2026 Mississippi State Football Coaching Turnover Tracker 2.0

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Here is why I do not necessarily agree with firing him. I have no problem with letting Bump go. If he was not a former player, no one would give a rats ass. My hang up is that it seems like Chad is being held to a different standard. His group has not been bad. He has not developed or recruited great but his group has not been bad. Corey Bell has the worst group on the field outside of one player and Bell cannot recruit and sucks at development. So why is Corey Bell still here.

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Good point about Bell. And no, keeping Kelly Jones isn't a good reason to keep him around.

https://x.com/jaytn_briles/status/19...047330915?s=20

Link to Jaytn Briles announcing his offer.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

Good point about Bell. And no, keeping Kelly Jones isn't a good reason to keep him around.

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And that's why I can't truly believe that's the reason we're keeping him. I personally do not believe we will and it will be the shock of the century if we do. It would also be stupid. If we can him, Kelley goes pro. And if we keep him, Kelley still may go pro.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

And that's why I can't truly believe that's the reason we're keeping him. I personally do not believe we will and it will be the shock of the century if we do. It would also be stupid. If we can him, Kelley goes pro. And if we keep him, Kelley still may go pro.

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Exactly. I don't think Jones would or should base whether he comes back or not that much on whether we retain his position coach or not. At least he shouldn't.

Sounding like this isn't the only move we are making on offense. Holocek could be moving on as well.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Sounding like this isn't the only move we are making on offense. Holocek could be moving on as well.

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This could be coming into focus now.

Just to point out, Kendal Briles has not yet been hired by South Carolina.

As bad as I hate bringing back Arnett, it would be an interesting turn of events to actually end up with Arnett and Briles as your coordinators under Jeff Lebby considering how close things actually came to Briles being a part of Arnett's staff in 2023.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

Exactly. I don't think Jones would or should base whether he comes back or not that much on whether we retain his position coach or not. At least he shouldn't.

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position coaches are huge in the retainment of players- same as a hitting coach or pitching coach would be. I think he's 2nd round at worst and going to leave regardless tho. However we could potentially NIL him to stay or work for Round 1

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Originally Posted by KB21

Just to point out, Kendal Briles has not yet been hired by South Carolina.

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Almost like he was waiting on something to come into focus......but hell what do I know. I'm no Ronnie Scoops.

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

Yeah, not sure about this one either. He better have someone lined up and an upgrade. No movement on Bell but Bump instead...don't see the vision yet coach.

ETA. Unless there's a package deal with Kelly or Coleman with Kendall?

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I think it's more of a recruiting issue.

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Originally Posted by Really Clark?

Yeah, not sure about this one either. He better have someone lined up and an upgrade. No movement on Bell but Bump instead...don't see the vision yet coach.

ETA. Unless there's a package deal with Kelly or Coleman with Kendall?

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We really don't know much about any of this, this crew keeps their mouth shut.

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Originally Posted by Coursesuper

We really don't know much about any of this, this crew keeps their mouth shut.

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Except one former member of the staff..

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Originally Posted by BankerDog

Except one former member of the staff..

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Yep.

I’m not super upset about a Bumphis firing. Neither am I thrilled about it. Odd move, but could be a good one if we upgrade. If you’re an optimist, Arnett is an upgrade over Coleman. Might as well choose to believe the same will happen here.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

Exactly. I don't think Jones would or should base whether he comes back or not that much on whether we retain his position coach or not. At least he shouldn't.

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Jones needs to go Pro now and i wouldn't hold it against him if he opted out. And edited to add that Jerry Jones do something smart somehow get him with one of those 1st round draft picks

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Originally Posted by parabrave

Jones needs to go Pro now and i wouldn't hold it against him if he opted out.

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Not one bit. And if the stuff about retaining Bell to hang on to Jones is true, I want him to go pro.

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Originally Posted by parabrave

Jones needs to go Pro now and i wouldn't hold it against him if he opted out.

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Agreed. Last I seen he was projected a top 3 cb in upcoming draft. This was before the EB. I figure he will go to the NFL, but never know. It would be huge if he stayed.

I wouldn't blame him for going pro. I'm not big on players opting out tho. Although I do understand why they do it.

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Originally Posted by Maroon Glasses

Agreed. Last I seen he was projected a top 3 cb in upcoming draft. This was before the EB. I figure he will go to the NFL, but never know. It would be huge if he stayed.

I wouldn't blame him for going pro. I'm not big on players opting out tho. Although I do understand why they do it.

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If that's the projection at a premium position, yes, sit out and go pro. Anyone that's on the nfl bubble or playing a non-premium position should consider playing college until they can't these days.

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Originally Posted by Maroon Glasses

Agreed. Last I seen he was projected a top 3 cb in upcoming draft. This was before the EB. I figure he will go to the NFL, but never know. It would be huge if he stayed.

I wouldn't blame him for going pro. I'm not big on players opting out tho. Although I do understand why they do it.

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I’m not big on opt out. He could be a big time player and we’re 5-7. I wouldn’t blame him tbh

Hearing that OC hire will replace Holocek. Reading tea leaves says Briles (he hasn't signed with SCar yet) but no one out right saying yes it's him.

WR hires have some names floating around that I'm unsure if they're just wishcasting or serious. Spurrier Jr., Derrick Nix, Malcolm Kelly. I have low confidence in these but these have been floated.

McPhee sounds all but confirmed on DL. Brock sounds like a sure thing. Jett Johnson sounds like a sure thing. But not confirming until pen to paper.

The problem with Bell is who is going to replace him. We need to get someone who makes big swings in the portal. Otherwise we're going 2016 style with the shootouts all year. Arnett or not.

Are we going to hire Derrick Nix?

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Originally Posted by Tater

Hearing that OC hire will replace Holocek. Reading tea leaves says Briles (he hasn't signed with SCar yet) but no one out right saying yes it's him.

WR hires have some names floating around that I'm unsure if they're just wishcasting or serious. Spurrier Jr., Derrick Nix, Malcolm Kelly. I have low confidence in these but these have been floated.

McPhee sounds all but confirmed on DL. Brock sounds like a sure thing. Jett Johnson sounds like a sure thing. But not confirming until pen to paper.

The problem with Bell is who is going to replace him. We need to get someone who makes big swings in the portal. Otherwise we're going 2016 style with the shootouts all year. Arnett or not.

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I would take such pleasure in seeing Spurrier Jr be the one that replaces Bumphis.

Kevie Thompson secondary coach ?

Yep

https://x.com/_coachkthompson/status/1998184511595794577?s=46&t=boMwTsd5d1vappV0mJtn8g

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Originally Posted by KB21

Yep

https://x.com/_coachkthompson/status...d1vappV0mJtn8g

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Inexperienced at this level but seems like a good recruiter.

It looks like he's going to be an assistant DB's coach. Steve Robertson continues to say Corey Bell is expected to be retained.

Outside of Briles, there just aren't many names that would make sense to hire as an offensive coordinator. It would have to be someone who runs Lebby's scheme. There aren't many of them. There is Dino Babers, who is the OC at Arizona now. Phillip Montgomery, who was recently with Virginia Tech. There is Kevin Decker from Old Dominion.

I’m not for Bell to get retained but has to be for recruiting which makes sense of this hire.

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Originally Posted by Tater

Hearing that OC hire will replace Holocek. Reading tea leaves says Briles (he hasn't signed with SCar yet) but no one out right saying yes it's him.

WR hires have some names floating around that I'm unsure if they're just wishcasting or serious. Spurrier Jr., Derrick Nix, Malcolm Kelly. I have low confidence in these but these have been floated.

McPhee sounds all but confirmed on DL. Brock sounds like a sure thing. Jett Johnson sounds like a sure thing. But not confirming until pen to paper.

The problem with Bell is who is going to replace him. We need to get someone who makes big swings in the portal. Otherwise we're going 2016 style with the shootouts all year. Arnett or not.

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Matt Holecek....go look for his social media account. :)

Plot thickens

Well?..what does it say that would thicken the plot?

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Originally Posted by BigDawg81

I?m not for Bell to get retained but has to be for recruiting which makes sense of this hire.

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Why? Explain to me in Bell's coaching exactly what you disagree with? What is Bell teaching that isnt working?

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Originally Posted by BlackSailsDawg

Matt Holecek....go look for his social media account. :)

Plot thickens

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Originally Posted by Thick

Well?..what does it say that would thicken the plot?

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Thick wants to know what is thickening.

Me too.

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Originally Posted by Coach34

Why? Explain to me in Bell's coaching exactly what you disagree with? What is Bell teaching that isnt working?

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Kinda have to agree here one guy that can play is really good on one side the other side that has scrubs get torched on the reg. The difference is SEC player and not.

We may hire an OC- but much like with Mullen- Lebby is still going to call plays. He will likely just have the OC to watch more of the film and do the breakdowns so he doesnt have to

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Originally Posted by Tater

Hearing that OC hire will replace Holocek. Reading tea leaves says Briles (he hasn't signed with SCar yet) but no one out right saying yes it's him.

WR hires have some names floating around that I'm unsure if they're just wishcasting or serious. Spurrier Jr., Derrick Nix, Malcolm Kelly. I have low confidence in these but these have been floated.

McPhee sounds all but confirmed on DL. Brock sounds like a sure thing. Jett Johnson sounds like a sure thing. But not confirming until pen to paper.

The problem with Bell is who is going to replace him. We need to get someone who makes big swings in the portal. Otherwise we're going 2016 style with the shootouts all year. Arnett or not.

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1. We have consistently heard the same on Holocek and the potential OC spot. If it is Kendall, and I get slightly more confident in that by the day, then I would imagine they will wait until after AT LEAST TCU’s bowl game on the 30th til an announcement is made. Although Steve could try to ruin it like last time and get a nice raise for Kendall somewhere.

2. Derrick Nix has gained a lot of traction since around lunch with the people I have spoken with in regards to the WR opening. He would be a huge get for Lebby and a MASSIVE upgrade over Bumphis.

3. Pernell is gaining a lot of steam but I would not call that done quite yet. I do still think it gets done and he is the DL coach next year. Brock is basically confirmed as the new LB coach. Jett will be a GA.

4. The only name I have heard on the CB job with any type of seriousness has been Pat Surtain Jr. I know Arnett really liked him at FSU. He also would keep that Miami pipeline for us in recruiting at that position. I do still think it is possible that Bell stays as well.

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Originally Posted by Coursesuper

Kinda have to agree here one guy that can play is really good on one side the other side that has scrubs get torched on the reg. The difference is SEC player and not.

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and thats what I keep screaming. Way to much worrying about coaches and not enough about talent. Buying talent and evaluations will decide us moving forward

Dude just ****ing post things instead of not linking it. I'm off twitter personally and have stayed off it all year - I'm not crawling back in to find it.

New OC and QB Coach

https://www.clarionledger.com/gcdn/p...pjpg&auto=webp

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Originally Posted by Tater

Dude just ****ing post things instead of not linking it. I'm off twitter personally and have stayed off it all year - I'm not crawling back in to find it.

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Just looks like the account has been deleted.