re: Which SEC fanbase has the most unrealistic expectations for this year?

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FPI is trash, unless it helps me to make a good point on the internet

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FPI single-handed helped me to win my bowl board.

Florida AKA Jorts Nation

Except you’re missing the fact that LSU hasn’t had an identity on offense in 10 years. JoMo is installing almost an identical RPO offense that many of our current players have practiced for 3+ years (difference being that the QB will read safeties, not DEs). There are many fans like yourself who say we are going to struggle cause we have a new coach, but can’t even make a detailed point as to how his coaching “struggles” will translate on the field. If you want to formulate a legit argument, then I will discuss with you all day, but to just say we will struggle cause there is a new face is blatant ignorance.

My brethren.

That all sounds great. I admit that I don't follow state football enough to have an in depth and informed conversation with you about it.

But again, from an outside perspective, I am not the only one who thinks moorhead wont be able to keep up with the success seen under Mullen (who most everyone would agree was a better coach in many facets of the game).

Mullen had a knack for overperforming with limited resources and recruits (as it compares to other programs in the SEC), hence the reason he was such a hot coaching target.

I still dont think MSU will be a 9/10 win team consistently.

PS: I honestly don't think LSU will be either (under Orgeron).

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It is LSU

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For once, I disagree


Go on the rant


Hell, the "positigers" are the ones saying 8 wins will be a solid season


The negatigers are bracing for impact

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But again, from an outside perspective, I am not the only one who thinks moorhead wont be able to keep up with the success seen under Mullen

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I’m not saying you are wrong, but why? Surely, you have a reason and aren’t just assuming.

Hiring a coordinator is 50/50 at best, even at an elite school.

That being said, Moorhead has definitely been impressive so far in recruiting. Probably gonna get the best back in LA.

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Except you’re missing the fact that LSU hasn’t had an identity on offense in 10 years.

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I dont think you really understand what that means. LSU had an offensive identity for sure. Mostly under center ground and pound. It was just a very predictable offense for the most part (With usually sub-par QB play), being predictable certainly doesnt make it identity-less. I think most anyone would identify LSU's offense pretty easily in fact the last decade under Miles

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JoMo is installing almost an identical RPO offense that many of our current players have practiced for 3+ years (difference being that the QB will read safeties, not DEs). There are many fans like yourself who say we are going to struggle cause we have a new coach, but can’t even make a detailed point as to how his coaching “struggles” will translate on the field. If you want to formulate a legit argument, then I will discuss with you all day, but to just say we will struggle cause there is a new face is blatant ignorance.

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The 1 thing that stood out to me I question on Moorhead from what was posted on 247's writeup with MSU writers is he supposedly wants to throw the ball downfield a lot more than MSU is accustomed to. I also wonder if he is willing to run Fitzgerald nearly as much as Mullen was. To me, by far Fitz' biggest strength is running the football, so you really dont want to mitigate that. One of his biggest weaknesses is accuracy as he's more of a thrower than passer and really likes that run game to get guys wide open for him in the pass game.

I'm not saying that's the downfall, but that was an interesting point I'd like to see if they really implement or not, because I really don't think you want to do that with State's receivers (a bit substandard for the conference) and Fitz.

I'm pretty sure he'll adjust as he goes. If Fitz can't throw it downfield I'm sure Moorhead won't force the issue. Now, some coaches are arrogant, hard-headed bastards(Mullen) and are going to do their "thing" come hell or high water. Let's hope Moorhead isn't like this.