Let's discuss Matt Wyatt...

dawgstudent

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I was reading Twitter this weekend where people think that he doesn't put his best foot forward in defending State on the radio and on Twitter.

What is your opinion for those that follow and listen?

I think it's preposterous for State fans to call him out.
 

AFDawg

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We are too sensitive. I like Matt on the radio--on his show and on the broadcasts.

Everyone lauded Jack for calling it like he saw it, but when Matt calls it like he sees it some of us eat our own.
 

PopeCourtland

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Even as an Ole Miss fan, I've always liked Matt, since that sports show he did in Tupelo some years ago.
 

msstate7

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We are too sensitive. I like Matt on the radio--on his show and on the broadcasts.

Everyone lauded Jack for calling it like he saw it, but when Matt calls it like he sees it some of us eat our own.

I'm not sure how he can call OM's ncaa trouble no big deal without actually seeing the NOA
 

thf24

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He's trying to be a professional while working alongside a shameless, amateurish homer, so of course he's going to look bad in the eyes of those among us looking for favoritism. Only thing I fault him for is not insisting Cross operate under the same standards that he does.
 

Sapsdawg

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It is preposterous

I don't agree with RecSports too much, but he's right, it's just a case of Matt is a nice guy and Cross is a dick. But anyone with an ounce of sense sees that and knows it. Why stoop to that level? There are times he could call Cross out and he does from time-to-time, but non-stop zinging Cross and Ole Miss would not do him, or us, well.
 

GloryDawg

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I'm not sure how he can call OM's ncaa trouble no big deal without actually seeing the NOA

Every radio jock in Miss is taking the same line. I think it's because you have a bunch of politicians who are Ole Miss Lawyers in the state legislative that votes to give money to radio station for public service announcements. Clear channel and some of the others just don't want to slap the hand that feeds them.
 

dawgstudent

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I didn't find where he said it was no big deal but my 1 minute search trying to find it probably didn't help any.
 

HueFreeze

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Sometimes I wish he would jab instead of take it from Cross a lot, but I have just accepted that is who Matt Wyatt is. I don't fault him for it.
I have actually come to respect him more for it, it easy to be a dick, it takes character to be a good guy.
 

PBRME

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The problem people have with Matt is he's not a mouthpiece for State. They want someone taking constant shots at Ole Miss. Could you imagine what the show would be like if he acted like Cross? It would be the radio version of eggbowl.com.
 
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Tin Cup Cowboy

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I would say it's Matt's professionalism. He is a legitimate voice for State in his current position. I would imagine he takes that pretty serious and doesn't want to come across as amateurish nor say anything too controversial due to this. Even when he is on that show he's representing State.
 

thatsbaseball

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I think he made a minor mistake in appearing to be regurgitating the initial OM talking points as his own opinion rather than just issuing some sort of "no comment " until he knew more. For the record I like Matt , enjoy his show and will continue to listen.
 
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Battle.sixpack

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It looks to me like they attempted to set up a premise and then don't follow through. The show is called Head to Head
The hosts are from rival in state schools. One guy plays his role the other goes over the top trying to blow sunshine up the rivals butt. Some fans hate it. Personally I listened as long as I could but I don't care for the show and no longer listen. I don't think anyone wants to tune in to a show that's like Stephen A Smith vs. Skip Bayless every day but some back and forth is to be expected.
 

Maroonthirteen

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I think he knows that the MSU fan base is a little man with no backbone.

He probably agress with most MSU fans regarding OMs recruiting practices. However, if he spoke his mind..... He would have far more people angry at him than backers.
 

BossDawg78

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I'm not sure how he can call OM's ncaa trouble no big deal without actually seeing the NOA

If things were reversed and State received the NOA, Cross wouldn't be able to shut the hell up about it. But as it is, yes, I think there are times Wyatt could take up for State more. Cross definitely defends UM. However, I'm not sure if Wyatt is just not defending State or is he just trying to avoid their batshit crazy fans and how they'd rake him through the coals if he said anything negative about UM.
 

fishwater99

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The problem with Matt is that he is married to a Miss Ole Miss and his mother-in-law is a huge Bear too.
Heck, his father-in-law is a State grad, but you would think he is a Bear..
I think Matt goes too far to appease them and goes out of his way not to piss them off...
I am married to a Rebel, I piss her off sometimes by being a State grad, but our marriage survives...
 

KurtRambis4

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I think it

just boils down to the fact that there are a bunch of idiot MSU fans.

To be fair, there are a bunch of idiots, in general.
 

thatsbaseball

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One thing to remember. When Matt was at State we had a pretty nifty little network of our own in place. Rather than throwing rocks at OM he may be one of the few in the State family that understands that while OM has gone too far with recruiting....we`re not currently going far enough. I.E. he knows that neither Ms school is going to win any championships in football while staying 100% squeaky clean in recruiting and is trying not to be a hypocrite.
 

tatedog

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All that makes sense. I slightly disagree with one part though... plenty of State people have the understanding that you mention, it's just not the ones who can do anything about it.
 

GhostOfJackie

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Matt Wyatt is a straight puss. He even sucks calling plays during the games.


You people are idiots (not a surprise with most of you).

Matt is simply saying this: As of what we know right now, the punishment will end up worse that what Ole Miss fans say it will, and less than what state fans are hoping for. It will most likely fall somewhere in the middle. That's all he has said throughout this entire event. Falling somewhere in the middle could still be very bad for their football program.

Some of you don't have the brainpower to see reality when it comes to Ole Miss and you lose your mind over extremely rational comments by Matt Wyatt. We really don't have a clue what is going to come out of all of this.

Matt Wyatt and Richard Cross are both professionals and they do a good job announcing for their respective Universities. Their statewide show is not meant to be a trash festival where both hosts rip into the other school, it's supposed to be a professional show that attracts viewers.

Wyatt is a die hard state fan and Cross is a die hard Ole Miss fan, but it is not meant to come across like that in their show. Their slant towards their respective University is supposed to show a little bit, but not to the point of homerism. That would turn people off and cause them to have less viewers. The real folks that are not doing their job work at the Clarion Ledger, which is why I choose to not read.
 
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Dawgtini

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One thing to remember. When Matt was at State we had a pretty nifty little network of our own in place. Rather than throwing rocks at OM he may be one of the few in the State family that understands that while OM has gone too far with recruiting....we`re not currently going far enough. I.E. he knows that neither Ms school is going to win any championships in football while staying 100% squeaky clean in recruiting and is trying not to be a hypocrite.
interesting. I hadn't really thought about it in that way.
 

121Josey

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I was reading Twitter this weekend where people think that he doesn't put his best foot forward in defending State on the radio and on Twitter.

What is your opinion for those that follow and listen?

It's just not his style. I listen on occasion but I don't listen to Wyatt for his logic or wit. I listen for entertaining sports stories.

His podcast is night n day better than the radio show. It's more of his style.
 

1msucub

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I think it's pretty simple. Matt is a professional, and generally acts like it. He is a goofy good ole country boy that we'd all like to go fishing with. Richard is an excellent broadcaster...I enjoy him on games....but I have NOTHING in common with him.
 

ChillbillyRock

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I feel the need to really take up for Matt. I find myself agreeing with him 99% of the time. Im ASSuming he's trying to be professional by not blatantly being a State Homer while on the air. BUT I haven't tuned in much since Egg Bowl, so I may be missing what you guys are talking about. Just wanted to show my support to #7. Im sure the boy has a lot on his plate.

...I'll hang up and listen. You guys have a great show.
 

Mafiadawg

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Matt is one of our 2 radio personalities for the university. Without ever seeing the NOA letter, he jumps to the defense of OM saying how everything is minor, etc. It may end up and be right, but he doesn't know crap at this point so why say anything? If he worked for OM he would be run out of town but we will probably just keep promoting him. It's just a difference in culture.
 

tatedog

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Think about his position though... if he overreacts and it does end up being a nothing burger, he looks dumb and has to worry about Cross biting him in the *** over it for eternity. If this thing goes another way though, he will have plenty of time to enjoy that. We can overreact, needle etc without repercussion on a board like this but like someone else said Matt has to stay professional.
 

Shmuley

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I post a lot of ******** on this site, but anyone questioning Matt Wyatt's credentials or his love for the institution called Mississippi State University is a complete fool.
 

Sapsdawg

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Problem with your premise is Matt never said that. See GhostofJackie above for a good summary of what he did say.
 

MaroonNation

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When H2H left 105.9 and moved to SuperTalk the writing was on the wall for Matt. That show is a major part of his life and he pisses the OM fanbase off then he will be done. SuperTalk is nothing more than a OM grad owned media outlet and the owner has Matt by the balls.
 
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