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Originally Posted by
Matt3467
I didn't think Collins was an option at the time until we chose Jackie over him in '90.
Collins got the Death Penalty for SMU
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Originally Posted by
redstickdawg
definitely not an homegrown internal hire and that was the point. He was not Templeton and that is the simple point - Cohen and loafers were totally homegrown as well much in the Templeton mold. Most folks were not happy as things digressed with them in charge.
The only difference between Byrne and Stricklin was that Stricklin graduated here and started off in media department. After that neither we're home grown in the athletic department world. Spent a decade plus at other schools. They both learned a lot elsewhere (especially at Kentucky). Mitch Burnheart has trained and developed several AD's.
Last edited by Really Clark?; 12-04-2022 at 01:17 PM.
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Originally Posted by
basedog
You are so correct! When Collins was at Usm back in the mid to late 70's, he had a radio interview every Thursday morning that lasted about 10 minutes. I used to listen to him and realized he was very smart and knew football! He would have killed it at Msu back then and yes, no telling how good we could have been. He had some really talented well coached teams at Usm.
Remember at that time there was a limit on PROP players in the SEC?USM didn?t have a limit and loaded up on them.
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Originally Posted by
tcdog70
Remember at that time there was a limit on PROP players in the SEC?USM didn?t have a limit and loaded up on them.
They did do that but that didn't start until 1986. Collins had already left.
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Originally Posted by
tcdog70
Remember at that time there was a limit on PROP players in the SEC?USM didn?t have a limit and loaded up on them.
Bobby also signed players that other teams overlooked, Reggie Collier. He also hit Florida and Bama hard for players. Plus he had dam good asst coaches.
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And now half the rosters across the country would be Prop 48 enrollees.
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Originally Posted by
tcdog70
Collins got the Death Penalty for SMU
SMU was like Auburn is today, control by alumni rich folks. Yes, Collins knew players were bough but he had very little to nothing with that process. Henry Lee Parker was the lead in the athletic department.
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That's good stuff 99 and tc. I enjoy hearing all those old stories.
Also slightly OT but remember Clarence Weatherspoon? He played for Motley. I saw him play Caldwell. He sat in the bleachers studying English during the girls game. Then proceeded to dominate later in the boys game. I never understood why he went to USM instead of MSU.
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How did we miss on Brett Favre? We could have an even newer, better volleyball facility!****
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Originally Posted by
Goldendawg
How did we miss on Brett Favre? We could have an even newer, better volleyball facility!****
Too much of a wild man. Plus he wanted to throw the ball not run it.
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