Leroy Jenkins
07-20-2014, 06:27 PM
"Ten college football programs that had the best off-season"
by Pete Roussel
"No 2. Mississippi State: MSU achieved what I believe had to be their No. 1 goal early in the off-season by retaining defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, who received a contract extension and significant pay raise. As I watched one of the Saturday morning spring scrimmages in Starkville, it?s very evident the Bulldogs are going to be solid on defense and Mullen is now in total control of the offense. In fact, with the departure of Les Koenning to Texas, Mullen handled the offensive installation during the spring by way of NFL-style pre-practice meetings. Mullen will call the plays in 2014 and took a step back from his role in special teams, giving the title and responsibility to veteran assistant Greg Knox. The Bulldogs also escaped the off-season without any significant injuries or transfers. Most importantly, quarterback Dak Prescott looked extremely impressive when throwing the ball compared to 37 other college quarterbacks at the Manning Passing Academy in mid-July. And finally, do not forget that Dan Mullen hired a new strength & conditioning coach in the off-season as Rick Court came over from Ohio State. I?m told that although MSU players worked extremely hard for former head strength coach Matt Balis, the players have really taken to Court?s philosophy and program."
by Pete Roussel
"No 2. Mississippi State: MSU achieved what I believe had to be their No. 1 goal early in the off-season by retaining defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, who received a contract extension and significant pay raise. As I watched one of the Saturday morning spring scrimmages in Starkville, it?s very evident the Bulldogs are going to be solid on defense and Mullen is now in total control of the offense. In fact, with the departure of Les Koenning to Texas, Mullen handled the offensive installation during the spring by way of NFL-style pre-practice meetings. Mullen will call the plays in 2014 and took a step back from his role in special teams, giving the title and responsibility to veteran assistant Greg Knox. The Bulldogs also escaped the off-season without any significant injuries or transfers. Most importantly, quarterback Dak Prescott looked extremely impressive when throwing the ball compared to 37 other college quarterbacks at the Manning Passing Academy in mid-July. And finally, do not forget that Dan Mullen hired a new strength & conditioning coach in the off-season as Rick Court came over from Ohio State. I?m told that although MSU players worked extremely hard for former head strength coach Matt Balis, the players have really taken to Court?s philosophy and program."