Do we cover the 31 points vs the Buzzards?

[MarketingBully01]

I didn't say we couldn't "almost shut teams out"...I said it doesn't mean we have problems if USM scores 13-14 points. And I used the fact that SWAC teams typically score at least 1 TD on us...so it's not stretching it a bit to think USM could score 1 or 2 and maybe a FG

I think if they do score it probably would be early like the Troy and Rice games. If this game follows suit with those two games, they may be so demoralized they won't be able to punch it in late. That is why I am sticking to 7. Your points are valid too but either way 7 is what I am seeing with a maximum we allow of 13 to your point.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Yes...easily. It will be 28-0 by the end of the first quarter.

[YoungB]

Reminder...(2013) Pts scores scored by Southern Miss against

Texas State - 15
Nebraska - 13
Arkansas - 3
Boise State - 7
East Carolina - 14
North Texas - 14
Marshal - 13
Florida Int - 7

If they score more than 15 on us its a bad sign.

So the question is can we score > 46. I say yes.

YoungB

[Dogchomp]

"Yes" is the correct and only acceptable answer. UNLESS, both teams come to an agreement to forfeit the game once they witness both Jumbotrons repeatedly show that car salesman ad where both the man and woman each have more hand movement than Michael J. Fox. They're so aggressive with those hand motions amirite??

[headcoach98]

We definitely cover

[preachermatt83]

42-13... no cover

[drunkernhelldawg]

The biggest gamble is the first game of the season before anyone has seen the teams play. My prediction for the theme of the first college football Saturday of this and any season: upsets.

[starkvegasdawg]

I think we cover if we want to. The only question is whether or not Mullen wants to embarrass an in state school not named TSUN...especially when we have to go down there next year.

[drunkernhelldawg]

The only thing I hate about this game, is that USM will take a moral victory even if they just cover the 30. They still have a percentage of their 10, that believes they will surprise us because they used to beat us back in the day. I want to end that line of thinking....I want us to 63-0 their asses, as unrealistic as that probably is. We need to take them to the damn woodshed

I still don't understand why we have agreed to play them. We have nothing to gain from this game. We have a lot to lose. Even if we win 99-0, we have still elevated their program. I don't mind them doing well; I'd just prefer they do it vs. some other team. For this particular game, I think USM could also score on defense. I do think we'll win, but I'll be glad to have it in the books.

[Dawg496]

It will help gain political favor with our Governor, I'd imagine. No harm in playing them. I bet we buy our away game out next year, though. At least I hope we do.

[ScoobaDawg]

42-13... no cover

This is why I wouldn't touch that spread. Say we get up 31-3 at halftime and dan pulls all the first string. Can our 2nd string still score? Yes... but Dan has never been Urban and wont pour the points on (or hasnt in the past) and thus a late TD and a fg and there goes your bet. Back door covers happen way too often in 30+ pt spreads.

But its called gambling for a reason... maybe dan wants the respect this year and will keep his foot on the gas to get Dak some national attention with stats. or maybe we decide to dominate them purely because its an instate team (they arent a rival...) to start the year..

[HailState39110]

USM has 2 good quality WR in Markese Triplett and Tyre'oune Holmes (we offered both of them) . Triplett is the long ball threat and Holmes catches the short routes. They also signed JUCO Norman Price last year from Hinds CC . Kendrick Hardy carried the load at RB for them and he is gone . I think their offense will be better , but their defense was awful last year giving up 35+ points in 8 games. Monken kicked off starting CB Ed Wilkins in the offseason for armed robbery .

MSU 45
USM 20

[CadaverDawg]

USM has 2 good quality WR in Markese Triplett and Tyre'oune Holmes (we offered both of them) . Triplett is the long ball threat and Holmes catches the short routes. They also signed JUCO Norman Price last year from Hinds CC . Kendrick Hardy carried the load at RB for them and he is gone . I think their offense will be better , but their defense was awful last year giving up 35+ points in 8 games. Monken kicked off starting CB Ed Wilkins in the offseason for armed robbery .

MSU 45
USM 20

Did something happen to TMan Holmes? He is not even listed on the 2 deep for USM, and they list 4 WR's (so 8 guys on the 2 deep at WR)

[Jack Lambert]

We can but I don't think Mullen will. I hope it is spread out enough in 4th to allow our younger guys to get playing time and rest the starters.