What you want to see changed within the program?

[BB30]

What are some things Mullen and the previous staff did that you would like to see changed both in game, on the recruiting trail, and in S & C /off field with the new staff?

Some thing I would like to see...
- Better half time adjustments in big games
- OL recruiting improve (obviously)
- improved WR recruiting(should be easier as I would think this offense will allow WRs to be more involved and have better shots at making big plays)
- better 3rd down playcalling
- taking more chances early against more talented teams
- more RB rotation with the young backs that we have I would like to see caries split Aeris(40-50%) and the rest divied up between Hill and Gibson
- continuity on defense(find a good DC see how he does and keep him here for more than a year or two)

Agree or disagree with the above? anything you would like to add?

[dparker]

Not running out the clock with 2 minutes left in the half.

[RougeDawg]

No more seniority over athletic ability.

No more 150 lb bean pole RB?s up the gut against the nations best DL?s.

No more air raid against the leagues worst rush defenses.

[BrunswickDawg]

Relentless Effort - from the coaches

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Relentless Effort - from the coaches

You forgot some straining

[BrunswickDawg]

You forgot some straining

[ShotgunDawg]

Better WR recruiting & OL recruiting + taking more shots down field in vertical passing game.

As good as Mullen is, I always thought his passing game Xs and Os were very limited.

[DownwardDawg]

Hill running the wildcat.
Diamond formation just a little more often.
Wishbone inside the 5 with Fitz, Hill, and Williams.
More imaginative play calling on 3rd down.

[BeardoMSU]

We need to call off our hounds of war, and command the NCAA to end their witch hunt of OM.***

[t45fixer]

Before pregame practice in uniform instead of tee?s and shorts.

[Todd4State]

I want:

1. A coach that will beat Ole Miss every year.

2. A coach that wants to be here.

3. A coach that will stand up for our players if they are injured on a dirty play.

4. NO MORE PLAYING LESS TALENTED UPPER CLASSMEN OVER MORE TALENTED UNDERCLASSMEN. PLAY THE GUYS THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN!

5. A larger emphasis on recruiting. We should be top 20 in the rankings- and had we simply recruited offensive linemen we probably would have gotten there most years. And when I say a larger emphasis of course I mean legally.

6. This is not an improvement per say, but I want to continue to have an aggressive defense like Grantham's.

7. Manage down and distance better please. No more QB draws on 3rd and 8 against Alabama. No more throwing the ball 30 yards down field on 4th and 1 like we did against Arkansas.

8. Two running back system please.

9. Use Malik Dear like Percy Harvin.

10. Make sure we don't have smurfs at every WR spot please.

11. 4-5 offensive linemen a year. If one or two have USM and La Tech as their offers- that's better than nothing.

12. Better secondary play.

13. I expect to win the games we should- non Power 5's, the Egg Bowl, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt and SEC teams that are "down" or maybe have a history but aren't as good as us- like Arkansas. The rest of the game against top 25 teams I expect us to be competitive and put forth a good showing that even if we lose we are proud of the team- like Alabama this year. I do expect to occasionally beat those types of teams- and by keeping it close we will maximize our chances of knocking a top 25 team off. So, basically win the games we should and don't get blown out when we get beat.

14. Go to the Sugar Bowl and win it.

15. Bring back the interlocking MSU. Enough of the Nike owns it bullshit. It doesn't take a genius at Adidas to figure out how to make an interlocking MSU that is different than the one we wore in the 1990's. I'm tired of looking at the Larry Templeton M-State tribute that the Athletic Department forces us to wear.

[Activated Alpha]

Better win percentage against ranked opponents

[Goldendawg]

Don't even recruit any 150 lb running backs unless they can run a 4.25 in pads and still no carries up the middle. Second the motion for bringing back the interlocking MSU logo.

[Drugdog]

I want:

1. A coach that will beat Ole Miss every year.

2. A coach that wants to be here.

3. A coach that will stand up for our players if they are injured on a dirty play.

4. NO MORE PLAYING LESS TALENTED UPPER CLASSMEN OVER MORE TALENTED UNDERCLASSMEN. PLAY THE GUYS THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN!

5. A larger emphasis on recruiting. We should be top 20 in the rankings- and had we simply recruited offensive linemen we probably would have gotten there most years. And when I say a larger emphasis of course I mean legally.

6. This is not an improvement per say, but I want to continue to have an aggressive defense like Grantham's.

7. Manage down and distance better please. No more QB draws on 3rd and 8 against Alabama. No more throwing the ball 30 yards down field on 4th and 1 like we did against Arkansas.

8. Two running back system please.

9. Use Malik Dear like Percy Harvin.

10. Make sure we don't have smurfs at every WR spot please.

11. 4-5 offensive linemen a year. If one or two have USM and La Tech as their offers- that's better than nothing.

12. Better secondary play.

13. I expect to win the games we should- non Power 5's, the Egg Bowl, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt and SEC teams that are "down" or maybe have a history but aren't as good as us- like Arkansas. The rest of the game against top 25 teams I expect us to be competitive and put forth a good showing that even if we lose we are proud of the team- like Alabama this year. I do expect to occasionally beat those types of teams- and by keeping it close we will maximize our chances of knocking a top 25 team off. So, basically win the games we should and don't get blown out when we get beat.

14. Go to the Sugar Bowl and win it.

15. Bring back the interlocking MSU. Enough of the Nike owns it bullshit. It doesn't take a genius at Adidas to figure out how to make an interlocking MSU that is different than the one we wore in the 1990's. I'm tired of looking at the Larry Templeton M-State tribute that the Athletic Department forces us to wear.

That sums it up for Drugdog..

[Homedawg]

Better WR recruiting & OL recruiting + taking more shots down field in vertical passing game.

As good as Mullen is, I always thought his passing game Xs and Os were very limited.

Second part just isn't correct.

[Turfdawg67]

I want:

1. A coach that will beat Ole Miss every year.

2. A coach that wants to be here.

3. A coach that will stand up for our players if they are injured on a dirty play.

4. NO MORE PLAYING LESS TALENTED UPPER CLASSMEN OVER MORE TALENTED UNDERCLASSMEN. PLAY THE GUYS THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN!

5. A larger emphasis on recruiting. We should be top 20 in the rankings- and had we simply recruited offensive linemen we probably would have gotten there most years. And when I say a larger emphasis of course I mean legally.

6. This is not an improvement per say, but I want to continue to have an aggressive defense like Grantham's.

7. Manage down and distance better please. No more QB draws on 3rd and 8 against Alabama. No more throwing the ball 30 yards down field on 4th and 1 like we did against Arkansas.

8. Two running back system please.

9. Use Malik Dear like Percy Harvin.

10. Make sure we don't have smurfs at every WR spot please.

11. 4-5 offensive linemen a year. If one or two have USM and La Tech as their offers- that's better than nothing.

12. Better secondary play.

13. I expect to win the games we should- non Power 5's, the Egg Bowl, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt and SEC teams that are "down" or maybe have a history but aren't as good as us- like Arkansas. The rest of the game against top 25 teams I expect us to be competitive and put forth a good showing that even if we lose we are proud of the team- like Alabama this year. I do expect to occasionally beat those types of teams- and by keeping it close we will maximize our chances of knocking a top 25 team off. So, basically win the games we should and don't get blown out when we get beat.

14. Go to the Sugar Bowl and win it.

15. Bring back the interlocking MSU. Enough of the Nike owns it bullshit. It doesn't take a genius at Adidas to figure out how to make an interlocking MSU that is different than the one we wore in the 1990's. I'm tired of looking at the Larry Templeton M-State tribute that the Athletic Department forces us to wear.

I’m good with most of that except #15. I like that M-State IS our primary logo now and not 4-5 other ones... like the walking freaking bulldog. I like that people see my clothes and they know immediately that it’s Miss State and not Michigan State. I love that it’s plastered all over campus... it is our identity, along with HAIL STATE instead of Go Dawgs or Go State!

[CATdawg08]

No shorts on the sideline would be a good start.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Dont tuck your dick between your legs and play not to lose vs good teams

[bulldogcountry1]

No free passes within the coaching staff. Everyone needs to get after it both on the field and on the recruiting trail.

It's exiting to imagine what we can do with no dead weight.

[HaggardDawg]

For all 12 games, not just 4 or 5, i want to see us play with relentless effort....