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Originally Posted by
Dawgology
No one is going to want to hear this but I'm GLAD he did. It means we are finally getting serious about competing in the modern era of college football. Love it or hate it this is what it is. This type of thing bodes well for the future of our program and shows other players and recruits that the MSU program is playing the game now. It's not the old way of doing college football but we can't complain about being "left behind" and then complain when we do things to keep up.
Not only that, but no one knows better than the HC of how the player fits into our needs and is viewed by his teammates. Likely many teammates (and coaches) understand it is a business and players need to do what is best for them as many come from very poor backgrounds and some are already fathers.
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Originally Posted by
viverlibre
some are already fathers.
DJ has a child. That played into his decision. I don’t fault him one bit. I hope he got a lucrative deal and runs for 1,000 yards out west.
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He can come back. And I bet he feels pretty dumb right now leaving bc someone told him he wouldnt get the ball enough, (States RBs got the ball more than anyone else combined) to go play for another air raid while we are going to run the ball more. I think he will be back.
There should be a price to be paid
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Originally Posted by
Cowbell
The fact that we put a promo out for Tulu when he made his decision the other day made me throw up in my mouth a little...
Its pitiful. Like it is absolutely infuriating
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Originally Posted by
Dawgology
No one is going to want to hear this but I'm GLAD he did. It means we are finally getting serious about competing in the modern era of college football. Love it or hate it this is what it is. This type of thing bodes well for the future of our program and shows other players and recruits that the MSU program is playing the game now. It's not the old way of doing college football but we can't complain about being "left behind" and then complain when we do things to keep up.
There is a line somewhere that you cant let a player cross. Standards, accountability and principles are what this game is supposed to teach
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Originally Posted by
msstate7
No idea on if he can, but it would be nice to have a power back
Is he not a fast back with power? Could some fellow elitedoggers name me some past backs since Anthony Dixon left MSU better than Dillon Johnson? I am talking a back with speed, power, and good receiving skills.
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Originally Posted by
coachnorm
Is he not a fast back with power? Could some fellow elitedoggers name me some past backs since Anthony Dixon left MSU better than Dillon Johnson? I am talking a back with speed, power, and good receiving skills.
Vick Ballard, Josh Robinson.
Last edited by Commercecomet24; 01-19-2023 at 07:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Commercecomet24
Vick Ballard.
Was just about to post this. Vick was a beast. I'd take him before DJ all day long.
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Originally Posted by
Biguglyjoe
Was just about to post this. Vick was a beast. I'd take him before DJ all day long.
Vicks one of my favorite players of all time. He could do it all. One thing about Vick too, he never got caught. Dude had football speed and was tough as nails. Hate his nfl career ended like it did.
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DJ makes your roster and therefore your team better. But the bullshit aside and move forward with him if he decides to return.
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L Perkins, Vick Ballard, J Rob.
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Originally Posted by
BuckyIsAB****
There is a line somewhere that you cant let a player cross. Standards, accountability and principles are what this game is supposed to teach
and the HC knows that line and enforces it. If CZA lets him come back, that means it is best for the team.
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I hope we don’t waste NIL money on him. Tailbacks are very exposable. Our 3rd string tailback looked just as good as either of the 2 guys that played ahead of him all year during the bowl game. There are very few difference makers. I would find the cheapest guy in the portal of comparable ability and roll with whoever that is because DJ isn’t a difference maker. Very few are at that position. We need to be playing money ball.
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If he wants to come back, that?s awesome. If he doesn?t, I don?t think he will be missed that much.
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Originally Posted by
Jarius
I hope we don’t waste NIL money on him. Tailbacks are very exposable. Our 3rd string tailback looked just as good as either of the 2 guys that played ahead of him all year during the bowl game. There are very few difference makers. I would find the cheapest guy in the portal of comparable ability and roll with whoever that is because DJ isn’t a difference maker. Very few are at that position. We need to be playing money ball.
No way he comes back for nothing if what Washington offered is true.
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Originally Posted by
BuckyIsAB****
There is a line somewhere that you cant let a player cross. Standards, accountability and principles are what this game is supposed to teach
Of course there is a line but Tulu didn’t cross. No different than what is done in the NFL every season. Now DJ…he might have crossed a line. At this point college athletes are a commodity. They have a worth based on experience and skill. The days of pulling for “our guys” are over unfortunately because “our guys” may be “their guys” next season and “their guys” now “our guys”.
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Originally Posted by
coachnorm
Is he not a fast back with power? Could some fellow elitedoggers name me some past backs since Anthony Dixon left MSU better than Dillon Johnson? I am talking a back with speed, power, and good receiving skills.
In addition to the other names, if we are talking strictly on the field: Kylin Hill. I mean he led the SEC in rushing one year right?
I guess you mean power backs, then not. But Hill had good power.
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I don't see DJ leaving Mississippi to play ball next season. He's got roots in the State.
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We're good with or without him. We've got 3 RBs ready to go and a 4th to redshirt. Marks, Price, and Pittman can get it done. Davis has a chance to be great.
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We definitely need him for next year for sure. If the staff and the players want him back by all means come on home DJ.
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