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    List your positives

    I've learned as a state fan to just appreciate a win for a win. Here are some positives I noted, feel free to add to the list:

    1) We've got playmakers at WR. We have to find a way to get these guys the ball in better rhythm. Walley, Tulu, and Calvin all looked like they can make big plays. Polk and Austin are solid possession wise. Nice debut from Thomas. I think if we speed up the offense these guys can get the defense off balance.

    2) Our running game was a little more consistent than last year. We avoided negative plays there. Marks is improved.

    3) Defense aside from pass rush from the front 4 was generally good. Safety needs work but certainly was nice to have a sheer talent upgrade there.

    4) Ruiz is an auto touchback on kickoffs which is nice. On the flip side, Tulu is a huge kick return threat and it's not a fluke at this point.

    5) Will is accurate enough to run this offense. You can question him in other areas.

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    How about 50% of teams lost today?
    Everyone wants to be a beast...until its time to do what beasts do.

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    Tulu (should touch it more, should return punts too)

    We won somehow

    Not trying to be a smart ass, I sat here and thought for a few minutes...but that's all I've got.

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    21 points in the 4th quarter for one hell of a win!

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    1. We are healthy
    2. Best WR we have ever had depth wise
    3. Defense will get fixed
    4. Will was accurate for the most part
    5. Running backs are legit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CadaverDawg View Post
    Tulu (should touch it more, should return punts too)

    We won somehow

    Not trying to be a smart ass, I sat here and thought for a few minutes...but that's all I've got.
    Tulu has a little trouble fielding punts if they have a good hang time.
    Romans 5:8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cowbell View Post
    4. Will was accurate for the most part
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    I would hope so. 90% of his passes are 8 yds or less.

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    Will led the SEC in passing today.

    We aren’t Vandy, Georgia Tech, Or Illinois today.
    "After dealing with Ole Miss for over a year," he said, "I've learned to expect their leadership to do and say things that the leadership at other Division I schools would never consider doing and to justify their actions by reminding themselves that "We're Ole Miss.""
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    1. Multiple WR open every play. Especially Calvin.
    2. Tulu.
    3. Woody running through first arm tackle attempt every time.
    4. Jett Johnson constantly around the ball when he was in the game.

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    1. We won. And as cheesy as it sounds I think our players learned a lot today that will pay off for them in the future. We still have a ton of sophomores that are our primary playmakers.

    2. As bad as our offensive line was today they also showed in the fourth quarter that they have the potential to get it together too. I would not be surprised if they get better as the season goes along.

    3. Tulu! He's the best return guy I have seen at MSU since Kevin Prentiss.

    4. Brule was as advertised. Our defense stepped up when they had too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaroonFlounder View Post
    I would hope so. 90% of his passes are 8 yds or less.
    Gotcha - I guess we can just put anyone back there then...

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    Just did a quick rewatch and the biggest thing for me was the team didn't quit. They could have mailed it in that last quarter but kept fighting. 4th quarter was the epitome of good things happen when you don't quit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by msstatelp1 View Post
    Just did a quick rewatch and the biggest thing for me was the team didn't quit. They could have mailed it in that last quarter but kept fighting. 4th quarter was the epitome of good things happen when you don't quit.
    2 high pts:
    Time on clock 0:00
    Score 35-34

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    The Fans were the highlight when they booed and started leaving. I hope the players and coaches remember it too cuz they deserved it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OLJWales View Post
    The Fans were the highlight when they booed and started leaving. I hope the players and coaches remember it too cuz they deserved it.
    Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by OLJWales View Post
    The Fans were the highlight when they booed and started leaving. I hope the players and coaches remember it too cuz they deserved it.
    Yep tough reality of the day.

    Anyone else notice that I think a thousand or so fans came back in middle of 4th quarter. Start of 4th at 14-34 the stadium was spring game empty.

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    Few positives

    We found a way to win.

    WR group - Calvin, Polk, Thomas along with Tulu, Walley and Williams are a very good group. Almost no drops. Need some hookups down field a little like we did in the 4th with the screens and some running game and we can fix it. Will Leach do it? I'll stop to stay positive.

    Marks looked good. He is an SEC RB now. He has some lead in his pencil this year.

    D was solid, just got to shore up a few things and we'll be fine.

    This week will determine the rest of our season.

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    Marks went from looking like a boy to a beast. He put on a lot of good weight.

    We don't have Costello anymore.

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    1.) penalties and fumbles are correctable
    2.) we have legit wide receivers
    3.) Defensive miscues were busts and not long drives which is correctable

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