Why the State OC job may be enticing to Briles

[Coach34]

Defensive head coaches usually leave you the **** alone to do your job. Defensive head coaches have teams that are usually good on D, which makes the OC's job easier.

I know as an OC that when I've worked for defensive coaches- they rarely say anything. Offensive guys always want to interject with a play call or something.

Pittman may be great to work for- but he is an offensive guy and I'm betting he interjects at times. Leach left Arnett alone and let him do his job. I'm willing to bet Arnett learned from that and is using that philosophy beginning his head coaching career.

As an OC- that has to be very enticing to Briles. Head up the offense like he wants and roll. Knows his HC will handle the D and provide a solid defense year in and year out. UPig was a TD worse per game on D in 2022 from 2021. Other good programs with defensive coaches:

Saban- D
Kirby- D
Whittingham- D
Klieman- D
Notre Dame- D

[MoreCowbell]

Defensive head coaches usually leave you the **** alone to do your job. Defensive head coaches have teams that are usually good on D, which makes the OC's job easier.

I know as an OC that when I've worked for defensive coaches- they rarely say anything. Offensive guys always want to interject with a play call or something.

Pittman may be great to work for- but he is an offensive guy and I'm betting he interjects at times. Leach left Arnett alone and let him do his job. I'm willing to bet Arnett learned from that and is using that philosophy beginning his head coaching career.

As an OC- that has to be very enticing to Briles. Head up the offense like he wants and roll. Knows his HC will handle the D and provide a solid defense year in and year out. UPig was a TD worse per game on D in 2022 from 2021. Other good programs with defensive coaches:

Saban- D
Kirby- D
Whittingham- D
Klieman- D
Notre Dame- D

Yeah the Pittman regime is a sinking ship too. Say what you want but State is set up perfectly for a good OC/DC to come in , kick ass, and get a head coaching job somewhere. Have experience all over the field coming back

[PikeDawg15]

Also can we move the briles talk to this thread. I?m really tired of going through 20 different pages to type something on my phone.

I fully support the briles hire but I?m not sure if it isn?t sexton trying to get him a raise at arky

If we land him it?s a home run and if he brings KJ or another awesome portal qb it?s a grand slam

[vindastra]

Bert is suspiciously missing.

[Leroy Jenkins]

Defensive head coaches usually leave you the **** alone to do your job. Defensive head coaches have teams that are usually good on D, which makes the OC's job easier.

I know as an OC that when I've worked for defensive coaches- they rarely say anything. Offensive guys always want to interject with a play call or something.

Pittman may be great to work for- but he is an offensive guy and I'm betting he interjects at times. Leach left Arnett alone and let him do his job. I'm willing to bet Arnett learned from that and is using that philosophy beginning his head coaching career.

As an OC- that has to be very enticing to Briles. Head up the offense like he wants and roll. Knows his HC will handle the D and provide a solid defense year in and year out. UPig was a TD worse per game on D in 2022 from 2021. Other good programs with defensive coaches:

Saban- D
Kirby- D
Whittingham- D
Klieman- D
Notre Dame- D

And to add, the rumor is Pittman instructs Briles to be more run-heavy than Briles wants to.

[BeardoMSU]

Also can we move the briles talk to this thread. I?m really tired of going through 20 different pages to type something on my phone.

I fully support the briles hire but I?m not sure if it isn?t sexton trying to get him a raise at arky

If we land him it?s a home run and if he brings KJ or another awesome portal qb it?s a grand slam

No arguing in this thread, lol.

[CadaverDawg]

I'm torn on what to believe with Briles.

On one hand, if rumors are true that we have hired Bumphis behind the scenes...that would imply that we have an OC locked in, because the OC would need to bless that hire one would think.

On the other hand, you would think if it was Briles it would be announced by now, bc the smoke has been swirling for a few days. The longer this goes with no announcement, the less I feel like it will be him.

So that begs the question...is anybody certain that Bump is coming home? Or is that just speculation?

[klong-dog]

He's coming home. I have proof but can't post on sm.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I'm torn on what to believe with Briles.

On one hand, if rumors are true that we have hired Bumphis behind the scenes...that would imply that we have an OC locked in, because the OC would need to bless that hire one would think.

On the other hand, you would think if it was Briles it would be announced by now, bc the smoke has been swirling for a few days. The longer this goes with no announcement, the less I feel like it will be him.

So that begs the question...is anybody certain that Bump is coming home? Or is that just speculation?

Yes I think they are wanting to announce OC officially first to not make it look like we hired a WR coach without having an OC but both Robbie and Hadad alluded to it in their podcast and Steve has alluded to it multiple times in his posts today.

I will add that I have no concrete proof of this being the case but all the alluding to it leads me to believe that is indeed the case

[CadaverDawg]

He's coming home. I have proof but can't post on sm.

This makes me think it's Briles then.

[CadaverDawg]

Yes I think they are wanting to announce OC officially first to not make it look like we hired a WR coach without having an OC but both Robbie and Hadad alluded to it in their podcast and Steve has alluded to it multiple times in his posts today.

I will add that I have no concrete proof of this being the case but all the alluding to it leads me to believe that is indeed the case

If Steve says Briles > 50%....

And Steve says Bump is coming....

That leads me to think his source may be Bump, and Bump is telling him Briles is agreeing to his hiring but they have to wait on Briles announcement to make it official.

But I'm totally just trying to connect rumor dots

[BeardoMSU]

If Steve says Briles > 50%....

And Steve says Bump is coming....

That leads me to think his source may be Bump, and Bump is telling him Briles is agreeing to his hiring but they have to wait on Briles announcement to make it official.

But I'm totally just trying to connect rumor dots

Would seem possible.

[Coach34]

I've heard Bump is coming home. The wait has been to get past the bowl games and then things would start happening.

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

Bump has all but been confirmed

[Op4isabitch]

Well the bowl games are over, except one and we aren’t hiring anyone from those teams.

[starkvegasdawg]

Bert is suspiciously missing.

Ernie beat the shit out of him after he started a rumor about his mom and Mr. Snuffleapagus behind Oscar's garbage can.

[Cowbell]

Maybe Bert Stare was CML TROLLING all of us

[CadaverDawg]

I've heard Bump is coming home. The wait has been to get past the bowl games and then things would start happening.

Would that not likely mean we have an OC already? I can't imagine us hiring a WR coach right before hiring an OC.

[Goldendawg]

Sexton is K Briles agent. Hope this is not Lane 2.0 and he's playing this to get big raise at Arky. Some on Arky board think so.

[BeardoMSU]

Ernie beat the shit out of him after he started a rumor about his mom and Mr. Snuffleapagus behind Oscar's garbage can.

That bitch can't catch a single fish without charity***

[Coach34]

Would that not likely mean we have an OC already? I can't imagine us hiring a WR coach right before hiring an OC.

Not necessarily. Arnett can explain it as- "we're bringing a State guy back to coach WR's and help recruit Mississippi. He's done a great job at Utah and is loved around StarkVegas. I think you will get along great with this guy- just let him know what you want done and expect. The rest of your offensive staff is totally up to you."

I expect something to happen asap with Briles- either way.

[confucius say]

Another thing about our job that would be enticing to Briles is getting out of Arkansas before it goes totally south for him there. Warranted or not, their fan base is split on him, at best. Sometimes coaches just need a reset.

With bump, is our hope just that he will be a dynamic recruiter in the state of MS (which is certainly possible)? Otherwise, what has he done to warrant our job?

[Coach34]

Another thing about our job that would be enticing to Briles is getting out of Arkansas before it goes totally south for him there. Warranted or not, their fan base is split on him, at best. Sometimes coaches just need a reset.

With bump, is our hope just that he will be a dynamic recruiter in the state of MS (which is certainly possible)? Otherwise, what has he done to warrant our job?

Getting back to an "Our State" mentality

[Leroy Jenkins]

what has he done to warrant our job?

If his name wasn't Bumphis, and he was some anonymous WR coach who had been on a staff that went to back-to-back Rose Bowls, would he have done enough?

[mo7888]

Another thing about our job that would be enticing to Briles is getting out of Arkansas before it goes totally south for him there. Warranted or not, their fan base is split on him, at best. Sometimes coaches just need a reset.

With bump, is our hope just that he will be a dynamic recruiter in the state of MS (which is certainly possible)? Otherwise, what has he done to warrant our job?

I'm in NWA and I think you're spot on...any raise Sexton can get him up here is only a 1 year payday. More likely, he's playing their 'offer' against ours to get us up...

[confucius say]

If his name wasn't Bumphis, and he was some anonymous WR coach who had been on a staff that went to back-to-back Rose Bowls, would he have done enough?

Based on the production of his wr? No. He is being brought back because he played here and we hope he can lock up the state of MS on the recruiting trail.

[confucius say]

Getting back to an "Our State" mentality

Yep. I'm okay with it. Of course, I supported the same strategy under Dan too. Hope ZA is better at it than Dan though. He should be since OM has abandoned recruiting the state.

[Really Clark?]

Based on the production of his wr? No. He is being brought back because he played here and we hope he can lock up the state of MS on the recruiting trail.

Well their top WR had more yards than our top WR and is a Soph. Their top 2 WR were Soph. While throwing the ball 200 times less than we did. They depended heavily on their TE who is one of the best in the country.

[BeardoMSU]

So, is this guy a clown or someone who'd know?

https://twitter.com/aidsapev/status/1610363649784258561?t=KLADjGOecIrbaxv5INBGMg&s=19

[was21]

or maybe because he's on the verge of being fired.

[PikeDawg15]

So, is this guy a clown or someone who'd know?

https://twitter.com/aidsapev/status/1610363649784258561?t=KLADjGOecIrbaxv5INBGMg&s=19

He?s trolling us, since a lot of our fans are doing what auburn did to ole miss fans about lane kiffin and Judkins

[PikeDawg15]

Did not mean to put that in blue lol

[Homedawg]

I'm torn on what to believe with Briles.

On one hand, if rumors are true that we have hired Bumphis behind the scenes...that would imply that we have an OC locked in, because the OC would need to bless that hire one would think.

On the other hand, you would think if it was Briles it would be announced by now, bc the smoke has been swirling for a few days. The longer this goes with no announcement, the less I feel like it will be him.

So that begs the question...is anybody certain that Bump is coming home? Or is that just speculation?

I have no idea if Bump is coming back or not. Meaning I'm not in the loop w him. But all this talk about Briles is gonna hire the entire offensive staff- if he takes it- is just not going to happen. Autonomy w the offense yes. Staff no. Will he have input? I'm sure. But ZA is in charge.

[Really Clark?]

So, is this guy a clown or someone who'd know?

https://twitter.com/aidsapev/status/1610363649784258561?t=KLADjGOecIrbaxv5INBGMg&s=19

Considering he included the mascot, I'm gonna go with clown.

[BeardoMSU]

Considering he included the mascot, I'm gonna go with clown.

Lol, wasn't even thinking mascots...just thought that was some kids nickname.

[Turfdawg67]

Considering he included the mascot, I'm gonna go with clown.

I thought he was including the Alabama fan that posts on here...

[Commercecomet24]

I have no idea if Bump is coming back or not. Meaning I'm not in the loop w him. But all this talk about Briles is gonna hire the entire offensive staff- if he takes it- is just not going to happen. Autonomy w the offense yes. Staff no. Will he have input? I'm sure. But ZA is in charge.

This!

[BrunswickDawg]

Lol, wasn't even thinking mascots...just thought that was some kids nickname.
I thought TUSK was finally break free from Darth Saban and become a State guy

[Goldendawg]

I thought TUSK was finally break free from Darth Saban and become a State guy

We don't have enough NIL $ to get Tusk from bama. His various "business interests" fund about 75% of their NIL!**** Hail State!

[Bdawg]

I thought TUSK was finally break free from Darth Saban and become a State guy

More misery being a State fan than being under the control of Darth Saban!!

[yjnkdawg]

This makes me think it's Briles then.

We wouldn't have to have an OC yet for Bump to be hired, because CZA should do the hiring . The new OC could have some input in who is hired on the offensive side and could possibly bring one of his assistants in but the HC has the final say so. CZA can give full reign to the OC to run the offense the way he wants to, but a HC has the final say so on staffing. CML hired all his assistants.

[PikeDawg15]

From what I can tell

Arkansas thought it was a joke for the past few days but now their messsage boards have created OC hot boards and fire Sam pittman threads and F Briles etc etc

[Cowbell]

From what I can tell

Arkansas thought it was a joke for the past few days but now their messsage boards have created OC hot boards and fire Sam pittman threads and F Briles etc etc

But guys on here tell me Arkansas wants him gone***

[yjnkdawg]

From what I can tell

Arkansas thought it was a joke for the past few days but now their messsage boards have created OC hot boards and fire Sam pittman threads and F Briles etc etc

Bama Online even has a thread on it. One poster said Saban wouldn't give KB free reign to run his offense.

[yjnkdawg]

But guys on here tell me Arkansas wants him gone***

Arkansas fans questioned and/or were upset with some of his calls during the season but Pittman probably had some input in the calls. I don't think they actually wanted him gone though.

[Todd4State]

From what I can tell

Arkansas thought it was a joke for the past few days but now their messsage boards have created OC hot boards and fire Sam pittman threads and F Briles etc etc

I'm about 99% sure the F Briles threads are from Arkansas people that lose their mind at the thought that anyone or anything Mississippi might be a better option than them.

Look at their baseball program and how they act when they play us.

[Op4isabitch]

https://hogville.net/pig-trail-nation/mississippi-state-eyeing-kendal-briles/

[Leroy Jenkins]

Based on the production of his wr? No. He is being brought back because he played here and we hope he can lock up the state of MS on the recruiting trail.

He was offered the RB job when Mele went to special teams. He turned it down because he wanted to work with WRs.

[Johnson85]

And to add, the rumor is Pittman instructs Briles to be more run-heavy than Briles wants to.

And that's the problem with having a "CEO" coach. When they want input into "their" side of the ball, it makes the job much less appealing to the best coordinators.