2016 MSU Football Recruiting Thread

[ScottH]

Id he "sees one more" I will have more ecstasy than a Friday on the Square in Oxford.

[Leroy Jenkins]

1500 posts in this thread..... 'crootin

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

1500 posts in this thread..... 'crootin

Wait until next year haha.

[RIdog]

1500 posts in this thread..... 'crootin

141,000 views !

[Really Clark?]

141,000 views !

That's kind of misleading. Msstate 7 has about 120,000 of those views. (Sorry buddy). Lol

[msstate7]

That's kind of misleading. Msstate 7 has about 120,000 of those views. (Sorry buddy). Lol

It's the truth

[RIdog]

That's kind of misleading. Msstate 7 has about 120,000 of those views. (Sorry buddy). Lol :)

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Who has a 247 account that can see that Lashley post?

[jumbo]

Rumor is he's going to Bama

[Statefan]

Rumor is he's going to Bama

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[Ifyouonlyknew]

Maybe we all should just find something to watch on Netflix or Hulu.

[Covercorner2]

I'll believe it when he changes that Crystal ball...

[msstate7]

Maybe we all should just find something to watch on Netflix or Hulu.

Or that little event in Iowa tonight... Certainly nothing happening to make us state fans happy around here

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

[QUOTE=Ifyouonlyknew;496684]Maybe we all should just find something to watch on Netflix or Hulu.

Sounds promising...

[HancockCountyDog]

Rumor is he's going to Bama

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[msstate7]

Well who will we lose Kobe to now? I was hoping for 3 of the big 5 and now 1 is more likely.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Bama coaches haven't heard from Lashley saying its him so that's good. Could be something could be Scott trying to make a big moment. We'll know tomorrow.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Who is lashley's primary?

[msstate7]

Who is lashley's primary?

Hev

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Hev

His ass needs to be moved to offensive quality control or get the **** out of the way.

[msstate7]

His ass needs to be moved to offensive quality control or get the **** out of the way.

I agree. If he loses lashley, that should be the last straw

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

oh if only I could tell, oh well. I'll accept that lashley's gone. Nothing we can do now

[CadaverDawg]

Hevesy once tried to convince a fish out of water to get back in the pond so it could live. The result....


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[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I agree. If he loses lashley, that should be the last straw

Looks like Mullen looking around and the staff turnover didn't help things, although some of these battles were lost a while ago.

[Bothrops]

So what are we hearing on Lashley?

[CadaverDawg]

So what are we hearing on Lashley?

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[ShotgunDawg]

So what are we hearing on Lashley?

He's either going to Bama or he's stirring up drama.

This is the strangest recruiting year of my life time.

Here's my question though: if Lashley were really picking Bama, why would he announce tomorrow rather than on signing day?

Seems like he'd try to avoid local pressure by announcing on signing day

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Out of all the guys I have a hard time believing we lose Lashley.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Somebody on Gene's page said Mullen will probably not be able to close on his own son one day. I chuckled.

[CadaverDawg]

Somebody on Gene's page said Mullen will probably not be able to close on his own son one day. I chuckled.

Ha, He won't if he and Hevesy are the primary recruiters.

Hevesy is killing us. Don't let the decent OL class fool you. He's awful on the recruiting trail.

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

Ha, He won't if he and Hevesy are the primary recruiters.

Hevesy is killing us. Don't let the decent OL class fool you. He's awful on the recruiting trail.

Yep, we need to hire a recruiter.

[civildawg]

Somebody on Gene's page said Mullen will probably not be able to close on his own son one day. I chuckled.

I only laugh to keep from crying

[Shooter McGavin]

Maybe we all should just find something to watch on Netflix or Hulu.

Why on earth would we do that? BECAUSE IT'S TIME TO PANIC!!11!

Seriously, how do you and HancockCounty and company do it? Being a recruiting guy on this board would cause me to take a Valium.

[drummerdawg]

He's either going to Bama or he's stirring up drama.

What did he say to suggest that he's going to bama?

[Commercecomet24]

He's either going to Bama or he's stirring up drama.

This is the strangest recruiting year of my life time.

Here's my question though: if Lashley were really picking Bama, why would he announce tomorrow rather than on signing day?

Seems like he'd try to avoid local pressure by announcing on signing day

It's been the strangest year I've ever seen. Conflicting stories everywhere from people generally in the know. It's been all over the place. Either Mullen has something cooking or its gonna be a depressing day Wednesday. Hope it's gonna be a pleasant surprise for us all.

[Bothrops]

What the hell are they asking these kids to do? Are they giving them diarrhea?

[ShotgunDawg]

It's been the strangest year I've ever seen. Conflicting stories everywhere from people generally in the know. It's been all over the place. Either Mullen has something cooking or its gonna be a depressing day Wednesday. Hope it's gonna be a pleasant surprise for us all.

But, again, why would Lashley announce tomorrow instead of signing day if it's Bama?

Why would anyone want to do that?

[CadaverDawg]

But, again, why would Lashley announce tomorrow instead of signing day if it's Bama?

Why would anyone want to do that?

May want to wait & see if he does.

[Bass Chaser]

Is it that Hev can't recruit or players don't like his coaching style or both?

[msstate7]

With the crash landing approaching, are there any guys we could offer to help us with '17 and '18 stud players?

[Bothrops]

Mullen is sitting in a chair right now laughing his ass off. He loves doing this shit to us.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

It's been the strangest year I've ever seen. Conflicting stories everywhere from people generally in the know. It's been all over the place. Either Mullen has something cooking or its gonna be a depressing day Wednesday. Hope it's gonna be a pleasant surprise for us all.

I honestly don't know how anyone has confidence in the way the last half of the season and off season has progressed. The silence from Mullen during those periods were deafening and definitely didn't help the situation we're in. If we screw up the recruitment of a kid who is related to one of the few guys in our ring of honor, we deserve what comes of it.

[CadaverDawg]

With the crash landing approaching, are there any guys we could offer to help us with '17 and '18 stud players?

Dantzler from Starkville is teammates with Willie Gay, but Hoops will say he sucks and I'm an idiot for wanting us to get him.

At this point, maybe Dan's offering AJ's dad the Safeties Coach position.*

[msstate7]

Dantzler from Starkville is teammates with Willie Gay, but Hoops will say he sucks and I'm an idiot for wanting us to get him.

At this point, maybe Dan's offering AJ's dad the Safeties Coach position.*

Rather aj's dad get the oline coach

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

I honestly don't know how anyone has confidence in the way the last half of the season and off season has progressed. The silence from Mullen during those periods were deafening and definitely didn't help the situation we're in. If we screw up the recruitment of a kid who is related to one of the few guys in our ring of honor, we deserve what comes of it.

Scott is not Johnnies nephew.

[Commercecomet24]

I honestly don't know how anyone has confidence in the way the last half of the season and off season has progressed. The silence from Mullen during those periods were deafening and definitely didn't help the situation we're in. If we screw up the recruitment of a kid who is related to one of the few guys in our ring of honor, we deserve what comes of it.

Yep that would be beyond embarrassing. I've learned patience as I'm getting older so I prefer to see how it ends.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

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Scott is not Johnnies nephew.

Seriously?

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

Seriously. I know every one of Johnnies brothers and Scotts daddy and mama are not Johnnies brother, half brother, step brother, sister, half sister or step sister.

[Jacksondevildog]

So this is what sitting on death row feels like? Just counting the days down.

[CadaverDawg]

Seriously. I know every one of Johnnies brothers and Scotts daddy and mama are not Johnnies brother, half brother, step brother, sister, half sister or step sister.

Hell I've been told for over a year he was Cooks' nephew.

Everything is a lie!*

[HancockCountyDog]

So this is what sitting on death row feels like? Just counting the days down.

Just got the following text from a connected source:

"This feels like first half of the Egg Bowl played out over several weeks" Couldnt have said it better.

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

I just sent you a reply on Twitter.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Seriously. I know every one of Johnnies brothers and Scotts daddy and mama are not Johnnies brother, half brother, step brother, sister, half sister or step sister.

That's the first place I've ever seen that. Even the CL said it was his nephew. I don't know how an important fact like that gets wrong.

[MSUDeltadawg1971]

Not his nephew by blood, he calls him uncle

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

When I saw it here I called Johnnie and asked him who Scott's mama and daddy were because I was trying to figure out which brother he was the son of. Not his nephew by blood, he calls him uncle just as my kids call Johnnie uncle

Lol man, everyone was wrong on that one.

[Noxdog]

Lol man, everyone was wrong on that one.

Point remains, though. Does Cooks hold sway and if not, why?

Crazy times.

[djaymsu5]

May want to wait & see if he does.

If this is true. The tweet I saw from the other day makes total sense now

[HancockCountyDog]

Please remember, there is a chance that Bama pulls their offer, so please keep it civil.

[Covercorner2]

And that all of this could be manufactured drama. Paul even alluded to that possibility. This whole cycle seems as if it has been that way, so why would this be even different?

[djaymsu5]

We will be lucky at this point if we can keep Kobe! This 2016 class has been a real shit show. How do they think we as fans can get excited about the future of this program with subpar recruiting and can't even close kids in our back yard. We as a program always seem to be on the shit end of the stick in this conference.

[djaymsu5]

Please remember, there is a chance that Bama pulls their offer, so please keep it civil.

Yea right! Why in the world would they do this?

[HoopsDawg]

Well who will we lose Kobe to now? I was hoping for 3 of the big 5 and now 1 is more likely.

I refuse to believe Mullen is this inept. He's trolling everyone. I say we get 4 out of 4 on signing day.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Do we have to have a football program to stay in the SEC? Just think if we put all that money towards baseball and basketball.

[msstate7]

I refuse to believe Mullen is this inept. He's trolling everyone. I say we get 4 out of 4 on signing day.

Hoops, you are the most pessimistic (well informed though) poster on here... Please don't troll me. Is this hope or do you have actually have something to base this on?

[I seen it dawg]

We will be lucky at this point if we can keep Kobe! This 2016 class has been a real shit show. How do they think we as fans can get excited about the future of this program with subpar recruiting and can't even close kids in our back yard. We as a program always seem to be on the shit end of the stick in this conference.

Just ****ing stop. Stay away until Wednesday after lunch. If they all go somewhere else then raise all the hell you want. Until then stfu with this shit.

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

My personal feelings. Won't be nice. FYI.

If your a grown ass man and your letting 18 year olds boys tear you up this bad, may be time for a new hobby. I like to fish. I have heard cross stick is calming. Coach likes to belt out a Barbara Streisand number in karaoke. Scooba collects nude playing cards. Beast Man fishes in the ocean cause river fish are too hard. IYOK likes hockey. I am sure we can find you all something

[Commercecomet24]

I refuse to believe Mullen is this inept. He's trolling everyone. I say we get 4 out of 4 on signing day.

You always seem to have good info, really hope you're right. It sure seems like the logical answer though.

[Bothrops]

I believe this has all been contrived by an OM fan in an attempt to create his ultimate, MSU meltdown jack-off fantasy. Lashley will be a bulldog.

[HoopsDawg]

Hoops, you are the most pessimistic (well informed though) poster on here... Please don't troll me. Is this hope or do you have actually have something to base this on?

You perceive me as pessimistic only bc there hasn't been anything positive to report. The only good info I have is that I was told no way AJ is going to Ole Miss. Not going to happen.

[STATEBALLIN]

My personal feelings. Won't be nice. FYI.

If your a grown ass man and your letting 18 year olds boys tear you up this bad, may be time for a new hobby. I like to fish. I have heard cross stick is calming. Coach likes to belt out a Barbara Streisand number in karaoke. Scooba collects nude playing cards. Beast Man fishes in the ocean cause river fish are too hard. IYOK likes hockey. I am sure we can find you all something

Some of you should pick up a book and read it. Might I suggest "game of thrones" it's awesome.

[Dawgtini]

I Seen It has laid it all out there in the last few pages. I don't know why you need to keep looking at other "sources". Relax and enjoy the "surprise" victories on Wednesday!!!

[sbcmortgageman]

But, again, why would Lashley announce tomorrow instead of signing day if it's Bama?

Why would anyone want to do that?

Same reason knott did. Sew up the offer while its there before Sabin gives to someone else.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

My personal feelings. Won't be nice. FYI.

If your a grown ass man and your letting 18 year olds boys tear you up this bad, may be time for a new hobby. I like to fish. I have heard cross stick is calming. Coach likes to belt out a Barbara Streisand number in karaoke. Scooba collects nude playing cards. Beast Man fishes in the ocean cause river fish are too hard. IYOK likes hockey. I am sure we can find you all something
An account with recruiting in its name and you're telling people not to get upset over recruiting lol? To be fair, you're probably correct about finding another hobby for a few weeks after signing day, it's going to get ugly in here.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I believe this has all been contrived by an OM fan in an attempt to create his ultimate, MSU meltdown jack-off fantasy. Lashley will be a bulldog.

This has nothing to do with om.

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

Honesty if you do or have ever covered recruiting you don't let it effect you. Any of it. Cause at the end of the day you remember they are 18 year old kids and a different cheese burger can change their minds about things. And in the game of life, it just ain't that serious. We can all want and wish and pull for a kid to come to our school. I do. But once they say it's another school no sense in bashing them, our coaches, or their parents. We don't know if we got out recruited or if our coaches did all they could to land the player. We simply do not know. So why let it upset you? Cause I promise you one thing. Come Thursday morning die hard recruiting nuts will be looking full time at the class of 2017 and this class will be remember, not because this one was the best OL prospect or this one was the best wide out to come out of Mississippi in a long time. The class of 2016 will go down as the biggest group of Prima donnas any of us have ever seen.

[RIdog]

You perceive me as pessimistic only bc there hasn't been anything positive to report. The only good info I have is that I was told no way AJ is going to Ole Miss. Not going to happen.


Hearing Yancey AND Neal will be in Starkville for AJ's signing , that cannot be a good sign ?

[BrunswickDawg]

I refuse to believe Mullen is this inept. He's trolling everyone. I say we get 4 out of 4 on signing day.
If Dan is trolling everyone, then just go balls out and say we get D Brown too.

If Dan is trolling then it is some Keyser Soze level mastermind shit. If it is some Keyser Soze level mastermind shit, then I say Hev is Keyser Soze, because that would be the person we least expect. I can see it now - Dan and Hev are playing foosball in Hev's man cave (posters of t-top camaros and Tawny Kitaen on the walls, "Don't Stop Believing" cranked, a big rear projection TV playing Hev's HS highlight reel) when Mr. Kobyashii walks in. "My employer has a job for you....

[msstate7]

Hearing Yancey AND Neal will be in Starkville for AJ's signing , that cannot be a good sign ?

Well I can't think of a better ending to this recruiting cycle than aj going to om.

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

Considering that yancy is being advertised to be at the Oxford convention center for the quarterback club signing event all day long to post when the faxes come in I am not sure he can be both places at once

[RIdog]

Considering that yancy is being advertised to be at the Oxford convention center for the quarterback club signing event all day long to post when the faxes come in I am not sure he can be both places at once



Ok , actually was told they are "sending someone" to cover not Yancy personally - either way the implication is the same ?

[Dawgtini]

Hearing Yancey AND Neal will be in Starkville for AJ's signing , that cannot be a good sign ?
Sounds like you're being trolled.

[RIdog]

Sounds like you're being trolled.



At least i want have to wait long to find out .:)

[msstate7]

What about Mccrae and the bama lb that de-committed? Any chance?

[Dawgology]

Some of you should pick up a book and read it. Might I suggest "game of thrones" it's awesome.

It would be fitting since signing day as MSU is going to look a lot like the Red Wedding. I'm afraid Saban will be "sending his regards". ****ing Lannister.

[Mjoelner34]

Sounds like you're being trolled.

Or Yancy is being trolled.

[chef dixon]

Can't remember a year when so many posters has "sources."

[HancockCountyDog]

I know our coaches have not given up on Lashley. A lot can change in the next 24 hours.

[louisvilledawg]

Well I can't think of a better ending to this recruiting cycle than aj going to om.

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LOL. Laughing to keep from crying ****

[Coach34]

My personal feelings. Won't be nice. FYI.

If your a grown ass man and your letting 18 year olds boys tear you up this bad, may be time for a new hobby. I like to fish. I have heard cross stick is calming. Coach likes to belt out a Barbara Streisand number in karaoke. Scooba collects nude playing cards. Beast Man fishes in the ocean cause river fish are too hard. IYOK likes hockey. I am sure we can find you all something

hahahaa- Sinatra asshole

[jumbo]

Just did some quick research, so I could be wrong and please correct me if so, but here's what I came up with.

We currently have 64 guys on scholarship. I'm not counting Gus Walley because I think it's pretty likely he get's put on medical.

That means we have 21 spots open for incoming guys. We currently have 16 commits, so that leaves 5 spots. We have 5 main targets: Simmons, Brown, Lashley, Jones, Cushenberry.

I keep going back to the fact that we have not seen a rash of "panic offers" indicating we are missing those targets. Maybe I am misreading that and they are going to roll them over for EEs in the 2017 cycle, but I am staying with my prediction that we close with those guys.

I wish Lashley's announcement was earlier, because IMO, that will tell us what's going to happen. If all these Bama rumor's are true and not just him trying to build suspense then tomorrow is going to suck.

[ShotgunDawg]

Rosebowl just said on OOB that unless something changes in the next hour, Lashley is going to Bama.

Bo sounds pissed.

If this plays out, John Hevesy needs to be fired tomorrow afternoon.

[ShotgunDawg]

Rosebowl just said that MSU has been hammered on the recruiting trail with Mullen looking around for other jobs. Alabama and Ole Miss have been selling that.

[I seen it dawg]

Why wouldn't they

[ShotgunDawg]

Why wouldn't they

Agree. I sure would

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

Not sure that makes a big impression considering the class ole miss has and every coach in America knows they are going on probation. But could be wrong.

[Really Clark?]

Rosebowl just said that MSU has been hammered on the recruiting trail with Mullen looking around for other jobs. Alabama and Ole Miss have been selling that.

A day before signing day, do you think Paul would had this today. That's why people have issues with Steve. And so does the staff and recruits at times as well.

[ShotgunDawg]

A day before signing day, do you think Paul would had this today. That's why people have issues with Steve. And so does the staff and recruits at times as well.

Steve is somewhat, in a nice way, slamming the staff and Mullen on OOB. Bo is getting pissed as well

[Jacksondevildog]

Steve has not said anything that I don't agree with

[ShotgunDawg]

Steve has not said anything that I don't agree with

Completely agree. It's been a great interview.

[Really Clark?]

Steve is somewhat, in a nice way, slamming the staff and Mullen on OOB. Bo is getting pissed as well

And it could be said on Thursday. Not Tuesday. We eat our own

[civildawg]

Steve has not said anything that I don't agree with

I totally agree. I would rather have steve telling the truth than someone sugar coating it. Steve wants a change in our recruiting and heck if you do not either then you are satisfied with 7 wins a year. I am glad Steve is calling Mullen and his staff out. People need to wake up and see that Mullen has become totally complacent.

[ShotgunDawg]

And it could be said on Thursday. Not Tuesday. We eat our own

Bo was asking extremely pointed questions and Rosebowl handled it well. He say anything that was incriminating. Bo expounded on Steve's thoughts with more incriminating thoughts.

[ScottH]

And it could be said on Thursday. Not Tuesday. We eat our own

This.

Think it today. Wait two days to say it.

There are days we are by far our own worst enemy.

[GumpDawg]

And it could be said on Thursday. Not Tuesday. We eat our own

^ This x1000

[Really Clark?]

Bo was asking extremely pointed questions and Rosebowl handled it well. He say anything that was incriminating. Bo expounded on Steve's thoughts with more incriminating thoughts.

There is probably not a handful of radio guys that went to the school and discussing with a site guy of that school, that would have even choose to have this discussion today. You don't have to be Yancy or Johnson homer to that degree to understand there is time for that discussion. It wasn't today. How many times have C34 and others tell posters to cool it or out right delete stuff lately. We eat our own. This doesn't help us right now

[ShotgunDawg]

West Point HS is getting out at 1:00, due to weather. Unless he releases on video, the announcement is likely off today.

[HancockCountyDog]

There is probably not a handful of radio guys that went to the school and discussing with a site guy of that school, that would have even choose to have this discussion today. You don't have to be Yancy or Johnson homer to that degree to understand there is time for that discussion. It wasn't today. How many times have C34 and others tell posters to cool it or out right delete stuff lately. We eat our own. This doesn't help us right now

I agree to an extent. I have kept my feelings about this class to myself and will until after signing day, but Im not sure anything anyone posts or anyone says will actually affect our finish even 1%. Kids know where they want to go, I had heard a few weeks ago that Scott was thinking about Bama hard and I PM IYOK and we both didn't believe it. Hell, I still don't believe it, but it is happening.

We've got 24 hours to swing things our way, Im not sure it is enough time. Losing assistant coaches, losing big games, and having a coach no comment his way through December coaching searches eventually takes its toll.

[Jacksondevildog]

The issue isn't Steve reporting negativity. The issue is our coaches laziness and boosters not being active or organized.

[I seen it dawg]

And it could be said on Thursday. Not Tuesday. We eat our own

100%

[Really Clark?]

I agree to an extent. I have kept my feelings about this class to myself and will until after signing day, but Im not sure anything anyone posts or anyone says will actually affect our finish even 1%. Kids know where they want to go, I had heard a few weeks ago that Scott was thinking about Bama hard and I PM IYOK and we both didn't believe it. Hell, I still don't believe it, but it is happening.

We've got 24 hours to swing things our way, Im not sure it is enough time. Losing assistant coaches, losing big games, and having a coach no comment his way through December coaching searches eventually takes its toll..

I understand what you are saying. But with a player that is 50/50, 1% is all they need to decide to go elsewhere. It just can wait 2 days. It really can and is the best time to dissect this stuff. Especially with a class like this.

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

That's my thinking. Come Thursday I will say what I have been thinking a long time. Won't bash any kid. But will give my opinion

[ShotgunDawg]

The issue isn't Steve reporting negativity. The issue is our coaches laziness and boosters not being active or organized.

My thoughts as well.

[HoopsDawg]

There is probably not a handful of radio guys that went to the school and discussing with a site guy of that school, that would have even choose to have this discussion today. You don't have to be Yancy or Johnson homer to that degree to understand there is time for that discussion. It wasn't today. How many times have C34 and others tell posters to cool it or out right delete stuff lately. We eat our own. This doesn't help us right now

Can't handle the truth? What Rosey said today has ZERO effect on signing day.

[HoopsDawg]

The issue isn't Steve reporting negativity. The issue is our coaches laziness and boosters not being active or organized.

Bingo

[Jacksondevildog]

We have an "awe shucks" mentality. Other programs are like "let's get this shit done". Bo and Steve discussed how our coaches never introduced Aeries Williams to Lashley until Scotts official visit a couple of weeks back. Two West Point stars that didn't know each other should have been introduced LAST year at the latest. We are lazy. We are either dumbasses or are completely incompetent or lazy. Maybe a combination of all.

[HancockCountyDog]

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I understand what you are saying. But with a player that is 50/50, 1% is all they need to decide to go elsewhere. It just can wait 2 days. It really can and is the best time to dissect this stuff. Especially with a class like this.

Fair enough, and that is why Im not posting much. The only thing I would say is that I don't think there is a player left on the board that is 50/50 with MSU. I think the dye has been cast with pretty much every recruit. Im still holding out hope that AJ decides to sign with us, he is announcing at his football complex - and has invited the public. I expect a strong MSU presence.

[maroonmania]

The issue isn't Steve reporting negativity. The issue is our coaches laziness and boosters not being active or organized.

I'm really starting to get apathetic about all of it but I don't understand how a coach now 8 years into the same job can have these types of issues? I really thought we at least had the in state recruiting stuff down pretty well. We kicked butt in state last year with a very good class.

[Big4Dawg]

We have an "awe shucks" mentality. Other programs are like "let's get this shit done". Bo and Steve discussed how our coaches never introduced Aeries Williams to Lashley until Scotts official visit a couple of weeks back. Two West Point stars that didn't know each other should have been introduced LAST year at the latest. We are lazy. We are either dumbasses or are completely incompetent or lazy. Maybe a combination of all.

I don't believe this. Williams would have been a senior when Lashley was a sophomore and they didnt know each other? its not like west point is a big school.

[Really Clark?]

Can't handle the truth? What Rosey said today has ZERO effect on signing day.

Shut up. I said definitely need to talk about it. Not today. So we have heard that we are in some tight races with guys and a lot of what is discussed is being used against us. True or not it has been stated schools are using it against us. We have 24 hours supposedly to reassure a recruit and our own radio guy and site guy decide to help CONFIRM what is being used against. Yeah that was helpful. And you know better. These kids can absolutely turn on a dime and things like this could be all the nudge they need. You know this. Don't come at me with the truth hurts crap. Time and place. We eat our own and wonder why we have perception we do.

[Dawgtini]

Shut up. I said definitely need to talk about it. Not today. So we have heard that we are in some tight races with guys and a lot of what is discussed is being used against us. True or not it has been stated schools are using it against us. We have 24 hours supposedly to reassure a recruit and our own radio guy and site guy decide to help CONFIRM what is being used against. Yeah that was helpful. And you know better. These kids can absolutely turn on a dime and things like this could be all the nudge they need. You know this. Don't come at me with the truth hurts crap. Time and place. We eat our own and wonder why we have perception we do.

Excellent post. We need every one of the GTR guys and the others left on our board to continue to improve and take that "next step" we keep hearing about. I want them all to have a great career and get to the NFL and I believe they can do that and more right here at MSU. I am still looking forward to an awesome wednesday with a LOT of national media talking about how MSU really closed hard and fast to make a splash with these guys!

[Really Clark?]

This is what I do know. Most of the time with most kids today probably doesn't change their minds one way or another. But I have personally witnessed and help council a kid who within 45 min was about to sign his LOI, crying on his momma about which school to choose. And that was between 3 schools. We tried to get him to just postpone. He did not have to decide right then. He was under a tremendous amount of pressure of where to go and was told so many things he didn't know what to believe. He ended up signing and 30 min after that got a message that was sent to just screw with his descision and he thought he had just made the biggest mistake of his life and wanted see if he could change his mind. It turned out to be false like we told him it probably was. We went on and had a great time at his school, got his degree, and is doing well. Yeah I know that's just one kid but it happens a good bit. It probably will have 0% effect on what our class will be. But don't tell me it couldn't have waited 2 days and it's strange that we clamor to destroy what we are trying to build by people that are suppose to be on our side. At times we go so extreme trying to not be a homer that we hurt ourself more than other schools could. We eat out own and have for years.

[the59dawg]

Rosebowl just said on OOB that unless something changes in the next hour, Lashley is going to Bama.

Bo sounds pissed.

If this plays out, John Hevesy needs to be fired tomorrow afternoon.

Hughes was primary on Lashley until he left. Don't know who took over.

[I seen it dawg]

How about everybody stop melting the **** down over every word typed for the next 24 hrs? Everyone is putting out so much conflicting info right now there isn't anyone who really knows wtf is going on. How bout we start reigning it in people. Save it up for whatever happens tomorrow.

(Smh that I just typed all that with knowing its in one ear and out the other)

[Commercecomet24]

How about everybody stop melting the **** down over every word typed for the next 24 hrs? Everyone is putting out so much conflicting info right now there isn't anyone who really knows wtf is going on. How bout we start reigning it in people. Save it up for whatever happens tomorrow.

(Smh that I just typed all that with knowing its in one ear and out the other)

Post of the day!!!

[maroonmania]

How about everybody stop melting the **** down over every word typed for the next 24 hrs? Everyone is putting out so much conflicting info right now there isn't anyone who really knows wtf is going on. How bout we start reigning it in people. Save it up for whatever happens tomorrow.

(Smh that I just typed all that with knowing its in one ear and out the other)

Well, as I said yesterday I would be fine if we shut the whole board down until Wednesday morning. No reliable information is coming out right now anyway and certain people are just posting garbage that is not helpful.

[Dawgology]

I don't know. The real question is why are we at this point where a little over 12 hours from NSD and we are 50/50 with local recruits where things are "so close" that a radio interview and message board chats will tip them away from us. Honestly, guys, that's ****ing sad. Unless the shit gets surprised out of us tomorrow it's looking like Mullen & Co. really dropped the ball this year and they should definitely be held accountable. There is really no good excuse for how this has gone.

Now, if this is some kind of complex, organized plan to make a big splash on signing day I will come on here and take it all back....but let's face it...that's probably not the case.

[HancockCountyDog]

FYI - we aren't losing AJ or Simmons to OM. Bama is the one that looks to be surging with both.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

This is what I do know. Most of the time with most kids today probably doesn't change their minds one way or another. But I have personally witnessed and help council a kid who within 45 min was about to sign his LOI, crying on his momma about which school to choose. And that was between 3 schools. We tried to get him to just postpone. He did not have to decide right then. He was under a tremendous amount of pressure of where to go and was told so many things he didn't know what to believe. He ended up signing and 30 min after that got a message that was sent to just screw with his descision and he thought he had just made the biggest mistake of his life and wanted see if he could change his mind. It turned out to be false like we told him it probably was. We went on and had a great time at his school, got his degree, and is doing well. Yeah I know that's just one kid but it happens a good bit. It probably will have 0% effect on what our class will be. But don't tell me it couldn't have waited 2 days and it's strange that we clamor to destroy what we are trying to build by people that are suppose to be on our side. At times we go so extreme trying to not be a homer that we hurt ourself more than other schools could. We eat out own and have for years.

This is the difference in us and OM. When you hear the term "all in", this is what part of that means. You would never hear Chuck, Yancy or others ever say anything like this in public. Even the day after signing day. They would say it behind closed doors only to others that were all in, but never outside their circle. Why? Because they sacrifice individual gain for the betterment of the whole.

Steve has access to a lot of information the normal person doesn't have access to. He also has a platform that he could use to actually assist MSU. But a lot of times you can see the "look at me" come out. Today was probably one of those days even though I didn't hear the interview. But even if not, I've seen it plenty of times from him. The same goes for our network. We have some involved who can't be satisfied with just getting things done. The "look at me" has to come out and it undermines what is trying to be accomplished. Again, you would never see this from OM. Why? For the betterment of the whole instead of individual gain.

Who knows, maybe we need a year like this to open our eyes and make us realize a change is needed.

A long time ago I had a boss who gave me some wise words that I've never forgotten and I've used in all facets of my life.

If you keep doing what you've been doing, you're going to keep getting the same result you've been getting.

[maroonmania]

If you keep doing what you've been doing, you're going to keep getting the result you've been getting.

Doesn't seem to work in recruiting. We had a hell of a class last year. Did we change our methods this year? Unless we did we seem to be getting different results doing what we've been doing. I don't know, maybe it was all about Tony Hughes and Sleepy. Who knows?

[msstate7]

FYI - we aren't losing AJ or Simmons to OM. Bama is the one that looks to be surging with both.
Aj, Simmons, knott, and lashley to bama? This sucks

[I seen it dawg]

Our "recruiting guys" worry too much about themselves and not enough about what's best for the program.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Our "recruiting guys" worry too much about themselves and not enough about what's best for the program.

This was the point I was making on previous post. From those that are visible like Steve to those that aren't. We undermine ourselves to where we really make it easy for our opponents. This really needs to change if we want to see different results.

[preachermatt83]

All this conflicting reports are being puppeteered by our staff. We have Lashley, Simmons, and Kobe and maybe even AJ.

THIS IS MY OPINION. I HAVE NO SOURCES ON THIS!!! It's the only logical explanation. I can't fathom striking out or going 1-4 on GTA kids. If that happens I'm done until major changes are made. IF I am wrong and we do go 1-4 then there is no other explanation than the "dan looking around" deal. And if so I hope that arrogant Yankee is happy and I hope he ends up coaching QBs at Starkville Academy.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I don't know. The real question is why are we at this point where a little over 12 hours from NSD and we are 50/50 with local recruits where things are "so close" that a radio interview and message board chats will tip them away from us. Honestly, guys, that's ****ing sad. Unless the shit gets surprised out of us tomorrow it's looking like Mullen & Co. really dropped the ball this year and they should definitely be held accountable. There is really no good excuse for how this has gone.

Now, if this is some kind of complex, organized plan to make a big splash on signing day I will come on here and take it all back....but let's face it...that's probably not the case.

I'd like to know how this happens. I don't see how anyone committed to winning can let something like this happen.

Tried to give you some rep points, but "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Dawgology again."

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

All this conflicting reports are being puppeteered by our staff. We have Lashley, Simmons, and Kobe and maybe even AJ.

THIS IS MY OPINION. I HAVE NO SOURCES ON THIS!!! It's the only logical explanation. I can't fathom striking out or going 1-4 on GTA kids. If that happens I'm done until major changes are made. IF I am wrong and we do go 1-4 then there is no other explanation than the "dan looking around" deal. And if so I hope that arrogant Yankee is happy and I hope he ends up coaching QBs at Starkville Academy.

I wish that was the case, but it's not with Lashley. I would guarantee our staff would rather have him committed at this point.

[preachermatt83]

Lashley to State
AJ to State
Simmons to State
Kobe to State

I'm sticking with it. I honestly believe this is a publicity play, that Dan is playing the game. He began it last yr with Leo. If I'm wrong , like someone said yesterday, I'm going down with the ship.

[PSYCHO(thesis)DEFENSE]

I'm going down with the ship.

I think you're the guy who pulled the plug thinking you found a shiny new ring

[maroonmania]

5 stages of grief:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

I think I'm pretty much to number 5 at this point.

[Tripp McNeely]

Lashley to State
AJ to State
Simmons to State
Kobe to State

I'm sticking with it. I honestly believe this is a publicity play, that Dan is playing the game. He began it last yr with Leo. If I'm wrong , like someone said yesterday, I'm going down with the ship.

Honestly, this is the only thing that makes logical sense (can't believe I just typed that). We haven't, historically, signed all of our top targets, but we've NEVER missed on ALL of them.

[MSUDawg99]

5 stages of grief:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

I think I'm pretty much to number 5 at this point.

I'm at number 4 but still with a little bit of 2 mixed in. Not sure I'll ever reach 5.

[msstate7]

Will Kobe be the only one of the big targets we get? If so, I have a ton of respect for Kobe for sticking with the home team

[STATEBALLIN]

It would be fitting since signing day as MSU is going to look a lot like the Red Wedding. I'm afraid Saban will be "sending his regards". ****ing Lannister.

exactly!!

[ScottH]

5 stages of grief:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

I think I'm pretty much to number 5 at this point.

I made peace with acceptance yesterday. Had to move on.

Thursday I add No. 6 Evaluation. Should I continue to pay almost $400 a game per ticket including seat fees but not factoring in BDC donation? Or should I funnel those dollars to the Vet School and help save some lives?

My maturity allows me to realize the thought is born of frustration. But it is real nonetheless.

[mic]

With 16 committed.
And saying we close on Kobe and Cush . Gives us 18
What's the vibe on a couple of in state guys..
Damion Dickens .. DE
Javious Bradley .. OL
Lorenzo Dantzler.. Need to go ahead and offer the kid..

McCrae juco kid.. Any word?
Riley kid who decommtted from Bama.. Get him ASAP. Kid will play with a chip

Who else are we on.. ( and dont give me AJ or Simmons)
If we are going to fill these remaining scholarships let's at least get some guys up front.. All of these guys are options..

[Bdawg]

With 16 committed.
And saying we close on Kobe and Cush . Gives us 18
What's the vibe on a couple of in state guys..
Damion Dickens .. DE
Javious Bradley .. OL
Lorenzo Dantzler.. Need to go ahead and offer the kid..

McCrae juco kid.. Any word?
Who else are we on.. ( and dont give me AJ or Simmons)
If we are going to fill these remaining scholarships let's at least get some guys up front.. All of these guys are options..
Just make sure if you are going to sign other players that they are not roster fills. I would rather wait till next year if you think you can get a better player. But hopefully all this worry is for nothing. Maybe Coach Turner can salvage this thing for us with Simmons and Jones

[mic]

Just make sure if you are going to sign other players that they are not roster fills. I would rather wait till next year if you think you can get a better player. But hopefully all this worry is for nothing. Maybe Coach Turner can salvage this thing for us with Simmons and Jones

We need a full roster..
I don't know how many spots we have open, but if we miss out on 4 out of 5 targets then there are open spots and the staff has to have plan B..
If they don't they are even lazier than I thought...

[jumbo]

We need a full roster..
I don't know how many spots we have open, but if we miss out on 4 out of 5 targets then there are open spots and the staff has to have plan B..
If they don't they are even lazier than I thought...


4 as of now. Walley could make it 5.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

With 16 committed.
And saying we close on Kobe and Cush . Gives us 18
What's the vibe on a couple of in state guys..
Damion Dickens .. DE
Javious Bradley .. OL
Lorenzo Dantzler.. Need to go ahead and offer the kid..

McCrae juco kid.. Any word?
Riley kid who decommtted from Bama.. Get him ASAP. Kid will play with a chip

Who else are we on.. ( and dont give me AJ or Simmons)
If we are going to fill these remaining scholarships let's at least get some guys up front.. All of these guys are options..

Dickens - Headed to Juco
Bardney - Already enrolled in Juco
Dantzler - I wouldn't offer but hey if they want to so be it
McCrae - Will be after signing day before he decides
Cole - Nobody has a good read

I'd rather bank 2-3 schollies for next year than reach on a couple of kids just to say we took them

[mic]

Dickens - Headed to Juco
Bardney - Already enrolled in Juco
Dantzler - I wouldn't offer but hey if they want to so be it
McCrae - Will be after signing day before he decides
Cole - Nobody has a good read

I'd rather bank 2-3 schollies for next year than reach on a couple of kids just to say we took them

There are guys out there... Our staff should working their ass off right now to find a couple guys that are committed to other schools that would like to come play in the sec that aren't just filler guys...

[civildawg]

There are guys out there... Our staff should working their ass off right now to find a couple guys that are committed to other schools that would like to come play in the sec that aren't just filler guys...

Found your problem with this statement.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Heard McRae will wait because he may not have all the classes to sign SEC after the semester. Could go to another conference if not. True or not I don't know.

I'm like mic; see if there are a couple more out there committed to lesser conferences that could play in SEC, ala Dillon Day.

If all this plays out like predicted, we really need to take a hard look in the mirror come Thursday morning. I don't know if the rumors of Mullen wanting out of Starkville are true, but he ain't going nowhere if he regresses and starts winning 6-7, even 8 games a year. Think about it, won 10 then 9 and he wasn't offered anything worth taking. If it takes more than that, classes like this one won't get you there.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Meanwhile just saw a tweet that said OM will most likely withstand a run from Alabama for D'Vaughn Pennimon, the RB from Texas who Alabama and A&m went hard after. Network doing work.

[mic]

Found your problem with this statement.

Oh I agree... Left out should BE
#relentlesseffort
More like #acceptaverage

[RIdog]

Meanwhile just saw a tweet that said OM will most likely withstand a run from Alabama for D'Vaughn Pennimon, the RB from Texas who Alabama and A&m went hard after. Network doing work.



Yeah , he's announcing tonight - the Aggie site (Rivals) just had an interview with him and he said it's down to A&M or NM . Thought it was encouraging it was an Aggie report but may be reading to much into that ?

[Johnson85]

Dickens - Headed to Juco
Bardney - Already enrolled in Juco
Dantzler - I wouldn't offer but hey if they want to so be it
McCrae - Will be after signing day before he decides
Cole - Nobody has a good read

I'd rather bank 2-3 schollies for next year than reach on a couple of kids just to say we took them

So are you just responding or you acknowledging that yes, we are going to close poorly and not even fill up our small class with SEC athletes?

[Bdawg]

Dickens - Headed to Juco
Bardney - Already enrolled in Juco
Dantzler - I wouldn't offer but hey if they want to so be it
McCrae - Will be after signing day before he decides
Cole - Nobody has a good read

I'd rather bank 2-3 schollies for next year than reach on a couple of kids just to say we took them

I'm with you on reaching. If he can't contribute on the fields, it's not worth it

[jumbo]

tomorrow is going to suck

[mic]

I'm with you on reaching. If he can't contribute on the fields, it's not worth it

It's not reaching when ur roster isn't full..
And I'm sure we will have a few casualties between now and August.. (Transfers, grades, quit, Ect..)
Do some ****ing work and find one or 2 guys that can play that may have gotten over looked by bigger boys that would come to sec and work their ass off... There are some OL and DL out there .. ****ing find them.. Call some coaches up.. Ask around..

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I wonder if the Neshoba Central vs Ridgeland game is going to be cancelled again due to the weather.

[msstate7]

I wonder if the Neshoba Central vs Ridgeland game is going to be cancelled again due to the weather.

I'm with you... We going all in on rocket sports and braves' baseball**

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I wonder if the Neshoba Central vs Ridgeland game is going to be cancelled again due to the weather.

That's a pretty piss poor attempt at a joke.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

That's a pretty piss poor attempt at a joke.

That's no joke. Game has been cancelled once for weather I hope it's not tonight. We're #1 team in 5A we have championship aspirations.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

I think in order for me to melt I would have to see something positive about this class. This is just a disaster all around. I hope we at least just don't use the scholarships on sub par players. What a terrible terrible job by the football staff.

Recruits, if you are reading this - I have obviously been in touch with you more often than Dan Mullen.

[Bdawg]

It's not reaching when ur roster isn't full..
And I'm sure we will have a few casualties between now and August.. (Transfers, grades, quit, Ect..)
Do some ****ing work and find one or 2 guys that can play that may have gotten over looked by bigger boys that would come to sec and work their ass off... There are some OL and DL out there .. ****ing find them.. Call some coaches up.. Ask around..
It is reaching if the guy you sign can't get on the field. I would rather save more schollies for EEs than sign someone whose going to get his butt whipped every play. Those are the ones I'm talking about. If they can contribute,fine. Sign them. If not, don't.

[state66]

People are concerned about recruits seeing whats on this board. Pretty sure they are more aware of how our recruiting class is ranked 36th in the country and ole miss is top 5.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

If we were top 20 I would not be concerned. Ole Miss is a problem, but so is everyone else out recruiting Mullen.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

What time do Simmons, Kobe, and aj announce?

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Starkville guys around 8:45 I think. Not sure on Simmons.

If you want to torture yourself, you can watch it live here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/high-school-football-network/id995645050?mt=8

[Bdawg]

What time do Simmons, Kobe, and aj announce?

Kobe and AJ are around 8-9 am

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Starkville guys around 8:45 I think. Not sure on Simmons.

If you want to torture yourself, you can watch it live here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/high-school-football-network/id995645050?mt=8

Haha nah, I'm just wanting to know when I can celebrate and talk about the guys we do get and start the 2017 recruiting thread.

[Dawgology]

I think in order for me to melt I would have to see something positive about this class. This is just a disaster all around. I hope we at least just don't use the scholarships on sub par players. What a terrible terrible job by the football staff.

Recruits, if you are reading this - I have obviously been in touch with you more often than Dan Mullen.

hilarious!!

[msstate7]

Riley Cole has been CB'd twice today to south Alabama. Are we gonna lose this kid to the jags?!

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Riley Cole has been CB'd twice today to south Alabama. Are we gonna lose this kid to the jags?!

247 article saying "all but one SEC school has reached out". Nahhhhh....you don't think.....

[Really Clark?]

247 article saying "all but one SEC school has reached out". Nahhhhh....you don't think.....

His dad named us on the radio as a school who has contacted him. Florida, Tenn, Vandy as well I think he said. Those were the only schools he mentioned.

[msstate7]

Any chance we get 2 of aj, Kobe, and Simmons tomorrow? Any chance we get 0? What's the latest?

[state66]

We arent even mentioned as in it for AJ or Simmons anymore. So im going to say kobe is our only hope.

[Jacksondevildog]

Mike Farrell, Rivals national guy, says he's hearing AJ Brown to Ole Miss.

[cbrunt29]

Mike Farrell, Rivals national guy, says he's hearing AJ Brown to Ole Miss.

Haha great. It just keeps getting better. It's comical at this point

[ScoobaDawg]

Everyone go drink a beer and relax for the evening. I seen it... And it's happening tomorrow.

[RIdog]

We arent even mentioned as in it for AJ or Simmons anymore. So im going to say kobe is our only hope.

Kobe to Miami .

[Jacksondevildog]

Everyone go drink a beer and relax for the evening. I seen it... And it's happening tomorrow.

What the hell does that mean?

[state66]

Means youll need to be well rested tomorrow. No need to throw a mouse through a monitor.

[HoopsDawg]

Any chance we get 2 of aj, Kobe, and Simmons tomorrow? Any chance we get 0? What's the latest?

Now hearing AJ and Simmons to OM which is unbelievable! I was told by a flawless source that AJ can't stand Metcalf and there was no way he was going to OM.

[msstate7]

Now hearing AJ and Simmons to OM which is unbelievable! I was told by a flawless source that AJ can't stand Metcalf and there was no way he was going to OM.

So does Kobe go to Miami or where?

[HoopsDawg]

So does Kobe go to Miami or where?

MSU

[msstate7]

MSU

1 week ago, I'd have been pissed beyond blog at signing only Kobe... Now I'll be relieved just to get him.

[HoopsDawg]

1 week ago, I'd have been pissed beyond blog at signing only Kobe... Now I'll be relieved just to get him.

I think we get him and cushenberry tomorrow. The staff is meeting tonight about a couple of more kids. I hope we don't throw out any marginal offers and just sit tight with 17 signees.

[Bothrops]

Jones, Cush and who else? What about Mason, or did we go cold on him? D'Angelo Jones? Are these guys bums?

[maroonmania]

I think we get him and cushenberry tomorrow. The staff is meeting tonight about a couple of more kids. I hope we don't throw out any marginal offers and just sit tight with 17 signees.

Well, glad to know our staff isn't taking the night off.

[Really Clark?]

Jones, Cush and who else? What about Mason, or did we go cold on him? D'Angelo Jones? Are these guys bums?

Paul's last update was Jones, Cush and coin flip on Simmons. OM feels good on him and our side feels good. Another tough one to call according to Paul.

[maroonmania]

delete

[Really Clark?]

I think we get him and cushenberry tomorrow. The staff is meeting tonight about a couple of more kids. I hope we don't throw out any marginal offers and just sit tight with 17 signees.

You mean 18? Or you removing sign and place guy?

[msstate7]

Paul's last update was Jones, Cush and coin flip on Simmons. OM feels good on him and our side feels good. Another tough one to call according to Paul.

I'm not so sure our side's judgement can be trusted

[Really Clark?]

I'm not so sure our side's judgement can be trusted

As I said, per Paul. But I get what you are saying. Crazy information out there this year. Really really odd and not all of it on our staff either. One of the things that will be discussed I'm sure later.

[Jacksondevildog]

Aint no way we get Simmons. I would be blown away.

[msstate7]

Aint no way we get Simmons. I would be blown away.

Exactly how feel

[HoopsDawg]

You mean 18? Or you removing sign and place guy?

Yes, I wasn't counting Spencer but let's go with 18-19 signees.

[Really Clark?]

Yes, I wasn't counting Spencer but let's go with 18-19 signees.

Kinda figured. Also, McRae may decide to go ahead and sign tomorrow instead of waiting per Paul from McRae's trainer.

[STATEBALLIN]

Lineman.. Need Simmons, jones and lashley.

Already missed on lashley but if we sign simmons and jones tomorrow I think it's not a total loss. I don't think we need AJ. Don't get me wrong I'd love to have him and would celebrate in the streets but we have plenty of capable receivers. Now if simmons and AJ sign with ole miss and we lose in Oxford AGAIN next season, I'm running Mullen out of town.

[msstate7]

Kinda figured. Also, McRae may decide to go ahead and sign tomorrow instead of waiting per Paul from McRae's trainer.

With who?

[STATEBALLIN]

With who?

Louisville

[Really Clark?]

With who?

Unknown. Louisville has been on him a while. He didn't know how serious talks have been between us and McRae. I took it to mean he just didn't have a feel one way or the other. Burning up the phones tonight

[Really Clark?]

Louisville

Paul didn't say that at all. Or are you referencing another source?

[Bdawg]

As I said, per Paul. But I get what you are saying. Crazy information out there this year. Really really odd and not all of it on our staff either. One of the things that will be discussed I'm sure later.

Can't wait to hear this discussion

[STATEBALLIN]

Paul didn't say that at all. Or are you referencing another source?

No Paul didn't specifically say Louisville, but he plugged that they had been recruiting him the longest which I took as he would sign with them if he does sign tomorrow.

[Really Clark?]

No Paul didn't specifically say Louisville, but he plugged that they had been recruiting him the longest which I took as he would sign with them if he does sign tomorrow.

Yep. Gotcha. He said they have been. We also have to make sure he could get out and qualify for the SEC with his classes. So that may be a hold up as well and cause him to go ahead with them if he can't get in. But if he can, I don't know about. Be a nice get with 4 to play 3.

[Noxdog]

Yep. Gotcha. He said they have been. We also have to make sure he could get out and qualify for the SEC with his classes. So that may be a hold up as well and cause him to go ahead with them if he can't get in. But if he can, I don't know about. Be a nice get with 4 to play 3.

Last I checked the ACC was just as tough as the SEC, maybe harder to get in.

[Really Clark?]

Last I checked the ACC was just as tough as the SEC, maybe harder to get in.

That's what was mentioned to me and maybe JUCO is different?? I don't know why we would be harder than ACC. I know we lost out before to the Big 12 on a JUCO because it was easier to get them in and the player wouldn't qualify for the SEC.

[Really Clark?]

Mullen, what ever you and the staff have to do, stay at it all night and be prepared for anything. Burn up the phones.

[STATEBALLIN]

being reported we're making a late surge with some guys. We'll see..

[Commercecomet24]

being reported we're making a late surge with some guys. We'll see..

Care to share any names? Or if you can't be specific just give a little hint.

[state66]

If I was mullen I would of handed prepaid go phones to everyone on the staff and said call these ****ers non stop until they sign.

[civildawg]

being reported we're making a late surge with some guys. We'll see..

Hahaha sure... Late surge on alcorn prospects most likely

[msstate7]

Hahaha sure... Late surge on alcorn prospects most likely

Supposedly knott requested papers. Who knows if true or not, but we should probably pull for bama to get their big targets today

[NeedMoreCowbell]

I've noticed the resentment toward CDM about neglecting recruiting because of looking for a new gig (after we bumped his salary waaaay up). Now is not the time for that discussion, but a week from today will be.
When I wrote that six days ago I didn't think I'd be able to bite my tongue for a whole week. A few more hours of restraint and it will be time to have some blunt discussion.

[msstate7]

I have 3 goals today...

1. Kobe
2. Cushenberry
3. 2 players that are a surprise with 1 being a nice prospect and the other a decent project

[rbdog82]

I'm just glad our fax machine won't be overworked today. Repairs can be costly.

[Dawgtini]

I think we may get a surprise and see Cush d brown k jones j Simmons and .... Lashley. Just my gut. Then again, coulda just been too many martinis. We will know soon.

[msstate7]

I think we may get a surprise and see Cush d brown k jones j Simmons and .... Lashley. Just my gut. Than again, coulda just been too many martinis. We will know soon.

You drinking early aren't you? Mullen's probably knocking em down too haha

[cbrunt29]

I'll just take Kobe at this point. Anything past this will be a plus

[CadaverDawg]

I'm soooo glad that I have meetings from 7:15 until 3:00-ish today. I don't even want to watch.

https://45.media.tumblr.com/439e62bf170febb515a35af46a3931ad/tumblr_ntbzs6GGHg1uckivgo1_500.gif

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

So Bo says AJ and Simmons to OM....what a slap in the face.

[HancockCountyDog]

Dont give up on Nigel Knott.

[ShotgunDawg]

Knott just sent an interesting tweet. He may flip

[Really Clark?]

Mississippi State University was the first school to offer me and the only school that continued to recruit me pass my commitment.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Come on Knott! Do it baby!!

[HancockCountyDog]

Im hearing Bama landed Shy Carter this morning.......so this makes a lot of sense

[Jacksondevildog]

Then look for Ole Miss to push for Knott.

[HancockCountyDog]

Then look for Ole Miss to push for Knott.

no chance

[Jacksondevildog]

no chance

Just like Lashley was ours.

[jumbo]

Paul saying LSU may offer Cushenberry

[msstate7]

Paul saying LSU may offer Cushenberry

Damn... Need him badly

[HancockCountyDog]

Lashley to UA official

[I seen it dawg]

Lashley to UA official

****ing muther****ing ****

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Knott at the table......

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

Knott signs with Bama....17

[ShotgunDawg]

I don't get Knott taunting MSU and his sister wearing an M Club jacket in the background

[HancockCountyDog]

I don't get Knott taunting MSU and his sister wearing an M Club jacket in the background

no shit, we just got trolled

[Bdawg]

no shit, we just got trolled

This whole recruiting process has just gotten out of hand. It's just a side show at the circus now. Too much drama and build up for 18 year old kids. Sad it's turned into this. I just want a level playing too.

[jumbo]

Can we get a fark of Dan's face on Leo DiCaprio's body when he gets attacked by the bear in the The Revenant?

[mic]

no shit, we just got trolled

See ya in 2019 .. Maybe.... Knott...

[jumbo]

Cushenberry to LSU. Really hope someone has the stones to ask Mullen WTF happened.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Really hope someone has the stones to ask Mullen WTF happened.

I doubt that will happen, but I don't see how he can spin this any way possible. We just lost a ****in starkville kid to OM!!

[state66]

Burn in hell mullen. We cannot win the way we want to with the talent he is bringing in.

[I seen it dawg]

Cocksucking ****ing Mullen you piece of shit. Getting our ass whipped in our own backyard and especially losing to OM is ****ing inexcusable. **** you you cocksuck but I guess losing to OM now doesn't ****ing bother you. Piece of shit.

[ElitedawgRecruiting]

I said I would come here and say I was wrong and I was. The football office got lazy down the stretch and it cost them. Both with their news and their commits.

No excuse by me. This is all on Dan. Every bit of it. Don't blow smoke ip our asses at the PC. Just say it. You got your ass kicked

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Makes sense that our insiders were thrown off this year when our staff didn't know what the **** was going on. Looks like the rebels are doing exactly what they planned and are sticking it to Mullen.

[state66]

I cant wait to hear what he says. Surely he cant stand up there with a straight face and talk about how great of a class this is. We couldnt even use up all of our alloted scholarships for christ sake.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I said I would come here and say I was wrong and I was. The football office got lazy down the stretch and it cost them. Both with their news and their commits.

No excuse by me. This is all on Dan. Every bit of it. Don't blow smoke ip our asses at the PC. Just say it. You got your ass kicked

The bad thing is I don't have confidence the problem will be fixed by next signing day. Mullen either needs to commit to MSU and tell his agent to STFU or he can carry his ass. Also, our upper leadership needs to grow a set of balls and hold his feet to the fire.

[maroonmania]

The bad thing is I don't have confidence the problem will be fixed by next signing day. Mullen either needs to commit to MSU and tell his agent to STFU or he can carry his ass. Also, our upper leadership needs to grow a set of balls and hold his feet to the fire.

Fully agree. What happened in this recruiting cycle is totally unacceptable. Got our asses handed to us by a program about to go on probation and one of the biggest reasons is because Dan's agent has to get Mullen's name out in public for every freakin' P5 HC job search out there. The other reason is Dan and a number of his assistants don't want to be bothered spending time on the recruiting trail and if they are out there apparently they are just pissing people off. After the past 2 years ON the field we literally could not have recruited much worse than we did this cycle if we had tried.