Bulldogs4 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I have said that this year’s Ole Miss’ team reminds me of the ‘99 State team. Obviously this OM team is much better offensively than that State team but lots of parallels in the teams found/finding ways to win close games. That State team was 10-2 and Ole Miss is headed towards a 10 or possibly more win season this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSTSatchmo Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, Wcchaingang said: Quite a change from past years. Where OM found a wary to lose games like this. Most of the time teams win some close ones and lose some close ones, so they even out. You end up with a special season if they all go your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Dawg83 said: I will admit to being wrong early in the year about Ole Miss not having much at WR. Harris is excellent. When Harris went out injured early in the season, the offense wasn't the same. Watkins/Wade make pretty dang good #2/#3 options at WR when Harris is healthy. Prieskorn getting healthy has sure helped also. Harris had 2 great one handed grabs today... only one was counted. The second one was out of bounds in the end zone and probably one of the prettiest "non catches" you'll ever see. I figured this game would be a battle. A&M has a TON of talent, there's no way they should be 5-4. Jimbo MAY need to run the table to save his job. IF MSU goes to college station and picks up the win next weekend, I wouldn't be surprised if Petrino is named interim next Sunday. Sam Pittman tried rolling his hot seated office chair into Billy Napier's office today. Pittman sure helped his case to keep his job today and shifted attention to Napier. I just don't see Pittman keeping his job unless he somehow wins the next 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I think Pittman will be back. They have been in all their games this year but have lost a bunch of close games. Three point losses to LSU and Bama, 4 point loss to State, 7 point loss to Ole Miss. Could easily have a better record. Florida is a weird deal. Fired Mullen but hired a worse coach so I don’t quite understand their MO these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSTSatchmo Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, Bulldogs4 said: I think Pittman will be back. They have been in all their games this year but have lost a bunch of close games. Three point losses to LSU and Bama, 4 point loss to State, 7 point loss to Ole Miss. Could easily have a better record. Florida is a weird deal. Fired Mullen but hired a worse coach so I don’t quite understand their MO these days. Arkansas has been the opposite of OM. They’ve lost all their close games and OM has won there’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Southern Miss finally got back in the W column today, props to them and Will Hall. I'd really like to watch the MSU/Kentucky game, but Bama/LSU will be on TV1 with the MSU game in the background muted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Chokelahoma lost again, that will move Ole Miss up to #9. Texas went to OT vs Kansas State but won, that would have moved Ole Miss to #8. LSU scored first on Bama, we'll see how this game plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSTSatchmo Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Georgia lost their All American LB today with a broken arm. That’s tough for them with OM and Tennessee left on the schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 MSU is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 If Chris Parson doesn’t play before this game is over it’s coaching malpractice by State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 I think this may just about seal it for Arnett. Now very likely to to finish under .500 and the program has absolutely zero juice right now. I am not normally a proponent of a quick trigger but you can’t continue with this. Especially not while your rival is thriving at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Bama is shutting down LSU in the second half. I may switch over to Washington/Southern Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: I think this may just about seal it for Arnett. Now very likely to to finish under .500 and the program has absolutely zero juice right now. I am not normally a proponent of a quick trigger but you can’t continue with this. Especially not while your rival is thriving at the same time. It’s very difficult to watch and I agree. I hate it for Arnett, but he won’t have trouble finding another DC job somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wcchaingang Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Former bulldog Dillon Johnson is lighting USC up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Wcchaingang said: Former bulldog Dillon Johnson is lighting USC up tonight. He’s a dang good player. Getting the heck away from this State team and going to a Playoff contender was the smartest decision he could’ve possibly made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Parson does look like he has the moxie to be a good QB but that was about the only bright spot tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs4 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Good for Dillon Johnson. It was a shame the way his time at State ended. But I am glad for him that he is playing well up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 If there is an argument for another year of Arnett I personally do not see it. This season has been a disaster. Even before Rogers and Marks got hurt. He was put into a tough situation that he wasn’t ready for and I appreciate him helping the program navigate through the dark days that immediately followed Leach’s death. But it just hasn’t worked in the least bit. And you can’t let yourself fall behind any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: If there is an argument for another year of Arnett I personally do not see it. This season has been a disaster. Even before Rogers and Marks got hurt. He was put into a tough situation that he wasn’t ready for and I appreciate him helping the program navigate through the dark days that immediately followed Leach’s death. But it just hasn’t worked in the least bit. And you can’t let yourself fall behind any further. He's not gonna draw any gamers from other programs. MSU needs to hire a name coach with the ability to bring in talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebmus Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: If there is an argument for another year of Arnett I personally do not see it. This season has been a disaster. Even before Rogers and Marks got hurt. He was put into a tough situation that he wasn’t ready for and I appreciate him helping the program navigate through the dark days that immediately followed Leach’s death. But it just hasn’t worked in the least bit. And you can’t let yourself fall behind any further. What legit candidates are lining up to interview if Arnett is fired after ONE year? I have no idea, but that's the question the AD will be asking to advisors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, rebmus said: What legit candidates are lining up to interview if Arnett is fired after ONE year? I have no idea, but that's the question the AD will be asking to advisors. I don’t think that by itself will preclude most realistic candidates from wanting the job, but it could require you to pay more. Which is fine. Arnett has a cheap contract compared to his peers, you’re gonna have to pony up some money anyway, I expect Tom Herman’s name to be mentioned a lot. Don’t know their level of interest but I would have Jamey Chadwell and Curt Cignetti’s names high on the list too. Go get you someone that has a track record of winning football games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 10 hours ago, Dawg83 said: I don’t think that by itself will preclude most realistic candidates from wanting the job, but it could require you to pay more. Which is fine. Arnett has a cheap contract compared to his peers, you’re gonna have to pony up some money anyway, I expect Tom Herman’s name to be mentioned a lot. Don’t know their level of interest but I would have Jamey Chadwell and Curt Cignetti’s names high on the list too. Go get you someone that has a track record of winning football games. Jamey Chadwell would be my pick. He has been successful. He runs a very fun offense that will draw in playmakers offensively. Parson fits his offense as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg83 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, coastfootballfanman said: Jamey Chadwell would be my pick. He has been successful. He runs a very fun offense that will draw in playmakers offensively. Parson fits his offense as well. Would be very much on board, only fear is he’s in a spot where he can wait and be picky. He may feel like he can do better than State, kinda like Billy Napier when Moorhead was fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSTSatchmo Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I don’t think making a move after one year with Arnett in this particular situation would be a negative. It has to be a really good hire though, or things would get much worse. Almost like a permanent spot at the bottom worse. Plus it would have to be done quick with the early signing and transfer portal. Something they should have been working on since mid season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, Dawg83 said: Would be very much on board, only fear is he’s in a spot where he can wait and be picky. He may feel like he can do better than State, kinda like Billy Napier when Moorhead was fired. You do make a valid point. He may feel he can hold out for a “better” gig. Maybe State could throw enough money at him to convince him. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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