**OFFICIAL MSU MEDIA DAY THREAD***

[57stratdawg]

Just to keep everything from flying around. I doubt we'll hear much breaking news today regarding our team.

Coach speak on QBs. Maybe some insight into revamping the running game. I would imagine he'll hype up the secondary and LBs.

 

[ArcherSPS]

I see a 17 ton of of questions regarding Simmons.

 

[57stratdawg]

Interest quote from McLeRoy "I think last year they laid the foundation to get away from Dak Prescott by switching to a pass first offense like they'll see from Fitzgerald, Ross, Gray and Dear". Goes on to say Fitzgerald can really rip it.

Think I would disagree though. I think 2015 was an outlier in our style of offense.

 

[maroonmania]

Interest quote from McLeRoy "I think last year they laid the foundation to get away from Dak Prescott by switching to a pass first offense like they'll see from Fitzgerald, Ross, Gray and Dear". Goes on to say Fitzgerald can really rip it.

Think I would disagree though. I think 2015 was an outlier in our style of offense.

Uh, ok. Did McElroy bother to check to know that Fitz essentially ran the option in HS and primarily was a runner????

 

[coach66]

I agree Strat, we will return to what Mullen loves but we should be able to

throw it pretty well.

 

[57stratdawg]

Dan says there has to be more of a focus on the running game.

Finebaum asks about Dan's relationship with Freeze; Dan dodges the question, says 'there isn't much I like about TSUN, but the individuals aren't a part of that. Fans take it too personally'.

 

[121Josey]

Interest quote from McLeRoy "I think last year they laid the foundation to get away from Dak Prescott by switching to a pass first offense like they'll see from Fitzgerald, Ross, Gray and Dear". Goes on to say Fitzgerald can really rip it.

Think I would disagree though. I think 2015 was an outlier in our style of offense.

He must have not watched the film on the 2nd half of the season (except UPigg).

 

[121Josey]

Finebaum asks about Dan's relationship with Freeze; Dan dodges the question, says 'there isn't much I like about TSUN, but the individuals aren't a part of that. Fans take it too personally'.

He said that he talks to Freeze on different topics, but maybe not as often as C.Jones.**

 

[Xenomorph]

Dan is setting the example by hating the sin and not the sinner.

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[Shmuley]

Hate the TSUN. Love the TSUN ncaa investigation.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

What time is Dan on?*

 

[121Josey]

10:35 I believe.

 

[57stratdawg]

Dan up at the podium..

 

[57stratdawg]

"Guys are working hard. They expect to win football games. They expect to do it by work ethic"

"All QBs are still in contention. No one pulled away from the other 3. Hopefully that happens over the summer. If that happens the first week of training camp, great. If that happens during game week, great."

 

[57stratdawg]

"Alot of good players coming back on offense. Going to have to get back to running the ball"

"Defensive philosophy isn't going to change, but our mentality is"

 

[57stratdawg]

"WRs have to pick up a young WR. Having a guy like Fred that can play multiple wide receiver positions will take alot of pressure off our QBs."

 

[57stratdawg]

Bonner says we have a sign in the lockeroom saying 'respect women'. Follows that into a Simmons question. Dan coach speaks it.

 

[KeyserSoze1999]

Clarion Liar with a hot cup of "17 You!" to Dan Mullen this morning.

 

[Dawgzilla]

Did he leave Staley out of the discussion?

 

[57stratdawg]

Report says we've held Auburn to lowest total yards and points since Malzahn took over. Dan says that's attributed to some crossover between MSU and Auburn's offense.

 

[KeyserSoze1999]

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[TBone.sixpack]

Not the least bit surprising.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Mullen seems nervous.

 

[57stratdawg]

Parrish Alford ask about relationship between young men and local police.

Dan says being on the team exposes them to a large number of people. MSU tries to bring in law enforcement for players to get comfortable around them. Lets them see what scarifies law enforcement make on a daily basis which they may not have been exposed to before.


Seemed like a planted question.

 

[MadDawg.sixpack]

Clarion Liar with a hot cup of "17 You!" to Dan Mullen this morning.

What did they do?

 

[MadDawg.sixpack]

I don't see it.

 

[57stratdawg]

Bonner with another Simmons question. Why is he wearing Nick Bell's number.

Dan says its not finalized yet. The best way to honor significant numbers is to have players wear them.

 

[PBRME]

Time for Dan to tell Bonner to 17 off.

 

[57stratdawg]

SDS asks another Simmons question.

Dan says he wasn't involved in the decision to keep Simmons. Just advocated that Simmons should be a part of the MSU family.

 

[57stratdawg]

"Similar bowl win over NCST as Rice in 2014. Do you see that bringing an upbeat attributed to Spring practice?"

Mullen says he agrees. Says the good thing about Bowl Games is the joy of the seniors winning their last game is a great motivation for the younger players. Team has had a fantastic attitude.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

He is settling in. Seemed a little tight at the beginning. Could just be the Yankee in him.

 

[57stratdawg]

Question about how non-conference road games came about UMass and BYU.

Mullen says playing UMass at Gillett is a big deal for the players. Get to play in a NFL stadium. BYU always looking for non-conference games.

 

[ArcherSPS]

Why the 17 is Saturday Down South credentialed for Media Days is a question that should be asked.

 

[57stratdawg]

"What has impressed you about Peter Sirmon?"

Extremely intelligent football coach. Not afraid to think outside the box. Calls him an up and coming star in the coaching profession"

Shout out to the Yeezy's with Jimmy Buffett socks.

 

[57stratdawg]

Question about revolving door at DC from a CL report.

Dan says the philosophy of D has helped since they've all been attacking. Lots of positive feedback from players.

 

[57stratdawg]

Question about missing Dak's leadership and if there is a void.

Dan says there is a little bit. Kind of interesting response. Says coaches have to step up and help fill the void.

 

[121Josey]

Clarion Liar with a hot cup of "17 You!" to Dan Mullen this morning.

HK with the #toxic question. (I originally thought he was the reporter from Sports Illustrated for Teens)

 

[TBone.sixpack]

My buddy.

Fat 17.

 

[121Josey]

Mullen seems nervous.

He definitely didn't look comfortable compared to previous interviews.

 

[121Josey]

Why does the footer say Fitz, Tiano, and Williams are competing for the QB job? No ES.

ETA: Mullen said 4 QB's in the interview.