Along with winning what do you need to see to be happy Saturday?

[Jack Lambert]

I need to see complete control on both sides of the ball and being able to rest the starters in the 4th.

[lastmajordog]

I want to see an off line aggressively blocking and a tailback running..... and a return to MSU defenses of old .....”knock someone’s #### in the dirt”......

[Ifyouonlyknew]

No injuries

[Dawgbite]

Naked woman!

[BrunswickDawg]

I want to see an off line aggressively blocking and a tailback running..... and a return to MSU defenses of old .....”knock someone’s #### in the dirt”......

Holes made by the OL that are big enough that my 43 year old out of shape ass could run for a first down through.

[MafiaDawg]

The best players playing

[TrapGame]

Against a depleted SA defense I want every RB to look like a Heisman candidate.

[Jack Lambert]

Naked woman!

You just cost me five dollars. At my office I set the over under at 6 when someone would bring up leg.

[ShotgunDawg]

1. I want to see the offensive line look right & physical. Last year, we couldn't run the ball against anyone, so, even though it's South AL. Just the offensive line working as a cohesive unit will make me feel better.

2. A running back, other than Holloway, showing vision, burst, and the ability to hit the hole quick.

3. I want to see Fitz come off his first read & hit some receivers in the short to intermediate passing game.

4. Tackling. Our "Hawk tackling" sucked last year. I want to see polished tackling from game 1.

5. Our defense flying around. I want to see speed on the field. The defense will make some assignment mistakes, but I want to see us play faster.

[Mjoelner34]

1. No injuries.
2. Command by our QBs
3. RBs trucking people and not going down on first contact or tripping over themselves getting out of the backfield. In other words, the 3rd, 4th and 5th string RBs.
4. Aggressive D with corners in press coverage and everyone else with their ears pinned meeting at the QB.

[Tbonewannabe]

I want to see an off line aggressively blocking and a tailback running..... and a return to MSU defenses of old .....”knock someone’s #### in the dirt”......

This all day. I would also like to see a QB take control and make smart decisions. Not necessarily just throwing bombs but making the right reads and running the offense.

[Dolphus Raymond]

No injuries and no pecieved quarterback controversy.

[msstate7]

I'm gonna need to see...
1. shump at lb

2. fitz with absolutely no Williams

3. no upperclassmen starting over underclassmen

4. dear and lee at tailback

5. Hev fired in the pregame ceremony

6. State flag flown in the first half and taken down at halftime

7. The diamond formation

Did I miss any?

[Dawgbite]

You just cost me five dollars. At my office I set the over under at 6 when someone would bring up leg.

Sorry. I'll buy you a beer at the USC game.

[Liverpooldawg]

No injuries

[BrunswickDawg]

I'm gonna need to see...
1. shump at lb

2. fitz with absolutely no Williams

3. no upperclassmen starting over underclassmen

4. dear and lee at tailback

5. Hev fired in the pregame ceremony

6. State flag flown in the first half and taken down at halftime

7. The diamond formation

Did I miss any?

Mullenz can't croot!!!***

[War Machine Dawg]

1. PHYSICAL on both sides of the ball.

2.A return to a run-first/run heavy offense.

3. Defense doesn't miss tackles.

Basically, I'm looking for indicators of mindset.

[blacklistedbully]

1. Utter domination of an over-matched team, with backups getting plenty of playing time.
2. No injuries
3. Hopefully a clear indication of which QB is the likely starter going forward

I'm not sure there's much positive that can be learned playing a cupcake...so I think it's more about what we don't want to see, such as:
1. Our O-line struggling in any way, shape or form, with the possible exception of things like an occasional false-start. Don't want to see them struggle with the opposition
2. Poor decision-making by our QB
3. RB's unable to read and take advantage of holes
4. CB's getting roasted
5. Front 7 not bringing serious heat

[BeastMan]

a limit of redfish

[spiral]

A lot of clouds

Play vanilla but still rack up over 450 yards.
2RB's around or over 100 yards
A basic formation defense that causes no gains or TFL
Force a few turnovers.
A top ten sportcenter type play so we can get some publicity

[tireddawg]

I wouldn't mind seeing the starters resting midway through the 3rd.

[mcain31]

I need to see complete control on both sides of the ball and being able to rest the starters in the 4th.

I want our defense to score twice, once by pick six and once by scoop and score

[msstate7]

I want our defense to score twice, once by pick six and once by scoop and score

If this happens we'll double our defensive td's of last year

[Political Hack]

1) OL know their assignments and look physically dominant across the board.
2) RBs to have good patience and show good vision.
3) Fitz show that he's the true long-term starter.
4) Defensive dominance.
5) CBs be able to cover WRs even when we don't bring pressure.
6) Don't look sloppy for more than 1 or 2 drives.

[anubus]

the defense dominating and a special teams punt block

[Barking 13]

all of the above, especially no injuries, a cohesive OL, and dominating D

[ckDOG]

No arm tackling. Solid running game bt the tackles. Solid fundamentals all around. Look like we are well prepared.

[msstate7]

No arm tackling. Solid running game bt the tackles. Solid fundamentals all around. Look like we are well prepared.

Speaking of tackling... Is hawk tackling still here?

[bobtail bob]

Dominating oline play and quality depth stepping up....

[CadaverDawg]

A team that could run the ball every single play if we desired and still dominate, but chooses to throw some and looks crisp doing it (with Fitz).

A defense that completely smolders the run game, and is aggressive and physical in the secondary. None of that 10 yard cushion with easy completions crap.

Solid kick returning, clean fielding of punts, made field goals.

No injuries.

Basically....We need to be able to Run the Ball and Stop the Run

[Harrydawg]

Cool front or at the very least lower humidity......which, by the way------I think we will see

[lamont]

BBQ Nachos in the Club and Mic with the locker key, Hyche for comedy, and a zone read team thats running more read and counter than stretch and inside zone.

[munk_munk92]

That is a painful memory. "Hawk tackling" it still burns in my soul. Just a good dominate running game to the tune of 300 yards would be great to go along with 200 yards passing with no INT's. And a defense that only allowed 150 yards of total offense.

[GTHOM]

Not worried about anything but the OL. QBs will be fine. Defense should dominate. I think we will be able to tell a lot more than people think from Saturday. Last year we struggled on the OL vs Troy. USA is better than Troy. Please block them

[GreenheadDawg]

I'm gonna need to see...
1. shump at lb

2. fitz with absolutely no Williams

3. no upperclassmen starting over underclassmen

4. dear and lee at tailback

5. Hev fired in the pregame ceremony

6. State flag flown in the first half and taken down at halftime

7. The diamond formation

Did I miss any?

Winner

[Dawgfan77]

The amended letter. And we come out of the game healthy

[BB30]

A team that could run the ball every single play if we desired and still dominate, but chooses to throw some and looks crisp doing it (with Fitz).

A defense that completely smolders the run game, and is aggressive and physical in the secondary. None of that 10 yard cushion with easy completions crap.

Solid kick returning, clean fielding of punts, made field goals.

No injuries.

Basically....We need to be able to Run the Ball and Stop the Run

With you. Want to see our defense look dominant.
Basically, want to see both our O and D line dominate the game.
Don't want to see our CBs get beat often. Ok with some miscommunication and blown assignments early with the new scheme, but do not want to see our corners just getting beat.

[DudyDawg]

I'll be happy if we hit every extra point

[Tbonewannabe]

Speaking of tackling... Is hawk tackling still here?

Hawk tackling is how tackling is being taught now. It is supposed to lessen the possibility of concussions.

[Tbonewannabe]

Speaking of tackling... Is hawk tackling still here?

nm

[BulldogBear]

1) Win
2) Know beyond doubt who needs so be this season's QB going forward
3) Nobody in concrete shoes getting 15 carries unless it translates in at least 125 yards
4) No white helmets unless South Alabama is wearing them

[FISHDAWG]

a third NOA issued

[WinningIsRelentless]

Co-Eds in some super short shorts and spaghetti strap shirts

[Bothrops]

All the predictable starters ruling each series after the first two.

In no order after first two:

Limit their scoring to 13 or less, and only 1 td, either early, or in garbage.

We score at least 40.

Couch makes 2 or more receptions.

Jordan Thomas drops jaws on a play.

Mixon is the real deal and scores a td.

Two bench warmer Rb's combine for td, and get yards with ease.

Shumpert looks different.

Damian plays well

Fitz throws accurately and is sure footed.

O-line isn't challenged all day long.

At least 3 sacks on D.

At least 1 interception.

Big hits and violent tackling at times.

Bigger crowd than expected.

[drunkernhelldawg]

Sharp, solid football and no injuries

[mcain31]

I want to see a De'Mon Glanton type of hit by our defense