LSU game

[BuckyIsAB****]

Buckle up boys its gonna be a good one #Clanga #BeatLSU

[ShotgunDawg]

It's gonna be a slober knocker.

Final score will be 21-17. Could go either way.

[ShotgunDawg]

To add:

I think the key to the game for MSU is to remain patient.

MSU has a legit defense this year that I believe can really cause LSU to struggle to move the ball. Add that with an excellent punter and you've got the ingredients to win a field position battle.

Therefore, I want to see an offense that remains patient, doesn't make mistakes, and plays with a blue collar grind in the game.

Opportunities will come. Don't force them.

[MetEdDawg]

We will score more than 21. There's no way we can start more poorly than we did tonight and we also haven't seen our offense for a full game yet. All of that said, we are still putting up big time numbers.

I think the key is defense. Can they stop LSU on 3rd and 3+? LSU has converted a ton of those on us in the past and not only does it potentially lead to points for them, but it denies us the chance to shorten the field for our offense. They have to find some 3 and outs, create a turnover, and shorten the field for us.

We will be able to run the football. But if we have to travel 70-80+ yards every drive it's gonna be hard to win. I think Grantham's defense is the key here.

[Skydawg1]

To add:

I think the key to the game for MSU is to remain patient.

MSU has a legit defense this year that I believe can really cause LSU to struggle to move the ball. Add that with an excellent punter and you've got the ingredients to win a field position battle.

Therefore, I want to see an offense that remains patient, doesn't make mistakes, and plays with a blue collar grind in the game.

Opportunities will come. Don't force them.And a punt is better than a missed FG in games like this.

[Bothrops]

LSU gonna kick a ton of field goals. I think #8 gets in there earlier in the evening. Offense will need a spark if we're gonna win. We can't win a FG battle.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Heres the way I see it

I feel very confident they will not score 20 points on us unless we shit the bed. They might not get 17. Our defense will do fine.

We're inconsistent throwing the ball but Fitz is a gamer and a playmaker. We have a deep and talented stable of RB's behind an average at best OL.

Gonna be close but we got a hell of a shot. Home field will play a big part show up drink up and show out

[Reason2succeed]

To add:

I think the key to the game for MSU is to remain patient.

MSU has a legit defense this year that I believe can really cause LSU to struggle to move the ball. Add that with an excellent punter and you've got the ingredients to win a field position battle.

Therefore, I want to see an offense that remains patient, doesn't make mistakes, and plays with a blue collar grind in the game.

Opportunities will come. Don't force them.

I totally agree. Mullen needs to trust the running game even when they stuff it. Our depth at RB is a major strength and it will open up the RPO. Aeris, Hill, Gibson, and Lee are good enough to keep the LSU defense honest if given the opportunity.

[Cooterpoot]

Our offense isn't good enough. More specifically, our OL sucks. Is Key playing next week for LSU? Cause he will hurt somebody if he lines up on Reese. I thought the offense looked bad tonight.

[msstate7]

Our offense isn't good enough. More specifically, our OL sucks. Is Key playing next week for LSU? Cause he will hurt somebody if he lines up on Reese. I thought the offense looked bad tonight.

Tough critic. We ran 60 plays and had 459 yards... 7.65 yds per play. Last year, WKU led the country in yards per play at 7.65

[Cooterpoot]

But we aren't going to line up and run the ball against that LSU defense and the passing game is inconsistent at best. The defense won that game last night. The OL hasn't looked good either game. And LA Tech gave up tons to NW st last week. Unless we force turnovers and score on them, going to be about like usual with LSU. My concern is the offense. Can't see them driving it on LSU.

[ShotgunDawg]

I'm scared to death that Fitz is going to try to force things and throw a few pick 6s.

I don't see the throw away gene in him

Fitz is so talented but looks dyslexic when trying to a defense. Lacks vision

[msstate7]

I'm scared to death that Fitz is going to try to force things and throw a few pick 6s.

I don't see the throw away gene in him

Fitz is so talented but looks dyslexic when trying to a defense. Lacks vision

Last season vs lsu, fitz made the right read on gray deep twice. Gray had his man beat and fitz overthrew him twice. If fitz misses our big plays this year again, we lose... no doubt about it. Fitz has to back those safeties up so we can run

[Jack Lambert]

We will score more than 21. There's no way we can start more poorly than we did tonight and we also haven't seen our offense for a full game yet. All of that said, we are still putting up big time numbers.

I think the key is defense. Can they stop LSU on 3rd and 3+? LSU has converted a ton of those on us in the past and not only does it potentially lead to points for them, but it denies us the chance to shorten the field for our offense. They have to find some 3 and outs, create a turnover, and shorten the field for us.

We will be able to run the football. But if we have to travel 70-80+ yards every drive it's gonna be hard to win. I think Grantham's defense is the key here.

The offense was pretty plain the last two games. When is Mullen going to open it up?

[IMissJack]

Buckle up boys its gonna be a good one #Clanga #BeatLSU

I already received a text from my LSU buddy saying this could be a great game. That must mean he's nervous.

[Turfdawg67]

Tough critic. We ran 60 plays and had 459 yards... 7.65 yds per play. Last year, WKU led the country in yards per play at 7.65

He's not a tough critic, he's a compulsive whiner. Go look at all his posts...

[msstate7]

Also of note, lsu has at least one weak spot on their oline too in Charles. He was not impressive vs byu. Didn't watch last night though. Charles is an interior lineman and that's where mr. Simmons roams. Charles absolutely can't handle Simmons and Reese can't handle key. These 2 freshman olinemen could be the key to the game

[CadaverDawg]

The offense was pretty plain the last two games. When is Mullen going to open it up?

We say this every year it seems. The offense is opened up, just not very good right now. It will be interesting to see if our O can put together anything against their D in terms of a long sustained drive. Most of our scoring drives this year have been setup by Defense or ST. I have no clue if we can protect the QB against a good D, or open up a running lane. We will have to utilize the TE's in play action a lot I think, and probably take a few shots deep just to unload the box. They're going to make Fitz beat them with his arm, & ive seen nothing so far that makes me think he can.

Not trying to be Mr Negative, I just think we need to hope we're holding something back, bc our offense hasn't been too impressive without big help from the D. Could be a pretty low scoring game.

[IMissJack]

Also of note, lsu has at least one weak spot on their oline too in Charles. He was not impressive vs byu. Didn't watch last night though. Charles is an interior lineman and that's where mr. Simmons roams. Charles absolutely can't handle Simmons and Reese can't handle key. These 2 freshman olinemen could be the key to the game

I expect us to help Reese with TE's.

[bulldawg28]

LSU's ass is grass!

[msstate7]

We say this every year it seems. The offense is opened up, just not very good right now. It will be interesting to see if our O can put together anything against their D in terms of a long sustained drive. Most of our scoring drives this year have been setup by Defense or ST. I have no clue if we can protect the QB against a good D, or open up a running lane. We will have to utilize the TE's in play action a lot I think, and probably take a few shots deep just to unload the box. They're going to make Fitz beat them with his arm, & ive seen nothing so far that makes me think he can.

Not trying to be Mr Negative, I just think we need to hope we're holding something back, bc our offense hasn't been too impressive without big help from the D. Could be a pretty low scoring game.

At the risk of ruining my reputation as mr negative myself, we ran 40 times last night for 327 yards (8.2 per carry). Now I'm not bragging about this since it was la tech, but lsu ran 46 times for 222 yards vs Chattanooga for 4.83 per carry.

[Covercorner2]

Our offense isn't good enough. More specifically, our OL sucks. Is Key playing next week for LSU? Cause he will hurt somebody if he lines up on Reese. I thought the offense looked bad tonight.

We came out flat and still won by 36. It's LA Tech, at their place. It's their Super Bowl. It's just a game for us the week before our Super Bowl. They had that game circled for months, we had it as an afterthought. We played like shit, but I'm not surprised. Good teams win those games, though, and we did- easily. Expect us to play much better against LSU at home.

[msstate7]

I expect us to help Reese with TE's.

They'll have to double Simmons too

[Covercorner2]

We say this every year it seems. The offense is opened up, just not very good right now. It will be interesting to see if our O can put together anything against their D in terms of a long sustained drive. Most of our scoring drives this year have been setup by Defense or ST. I have no clue if we can protect the QB against a good D, or open up a running lane. We will have to utilize the TE's in play action a lot I think, and probably take a few shots deep just to unload the box. They're going to make Fitz beat them with his arm, & ive seen nothing so far that makes me think he can.

Not trying to be Mr Negative, I just think we need to hope we're holding something back, bc our offense hasn't been too impressive without big help from the D. Could be a pretty low scoring game.

You're putting WAY too much stock into the LA Tech game. We played flat, as expected. Simple as that.

[ShotgunDawg]

Cole Cublic with some thoughts on the game next week.

https://twitter.com/colecubelic/status/906883285028098049

[ShotgunDawg]

We say this every year it seems. The offense is opened up, just not very good right now. It will be interesting to see if our O can put together anything against their D in terms of a long sustained drive. Most of our scoring drives this year have been setup by Defense or ST. I have no clue if we can protect the QB against a good D, or open up a running lane. We will have to utilize the TE's in play action a lot I think, and probably take a few shots deep just to unload the box. They're going to make Fitz beat them with his arm, & ive seen nothing so far that makes me think he can.

Not trying to be Mr Negative, I just think we need to hope we're holding something back, bc our offense hasn't been too impressive without big help from the D. Could be a pretty low scoring game.

Agree 100%

Watching our WRs trying to make plays on non perfect passes is disturbing.

I realize we are recruiting well there this year, but the body types and talent we are running out at that position currently is flat out embarrassing.

Not only that but Todd, Mitchell, and Thomas alligator arm most every pass.

Billy G should be absolutely embarrassed by the job he has done with that unit. They may be the worst in the SEC.

[TrapGame]

Cole Cublic with some thoughts on the game next week.

https://twitter.com/colecubelic/status/906883285028098049

Cole thought NC State was going to beat SC and be one of the playoff teams too.

[msstate7]

Cole thought NC State was going to beat SC and be one of the playoff teams too.

I doubt this dude has even watched one of our games. Did he watch us over Georgia, Ohio st, USC, auburn, etc last night?

[smootness]

We need to run, run, run, run, run. Our passing game is not good enough to beat anyone of note as the foundation of the offense. We need to go full Relf Coast.

[ShotgunDawg]

We need to run, run, run, run, run. Our passing game is not good enough to beat anyone of note as the foundation of the offense. We need to go full Relf Coast.

RTGDF

Fitz should have less that 20 carries next Saturday

[msstate7]

RTGDF

Fitz should have less that 20 carries next Saturday

It'll be on the defense. If they can get stops, we'll play conservative. Our defense has to come to play

[Dental Dawg33]

Our defense is going to decide the game. Our offense will make some plays just have to protect the ball, no turnovers. Fitz needs to calm down and not force throws. It's going to be a hell of a game but if we protect the ball on offense and our defense plays like they have been, we are going to win

[TrapGame]

Let's not forget that Grantham schemed against LSU in Louisville's bowl game loss. This time he has the horses to stop LSU's offense. He will be on the defenses' ass this week.

[ShotgunDawg]

Let's not forget that Grantham schemed against LSU in Louisville's bowl game loss. This time he has the horses to stop LSU's offense. He will be on the defenses' ass this week.

That was pre Matt Canada. But similar personnel.

He should already know what Guice and Etling can do.

[Drugdog]

It's gonna be a slober knocker.

Final score will be 21-17. Could go either way.

Thanks John Madden.

[HSVDawg]

Agree 100%

Watching our WRs trying to make plays on non perfect passes is disturbing.

I realize we are recruiting well there this year, but the body types and talent we are running out at that position currently is flat our embarrassing.

Not only that but Todd, Mitchell, and Thomas alligator arm most every pass.

Billy G should be absolutely embarrassed by the job he has done with that unit. They may be the worst in the SEC.

I will say that Myles has looked much improved. That TD catch he had yesterday was not an easy play by any means. We know what we have in Gray and Mixon, and it looks like Dedrick Thomas is coming along as another weapon that we can use in the short passing game. Jesse Jackson is doing a decent job filling the Robert Johnson possession receiver role. What we lack is a rangy target on the outside, which we all knew would be a problem. Everyone else has met or exceeded expectations.

[GreenheadDawg]

What channel will the game be on? I can't find it.

[msbulldog]

J Thomas also had a couple of nice catches.

[Turfdawg67]

Agree 100%

Watching our WRs trying to make plays on non perfect passes is disturbing.

I realize we are recruiting well there this year, but the body types and talent we are running out at that position currently is flat out embarrassing.

Not only that but Todd, Mitchell, and Thomas alligator arm most every pass.

Billy G should be absolutely embarrassed by the job he has done with that unit. They may be the worst in the SEC.

Our best WR in 2013 was slot receiver Jameon Lewis and we had two up and comers named Ross & Wilson. We are very similar to that group... it's not catostrophic & it's not embarrassing. We had WRs wide open last night and Fitz theee to the wrong man. For the love of God... enough.

[HSVDawg]

RTGDF

Fitz should have less that 20 carries next Saturday

He should or shouldn't have less than 20 carries?

[Turfdawg67]

I will say that Myles has looked much improved. That TD catch he had yesterday was not an easy play by any means. We know what we have in Gray and Mixon, and it looks like Dedrick Thomas is coming along as another weapon that we can use in the short passing game. Jesse Jackson is doing a decent job filling the Robert Johnson possession receiver role. What we lack is a rangy target on the outside, which we all knew would be a problem. Everyone else has met or exceeded expectations.

Agee 100%

[ShotgunDawg]

He should or shouldn't have less than 20 carries?

Shouldn't. Sorry

[GreenheadDawg]

Guess I'll ask again. What channel will the game be on?

[DudyDawg]

Guess I'll ask again. What channel will the game be on?

Espn, 6 pm. Chill out, you've got a week you're not missing it.

[smootness]

I will say that Myles has looked much improved. That TD catch he had yesterday was not an easy play by any means. We know what we have in Gray and Mixon, and it looks like Dedrick Thomas is coming along as another weapon that we can use in the short passing game. Jesse Jackson is doing a decent job filling the Robert Johnson possession receiver role. What we lack is a rangy target on the outside, which we all knew would be a problem. Everyone else has met or exceeded expectations.

I agree, I've been down on Myles at times but he's looked good so far. And I really, really like D Thomas. He's a true slot guy who can make some things happen.

[GreenheadDawg]

Espn, 6 pm. Chill out, you've got a week you're not missing it.

Thanks.

[DudyDawg]

Thanks.

No worries

[IMissJack]

Our defense is going to decide the game. Our offense will make some plays just have to protect the ball, no turnovers. Fitz needs to calm down and not force throws. It's going to be a hell of a game but if we protect the ball on offense and our defense plays like they have been, we are going to win

Feels like a Late '90's game again.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Feels like a Late '90's game again.

Our offense is so far ahead of the late 90s haha.

People freaking out about our offense after scoring 49 and 57 yes i know the defense and special teams scored last night and helped last week shows how far we have come.

We will be okay. Fitz started rough but calmed down and finished with a pretty good night. I will say this. He is going to have to make a few throws to beat LSU. He can do it

[FISHDAWG]

wow ... there's a lotta wool in this thread.

[ShotgunDawg]

wow ... there's a lotta wool in this thread.

Should we be pissed?

[Coach007]

Our offense isn't good enough. More specifically, our OL sucks. Is Key playing next week for LSU? Cause he will hurt somebody if he lines up on Reese. I thought the offense looked bad tonight.

What? So Our OL is way better than LSUs??

[IMissJack]

I meant from a defensive perspective. The O is better than in the '90s.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I just love all the ''La Tech could win the CUSA they aint bad'' We skull drag them 57-21 and our QB cant throw, WRs cant catch and the OL cant get in a three point stance