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re: Mullen thoughts on the MSU season
Posted on 1/3/12 at 6:08 pm to Swoopin
Posted on 1/3/12 at 6:08 pm to Swoopin
I think Merlins is a decent coach. Considering the absolute lack of success they've had under Sherrill and Crooms, two consecutive winning seasons is definitely a step in the right direction.
It would have been better if they didn't struggle defensively and offensively (I think losing Manny Diaz was a pretty big loss, and the injuries obviously sucked). If MSU wins 8 next year, I think it's definitely a sign of program elevation IMO.
It would have been better if they didn't struggle defensively and offensively (I think losing Manny Diaz was a pretty big loss, and the injuries obviously sucked). If MSU wins 8 next year, I think it's definitely a sign of program elevation IMO.
Posted on 1/3/12 at 6:11 pm to DiafGtfo
Defense wasn't really the problem. Yeah they didn't show up in the Arkansas game. The offense was our down fall. Hopefully with more consistent QB play, the better we will be. Including play calling.
Posted on 1/5/12 at 8:26 am to DiafGtfo
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I think Merlins is a decent coach. Considering the absolute lack of success they've had under Sherrill and Crooms, two consecutive winning seasons is definitely a step in the right direction.
It would have been better if they didn't struggle defensively and offensively (I think losing Manny Diaz was a pretty big loss, and the injuries obviously sucked). If MSU wins 8 next year, I think it's definitely a sign of program elevation IMO.
State's defense actually improved statistically from 2010 to 2011, even after losing Diaz, 3 players to the NFL, and all 3 starting LB's.
In 2010, State had the #50 total defense and #22 scoring defense. In 2011, State was #34 in total defense and #18 in scoring defense.
But I agree with your first sentence (at least as far as Sherrill's last 3 years--Sherrill was fairly successful before his last 3 seasons). Two winning seasons and a row (and likely a third in a row in 2012) is a big improvement over 1 winning season from 2001-2009.
A couple/few more 7- and 8-win seasons, and maybe THEN we can expect more. It would certainly help not having to play 4-5 Top 15 teams every year. That's unusual, even for the SEC.
To lose to the Top 15 teams and still finish with 8 or 9 wins, that means we have to beat EVERY other team on our schedule, both home and away. Although we did that in 2010, we're just not yet in a place to do that consistently.
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