State vs EKU Colonels - Lebby Era Begins game thread

[ScoobaDawg]

3 plays in and Shapen hits a 65 yard bomb and dogs up 7-0.

And I cant see it because SEC Network feed isnt working ....

[ScoobaDawg]

Literally as I type that. it comes on

[Statecoachingblows**]

Small sample size but we have some guys that just "look" more athletic than we have had in years past.

[DEDawg]

2 for 2

[DesotoDog1967]

Shapen rush TD

[HoopsDawg]

This reminds me of Mullen's first game. We've got ourselves a coach. Now we just have to get the players.

[Statecoachingblows**]

I don't care who we are playing, I'll take 2 TDs 3:53 into the season.

[Commercecomet24]

Sure is refreshing to see a qb with mobility!

[ScoobaDawg]

Just saw the first td on x, For shapen to throw that without much effort... from his 30 to the other 30....
wow thats nice to finally have that ability.

[HoopsDawg]

LOL at EKU punting here

[HoopsDawg]

Bad route by Ball. Also, that was a big hit on Shapen.

[ScoobaDawg]

Ouch. two bad penalties on that drive. ends with a turnover on downs

[msstate7]

Only thing I don't like is not really being able to run in the middle.

[ScoobaDawg]

Bad route by Ball. Also, that was a big hit on Shapen.

Yea... love the fight but have to protect himself better

[Dawgology]

Bad route by Ball. Also, that was a big hit on Shapen.

Was it helmet to helmet? Looked like it

[HoopsDawg]

Yea... love the fight but have to protect himself better

Shapen is a madman

[ScoobaDawg]

Shapen is a madman

Just tried to pushg the RB forward lol.... yea...

Didnt get the 1st down but great punt downing it at the 1.

1st quarter down. 14-0
104 thru the air. 39 on the ground

[msstate7]

Way too early prediction: we might not break 50 yards rushing with a rb in sec play this season.

[RockyDog]

Need to clean up the run game. Hope the rain stops soon. I want to see some more anti-noodle passing

[magrooder]

Looked like Coleman got hurt on that last hit

[msstate7]

Come on offense

[Commercecomet24]

Way too early prediction: we might not break 50 yards rushing with a rb in sec play this season.

Way too early. Lebby will get a lot of this cleaned up.

[Vandownbytheriver]

If nothing else, Shapen isn’t afraid of contact like the last #2 was. He's gonna have calm down some though or he isn’t making it to the end of the year.

[ScoobaDawg]

Whittemore with the 41 yard rush on the reverse for the td love it

[magrooder]

Whittemore shows some speed.

[RockyDog]

This gon be fun. We are gonna kick the shit out of ASU next weekend

[HoopsDawg]

Looks like good team chemistry. The guys are having fun.

[RockyDog]

I think we have more explosive plays this game then during all of the Arnept-Barbrady error

[DesotoDog1967]

Can you take me higher...

[RockyDog]

Told yall, Coleman is the man!! Both of em. But I was talking Hutzler!!

[msstate7]

Coleman is quick

[msstate7]

We've put the ball on the ground 3 times

[RockyDog]

Seydou is a master fumble recoverer

[ScoobaDawg]

another beautiful pass by shapen. 23 yard td to coleman jr. 28-0 7:10 2nd

[msstate7]

I like shapen. Lebby needs to hammer in his head to slide at the end of runs.

[mckeen]

BM

[Commercecomet24]

I know it's eku but we look very well coached and energetic.

[HoopsDawg]

another beautiful pass by shapen. 23 yard td to coleman jr. 28-0 7:10 2nd

He throws a great ball. Good mechanics

[Dawgology]

Offense much better (as much as you can tell against EKU) but DAMN at the fumbles

[ScoobaDawg]

Coleman with 117 yards returning on 5 punts. nice

[ScoobaDawg]

Offense much better (as much as you can tell against EKU) but DAMN at the fumbles

time for some wet ball drills...

[memsu06]

We have some stuff to clean up still, but I like what I'm seeing overall. Can't put the ball on the turf 3 times in a game. Need to work on running game.

Coleman is a bad ass punt returner. He's probably gonna lead the nation in punt return yards if he keeps it up.

[HoopsDawg]

Crap. Can't have any injuries up front. Dinkins down.

[civildawg]

Not to jinx us but I've been impressed with the defense so far. We have a weakness in DL but we are swarming to the ball

[Commercecomet24]

Eku holding like a mug

[TrapGame]

Eku holding like a mug

Thank You!!! I was screaming at my laptop screen.

[TrapGame]

Poor South Carolina, late in the 3rd and it's SC 16 Old Dominion 13. I like our game much better.

[ScoobaDawg]

Crap. Can't have any injuries up front. Dinkins down.


Not good. needing help to walk off. mentioned a knee.

[civildawg]

I've seen enough. Give shapen the heisman

[Commercecomet24]

Nice qb play so far !

[ScoobaDawg]

just another 54 yard strike to Craver. 35-0 . 3:15 left in half.

Shapen 10-12 for 180 yards and 3 td's so far.

[HoopsDawg]

This is the best group of receivers we've ever had. Not a hot take.

[Commercecomet24]

Thank You!!! I was screaming at my laptop screen.

And they still can't block us

[TrapGame]

A QB that pushes the ball downfield to wide open receivers. I like it.

[HoopsDawg]

Hope we play MVB the whole 2nd half. I know we won't though.

[civildawg]

One of those incompletions was a perfect pass that the TE alligator armed

[Commercecomet24]

A QB that pushes the ball downfield to wide open receivers. I like it.

Amazing the difference! He can also run and is mobile!

[War Machine Dawg]

Not explosive and lacks top end speed. He's a short yardage specialist, imo. We'll struggle to run the ball if he's our undisputed top RB. Worries me that none of the others could overtake him.

[NCMSTFAN]

I know it's EKU but Shapen looks legit! The defense is playing solid too I was concerned about the D. The only thing I'm concerned with is our running game doesn't look very strong so far

[bulldawg28]

Keep it going!!!!

[USS Relf]

I know it's EKU. But I have been pleasantly surprised at this game. Wish football got the same attention that baseball does on this forum.

[bulldawg28]

This offense is going to give teams trouble

[ScoobaDawg]

looks like a forward fumble to me. recovered by the dawgs. reviewing.

[ScoobaDawg]

Boooo incomplete pass.

[TrapGame]

These refs suck.

[starkvegasdawg]

Boooo incomplete pass.

Can't really argue with it, though.

[Dawgology]

These refs suck.

Yeah. It WAS an incomplete pass but they are missing massive holding calls. It’s really obvious

[bulldawg28]

Lay out 21

[bulldawg28]

These safties guarding WR'S I don't like.

[ScoobaDawg]

14 gotta do better defense than that... thats a cm from being a touchdown without being touched.

[TrapGame]

Shane Beamer gets fired this season. 4th quarter tied with OD 16-16.

[ScoobaDawg]

BAD finish to the half.... td eku 35-7 to the half.

Scoring Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 3:13

[CaptainObvious]

Offense looks good against a bad FCS team. Defense looks to be who we thought they were. Lot of weakness against the trap and the passes over the middle!

[bulldawg28]

Let's finish the second half ���� strong!

[ScoobaDawg]

https://twitter.com/robbiefaulkOn3/status/1830028061787766876

[Turfdawg67]

I know it's EKU. But I have been pleasantly surprised at this game. Wish football got the same attention that baseball does on this forum.

Oh, don't worry. When we lose the threads will be much longer.

[starkvegasdawg]

What would the score be if this was against a team with a pulse?

[HoopsDawg]

What would the score be if this was against a team with a pulse?

???

[RockyDog]

Offense looks good against a bad FCS team. Defense looks to be who we thought they were. Lot of weakness against the trap and the passes over the middle!

We gave up two passes between the LB and safety where the wr had to dive for the ball. Overreact much? Did you watch the wide open shit we gave up last year?

[Commercecomet24]

Oh, don't worry. When we lose the threads will be much longer.

This is 100% fact, and one that I've never been able to figure out. It's like folks enjoy the pain of losing more than the get joy out us winning. Smh

[RockyDog]

Lebby is going to end the foolishness and adjust at halftime. Something that Arnept and crew knew nothing about

[Bdawg]

What would the score be if this was against a team with a pulse?

Maybe we are not letting them have a pulse. Just never know till you see a few games and see who is legit or not. I hope it’s us that’s performing. At least we are not missing wide open guys for TDs like Ive seen in years past!

[RockyDog]

We are going to kick the shit out of Arizona State next week. Maybe that will be enough to satisfy the Debbie downers

[bigbub50]

D line don’t look like sec guys
Running backs look below average (not just the fumbles)
Wr’s and QBs look good
Everything else is serviceable

[Cooterpoot]

If you're bitching you a damn fool. We know that defense bad. But we just playing around on offense and still lighting it up. 17 all y'all!

[Dawgology]

Good grief at the holds

[War Machine Dawg]

Maybe we are not letting them have a pulse. Just never know till you see a few games and see who is legit or not. I hope it’s us that’s performing. At least we are not missing wide open guys for TDs like Ive seen in years past!

We're definitely better. But don't kid yourself, EKU is hot garbage. That said, this offense is going to be fun and put up some points. It's nice having a QB that can run and throw it further than 8 yards.

[msstate7]

Our running game is concerning

[Dawgology]

Is it still raining in Starkville??? Damn we could use a little of that in Columbus

[Cooterpoot]

That 50 is in jeopardy

[War Machine Dawg]

Our running game is concerning

Keyvon ain't the answer. No top end speed and lacks an explosive first step. He should be a short yardage and goal line specialist. Unless someone overtakes him on the depth chart, we're going to struggle to RTDF.

[msstate7]

Strong run there

[War Machine Dawg]

Early, but I like what I'm seeing from Booth. Side note: Keffer's number should stay retired. If we're going to be using it, then make it special like Northern Miss does with Chucky Mullins number.

[RockyDog]

Davon Booth for Heisman!!!!!!!

[Bdawg]

We're definitely better. But don't kid yourself, EKU is hot garbage. That said, this offense is going to be fun and put up some points. It's nice having a QB that can run and throw it further than 8 yards.

Of course they are not good but glad to at least see pretty good execution. Glad to see we are not having a game like Kentucky last year

[CaptainObvious]

This damn defense is exactly who we thought they are. They suck

[Bdawg]

Our running game is concerning

I’m feeling the same. Got to figure that out

[RockyDog]

This damn defense is exactly who we thought they are. They suck

OMG. 7 points. What are we gonna do?

[TrapGame]

This damn defense is exactly who we thought they are. They suck

LOL!

Opposing team has 7 points and we just took them out 4th and short.

[RockyDog]

LOL!

Opposing team has 7 points and we just took them out 4th and short.
He’s an idiot and just demonstrated that many MSU “fans” are losers.

[War Machine Dawg]

LOL!

Opposing team has 7 points and we just took them out 4th and short.

They're not good. It's not hard to see. Making some key plays, but they're pushing us around up front too much. SEC OL are going to bully us. Lose focus too easily, too. We're going to have to win a few shootouts. But this offense looks capable of it.

[ScoobaDawg]

What a catch by Coleman...

wow. another run by shapen. inside the redzone.

[War Machine Dawg]

Shapen shouldn't be in the game anymore. And Lee sucks. Put Booth back in.

[ScoobaDawg]

To the 4th we go. 42-7.
Let shapen finish this and then tun it over to Parson.

[Dawgology]

Yeah Booth needs the start from now on. Lee can’t seem to get past the first contact and he’s had a fumble or two

[NCMSTFAN]

Booth looks like our best back

[bulldawg28]

Booth looks like our best back

Most definitely. He has a burst needed. Granted the field is wet.

[RockyDog]

B-b-b-but vanilla playbook!! Then some of yall gonna go off about how “bad” we are

[ScoobaDawg]

Damn. bad snap and horrible kick

[TrapGame]

They're not good. It's not hard to see. Making some key plays, but they're pushing us around up front too much. SEC OL are going to bully us. Lose focus too easily, too. We're going to have to win a few shootouts. But this offense looks capable of it.

Plenty needs to be cleaned up but this EKU team would already be 24 up on lasts year's defense and God knows we wouldn't be near 42 points on offense.

[ScoobaDawg]

Parson in... and he airs it out.... nice pass but over thrown...barely

[ScoobaDawg]

Shapen finishes 15-20 for 247 and 3 td's. 7 rushes for 44 and one rushing td.

[HancockCountyDog]

Shapen is the real deal.

I?d love to see a nice dominant run drive here to end the game.

I?m very happy with what I?m seeing.

[RockyDog]

Shapen finishes 15-20 for 247 and 3 td's. 7 rushes for 44 and one rushing td.

This offense doesn’t work! It’s supposed to take 75 passes to get to 247 yards

[ScoobaDawg]

PUNT BLOCK. TOUCHDOWN. blocked by Purvis. recovered in endzone by Craver.

49-7 6:58 left

[HoopsDawg]

This is all I wanted for this season. We all know the roster is flawed. But we are well coached. And we are playing a modern, uptempo exciting offense. Other than the UGA game, this should be an entertaining season.

[civildawg]

Watching a lot of transfer QBs today and Shapen has been one of the more impressive ones. Dude made some excellent throws today

[TrapGame]

LOL!!!!

[ScoobaDawg]

pick 6..... lets see what the flag is though

Offensive. TD!!!!! 55-7 Cannon with a 51 yard td return.

[RockyDog]

The MSU wet blanket fans are miserable now!!

[TrapGame]

The coaching is light years ahead of last year.

[War Machine Dawg]

This is all I wanted for this season. We all know the roster is flawed. But we are well coached. And we are playing a modern, uptempo exciting offense. Other than the UGA game, this should be an entertaining season.

Texas going to stomp us too. But I'll be disappointed if we can't get to 6 wins. We'll easily win our 4 noncon games. Should beat Arkansas, maybe Mizzou. That's 6. We tend to own TAMU, so they're in play for a W.

[Commercecomet24]

LOL!

Opposing team has 7 points and we just took them out 4th and short.

He doesn't like anything any of our teams do.

[ScoobaDawg]

2 minute warning.....

[BeardoMSU]

Texas going to stomp us too. But I'll be disappointed if we can't get to 6 wins. We'll easily win our 4 noncon games. Should beat Arkansas, maybe Mizzou. That's 6. We tend to own TAMU, so they're in play for a W.

Florida is another very winnable one...

[Commercecomet24]

This is all I wanted for this season. We all know the roster is flawed. But we are well coached. And we are playing a modern, uptempo exciting offense. Other than the UGA game, this should be an entertaining season.

Exactly!

[War Machine Dawg]

Excellent start to the Lebby Era. We're going to have a chance in most games. Only ones I'm willing to concede are UGA, Texas and TN. We should have a shot in the rest.

[Commercecomet24]

Excellent start to the Lebby Era. We're going to have a chance in most games. Only ones I'm willing to concede are UGA, Texas and TN. We should have a shot in the rest.

Yep!

[TrapGame]

Florida is another very winnable one...

Veeeeeeeery winnable. Miami had their way with them.

[ScoobaDawg]

Texas going to stomp us too. But I'll be disappointed if we can't get to 6 wins. We'll easily win our 4 noncon games. Should beat Arkansas, maybe Mizzou. That's 6. We tend to own TAMU, so they're in play for a W.

Florida... we have a good chance to take that one also... would be huge before that UT, UGA stretch.

[War Machine Dawg]

Florida is another very winnable one...

Yep. Forgot them. I could see anything from 5-7 to 8-4. But I'd be disappointed with 5-7. Think 6-6 or 7-5 is most likely.

[ScoobaDawg]

MVB in for the last snap.

[BeardoMSU]

Yep. Forgot them. I could see anything from 5-7 to 8-4. But I'd be disappointed with 5-7. Think 6-6 or 7-5 is most likely.

Agreed.

[ScoobaDawg]

ASU plays Wyoming in an hour (930) if anyone is looking for some insight. ASU is favored by 7.

[TrapGame]

ASU plays Wyoming in an hour (930) if anyone is looking for some insight. ASU is favored by 7.

I'll stay up and watch it.

My youngest daughter just had my first grandchild today and my wife is staying at the hospital with her and my son in law.

I'm bored.

[BeardoMSU]

I'll stay up and watch it.

My youngest daughter just had my first grandchild today and my wife is staying at the hospital with her and my son in law.

I'm bored.

Congrats dude!

[War Machine Dawg]

I'll stay up and watch it.

My youngest daughter just had my first grandchild today and my wife is staying at the hospital with her and my son in law.

I'm bored.

Congrats, boss!

[TrapGame]

Yeah, I was supposed to be at the game tonight.

But, thanks guys.

[Commercecomet24]

I'll stay up and watch it.

My youngest daughter just had my first grandchild today and my wife is staying at the hospital with her and my son in law.

I'm bored.

Congrats man! We just had our third grandbaby born on Tuesday. They're great! Enjoy them!

[Quaoarsking]

We're going to beat Florida, Arkansas, and Texas A&M and be 7-2 in mid-November.

The last 3 games are @Tennessee, Missouri, and @Ole Miss and our fate is all right there in our own hands.

[Brobi-wan]

Let me tell you, I was miserable. Because of the rain. Loved the score.

[ScoobaDawg]

I'll stay up and watch it.

My youngest daughter just had my first grandchild today and my wife is staying at the hospital with her and my son in law.

I'm bored.

Congrats!

I'm gonna try to put my english bulldog is in the corner sawwing logs hard.... and its a soothing sound that makes the eyes heavy lol

[CaptainObvious]

Plenty needs to be cleaned up but this EKU team would already be 24 up on lasts year's defense and God knows we wouldn't be near 42 points on offense.

Bull shit! EKU is awful. What they did against our defense is the quick throws before the rush could get there and our DBs struggled to cover. That is a huge concern against an SEC team with a real offensive line! The QBs will pick our defense apart and it will not be because we have no pass rush. It will be because our dabs can't cover on the quick routes. Too much cushion!

[ScoobaDawg]

We're going to beat Florida, Arkansas, and Texas A&M and be 7-2 in mid-November.

The last 3 games are @Tennessee, Missouri, and @Ole Miss and our fate is all right there in our own hands.

I like how thats phrashed... If we can keep the UT and UGA games within 4 TD's... and we can score 20+... that will make me feel a lot better.
I dont think we beat TN but Mizzo is the likely in those 3...
If we can get to 8-4 in year 1 thats a great sucess.

[Todd4State]

Pretty solid win. I wanted 60. I'm fine with 56 in a monsoon though.

We look so much better coached than last year.

Defensive line is really my only concern.

[RockyDog]

Bull shit! EKU is awful. What they did against our defense is the quick throws before the rush could get there and our DBs struggled to cover. That is a huge concern against an SEC team with a real offensive line! The QBs will pick our defense apart and it will not be because we have no pass rush. It will be because our dabs can't cover on the quick routes. Too much cushion!

Go hang out on your Rebel board, idiot. You are full of crap

[Gypsy_RoadDawg]

Pretty solid win. I wanted 60. I'm fine with 56 in a monsoon though.

We look so much better coached than last year.

Defensive line is really my only concern.

No F-bombs said either on national TV to close out the game. That's a win in itself.

[EdwardDrayton]

Pretty solid win. I wanted 60. I'm fine with 56 in a monsoon though.

We look so much better coached than last year.

Defensive line is really my only concern.

The defensive line is a real concern.

[Op4isabitch]

ASU beat Wyoming 48-7.

[CaptainObvious]

He doesn't like anything any of our teams do.

Actually I do. But I watch the entire game and try to observe where improvements are needed before the next game or before State plays actual teams who are good.

But I most definitely loved the way the offense and kicking teams played and the big plays the defense made in the 4th. A lot of positives from this game.
And a few concerns. Things to work on.