The pass dropped by #3 Anthony Evans on 2nd and 9 on the final drive...

[onewoof]

I was yelling at the TV. Evans also did a bonehead offsides earlier in the game. But he had made a great catch earlier in the drive.

That made it 3rd and 9, which to our advantage, moved Azz State out of prevent D and up to try to stop us, which in turn, led to #0 Brenen Thompson burning the DB for the game winning TD.

So even a mistake can work out well sometimes.

 

[HailStout]

When he dropped that pass I really thought it was game over

 

[DawgsOnTheWing]

A fortuitous drop (if there is one). It stopped the clock and allowed us to get the play set and not be so rushed, maybe led to better execution on the TD. That might have been the next they had played called anyway, but not being hurried had to help.

 

[Faustdog]

You know, in years past that ball that Evans let bounce off of his hands would have bounced directly into the hands of a waiting defender.

It's a new day in Starkvegas. Maybe the Indians have been satiated.

 

[CaptainFalcon]

When he dropped that pass I really thought it was game over

My brain went to Leon Berry vs Auburn when Evans dropped it. And then I looked up and we scored the next play so never mind.

 

[HailStout]

When he de

You know, in years past that ball that Evans let bounce off of his hands would have bounced directly into the hands of a waiting defender.

It's a new day in Starkvegas. Maybe the Indians have been satiated.

well, they took our best D-lineman as tribute

 

[MSUUGADawg]

Anyone else notice this? The throw to Thompson hit his facemask first. LOL Could have gone so wrong...

 

[CaptainFalcon]

Anyone else notice this? The throw to Thompson hit his facemask first. LOL Could have gone so wrong...

There is a lot about that play that defied how it usually goes for us.

They sent a blitzing safety that was going to be totally unblocked…. And he tripped over Traore’s feet and never made it to the QB.

 

[onewoof]

There is a lot about that play that defied how it usually goes for us.

They sent a blitzing safety that was going to be totally unblocked…. And he tripped over Traore’s feet and never made it to the QB.

And every OL kept their guy off Shapen for an extra 2 seconds, which set the play up, it all had to go right and it did. Unusual for State at that moment of the game

 

[MississippiTexan]

And every OL kept their guy off Shapen for an extra 2 seconds, which set the play up, it all had to go right and it did. Unusual for State at that moment of the game

And those same OL did that without holding. Even more unusual for our team on a most important play.

 

[22yardpunt]

And those same OL did that without holding. Even more unusual for our team on a most important play.

Indeed - I held my breathe waiting for the holding flag to come flying in.

 

[FlotownDawg]

I was at the game with my wife and parents, and when Evans dropped that pass, I was yelling at my dad “That is so Mississippi State! That is Mississippi State right there for you!” And the next play is the touchdown. Unbelievable turn of events. I can’t remember another game where it went from despair to absolute joy so quickly.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

I was yelling at the TV. Evans also did a bonehead offsides earlier in the game. But he had made a great catch earlier in the drive.

The false start wasn't totally his fault. On 2nd and 10, we gained 9 to set up 3rd and 1. Rushed to the line to go with tempo. Evans was the last receiver getting to his spot, and as soon as he stopped, Shapen clapped for the snap. Problem was, Evans had to take 1 step up to be on the line, so he was then moving forward during the snap.

Sometimes we hurry too much. That was a huge 3rd and 1, which turned into 3rd and 6, then 4th and 6, then turnover on downs... We needed the offense to get something going then. Would've been a good spot to bring in the Kamario package and run it twice if needed.

 

[dawgstudent]

I was yelling at the TV. Evans also did a bonehead offsides earlier in the game. But he had made a great catch earlier in the drive.

That made it 3rd and 9, which to our advantage, moved Azz State out of prevent D and up to try to stop us, which in turn, led to #0 Brenen Thompson burning the DB for the game winning TD.

So even a mistake can work out well sometimes.

Evans didn't jump - he was moving up to get on the LOS and we snapped when he moved. It was just horrible timing.

 

[HotMop]

You know, in years past that ball that Evans let bounce off of his hands would have bounced directly into the hands of a waiting defender.

It's a new day in Starkvegas. Maybe the Indians have been satiated.

Don't disturb the Injuns.

 

[anon1758050382]

It's crazy how the pass rusher being tripped by the TE probably won us the game. Everybody is criticizing ASU for not having a deep safety, but if that guy doesn't trip, it's probably a sack. At the very least, Shapen doesn't get the throw off on time.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, watch Wyatt's film study.

 

[retire the banner]

Pretty crazy stat that Anthony Evans had more catches Saturday night than he had his entire UGA career…. I told my buddies after the game I will gladly take all of OU’s and UGA “leftover” WR’s they have no use for.

 

[dickiedawg]

I was at the game with my wife and parents, and when Evans dropped that pass, I was yelling at my dad “That is so Mississippi State! That is Mississippi State right there for you!” And the next play is the touchdown. Unbelievable turn of events. I can’t remember another game where it went from despair to absolute joy so quickly.

The “Urination Simulation” Egg Bowl was pretty close. It wasn’t despair exactly, since it would have been tied, but you couldn’t love our chances. It comes close on the elation for sure.

2015 Arkansas comes to mind. They lined up for a chip shot field goal that would have given them the lead in the final minute, and we blocked it to win the game.

 

[NashLA]

DP

 

[NashLA]

You know, in years past that ball that Evans let bounce off of his hands would have bounced directly into the hands of a waiting defender.

It's a new day in Starkvegas. Maybe the Indians have been satiated.

No. The injuns were temporarily disoriented, disconcerted, and discombobulated by the new strobing and dancing LED lights. By the time TN rolls around, they will have recovered and be back in fighting form.

 

[onewoof]

Pretty crazy stat that Anthony Evans had more catches Saturday night than he had his entire UGA career…. I told my buddies after the game I will gladly take all of OU’s and UGA “leftover” WR’s they have no use for.

Ra Ra to UGA and Evans to MSU. Clearly State won on that one.