re: Ole Miss has the widest potential W-L variance.

I'd be hoping Moncrief left early for the NFL too if were an MSU fan.

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I think you can replace ALL of that- and will still achieve higher than 9 wins probably

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ftfy.


OL will be fine. Assuming (yes, *GASP*, I'm assuming here) we sign our current commits and strong leans, we'll have a VERY talented if not slightly young OL in '14.

Moncrief will be replaced by Treadwell.

Scott can and will be easily replaced by either Walton or Mathers (who are both almost identical to Scott in style and size) and they will be supplemented by Dodson and/or Buford from this class. We'll be perfectly fine and able to replace his contribution nicely.

Let's not pretend Shack is a starter or contributor just yet. I hope he is a wrecking machine this year, but no one really expect an all SEC type performance from him. So, we can relax about replacing Shack.

Marry does leave a hole. We are thin at LB and unless someone (or two) steps up from this signing class, we will definitely miss Mike Marry.

And Sawyer might not play this season at all. If he does, know one knows what % he'll be with his shoulder issues. If he doesn't play, we'll have to split time and identify his successor this year, which bodes well for '14. If he does play and has an outstanding season, then we'll have to rely on Elston, Alford, Golson or Burdette to step in. All of which are at least as talented as Sawyer and just need some experience.

Therefore, overall, we will be improved heading into 2014, not diminished. Again, 2014 will be STRONG*.






*like, 9 or 10 wins, strong.