So OU is Lebbys Most Important Game

Indndawg

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They are very beatable and can also capable off *** raping MSU. I blv we will play better next week just not sure its
enough. Randy and TT very well maybe it
 

POTUS

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The final 1/3 of the season is where it all comes to a head. Unless K1 heals quickly we’re gonna be 4-4 and we have 4 winnable games at the end. Need K1 to be healthy for that stretch. 7-5 but 7-1 with a healthy K1 is a foundation to make a run next year.
 

Maroon13

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I don't think State would fire Lebby even if State finishes 5-7.

However without Taylor, State is losing next week. Vandy and TT are the must wins to have any hope of selling a season ticket next season.
 

patdog

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OUs D line is going the be living in the backfield next week. Possibly having K1 back won’t matter.
OU offense sucks. But their defense is much better than LSU. We’re not winning this game without KT & Fluff 100%. And they probably won’t even play much less be close to 100%.
 

patdog

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The final 1/3 of the season is where it all comes to a head. Unless K1 heals quickly we’re gonna be 4-4 and we have 4 winnable games at the end. Need K1 to be healthy for that stretch. 7-5 but 7-1 with a healthy K1 is a foundation to make a run next year.
I’m not seeing that 4th winnable game. Maybe not even 3rd.
 

Perd Hapley

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The final 1/3 of the season is where it all comes to a head. Unless K1 heals quickly we’re gonna be 4-4 and we have 4 winnable games at the end. Need K1 to be healthy for that stretch. 7-5 but 7-1 with a healthy K1 is a foundation to make a run next year.
The problem is that a decision must be made about Lebby that is independent of Kamario. The carousel happens way before the portal happens.

Say we go 6-6 / 7-5 after K1 comes back, keep Lebby in late November, then K1 gets a godfather offer and bolts in the portal in January. Then what? We’re basically just holding the bag for 10 more months at that point.

If K1 ends up playing in 10 or more games, anything less than 8 wins is an abject failure for Lebby. He has to be evaluated based on the totality of the regime, and in no way does he get a get out of jail free card because we might have an elite 3rd year QB here in 2027. Plenty of other great coaches and OC’s that could do wonders with K1’s skillset. Lebby isn’t special.
 

msugolf

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The final 1/3 of the season is where it all comes to a head. Unless K1 heals quickly we’re gonna be 4-4 and we have 4 winnable games at the end. Need K1 to be healthy for that stretch. 7-5 but 7-1 with a healthy K1 is a foundation to make a run next year.
We have zero chance of making a run next year if we don’t change our S&C approach, overhaul both lines and their coaching
 
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The problem is that a decision must be made about Lebby that is independent of Kamario. The carousel happens way before the portal happens.

Say we go 6-6 / 7-5 after K1 comes back, keep Lebby in late November, then K1 gets a godfather offer and bolts in the portal in January. Then what? We’re basically just holding the bag for 10 more months at that point.

If K1 ends up playing in 10 or more games, anything less than 8 wins is an abject failure for Lebby. He has to be evaluated based on the totality of the regime, and in no way does he get a get out of jail free card because we might have an elite 3rd year QB here in 2027. Plenty of other great coaches and OC’s that could do wonders with K1’s skillset. Lebby isn’t special.
If Lebby is fired, I would give it about a 5 percent chance of Taylor staying.
 
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FlotownDawg

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The problem is that a decision must be made about Lebby that is independent of Kamario. The carousel happens way before the portal happens.

Say we go 6-6 / 7-5 after K1 comes back, keep Lebby in late November, then K1 gets a godfather offer and bolts in the portal in January. Then what? We’re basically just holding the bag for 10 more months at that point.

If K1 ends up playing in 10 or more games, anything less than 8 wins is an abject failure for Lebby. He has to be evaluated based on the totality of the regime, and in no way does he get a get out of jail free card because we might have an elite 3rd year QB here in 2027. Plenty of other great coaches and OC’s that could do wonders with K1’s skillset. Lebby isn’t special.
So everyone on here was predicting 4 or fewer wins at the beginning of the season, but now if we don’t win 8, it’s an abject failure? Way to move those goalposts.
 

Barkman Turner Overdrive

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The problem is that a decision must be made about Lebby that is independent of Kamario. The carousel happens way before the portal happens.

Say we go 6-6 / 7-5 after K1 comes back, keep Lebby in late November, then K1 gets a godfather offer and bolts in the portal in January. Then what? We’re basically just holding the bag for 10 more months at that point.

If K1 ends up playing in 10 or more games, anything less than 8 wins is an abject failure for Lebby. He has to be evaluated based on the totality of the regime, and in no way does he get a get out of jail free card because we might have an elite 3rd year QB here in 2027. Plenty of other great coaches and OC’s that could do wonders with K1’s skillset. Lebby isn’t special.
Well, short bus special, maybe.
 

basedawg

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The two teams that beat us are way more talented with depth. We have to get better lineman on both sides of the ball and lord knows get healthy.
I don't believe Lebby will be fired after this season, now some or many want him gone. Our defense played way better than our offense yesterday.
Watching OU last night gives me hope playing at home IF KT and Fluff play.
 

Villagedawg

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If Lebby wins 6 games he won’t be fired. If he goes 5-7 after a 4-0 start is it worth keeping him for any player?
I don’t believe you keep any head coach because you’re scared any player may leave. Players come and go. With a head coach you are trying to establish a program. Not sure 5-7 gets him fired anyway. All those winnable games looking ahead 3 weeks ago look different now. Not unwinnable, but different. Things always change as the season goes on.
 
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