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Could Moo State actually win 10 or 11 games?
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:26 pm
I'm seriously not trolling - that team was damn impressive. Their offensive and defensive lines were the best that I've seen since perhaps the 2011 LSU team and they clearly have a nasty streak as well. I suppose they don't have the depth of an Alabama or an Auburn, but still..
I realize that it's hard to picture an untraditional power like MSU nearly running the table, but let's look at their schedule...
BYE
Texas A&M
Auburn
@ Kentucky
Arkansas
UTM
@ Alabama
Vanderbilt
@ Ole Miss
From what I saw I could see them splitting the AM/Auburn games and then again splitting the Bama/Ole Miss games for a 10-2 finish.
A worst case scenario of LSU finishing 5th in SECW could actually happen
I realize that it's hard to picture an untraditional power like MSU nearly running the table, but let's look at their schedule...
BYE
Texas A&M
Auburn
@ Kentucky
Arkansas
UTM
@ Alabama
Vanderbilt
@ Ole Miss
From what I saw I could see them splitting the AM/Auburn games and then again splitting the Bama/Ole Miss games for a 10-2 finish.
A worst case scenario of LSU finishing 5th in SECW could actually happen
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Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:28 pm to SirWinston
If we win 10, ill flip my shite. Damn impressed, but still ways to go.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:29 pm to SirWinston
I think we'll finish with 9-10 in the regular season, there isn't a sure fire loss on the schedule as long as Dak is in the backfield.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:30 pm to SirWinston
The schedule sets up pretty well for us in alot of ways.
Off week to prepare for aTm while Arky is hitting them in the mouth repeatedly.
Get Auburn and Alabama directly off physical games with LSU. We play AU off aTm and Bama off UTMartin. Also get OM off Vandy. So, essentially we get 2 weeks to prepare for all of these teams except for AU...
That said, we'll know alot more about what we actually are after the aTm game. Most could see the LSU game coming with the actual matchup. aTm doesn't play into our strengths in the same way.
Off week to prepare for aTm while Arky is hitting them in the mouth repeatedly.
Get Auburn and Alabama directly off physical games with LSU. We play AU off aTm and Bama off UTMartin. Also get OM off Vandy. So, essentially we get 2 weeks to prepare for all of these teams except for AU...
That said, we'll know alot more about what we actually are after the aTm game. Most could see the LSU game coming with the actual matchup. aTm doesn't play into our strengths in the same way.
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 5:32 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:31 pm to engie
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aTm doesn't play into our strengths in the same way.
This. Afraid for our secondary. We will know our ceiling after this game I think.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:32 pm to MaroonMonsoon
Doesn't A&M utilize mostly a short passing game? Our secondary has mostly struggled with the deep stuff.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:34 pm to NIH
That's correct. And we've been without Cox who will almost assuredly be back and 100% for aTm. Haven't seen anything resembling the scheme we ran last year with safety help for the corners.
It's a strange change of pace thinking offensively as a MSU fan when we default to a defensive mindset. I'm not sure we can stop aTm -- but I'm pretty confident they can't stop us either.
It's a strange change of pace thinking offensively as a MSU fan when we default to a defensive mindset. I'm not sure we can stop aTm -- but I'm pretty confident they can't stop us either.
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:38 pm to SirWinston
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Could Moo State actually win 10 or 11 games?
Looks like they could win 9 games plus a bowl game so yes.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:40 pm to SirWinston
After sobering up and rewatching the game today, I could see it happening. Last night I said 8 wins for sure, with a possible 9. I'm not quite revising it to say 9 for sure with a possible 10 just yet, but I can see it happening and wouldn't be shocked. Before I do any more predictions, I really want to see the Arky/Aggie game to see how those teams play out. I'm still very unsure about the Aggies and don't feel the USCe stomping was as good a win as I first thought.
What I don't agree on you with is LSU worst case being 5th in the West. I think 6th in the West is very likely, and going to a bowl at all this year should be their goal.
What I don't agree on you with is LSU worst case being 5th in the West. I think 6th in the West is very likely, and going to a bowl at all this year should be their goal.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:41 pm to SirWinston
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Could Moo State actually win 10 or 11 games?
Easily. They beat LSU so we know they're good. Can't wait till they Grind on a few more west teams.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:43 pm to SirWinston
Please do not mistake LSU for a good team. Temper your emotions Moo U.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:45 pm to SirWinston
I'll be kinda surprised if they don't win 10 at this point. I expect them to split Auburn/A&M at home and then they are better than every other team they play except Bama. Getting the two worst East teams certainly helps.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:47 pm to NIH
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Doesn't A&M utilize mostly a short passing game?
The Air Raid takes what the defense gives it. USC played their DBs 8 yards off the line all game and so we killed them with bubble screens, flares, slants and outs.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:48 pm to WhiskeyDick
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I'm still very unsure about the Aggies and don't feel the USCe stomping was as good a win as I first thought.
Was it their win over top 10 UGA or their win over ranked ECU who just dropped 70 on a power 5 conference team that really made you second guess USCe?
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:01 pm to NIH
Dead on with Dak reference... He's a real leader and Mullen + Him reminds me of Urban + Tebow and Gus + Cam...
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:03 pm to SirWinston
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A worst case scenario of LSU finishing 5th in SECW could actually happen
If you think the worst LSU could finish is 5th, you haven't been paying attention.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:14 pm to TeLeFaWx
8-10 wins is looking pretty darn good for them. Saying 8 wins might seem like an insult but it isn't, we have to see how well they hold up this season. After all, we all know how injuries can derail a sure thing.
If I had to make a guess I'd say 9 wins with a shot at 10 or more if they catch fire. They seem like a really good team this year.
If I had to make a guess I'd say 9 wins with a shot at 10 or more if they catch fire. They seem like a really good team this year.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:18 pm to MMB5DAP
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Was it their win over top 10 UGA or their win over ranked ECU who just dropped 70 on a power 5 conference team that really made you second guess USCe?
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:19 pm to NIH
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Doesn't A&M utilize mostly a short passing game? Our secondary has mostly struggled with the deep stuff.
Good point. You would think they know that too though, and will throw more deep stuff against us. BYE week is needed to work on coverage.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:19 pm to SirWinston
If we win 10 or 11 in the regular season, I would flip my shite. I thought 8-4 was a good year coming into this season, with maybe a 5% chance to win 9.
If we win 1 of the next 2, 10 wins could happen. Still a long way to go, though.
If we win 1 of the next 2, 10 wins could happen. Still a long way to go, though.
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