time of possession, and had a very nice gadget play. MSU's defense had a good game considering that the offense and special teams put them behind the eight-ball a few times with turnovers. Pass defense needs to improve though. I'm hoping that the series resumes in the future-- looks like the earliest opportunity will be 2018.

 

[WayboDawg]

I'm still hoping he died in a firey crash on his way home after the 3rd quarter.

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[GhostOfJackie]

You guys definitely have a good coach and I think you are a lot better this year. Southern was a once proud football program and I hope you guys get back to that status. As much as we like to make fun of Southern Miss, all the state fans seemed to have had a great time and the atmosphere was better than i expected. I do think we played like **** most of the game.

Now here comes the tough part. I don't think we should play you guys in Hattiesburg again. Please take no offense, I just think that its a lose-lose situation for us and I have thought that for many many years. You have too look out for yourself, and I don't think we benefit from coming to Hattiesburg unless its a 2-1 deal. Just my opinion and good luck to USM of the remainder of the season. I think you go 7-5 and make a bowl game, and your quarterback is really good.

 

[was21]

Agree with most of that other than the 2-1 deal. If they want to come to Starkvegas every now and then, I'd be for it.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

First, props for the awesome moniker.

Second, it wasn't a national audience due to the time slot. Not, USM's fault. I know.

Lastly, I'm glad you hate Ole Miss as well. Keep that attitude & you'll have a bright future; as does your team.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Time to Nip, Nip it in the Bud

2 for 1 forget it.

I've never been shy about saying let USM go their way... good luck to them,

BUT, we have enough high quality opponents, not to have to deal with their annoying ***. Not in our back yard!


Good Luck USM, but go the 17 away.

The Voice of Experience.

 

[bulldognation]

Keep improving and USM will be back on respectable footing sooner rather than later. Try to time your return along with a renewed series with Northern Miss.

 

[was21]

Northern Miss. will not even think about it. Nor will pressure be brought to bear on them...unlike THE Mississippi State University.

 

[Palos verdes]

USM goes bowling, if they can pull off some of these typically close games against their conference opponents. Need to win 3 games out of N. Texas, UTSA, UTEP, Charlotte, Marshall, and Rice. I see 6 wins if this happens.

 

[11thEagleFan]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I have lots of family that are State alumni, and almost went there myself. It's a fantastic place, but I have no regrets about spending 4 years in Hattiesburg, with many weekends in New Orleans and Biloxi.

I think USM has a great shot at 7 wins, as games like North Texas, UTEP, Charlotte, and Rice are on the schedule. Strangely enough, I actually think that C-USA might be a pretty strong group this year. Marshall just beat Purdue. FIU beat UCF out of the American. Western Kentucky beat Vandy (I know, but still). I think UTSA is a sleeping giant, and they really should have beaten #22 Arizona. Plus USM was competitive with what I think is going to be a very good MSU team.

Part of bringing a program back is getting the fan base to buy into the product. USM got hammered by conference realignment, and lost all their traditional rivals. I think some of the newcomers have potential though, so long as our oftentimes short-sighted fan base can get over their SEC envy.

 

[Palos verdes]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I have lots of family that are State alumni, and almost went there myself. It's a fantastic place, but I have no regrets about spending 4 years in Hattiesburg, with many weekends in New Orleans and Biloxi.

I think USM has a great shot at 7 wins, as games like North Texas, UTEP, Charlotte, and Rice are on the schedule. Strangely enough, I actually think that C-USA might be a pretty strong group this year. Marshall just beat Purdue. FIU beat UCF out of the American. Western Kentucky beat Vandy (I know, but still). I think UTSA is a sleeping giant, and they really should have beaten #22 Arizona. Plus USM was competitive with what I think is going to be a very good MSU team.

Part of bringing a program back is getting the fan base to buy into the product. USM got hammered by conference realignment, and lost all their traditional rivals. I think some of the newcomers have potential though, so long as our oftentimes short-sighted fan base can get over their SEC envy.

La Tech was a nice addition, and I think North Texas and W. Kentucky will be good additions, too, in time.

 

[wpmusm]

It would never happen but I would love a 4 game deal with MSU, with 2 in Starkvegas, 1 in Hattiesburg and 1 in NOLA. Again, it's highly unlikely but I can dream.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

I'd say that the thing that concerns me the most for this group

is Budget Deficits...Red Ink

Their Alumni have got to come together and take care of the situation...

or not.

(See UAB)

 

[Shamoan]

[h=2]I have two words for MSU...[/h] Thank you. Long time lurker, first time poster. Avid reader. Some of you might not like what I came here to say, but I mean it with all sincerity. Thank you, Mississippi State. It's been 3 years since Southern Miss has felt relevant in any way regarding its football program. I love USM. Attended there from 2004-2008, and some of my best memories were from watching the games at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

Last night, USM played a Top 20 school, on national television, in front of a capacity crowd. For the first time in 3+ years, it felt "normal" again in Hattiesburg. I'm not saying that we used to win all those games, but we were competitive in most of them. The Rock was full last night and MSU represented themselves well. All the fans that stopped by our tailgate were extremely classy, and everyone in the stadium was nice too. Total class all the way. I know many of y'all hate it, but having the season ticket requirement to get State tickets likely helped the athletic budget a lot, and hopefully encourages more folks to attend other games.

Now on to the game. I don't think many of us expected USM to win, but man it was nice that the outcome wasn't truly decided until the 4th quarter. My observations? State is BIG on defense. Dak is just as good as advertised, even though he had an "off" game, and State's zone defense cost them a ton of yards. I expect those issues to be addressed for LSU though.

In any case, I was proud of my Eagles for going toe to toe with a team that has superior talent and depth. Before the season, I cautiously predicted that USM would win 6 games. After last night, I'm feeling a little wooly and bumping my prediction up to 7 wins considering the schedule. As for State, I believe y'all go as Dak goes. 9 wins is my prediction, for what it's worth. I'll be rooting for y'all in every other game. Oh and Ole Miss can still go to hell. Straight to hell.

Hail State, and Southern Miss to the Top.

more than two words....like, way more.

 

[Seinfeld]

For a kid that looked to be all of 190 lb dripping wet, I could not believe how many times he got bulldozed but then immediately sprung back up for the next play. I mean, he didn't even seem to be the slightest bit sore after taking hit after hit.

Tip of the hat to him, though. I know we've been bitching about our secondary a good bit during the last few days and rightfully so, but Mullens still had to make the throws, and he was making them over and over again. That kid was absolutely putting it in the bread basket every time on those 20-25 yard tosses.

 

[GloryDawg]

So there is 11 of you now. Have to make a note about that.

 

[Bane.sixpack]

2 for 1 forget it.

I've never been shy about saying let USM go their way... good luck to them,

BUT, we have enough high quality opponents, not to have to deal with their annoying ***. Not in our back yard!


Good Luck USM, but go the 17 away.

The Voice of Experience.

Agree!

Nice guy and nice words, but forget USM. I say this out of respect. We need no part of them. Just read the post - we made their season and made them relevant - now we have to recruit against them.

We have beaten their tails and evened the probation series (we all know it's 16-12-1). Let's move on.

 

[11thEagleFan]

What can I say? I'm the Mustard Buzzard version of Rebel Bruiser. Minus the "literally a **********" part. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

 

[GhostOfJackie]

Agree!

Nice guy and nice words, but forget USM. I say this out of respect. We need no part of them. Just read the post - we made their season and made them relevant - now we have to recruit against them.

We have beaten their tails and evened the probation series (we all know it's 16-12-1). Let's move on.

Recruit against them? No we don't

The last time I remember us "recruiting against them" consisted of us stealing their top recruit. And now he is our 4th string quarterback.