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Ummm sorry Oak Grove #1 WJ #2

I said that loss while being horrific was probably the best thing that could have happened to State. Up 62-34 at the half over a decent Tulane team. i suspect they may have had some 5A practices after the Southern game and they may run a few suicides too.

At his age (I think he is 71-72 years old), I don’t think Coach Weems would want the HC gig. I think he still enjoys working with the kids though. It is just in his blood. Cheyenne is a good AD and though Coach Boyles leaving is a tough blow, he will find a good coach to come to Meridian. Petal is a high floor/low ceiling team. Whereas Meridian with the right coach has a much higher ceiling than Petal. The floor is also much lower though. From what I understand the Jr. High program made great strides this year so there is some momentum in place. And even though Hill is graduating, there is a good nucleus of players coming back. So the cupboard is by no means bare. I agree with CC, that Meridian is in a perilous position and this hire has to be really a good one.

Not really surprised by Marks transferring. He needs a fresh start somewhere else. He is a fine running back but he is not a workhorse RB. He will need to share time with other RB’s to be effective and hopefully injury free next year. I wish him all the best and if he goes to the right NFL team he can be a successful RB at the next level.

This is correct. It is absolutely asinine that parents would divorce just so their child could play ball for a different school. What a fine example they showing their children about the most important Sacrament there is in life. The whole basis of our life existence and the family unit is based on a loving relationship between a man and a woman who are MARRIED. The MHSAA is not the joke here. It is the parents who stoop to such a level that are the joke. Leaves me shaking my head.

Penn State I think?

Honestly we need a total makeover, at least, in some position groups. We will take our lumps next year but the overall future will be better. The portal is most definitely a double sharp edged sword and I wonder how many of these players are going to be like Paul Davis’ “Ridem’ Cowboy” “What I am supposed to do. Seems I’m left out in the cold.” some of them maybe pumping gas or bagging groceries next fall…...oops those jobs don’t exist anymore… Will be interesting to see how all this shakes out.

Certainly can’t afford anymore clunkers but I noticed a few other SEC teams have dropped some games that should have been slam dunk wins. Basketball like baseball on a given night most any team can lose to an “on paper inferior team.” That is why March Madness is March Madness especially the first weekend. We will see how it goes from here.

And getting back to basketball. Way too much has been made of the loss to Southern. We still have a top notch team. But I said after the Nicholls game that we were playing like we were entitled. This loss was probably the best thing that could happen to this team. I think we will return to playing like our blue collar identity now. Instead of trying to look good and flashy. Team will be fine going forward.

And that was the problem for State last year. With so much of the starters returning, the portal was not going to be very productive. This year it should be because as I have noted, playing time is important as well as NIL. Most players want to go somewhere where they can start or at least compete for a starting position. Lebby should be in a good position to load up in the portal. Plus it seemed that we had some talented youngsters that hopefully we can hang onto and develop as well. We will see how it develops.

I think he will be fine at the next level. Guys like him have a nose for the football. Speed is important but agility and lateral movement is vital too.

Vicksburg used to have the Red Carpet Bowl and Biloxi the Shrimp Bowl and Jackson the Capital Bowl….bring em back bring em back…

How about Bookie Watson!!! SEC Defensive Player of the Year!!! He is headed towards a stellar NFL career!!!

IMO When the playoff starts, cut the bowl games down to 15 maximum. That way you have the 12 teams plus 30 deserving teams playing in bowl games. That would be the best of both worlds and get us away from the 44 bowl games that we have now. The playoffs will utilize the Sugar, Orange, Cotton, Peach, Fiesta, Rose and then either the Sun or Gator Bowl (they are the two oldest bowls after the Big 6). Then the Bowls to keep would be the Sun or Gator, Citrus, Liberty, Independence, Holiday, Reliaquest, Guaranteed Rate, Pop Tarts, Las Vegas, Alamo, Music City, Famous Idaho Potato, Hawaii, Dukes Mayo, Texas Bowl. I just based that on history as it could be tweaked some. But think it would be fun to have some bowl games interspersed with the playoff games. Plus that lets some good teams play one more game and keep some semblance of the bowl system going.

Well it was like I noted earlier. Had Bama gone 13-0 but Milroe got hurt a week or two ago and they were left out of the playoff, what would have the reaction been?

Plus Florida State beat their rival on the road. I know UF was not very good but beating your rival on the road is still tough. Ole Miss and Bama both struggled against vastly inferior rivals on the road as well.

An undefeated P5 conference champion is not going to be left out of the playoff. Imagine the Bama meltdown if they were 13-0 but Milroe was hurt and they were left out of the playoff. FSU still earned it. And their defense is legit good.

The ironic thing is Cosell meant that as a compliment but of course it came off as very racist.

Went to the Nicholls game last week. Hump is nice. For the most part the seating is the same but the overall appearance and atmosphere is night and day better. The amenities are nice. I enjoyed it and I think you will as well.

Not sure why you guys are saying good riddance to CBS. Their production is light years better than ESPN/ABC. It was a terrible decision to not work out a deal a few years back. And for whatever reason many people don’t like Danielson but the guy is very knowledgeable and does a good job. But he doesn’t sugar coat things so most people don’t like him. He is the modern day Howard Cosell.

Meanwhile in other news, East Mississippi defeated Hutchinson, KS 27-23 and will play for the Juco National Championship on December 13th. Go Lions!!!!

Bama for the win. They need a miracle Iowa & Louie-Ville to win. Otherwise the SEC is on the outside looking in.

With all the technology available today, it would seem that they could have a first class broadcast. Correct me if I am wrong but when PBS did them they were better then than they are now.

As if they need any help in the first place? Walter Payton is turning over in his grave…

Texas wins big. Georgia up early but Bama’s window is closing even if they were to pull off the win today. Washington - in Michigan barring an Appalachian upset by Iowa is in. Florida State still has to win. Georgia loses and they are out. Texas will then be in over Bama