and the OL/DB (shocker)
http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.c...ition-msu-bulldogs-ole-miss-rebels-dan-mullen
http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.c...ition-msu-bulldogs-ole-miss-rebels-dan-mullen
WMD blows Mullen's *** Up
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I don't have any problem with what the guy wrote other than calling Cleveland out like he did. The kid is not a pro athlete and he's giving effort. No need to take a shot at him.
My real problem is why does someone get to write some article like this and be completely anonymous? If you're going to shower everyone with this criticism, on an article not a msg board, then you should be open to face criticism as well.
My real problem is why does someone get to write some article like this and be completely anonymous? If you're going to shower everyone with this criticism, on an article not a msg board, then you should be open to face criticism as well.
The problem with our redzone trip down 21-0 wasn't kicking the FG to make it 21-3, it was not changing the play call after the false start.
At the 5 yard line I understand the Prescott draw, because if you get 3 yards you you're going for it. That call makes no sense from the 10 though.
At the 5 yard line I understand the Prescott draw, because if you get 3 yards you you're going for it. That call makes no sense from the 10 though.
I'm as pissed as anyone about last night, but....
the problem with his logic is the recitation of the, I guess for lack of a better word, identity of the program being physicality and running. True, but that ignores that Mullen's tenure has been the most successful of any Coach in history to this point in his tenure. Be careful what you wish for. Jackie's teams were tough but they were as likely to win 4 games as 8 given he had, I think, 3 three win seasons, a four win season, and a two win season. We can fix toughness and recruit for speed. With all the coaching vacancies, if Mullen leaves we're 17'ed. You think any great coach is going to choose State over UGA, USCw, or several other openings? This is not the year to be looking for a coach. And look at our 2 deep, I think we're better next year by a good bit than this year.
the problem with his logic is the recitation of the, I guess for lack of a better word, identity of the program being physicality and running. True, but that ignores that Mullen's tenure has been the most successful of any Coach in history to this point in his tenure. Be careful what you wish for. Jackie's teams were tough but they were as likely to win 4 games as 8 given he had, I think, 3 three win seasons, a four win season, and a two win season. We can fix toughness and recruit for speed. With all the coaching vacancies, if Mullen leaves we're 17'ed. You think any great coach is going to choose State over UGA, USCw, or several other openings? This is not the year to be looking for a coach. And look at our 2 deep, I think we're better next year by a good bit than this year.
Here is aTotal360's identity, since he is a chicken **** message board warrior. His posting sucks and let him know it!
edit: we don't post that type of info here. Even if it's not actually atotal360, don't do it again.
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WMD is kind of a blow-hard. I understand he was pissed but my problem with the article was that he slams Hev for not developing anyone and then credits DT's development of Redmond. Our OL was a mess all year but weren't we praising Hev for developing Beckwith and Day last year?
I think we can all agree on Diaz....
Taking the 1st quarter to absorb what the other team is going to do negates the idea of PRACTICING DURING THE WEEK. Diaz is >>>>>>>>> Ron Cooper, but dammit. I would be fine with him moving on, if I'm not a 100% advocate of it altogether. We have had several games that were effectively OVER in the first quarter due to this effer not doing his homework. Chalk this one up to being an easy, lazy hire by Mullen.
I do not share the sentiment of feeling sorry for Dak, though. He has not shown up against a ranked team all year. I am grateful for his contributions to the program. But, I am ready to start the next chapter in MSU QB history.
I am on the fence regarding Mullen. In many ways, he's changed the face of our program. But, in many ways, he's just done competent work that others could do here. What we have lacked over the years is competent leadership that tried to put our best face forward when it came to hiring coaches. If we have competency within our AD, and I think that we do, there will be abundant life during AND after Mullen.
Taking the 1st quarter to absorb what the other team is going to do negates the idea of PRACTICING DURING THE WEEK. Diaz is >>>>>>>>> Ron Cooper, but dammit. I would be fine with him moving on, if I'm not a 100% advocate of it altogether. We have had several games that were effectively OVER in the first quarter due to this effer not doing his homework. Chalk this one up to being an easy, lazy hire by Mullen.
I do not share the sentiment of feeling sorry for Dak, though. He has not shown up against a ranked team all year. I am grateful for his contributions to the program. But, I am ready to start the next chapter in MSU QB history.
I am on the fence regarding Mullen. In many ways, he's changed the face of our program. But, in many ways, he's just done competent work that others could do here. What we have lacked over the years is competent leadership that tried to put our best face forward when it came to hiring coaches. If we have competency within our AD, and I think that we do, there will be abundant life during AND after Mullen.
Ever think maybe Dak is the best QB in MSU history because Dan knows how to coach QBs?
Dan is a QB coaching genius. Now he coaches up a QB, we lose a game, and you want to blame Dan? Stupid...
Dan is a QB coaching genius. Now he coaches up a QB, we lose a game, and you want to blame Dan? Stupid...
Being a Soft is a side effect of being a Pass Heavy team. When the OL pass blocks they are back peddling and shoving while the DL is charging forward and hitting you. Your OL is not trying to knock down the DL they are simply trying to endure abuse for as long as possible to allow your QB time to throw.
A Running team is Tougher. The OL charges forward and inflicts abuse on the DL, hits them and tries to knock them down. And a Defense that has to defend a Running game is made tougher too. They have to learn how to shed blocks, take good pursuit angles, and WRAP UP & TACKLE well.
A Running team is Tougher. The OL charges forward and inflicts abuse on the DL, hits them and tries to knock them down. And a Defense that has to defend a Running game is made tougher too. They have to learn how to shed blocks, take good pursuit angles, and WRAP UP & TACKLE well.
Because once he starts writing pieces and not just a message board poster, you should be accountable to what you write and not hide behind a screen name.
I agree 57. Taking the points in that situation was the best thing to do. We had to put points on. The board in that spot. Touchdown would've been preferred, but getting to the goal line and leaving with no pointswould've deflated what little air the team had left.
As far as the 3rd down play. Ole Miss had either 7 or 8 guys standing on the goal line. Our options were throw a safe pass short and let a receiver make a play or let Dak make a play. He went conservative. Either way would've been tough to ft in the endzone.
As far as the 3rd down play. Ole Miss had either 7 or 8 guys standing on the goal line. Our options were throw a safe pass short and let a receiver make a play or let Dak make a play. He went conservative. Either way would've been tough to ft in the endzone.
This game was the only game that was over in the 1st quarter and that wasn't necessarily the defense's fault. We had 2 t.o.'s that were effectively a 21 point swing in the game. In Manny's defense, we did adjust some and played a bit better in the 2nd quarter and a lot better in the 2nd half. I guess if we were to use your analysis, one would have to be critical of Kirby Smart at Bama. Not only did we move the ball well on them in the 1st quarter but Auburn, Tenn, tsun did as well. Of course Bama is three deep with 4/5*'s and they usually prevail 98% of the time. But the characteristic of defenses being less than dominant to start a game is fairly prevalent throughout college football.
What makes this "a piece"?
Genuinely curious, because when I read this stuff, I read it as a blog post by a message board poster. We're not talking media credentials and professional standards here.
That said, I bet the guy would write a lot differently (or not at all) if his real name were attached. I guess that's something for his publisher to think about ....
Genuinely curious, because when I read this stuff, I read it as a blog post by a message board poster. We're not talking media credentials and professional standards here.
That said, I bet the guy would write a lot differently (or not at all) if his real name were attached. I guess that's something for his publisher to think about ....
It sounds like you're the one that is confused as to what constitutes a "piece". You call him a blogger/message board poster and then say his "publisher" needs to think about what is being written. You see the irony there?
WMD has the right to rant as much as he wants, just as we do. If you don't like it, click the X and go back to genes page. This type of thought is good for our program, IMO.
I'm certainly not saying he does not have the right to write this type of stuff. He's certainly entitled to his opinion. My only problem is when you start talking about players the way he did Cleveland, he should have the balls to put his name out there. Don't be a tough guy but hide behind a screen name. Again, my problem is with the format. If he had posted that on elite dawgs I wouldn't have said a word.
Yes. Blogs have publishers too, right?
Call it what you want ... I think I'm actually agreeing with you that WMD and FWtCT can do whatever the hell they want.
Call it what you want ... I think I'm actually agreeing with you that WMD and FWtCT can do whatever the hell they want.
You summed it up perfectly. It's the checks and balances of being a part of the media (which only takes a keyboard these days). I have no problem with him putting a player on blast. None at all. But if you are going to do it from a "media outlet", you need to put your name on it. Especially if you want to be taken seriously one day.
Agreed. However, do you agree with the majority of his post? I do
Let me begin by saying I'm not an advocate of throwing one player under the bus. Im pissed because Mullenz come in Vegas, puts up a countdown in the locker room to the EB. We kick *** and continue to do so. Now he acts as if we're playing Bama for the EB and theres no way in hell we win. He has been out coached EASILY by a damn high school girls basket ball coach. So STFU with your TSUN this and that until you're ready to grow a set against the Bears and Saban. To claim the Bears are sooooo far advanced in athleticism is just theatrics to make yourself feel better about getting your *** handed to you, twice. I put this on Dan and Hev. Pretty much what WMD wrote..
Let me begin by saying I'm not an advocate of throwing one player under the bus. Im pissed because Mullenz come in Vegas, puts up a countdown in the locker room to the EB. We kick *** and continue to do so. Now he acts as if we're playing Bama for the EB and theres no way in hell we win. He has been out coached EASILY by a damn high school girls basket ball coach. So STFU with your TSUN this and that until you're ready to grow a set against the Bears and Saban. To claim the Bears are sooooo far advanced in athleticism is just theatrics to make yourself feel better about getting your *** handed to you, twice. I put this on Dan and Hev. Pretty much what WMD wrote..
I'm totally fine with using a screenname. Let's be honest, there are no real consequences for him if he uses his real name. It's not like he has media credentials or access, does he?
I'm assuming that FWTCT has media credentials. Maybe I'm wrong in that assumption. A legite media source would not allow a commentary like this to be published without a name. People write crazy stuff to the CL all the time and it's gets published, but it has a name attached to it. I suppose I could be mistaken in taking FWTCT as a legit media outlet.
His bloviating is good for no one. I didn't click the link and haven't in a long time. His schtick is always the same. Slams people and pounds his chest. Stoopit articles are stoopit.