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[BuckyIsAB****]

He back

[Leroy Jenkins]

He back

Good, because otherwise we have no shot at winning 2 more.

[Activated Alpha]

Glad to have him back. Need him to play with his hair on fire for the next two weeks

[msudawg1200]

Good

[Leroy Jenkins]

Chances of winning out just went from 0% to about 30%.

[woof]

Chances of winning out just went from 0% to about 30%.

*75% for USM
*10% for tsun with Dart
*50% for tsun without Dart

[confucius say]

Woody? Dinkins?

[BuckyIsAB****]

Woody is back too.

Do not be surprised if the offense looks different. We might see how much it was being strangled.

[BrunswickDawg]

I'd love for Will to go off and get us to a bowl as a nice FU to everyone who wanted him benched (which at times has included me).

Make me eat some crow

[msstate7]

Knox starts his 3-game winning streak Saturday to push his career record to 5-1 (.833). He's a cinch for the job

[msudawglb]

Knox starts his 3-game winning streak Saturday to push his career record to 5-1 (.833). He's a cinch for the job

I don't know if he gets to 5-1, but has there ever been a more MSU coach at MSU. Thank you Coach Knox for all that you do for MSU!

[Bubb Rubb]

Woody is back too.

Do not be surprised if the offense looks different. We might see how much it was being strangled.

Let's revisit this next week.

[MaroonFlounder]

Will has a great opportunity to make up for the miserable egg bowl performance last year.

Let's turn him loose and finish 2-0

Send usm to the bottom, and keep the Egg in Starkvegas.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Let's revisit this next week.

Sure, we can.

[KB21]

So, you are saying that he wasn't going to play for Arnett anymore.

[Matt3467]

He back

I know this isn't what you meant but is he able to come back in next year?

[BuckyIsAB****]

So, you are saying that he wasn't going to play for Arnett anymore.

No im not saying that at all

[confucius say]

So, you are saying that he wasn't going to play for Arnett anymore.

Seriously? Does that sound like Will at all? Geez

[Goldendawg]

Will has made me pull out what little hair I have left at times (OM last year and the following bowl), but he was done a gigantic injustice being forced into this joke of an O under ZA. Hope there are some more familiar wrinkles added in the passing game (not RB's being blown up in the flats*) with our 4th string GA "TE" never seeing the field. Hope he tears it up in the USM & Egg with a blownout win and an upset. Maybe having a real HC soon makes his return for another year a good fit for all involved. Hail Will! Hail State!

[Leroy Jenkins]

I wonder if the line moves from -14 once the word is official about Will and Woody?

[confucius say]

I wonder if the line moves from -14 once the word is official about Will and Woody?

Likely

[Cowbell]

He back

Good - now let's all hope he grows up and takes over a game and doesn't choke it away when it matters. It's time that Will grow some hair on his chest or we are better off getting Parson experience,

[KOdawg1]

Our chances of winning the Egg Bowl went from 2% to like 9%..

Let's go!!

[TrapGame]

Our chances of winning the Egg Bowl went from 2% to like 9%..

Let's go!!

And if Lane is really going after the A&M job you can bump that up to quite a bit more.

[Catfish]

And if Lane is really going after the A&M job you can bump that up to quite a bit more.

Wonder if Dart would go with him if he gets the job.

[Beaver]

So our offense will look competent for about 30% of possessions as opposed to maybe 10% the last few games. Not great, not good, not even average...but better.

[basedog]

Wonder if Dart would go with him if he gets the job.

First off, I think Dart would bolt with Lane, second off, I don't think will go to the Aggies. Now Florida, I could see this.

[DawgFromOxford]

Wonder if Dart would go with him if he gets the job.

Wouldn't he have to sit out a year? He already used his 1 transfer from USC

[Catfish]

Wouldn't he have to sit out a year? He already used his 1 transfer from USC

I'm not sure. I don't know how anyone can keep up with this portal crap and transfers.

[BlackSailsDawg]

And if Lane is really going after the A&M job you can bump that up to quite a bit more.

He's going to hold out for Bama.

[RezDog7]

He back

But who is gonna stand on the sideline with his arms folded pouting?

[Turfdawg67]

And if Lane is really going after the A&M job you can bump that up to quite a bit more.

This could make this miserable season so much better if we could win the last two and continue the bowl streak! C'mon Knox, Barbay and Rogers!

[BuckyIsAB****]

But who is gonna stand on the sideline with his arms folded pouting?

Well he never did that either so idk who will fill that role.

[RezDog7]

Well he never did that either so idk who will fill that role.

I was talking about the coach that just got fired.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I was talking about the coach that just got fired.

That is true

[Turfdawg67]

That is true

So defensive...

[BuckyIsAB****]

So defensive...

Wel the thread was about our QB and Rez has shit on him before so I put 2 and 2 together

[Quaoarsking]

Wouldn't he have to sit out a year? He already used his 1 transfer from USC

Not if he has his degree from Ole Miss

[CadaverDawg]

If Will comes back and we beat USM and Ole Miss, AND get rid of Arnett....I will immediately sing his praises and tell Bucky I'm an idiot. Hope it happens. Best case scenario for sure

[defiantdog]

He's going to hold out for Bama.
No he's not, he's not waiting 3 years for an opportunity and not a guarantee.

[Jarius]

If we beat Ole Miss their fanbase is going to jump off a building. I don’t expect it at all but I will laugh my ass off if it happens. They really aren’t that good, so it’s not going to take some miracle.

[Homedawg]

He's going to hold out for Bama.

Bet he doesn't wait that long. And shouldn't bc it's far from a guarantee!!

[Homedawg]

If we beat Ole Miss their fanbase is going to jump off a building. I don’t expect it at all but I will laugh my ass off if it happens. They really aren’t that good, so it’s not going to take some miracle.

We aren't beating ole miss unless they have a rash of injuries. Which dart is a start. W shall see

[RezDog7]

Wel the thread was about our QB and Rez has shit on him before so I put 2 and 2 together

I think you have me confused. Yes, I was disappointed in the way he has played at times, especially late last year, but I've also defended the hell out of him too.

[Bdawg]

We aren't beating ole miss unless they have a rash of injuries. Which dart is a start. W shall see

It?s an emotional game. I?ve seen the better team lose quite a bit in this game. Now I understand the discrepancy this year is pretty large between the two, but we?ve got 2 weeks to get some life back into us. Hoping this coaching change will create a spark, and I hope our coaching failure was more responsible for this craptastic season than our players were. I feel we had the players for a 7+ win season. Hopefully we can find this team vs USM and end up ruining UM season somehow. Long shot but it?s for the EGG! Got to want it more!

[Jarius]

We aren't beating ole miss unless they have a rash of injuries. Which dart is a start. W shall see

Meh. We could beat them if Will and Marks play. We would need them to turn it over multiple times, but they aren’t that good. In a normal SEC year they are a 7-5 team. They have taken advantage of the entire West being really bad and they drew their yearly Vandy cupcake from the East. They are mid. We are below mid, but if we have a semi healthy Marks and Will it could be a competitive game. The spread is only 14.

[MBDawg601]

We are not winning the egg bowl.

I love the enthusiasm, but our offense is pitiful with or without Will and Marks. I remember us being just as unproductive with them in the game.

[Jarius]

We are not winning the egg bowl.

I love the enthusiasm, but our offense is pitiful with or without Will and Marks. I remember us being just as unproductive with them in the game.

Will and Marks scored 30 on South Carolina, 31 on Arizona, and 17 on Alabama. Much better than without them. Ole Miss is bad on defense. I’m not expecting us to win, but acting like it’s going to take some kind of act of God to beat that team is a big stretch. I’m going to be in LA on Hollywood BLVD so I really am uninvested in the rest of this shit show, but it would be hilarious if that shit happened to them. Lane is already failing to handle job questions appropriately again. In 2 weeks he will be rumored to be going to every big job in the country. 17’d them up last year for sure.

[Coursesuper]

We aren't beating ole miss unless they have a rash of injuries. Which dart is a start. W shall see

Truth here.

[BorneDawg]

Will has made me pull out what little hair I have left at times (OM last year and the following bowl), but he was done a gigantic injustice being forced into this joke of an O under ZA. Hope there are some more familiar wrinkles added in the passing game (not RB's being blown up in the flats*) with our 4th string GA "TE" never seeing the field. Hope he tears it up in the USM & Egg with a blownout win and an upset. Maybe having a real HC soon makes his return for another year a good fit for all involved. Hail Will! Hail State!

Rep...... Since it won't let me the regular way

[Homedawg]

Meh. We could beat them if Will and Marks play. We would need them to turn it over multiple times, but they aren’t that good. In a normal SEC year they are a 7-5 team. They have taken advantage of the entire West being really bad and they drew their yearly Vandy cupcake from the East. They are mid. We are below mid, but if we have a semi healthy Marks and Will it could be a competitive game. The spread is only 14.

They've scored 55 on a team we couldn't score 7, scored 41 on a team we couldn't score 4 against, should I go on? The gap is huge! I get the rivalry. Crap happens but rarely when it's this great. It's huge

[OhGee]

Some say Arch Manning is hitting the portal. Sign the QB whisperer (Mullen) and lego!!!

[Coursesuper]

Some say Arch Manning is hitting the portal. Sign the QB whisperer (Mullen) and lego!!!

Bless your heart. I?m hoping you just forgot the sacastrics.

[confucius say]

They've scored 55 on a team we couldn't score 7, scored 41 on a team we couldn't score 4 against, should I go on? The gap is huge! I get the rivalry. Crap happens but rarely when it's this great. It's huge

I'm not sure what you mean be huge. About 2 TD if we are playing full speed and full energy with purpose. If they aren't healthy and we play well, it could be a once score game in the 4th.

[Todd4State]

Some say Arch Manning is hitting the portal. Sign the QB whisperer (Mullen) and lego!!!

LOL. He would need a 24/7 security detail with how insane some Ole Miss fans are about the Manning's.

[State82]

They've scored 55 on a team we couldn't score 7, scored 41 on a team we couldn't score 4 against, should I go on? The gap is huge! I get the rivalry. Crap happens but rarely when it's this great. It's huge

Unfortunately this is the honest truth. It will not be close and we will most likely get embarrassed at home.

[MBDawg601]

I'm not sure what you mean be huge. About 2 TD if we are playing full speed and full energy with purpose. If they aren't healthy and we play well, it could be a once score game in the 4th.

Huge meaning, they're ranked respectfully in each of the offensive categories and we are ranked one of the worst in d1 in every category.

That is what he means by huge. Will did not learn how to run or evade pass rush while holding a clip board on the side line. He also did not improve his arm strength, if anything these short comings may have gotten worse.

Miracles happen everyday, but nothing statistically gives me any hope other than we get them at home in a rivalry game. I've seen stranger things happen.

[Jarius]

They've scored 55 on a team we couldn't score 7, scored 41 on a team we couldn't score 4 against, should I go on? The gap is huge! I get the rivalry. Crap happens but rarely when it's this great. It's huge

It’s not huge. That’s why the spread is 14.

[MBDawg601]

It?s not huge. That?s why the spread is 14.

We were 9 point dogs to LSU too...

[basedog]

Ole Dixie has playmakers and much speed, we have none. 41-17. I sure hope I miss this by a mile!

[msudawg1200]

Meh. We could beat them if Will and Marks play. We would need them to turn it over multiple times, but they aren?t that good. In a normal SEC year they are a 7-5 team. They have taken advantage of the entire West being really bad and they drew their yearly Vandy cupcake from the East. They are mid. We are below mid, but if we have a semi healthy Marks and Will it could be a competitive game. The spread is only 14.

Agree. Their schedule(per usual) set up great for them in that two sure losses no matter where they played(Bama and UGA) were on the road, and their swing games(LSU and A&M) were at home. Reverse that and they are 6-4 which is probably more of the type of team they are instead of 8-2. Their defense is not very good at all.

[TrapGame]

He's going to hold out for Bama.

LOL!

No, he's not.

[State82]

Ole Dixie has playmakers and much speed, we have none. 41-17. I sure hope I miss this by a mile!

I hope your prognostication is way off also. But my guess is you have most probably nailed it.

[Jarius]

We were 9 point dogs to LSU too...

Well, if you’re that confident there’s a very good opportunity for you to pay off your mortgage at the golden moon. Anyone thinking we are going to lose by 50 is acting out of pure emotion. Vegas does not do that. I don’t know what the game will look like with a healthy lineup, but people that do it for a living think it will be around a 2 score game. That’s not as lopsided as some are making it out to be. If we lay down and quit we could lose by 100, but I don’t really expect Will and the seniors to lay down for that game. Maybe they will. Idk.

[Homedawg]

It?s not huge. That?s why the spread is 14.

We are 14 poor dogs AT home..... to ole miss. That's huge.

[HancockCountyDog]

We are 14 poor dogs AT home..... to ole miss. That's huge.

Has that line come out yet? I would be surprised if we are 14 point dogs at home.

[Coach34]

Has that line come out yet? I would be surprised if we are 14 point dogs at home.

13 points on DK currently. That line will move once its known we have 2 back at QB Saturday

[Cowbell]

We are 14 poor dogs AT home..... to ole miss. That's huge.

Yeah 14 in a rivalry game is massive. It means Vegas thinks we are 28 points lesser without that

[MBDawg601]

Well, if you?re that confident there?s a very good opportunity for you to pay off your mortgage at the golden moon. Anyone thinking we are going to lose by 50 is acting out of pure emotion. Vegas does not do that. I don?t know what the game will look like with a healthy lineup, but people that do it for a living think it will be around a 2 score game. That?s not as lopsided as some are making it out to be. If we lay down and quit we could lose by 100, but I don?t really expect Will and the seniors to lay down for that game. Maybe they will. Idk.

The same folks calling this a 2 score game, thought we would be within 9 points of LSU.

I'm glad they believe we will keep it close. I don't think we will lay down, we are just not that good. We have rectified part of the problem, we need a good hire.

[Jarius]

The same folks calling this a 2 score game, thought we would be within 9 points of LSU.

I'm glad they believe we will keep it close. I don't think we will lay down, we are just not that good. We have rectified part of the problem, we need a good hire.

If you think you’re smarter than Vegas because they were wrong once, I don’t recommend you start a life of gambling on sports.

[Jarius]

Yeah 14 in a rivalry game is massive. It means Vegas thinks we are 28 points lesser without that

It absolutely does not mean that.

[Jarius]

We are 14 poor dogs AT home..... to ole miss. That's huge.

If we lose 28-14 that would be a pretty competitive game more than likely, considering how awful you’re claiming we are going to get beat.

[MBDawg601]

If you think you’re smarter than Vegas because they were wrong once, I don’t recommend you start a life of gambling on sports.

I just do not think they have done very well with our games this year. They have missed more than once, for sure.

[Jarius]

I just do not think they have done very well with our games this year. They have missed more than once, for sure.

A lot of that is because we haven’t had stability at quarterback. Outside the LSU game, they were pretty spot on with our spreads with Rogers at quarterback.

[DLGDawg]

A lot of that is because we haven’t had stability at quarterback. Outside the LSU game, they were pretty spot on with our spreads with Rogers at quarterback.

And team unity and energy. I believe Knox will have them actually prepared for the game.

[MBDawg601]

A lot of that is because we haven?t had stability at quarterback. Outside the LSU game, they were pretty spot on with our spreads with Rogers at quarterback.

I think they have whiffed on all but 2 games for us this year.

Regardless, I think this is a whiff too.

Could end up being 55-10 type game.

[R2Dawg]

Yeah 14 in a rivalry game is massive. It means Vegas thinks we are 28 points lesser without that

Pending how we look against USM, that line could move drastically. Right now seems like safe bet on OM to cover but 2 back and CZA gone. If new life shows up against USM, I wouldn't touch that game no matter the line.

[Jarius]

I think they have whiffed on all but 2 games for us this year.

Regardless, I think this is a whiff too.

Could end up being 55-10 type game.


The spread has been within 7 points of the actual point differential of the game in 5 of the 6 games that Rogers played, so no, they haven’t whiffed at all actually.

[Homedawg]

If we lose 28-14 that would be a pretty competitive game more than likely, considering how awful you’re claiming we are going to get beat.

Actually, I said there was a huge gap between the two. You did the gap wasn't that big. Don't think I ever predicted a score. And 28-14 can be competitive, depending on how you get there

[Jarius]

Actually, I said there was a huge gap between the two. You did the gap wasn't that big. Don't think I ever predicted a score. And 28-14 can be competitive, depending on how you get there

You said a 14 point spread is huge, which is just false. If the score holds to the spread, then that will prove the gap isn’t huge at all.

[Coursesuper]

You said a 14 point spread is huge, which is just false. If the score holds to the spread, then that will prove the gap isn’t huge at all.

I would love nothing more that to eat my words next Friday but, they are a talented, well coached football team that does what they do very very well. We on the other hand are not. Having two players back from injury are not going to change that. They can and will score with impunity we will lose by 3 to four TD's and there will be very few dawgs left in the stadium at the end.

[Homedawg]

You said a 14 point spread is huge, which is just false. If the score holds to the spread, then that will prove the gap isn?t huge at all.

we can agree to disagree. 14 at home in a rivalry is huge to me. But whatever.

[MBDawg601]

we can agree to disagree. 14 at home in a rivalry is huge to me. But whatever.

It is huge. Home field advantage in a rivalry game and we are still 2 TD dogs.

[CadaverDawg]

we can agree to disagree. 14 at home in a rivalry is huge to me. But whatever.

14 point Dogs at home is massive. Especially against a team that just got thumped 52-17 and is outside the top 10

[Jarius]

I would love nothing more that to eat my words next Friday but, they are a talented, well coached football team that does what they do very very well. We on the other hand are not. Having two players back from injury are not going to change that. They can and will score with impunity we will lose by 3 to four TD's and there will be very few dawgs left in the stadium at the end.

Very possible that happens. Not saying otherwise. Just saying it isn’t a sure bet, because we have certainly played better with our normal qb and Woody. Just saying that Vegas thinks it’s going to be closer than emotional invested fans do, and they are usually more right than fans.

[Jarius]

It is huge. Home field advantage in a rivalry game and we are still 2 TD dogs.

I’m not sure why you think home field advantage is any more in a rivalry game than it is in any other conference game. It’s about a 3 point swing in Vegas. It’s certainly not 14-21 points like someone else suggested. If they beat us by the point spread it will be a normal looking competitive SEC football game. If we lay down and get raped then so be it. I’m just ready for it to be over either way.

[Homedawg]

I’m not sure why you think home field advantage is any more in a rivalry game than it is in any other conference game. It’s about a 3 point swing in Vegas. It’s certainly not 14-21 points like someone else suggested. If they beat us by the point spread it will be a normal looking competitive SEC football game. If we lay down and get raped then so be it. I’m just ready for it to be over either way.
So 16/17 isn't huge? Factoring in the home field?? Whatever. There's a big ass difference in our teams. Check the records. It's not freaking close. But carry your maroon glasses all you want. Look at comparable opponents. But right. It's not huge.

[Homedawg]

Which one is more likely, the egg bowl comes down to the final drive of the game to decide it? OR it's over at half???? If you say the first one you're either lying or blind. Could it come to the final drive? Sure. Mathematically, the latter is way more likely.

[Jarius]

So 16/17 isn't huge? Factoring in the home field?? Whatever. There's a big ass difference in our teams. Check the records. It's not freaking close. But carry your maroon glasses all you want. Look at comparable opponents. But right. It's not huge.
We have played half the season with a backup quarterback. Before Will was injured, there was not a huge difference in our teams and if they don’t lay down there is a decent chance there won’t be a huge difference in a week. I don’t have maroon glasses on. I don’t expect to win. I simply am not stupid enough to think I know more than the people who make the spread that say our teams aren’t that far apart (particularly with us being at home), but obviously you and all your wisdom are….so go make you some money, big shot. Will beat the #19 team in the country not that long ago and Ole Miss has been beating mediocre teams by very little. Us keeping the game semi close isn’t some stretch.

[Homedawg]

We have played half the season with a backup quarterback. Before Will was injured, there was not a huge difference in our teams and if they don’t lay down there is a decent chance there won’t be a huge difference in a week. I don’t have maroon glasses on. I don’t expect to win. I simply am not stupid enough to think I know more than the people who make the spread that say our teams aren’t that far apart (particularly with us being at home), but obviously you and all your wisdom are….so go make you some money, big shot. Will beat the #19 team in the country not that long ago and Ole Miss has been beating mediocre teams by very little. Us keeping the game semi close isn’t some stretch.

Wasn't a huge difference? With Will, We lost to lsu by 35 at home. They won. We lost to bama by 25 at home. They lost to bama by 14 on the road....... just take your damn L and stop. You sound ignorant and I don't think you are. And I'm saying 14 pt dog at HOME is a LOT. But I'd like being dogs by 14 at home to your rival suit yourself.

[MBDawg601]

We have played half the season with a backup quarterback. Before Will was injured, there was not a huge difference in our teams and if they don?t lay down there is a decent chance there won?t be a huge difference in a week. I don?t have maroon glasses on. I don?t expect to win. I simply am not stupid enough to think I know more than the people who make the spread that say our teams aren?t that far apart, it obviously you and all your wisdom are?.so go make you some money, big shot. Will beat the #19 team in the country not that long ago and Ole Miss has been beating mediocre teams by very little. Us keeping the game semi close isn?t some stretch.

We got handled by LSU. They beat LSU.

We got handled by Auburn. They beat Auburn.

We got handled by Bama, they were in the game for the most part.

We got destroyed by a&m. They beat them.

I am seeing 1-2 games with a tight margin similar to ours.

[Jarius]

Wasn't a huge difference? We lost to lsu by 35 at home. They won. We lost to bama by 25 at home. They lost to bama by 14 on the road....... just take your damn L and stop. You sound ignorant and I don't think you are.

The way they played Arkansas, Auburn, and Vandy suggest that they have a huge propensity to play bad teams closer than they should. We will be healthy and a bad team, but less shitty than before. That’s what I’m referencing. They also played Tulane close with a backup quarterback. They are a good team but not awesome with the backup.

[BuckyIsAB****]

The one thing I will gurantee is our kids are going to have more energy and fire than they have had all year. they have started every practice with the Dawg Pound Rock and are doing it the right way.

Being the most excited to play makes a difference

[Coach34]

The one thing I will gurantee is our kids are going to have more energy and fire than they have had all year. they have started every practice with the Dawg Pound Rock and are doing it the right way.

Being the most excited to play makes a difference

Good. I placed a 3-figure bet on us -13.5 yesterday

[confucius say]

Which one is more likely, the egg bowl comes down to the final drive of the game to decide it? OR it's over at half???? If you say the first one you're either lying or blind. Could it come to the final drive? Sure. Mathematically, the latter is way more likely.

Over at the half vs final drive of game are polar extremes.

I think it's more likely to be a one score game at some point in the second half than us be down by 21 at halftime and the game over.

They have not been good on the road. Hammered by uga while giving up 8.6 yards per carry and over 600 yards. Beat auburn by 7 (with will and woody and the right mindset i think that's a toss up for us). Lost to Alabama by 14 with 300 yards of offense, and that's back when Bama had no offense. Lucky tulane didn't have its QB or they probably lose. Was still a toss up in the 4th quarter.
Yea they are better than us, but it's not by some huge 45-14 margin if we are healthy AND play inspired.

[msudawg1200]

I would love nothing more that to eat my words next Friday but, they are a talented, well coached football team that does what they do very very well. We on the other hand are not. Having two players back from injury are not going to change that. They can and will score with impunity we will lose by 3 to four TD's and there will be very few dawgs left in the stadium at the end.

Their defense is not good at all. Can we exploit it offensively? Probably not, but they aren't good on that side of the ball. At all.