re: Why are the Mississippi schools historically terrible in football?

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They have far less in state talent than there neighbors in any direction but split it between the 2 schools.

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We have more per capita than all other states except Georgia I believe. We just have a much smaller population...we have way more talent than Arkansas though.

We just aren't big enough of a state to support 2 SEC schools and try to keep our kids in state rather than go to LSU or Bama. Freeze and Mullen are keeping way more talent from Ms in the state and it is leading to much more success for both schools.