2015 SEC COTY leading candidate is...

[Uncle Ruckus]

Mississippi State Special Teams Coordinator Greg Knox.
But seriously, we've been bitching about Mullen turning over ST to someone else. Well, he finally did and look what we've received.
100% accuracy on fg's and pat's by Graves
KO and Punt for TD's with another KO being called back on a bs call
Other than a few untimely short punts our punting has been very good.
2 blocked punts and 2 blocked kicks.
That's some solid production right there. Maybe we can blame our running game struggles on him focusing too much on special teams. Double-edged sword and ****.

 

[Requiem For A Dawg]

I heard him speak on special teams at a clinic this year. I was very impressed. I'm very glad his hard work is paying off. I've always liked Knox.

 

[msstate7]

I seem to remember a missed fg.

Still very good job

 

[1msudawg]

That is not on Knox. Mullen trotted the wrong kicker out there... twice

 

[esplanade91]

Scored in every possible way on special teams I believe.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

mother 17. i meant to say 100% for our starting fg kicker

 

[MarkDallas]

That is not on Knox. Mullen trotted the wrong kicker out there... twice

So Knox gets credit for good decisions; Mullen gets blame for bad decisions. Got it.

 

[fishwater99]

How did miss this hire?

 

[missouridawg]

Wet Blanket time....

Doesn't Knox still coach RBs too?

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Yes, sadly, he does.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Coached 'em last year too. He sure forgot a lot about coaching over the spring and summer.

 

[missouridawg]

My comment was much more of a dig

Coached 'em last year too. He sure forgot a lot about coaching over the spring and summer.

at the over reaction to why our STs are having success than a knock on Knox. Our ground game is struggling primarily because of scheme (which includes not running Dak enough). And our STs appear better because of two returns and kicker who can kick straight (not coaching).

 

[1msudawg]

Well, since Mullen said HE (Mullen) was not going to let Graves attempt that kick, then yeah. It is on Mullen.

 

[The Peeper]

A big improvement happened by just getting Jamoral Graham off the field on punt returns. Just letting the ball hit and roll wherever w/out a returner would have been an upgrade, at least you didn' have to worry about the fumble every punt. That said, yes, Knox has done a better job than Mullenz.

 

[missouridawg]

A big improvement happened by just getting Jamoral Graham off the field on punt returns. Just letting the ball hit and roll wherever w/out a returner would have been an upgrade, at least you didn' have to worry about the fumble every punt. That said, yes, Knox has done a better job than Mullenz.

Didnt Ross muff a few last year that led to Graham getting a chance?

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I don't think so, I believe Graham was the guy from day 1, and then Ross

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Coached 'em last year too. He sure forgot a lot about coaching over the spring and summer.

You sure about that? Pretty sure that was a move made before the season.

at the over reaction to why our STs are having success than a knock on Knox. Our ground game is struggling primarily because of scheme (which includes not running Dak enough). And our STs appear better because of two returns and kicker who can kick straight (not coaching).

I didn't think sarcasterics were necessary. Of course I don't think he's the sole reason for our success in special teams. I just wanted to point out the level of success we've had halfway through the season, which is already more than our recent years combined I'd wager.

 

[patdog]

Jameon was the PR at the beginning of the year, and he muffed a few (after he had muffed several the year before). He was replaced by Jamoral Graham. Then Ross at the end of the year. At least that's how I recall it.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Great post. Solid info. Can tell you've been doing your homework. Quick question tho....why in the world would you even think about saying something positive? You do know you're going to get crucified right?

 

[Junction John]

Run back a missed FG and we good*

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[Uncle Ruckus]

I'm a glutton for punishment