Four Things I would like to see MSU football change
This is fan service and I know it doesn't mean we'll go 12-0 or "change" anything as far as results on the field. But as a fan of a team I think it is important to have some pride in the product that you are supporting and I think that's where MSU lacks sometimes.
1. Bring back the interlocking helmet and the 1998 uniforms. They are our best uniform. They say "Mississippi State football" to most of our fans and they're unique to us. In some ways it kind of reminds me of our 1985 MSU baseball uniforms with the lettering being unique in that you don't see it a lot on anyone else's uniforms. The interlocking MSU with the black outlines looks good as well and is also very unique. And there is some versatility with it. There is already a white helmet version although I would like to see an all white helmet without the stripe and a white facemask and just the interlocking MSU on the side which could be a variation. The uniform works with gray/silver pants and perhaps a gray/silver facemask, an all black variation, an all silver variation, and maybe even an Egg Bowl variation with gold helmets and the interlocking MSU on the helmet. Let's be clear though- the maroon helmet, maroon jersey, and white pants are the best look. And yes, I do understand that MSU just switched to the State script and it's going to have to run its course until any other changes happen. Hopefully we see the interlocking MSU come back soon fulltime nonetheless.
2. Declare MSU the 1940 National Champions. We didn't win the SEC that year, that went to Tennessee which went 5-0 in SEC play to MSU's 4-0-1. Tennessee went 10-1 that year to MSU's 10-0-1. MSU that year won as many games as 10-0 Boston College and won more games than undefeated Stanford and Minnesota that year. MSU has as much claim to a NC this year as any of the other schools. By the way- in case you're curious Tennessee was declared the NC that season.
3. MSU should recognize the on the field results of games forfeited from 1975 and 1976. Everyone else gets to "vacate" games and yet MSU counts these as losses for MSU. It hurts Bob Tyler's legacy and more importantly it hurts MSU as a whole by giving away two free wins to some of our common opponents despite beating them on the field.
4. MSU needs to update their content production for football. I really enjoyed Relentless back in the day. I would love to see that comeback and properly promoted by MSU- ads on gameday at the stadium, ads on Facebook, twitter, and etc. Have a free access version on Youtube and then maybe some behind the scenes content that you have to pay for. Anything to promote the football program is good content IMO. I'd also like to see MSU have highlights of old MSU football players like Eric Moulds, JJ Johnson, Johnie Cooks, and even as far back as Jackie Parker. In 2020 MSU put out some old home videos that people used to buy for the 1991, 1998, 1999, and 2000 football seasons. Put more of those up! Except for 1988 and 2003 for obvious reasons. Although I'd probably watch those too.
