The bottom line in all this....

[engie]

Don't they recruit like Bama and LSU? What makes you think we can beat them? Malzahn has a guy that was a DB at UGA and has lost one game. Why would they not improve?

Bingo. We can't collectively see the forest for the trees. Auburn is starting and playing true freshmen at 3 of the 4 DL spots, among others. This year was our best opportunity to beat Malzahn with Ellis Johnson. They don't have the personnel in place yet across the board -- but next year they will be alot closer.

Getting DOMINATED in the 2nd half doesn't lead to wins over good teams. I hope like hell Mullen figures it out but I am tired of coming out the 2nd half and praying we can hold on to a win.

Agreed

[Coach34]

Don't they recruit like Bama and LSU? What makes you think we can beat them? Malzahn has a guy that was a DB at UGA and has lost one game. Why would they not improve?

Getting DOMINATED in the 2nd half doesn't lead to wins over good teams. I hope like hell Mullen figures it out but I am tired of coming out the 2nd half and praying we can hold on to a win.

I'm going under the premise that our team, with 16 starters returning and alot of depth, will be much better in 2014

That'sone reason we are playing so many young players this year- to get them ready for next year

[bluelightstar]

Again, we'll probably have no shot in our road SEC games except against Kentucky. Then I have serious doubts Mullen will beat Malzahn or Sumlin at home. Probably a 7-5 season and another "hey, just wait til Dakota's senior year. Then we will finally be good enough to stay within 2 touchdowns of a good team."

[Tbonewannabe]

I'm going under the premise that our team, with 16 starters returning and alot of depth, will be much better in 2014

That'sone reason we are playing so many young players this year- to get them ready for next year

We have been outscored by BG and UK in the 2nd half. How are we going to improve to the point to beat UM, A&M, and Aub?

[engie]

I'm going under the premise that our team, with 16 starters returning and alot of depth, will be much better in 2014

That'sone reason we are playing so many young players this year- to get them ready for next year

So, a couple fewer than Auburn then?

They bring back 11 starters on offense (if they line up with a halfback, that starter is gone -- so 10 in that case). They bring back between 6-9 starters on defense(Daniel, Adams, and Lawson not officially listed as starters, but exactly like Chris Jones, they damn sure play most of the snaps). They basically only lose a CB and SS as consistent "starters" on their ENTIRE TEAM.

[Coach34]

We have been outscored by BG and UK in the 2nd half. How are we going to improve to the point to beat UM, A&M, and Aub?

By continuing to outscore them enough in the 1st half

[Coach34]

So, a couple fewer than Auburn then?

They bring back 11 starters on offense (if they line up with a halfback, that starter is gone -- so 10 in that case). They bring back between 6-9 starters on defense(Daniel, Adams, and Lawson not officially listed as starters, but exactly like Chris Jones, they damn sure play most of the snaps). They basically only lose a CB and SS as consistent "starters" on their ENTIRE TEAM.

ok- it took them until the last second to beat us on their field. Next year will be our turn

[Tbonewannabe]

ok- it took them until the last second to beat us on their field. Next year will be our turn

Better hope it isn't a fg to win.

[DownwardDawg]

ok- it took them until the last second to beat us on their field. Next year will be our turn

That was week 3 coach. they would beat us by 2 touchdowns if we played this weekend.

[NewTweederEndzoneDance]

Again, we'll probably have no shot in our road SEC games except against Kentucky. Then I have serious doubts Mullen will beat Malzahn or Sumlin at home. Probably a 7-5 season and another "hey, just wait til Dakota's senior year. Then we will finally be good enough to stay within 2 touchdowns of a good team."

Since when is 7-5 not a good season at MSU? Do you expect us to average 9-10 wins per year? If so, I would like a detailed explanation of why that is reasonable?

I've said it before, I expect us to be in a bowl game year in and year out. Once we establish that as a baseline, then and only then, should we start getting pissed off for not winning 8-10 games every year. I do understand the frustrations and I also want to feel that we are more competitive than it feels we have been lately. But I am willing to see how it plays out this year and next.

[Schultzy]

That was week 3 coach. they would beat us by 2 touchdowns if we played this weekend.

Not the way Dak is improving every week.

[BulldogBear]

Yes, anyone can see UMiss is playing better RIGHT NOW, but the huge middle pack in SEC ebbs and flows from week to week. And Coach is right about HFA. Ole MIss is little better than us as a whole but the HFA may be the difference. Quit giving them the Egg in October.

[CadaverDawg]

Yes, anyone can see UMiss is playing better RIGHT NOW, but the huge middle pack in SEC ebbs and flows from week to week. And Coach is right about HFA. Ole MIss is little better than us as a whole but the HFA may be the difference. Quit giving them the Egg in October.

The fans aren't giving them shit. Our coach and his lack of give a damn is what will give them the Egg.

[Coach34]

That was week 3 coach. they would beat us by 2 touchdowns if we played this weekend.

that's a huge load of bullshit. Just because you make something up doesnt make it true. Dak would give them hell right now

[civildawg]

I can't begin to fathom why we can't play the last 32 minutes of a game like we play the first 28 minutes of games. I'm going to be wooly with the following two wild ass assumptions: 1) we're going to find some consistency, and 2) no more FG or XP attempts for Bell.

SC - W
aTm - L (close, frustrating..we compete with the best of 'em...just can't win the best of 'em)
Bama - L
Arkansas - W
Ole Miss - W

We finish 7-5, same record as Ole Miss. Robert Nkemdiche. Ole Miss gets a better bowl because they didn't schedule a L and because Robert Nkemdiche.

I haven't read whole thread but how in the hell do you think this will happen after what you saw Thursday night and frankly all year. Take the maroon glasses off

[CadaverDawg]

that's a huge load of bullshit. Just because you make something up doesnt make it true. Dak would give them hell right now

Not saying he's right or wrong, but considering they are getting better every week, while we are getting worse....it's not a huge stretch to say that

[Political Hack]

we will be prepared for the egg bowl.

[Tbonewannabe]

UM will load the box. Their DBS held LSU in check, what do you think they will do with our wrs. We have like 3 TDS this year in the 2nd half, do you think Dak can out score them by just scoring in the 1st half. Fgs are a roll of the dice all the time.

[FlabLoser]

LSU played their worst game in years. We will play with our hair on fire.

[Coach34]

UM will load the box. Their DBS held LSU in check,.

It's one game- stop looking at everything in a vaccuum. Why dont people load the box against us in the 1st half if that is all it takes? It's much more involved than just loading the box.

Hell, Nick Marshall ran for 140 on them- does that mean Dakota will run for 175 against them?