Kamario or bust

[maroonmania]

Rusell was probably the first legit QB talent that we had on campus in many of these younger dudes lifetimes. And I'm just talking skill at throwing the football. Unfortunately for Tyler, he just didn't fit in Mullen's scheme. He could have shattered the MSU record books if he had come along in 2000.

Russell's biggest issue was he just wasn't very accurate over 20 yards downfield. I can't tell you the number of times I saw him overthrow open receivers down the field that were open and likely could have scored. By Dak's senior year he was way more accurate on all his throws than. Tyler ever was.

[StarkVegasSteve]

It's also a moot point because either Taylor or Kromenhauk will likely get their opportunity this season. We know the odds of Shapen making it more than halfway through the season is less than 50/50. I will be shocked if our backups don't end up starting multiple games this season.

I would not hate to the see them start Alcorn honestly. No reason to let Blake take unnecessary hits and we can beat them with either Kromenhoek or Taylor. Also love to see us get up early on USM and NIU and get Blake out of those by the 4th quarter.

I do think Blake will be healthier this year. The good news is that the shoulder thing was not something he dealt with at Baylor. So it is not a recurring thing. From everything I have heard, we are going to be running a lot of the offense we were running at the end of the year. Focus on our strengths with the running backs and take shots when they are there. Ala 2021 Ole Miss offense

[bulldawg28]

Not gonna happen. I dont see a way for us to get to 6 wins.

Magic happening this fall!

[Pancho]

what % of the playbook will Kamario have mastered by the fall?

[DEDawg]

I would not hate to the see them start Alcorn honestly. No reason to let Blake take unnecessary hits and we can beat them with either Kromenhoek or Taylor. Also love to see us get up early on USM and NIU and get Blake out of those by the 4th quarter.

I do think Blake will be healthier this year. The good news is that the shoulder thing was not something he dealt with at Baylor. So it is not a recurring thing. From everything I have heard, we are going to be running a lot of the offense we were running at the end of the year. Focus on our strengths with the running backs and take shots when they are there. Ala 2021 Ole Miss offense

I see your side, but with how many new pieces we have at WR I think we need all the in game live action no matter how bad the competition with Blake and the WR group.

That being said, do we have any idea who emerged at WR in the spring? That is my biggest concern offensively, I think OL will be ok

[Coach34]

I I think OL will be ok

Unless you have 3-4 starters returning on the OL- every OL needs 3-4 weeks to really gel

Playing Arizona St so early will be a test of whose OL gels quick enough

[Quaoarsking]

We should have been cowards and bought out of the Arizona State game.

I still am skeptical we'll go 2-6 in the SEC, but it's a lot easier to see than 3-5.

[Todd4State]

We should have been cowards and bought out of the Arizona State game.

I still am skeptical we'll go 2-6 in the SEC, but it's a lot easier to see than 3-5.

We almost beat them on the road last year and they don't have Honey Boo Boo back at RB.

[PGHBulldogBG]

We were extremely ill prepared against ASU last year, but we did make good 2nd half adjustments. We just dug ourselves too big of a hole. We need to play a mistake free game, but I think beating ASU at home is possible and would really help start to get people on board that we could make a bowl game

[StarkVegasSteve]

We were extremely ill prepared against ASU last year, but we did make good 2nd half adjustments. We just dug ourselves too big of a hole. We need to play a mistake free game, but I think beating ASU at home is possible and would really help start to get people on board that we could make a bowl game

I go back to three plays that turned that game on it's head:

1. The second play of the game, Shapen drops one in the bucket to Seydou down the sideline and he just drops it. He scores on that play or is inside the redzone. Instead we go 3 and out.

2. The OPI on Craver. He either scored or we had the ball inside the 10. Instead we're backed up inside our own 10. Which leads me to point 3.

3. The very next play, Shapen tries to make too much happen instead of eating it and taking a sack and he fumbles, which leads to a scoop and score.

[basedog]

I expect us to be much improved, not sure how many games we will win but our staff should be better prepared as the players. It's much harder rebuilding a football team than a basketball and baseball team, look at the numbers of players, it just takes more time to build. If you look across the country or even the world you will see more kids play baseball and basketball.

[War Machine Dawg]

With open transfers and NIL, there is no reason to even worry about someone's redshirt year anymore. We invest in these players, then they get $12 dollars more from Auburn and they leave.

We all know this year is going to be rough, 90 days before kickoff. Might as well get the guy some easy snaps against the non-conference and take a gamble on him getting up to speed as quickly as possible. 3-9 or 2-10, I would rather our younger players get the reps. All that being said, I like Shapen. If he is our starter, then you have to protect the younger guy's redshirt.

No offense to Shapen. The issue here is that we are probably spending some big cheese on the guy NIL.

This. You can't redshirt talented players anymore. As soon as one of our players shows anything resembling high end talent, they're being tapped up by bigger, richer programs and leaving. Look no further than MVB leaving to ride the bench at LSU. If Taylor has the highest ceiling, then start him and live with the growing pains. We'll have him two years max before he bolts for Texas, Bama, UGA, etc

[Todd4State]

This. You can't redshirt talented players anymore. As soon as one of our players shows anything resembling high end talent, they're being tapped up by bigger, richer programs and leaving. Look no further than MVB leaving to ride the bench at LSU. If Taylor has the highest ceiling, then start him and live with the growing pains. We'll have him two years max before he bolts for Texas, Bama, UGA, etc

I wouldn't be surprised if MVB transfers again. With Kamario he wasn't our starter long term. And I don't see him starting at LSU either unless he changes positions.

[Coach34]

I wouldn't be surprised if MVB transfers again. With Kamario he wasn't our starter long term. And I don't see him starting at LSU either unless he changes positions.

LSU didnt pay him a million for no reason. He could easily be the starter for them in 26. He is pretty good.

[Pancho]

I think he's too plain for LSU and is there as window dressing only.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I wouldn't be surprised if MVB transfers again. With Kamario he wasn't our starter long term. And I don't see him starting at LSU either unless he changes positions.

I don't see him starting at LSU, could be wrong though. I see him putting some good practice film on tape and some blowout games on tape and transferring back closer to the DMV. Somewhere like Maryland or UVA.

[tcdog70]

I don't see him starting at LSU, could be wrong though. I see him putting some good practice film on tape and some blowout games on tape and transferring back closer to the DMV. Somewhere like Maryland or UVA.

he is an average QB at best. he will never Start for a good team.

[RezDog7]

LSU didnt pay him a million for no reason. He could easily be the starter for them in 26. He is pretty good.

You thought Arnett and Lemonis were good coaches too. He's not good.

[Coach34]

You thought Arnett and Lemonis were good coaches too. He's not good.

I said Arnett was a good defensive coach. Never said he was a goof HC.

Lemon has a natty. Nuff said

[DownwardDawg]

I said Arnett was a good defensive coach. Never said he was a goof HC.

Lemon has a natty. Nuff said

So does Orgeron and Les Miles.