Congrats on the win.

[anon1751035439]

I came across a thread on Sixpack months ago before the season began that was initiated by C34. It went for four pages. It dealt with a preseason comparison of State and OM. I copied the link way back then with the intent of re-posting it here after the regular season was over. I had hoped it would be under better circumstances. But our season went to hell quickly and never recovered and yours turned out nicely. I feel obliged to follow through with my original intent and re-post it now.

Here is the link:

http://sixpackspeak.yuku.com?topic=48512

 

[gravedigger]

or congratulate you for being altruistic. I think in the back of your mind y7ou are just starting a coach 34 "i told you so" thread.

But it was interesting to read.

I can say this with all honesty. There is no 17ing way I would have predicted UM to have been 4 wins going into the egg bowl . I'd have predicted msu with 10 wins going in first.

THe fact of the matter is that ole miss just had a worse offensive line, and then injuries on it, than was expected. That is a bigger killer than the qb issue between stanley and masoli.

The other fact of the matter is that we were able to be one dimensional this season and still win 8 games with no big play wide receiver.

THat is a testimony to how good our coaches are.

On the other hand, Nutt has to make a decision. Either get more involved in recruiting and hire a good DC and OC to do the work for him, or be fired at the end of next year.

Word of caution: OM took a public BEATING for forcing out Cutcliffe with his success. Imagine the beating over Nutt if he leaves aftertwo years of success in 3-4 years. You will be back in the Orgeron sweepstakes for a coach.

 

[anon1751035439]

And I'm sure C34 will be happy I did.

The funny thing about our OL is that going into this game we were 2nd in the SEC in rushing (both in yards per game and average per rush attempt) and first in fewest sacks against. So, it's kind of hard to say our OL sucked.

http://sec.xosdigitallabs...te/football/confldrs.htm

 

[SLUdog]

all these predictions were also pre-Masoli. That didn't seem to matter.

 

[Coach34]

thanks for bringing that up....

But yes, your OL did surpass expectations...but I did say Mississippi would be near the bottom in conference games only- and ya'll are


great bump- thanks

 

[Todd4State]

but having a guy like Masoli that can scramble has to help at least with the sacks.

 

[Danhandled5]

Right on he turns a potential sack into a one or two yard gain if its Stanley that number of sacks is easily doubled. Without Masoli +!@+'s offense is so bad its scary... He did make a difference he was their biggest threat on offense if you shut him down you shut +!@+ down which happened tonight. Its baseball season in Oxford starting tomorrow and I 17ing love it.