"If you go to Fort Riley once, you are bound to return." Army superstition.stlcatfan wrote: ↑August 8th, 2018, 6:59 amAs far as I know, it was not ever a military school. By the way, what is the "Fort Riley Curse" you mentioned in another post?Sancho Panza wrote: ↑August 7th, 2018, 12:47 pmWe were Aggies once, too.
Was KState also once a Military School?
Mississippi St at K-State, Sat, Sept 8th, 11:00 am, ESPN
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Re: Mississippi St at K-State, Sat, Sept 8th, 11:00 am, ESPN
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Thanks.Sancho Panza wrote: ↑August 8th, 2018, 10:30 am"If you go to Fort Riley once, you are bound to return." Army superstition.
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1. New coach. Dan Mullen built Mississippi State into a perennial threat in nine seasons, going to eight bowl games. Now it’s up to Joe Moorhead, the former Fordham head coach who most recently served as Penn State’s offensive coordinator, to carry the program forward.
Mullen didn’t leave the cupboard bare, either. Moorhead inherits a talented roster, headlined by quarterback Nick Fitzgerald and defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons.
2. The new Dak. Dak Prescott earned rock star status during his college career. He put Mississippi State on the map, and has taken his game to the next level as star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
Fitzgerald has some Prescott-esque qualities to his game. They are the only two quarterbacks in school history to rush for 25 touchdowns and throw for 25 touchdowns.
Much like with Prescott, Mississippi State will go as far as Fitzgerald – who is healthy again after a gruesome ankle injury late last season – can take it.
3. D matters. Bob Shoop enters as defensive coordinator and takes over a group with eight returning starters.
The pass rush should fare OK behind Montez Sweat, who is back for his senior season after registering double-digit sacks as a junior, and versatile D-lineman Jeffrey Simmons.
The Bulldogs’ top tacklers return from last season too – safeties Mark McLaurin and Johnathan Abram.
Three games to watch
1. Sept. 8 at Kansas State. The biggest non-conference game for Mississippi State will provide a stiff test. It’s never easy to beat Bill Snyder in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Mullen didn’t leave the cupboard bare, either. Moorhead inherits a talented roster, headlined by quarterback Nick Fitzgerald and defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons.
2. The new Dak. Dak Prescott earned rock star status during his college career. He put Mississippi State on the map, and has taken his game to the next level as star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
Fitzgerald has some Prescott-esque qualities to his game. They are the only two quarterbacks in school history to rush for 25 touchdowns and throw for 25 touchdowns.
Much like with Prescott, Mississippi State will go as far as Fitzgerald – who is healthy again after a gruesome ankle injury late last season – can take it.
3. D matters. Bob Shoop enters as defensive coordinator and takes over a group with eight returning starters.
The pass rush should fare OK behind Montez Sweat, who is back for his senior season after registering double-digit sacks as a junior, and versatile D-lineman Jeffrey Simmons.
The Bulldogs’ top tacklers return from last season too – safeties Mark McLaurin and Johnathan Abram.
Three games to watch
1. Sept. 8 at Kansas State. The biggest non-conference game for Mississippi State will provide a stiff test. It’s never easy to beat Bill Snyder in Manhattan, Kansas.
Read more here: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/ar ... rylink=cpy
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MSU pass defense, 9 wins: 47% completion rate, 11.3 yards per completion, 91.1 passer rating
MSU pass defense, 4 losses: 62% completion rate, 22.3 yards per completion, 209.4 passer rating
At Kansas State
Win Probability 74%
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MSU pass defense, 4 losses: 62% completion rate, 22.3 yards per completion, 209.4 passer rating
At Kansas State
Win Probability 74%
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... ule-roster
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In our first scrimmage, the 1st team O managed only 3 FGs, Vs. the 1st team D.
2d team O, 3 TDs, Vs. the 2d team D.
Early on, the D should be ahead of the O, & of course, QBs are off limits to contact.
How was your 1st scrimmage?
2d team O, 3 TDs, Vs. the 2d team D.
Early on, the D should be ahead of the O, & of course, QBs are off limits to contact.
How was your 1st scrimmage?
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This is a huge game for both teams. KSU will have to come out of the gate stronger than past years. I have a feeling South Dakota will have a long day as KSU is going to use them as a proving ground to show themselves they are ready for a major challenge.
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I expect vanilla vs South Dakota and a closer game than expected (38-10 type score).
We won't wanna show new wrinkles and hopefully MSU will come in a bit over confident.
We won't wanna show new wrinkles and hopefully MSU will come in a bit over confident.
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Week 2: at Kansas State (L)
Consider this the “working out the kinks” game that calms some of the buzz in Starkville. In the first road game of the year, MSU can’t quite get over the hump.
Alex Barnes has a big day out of the Kansas State backfield, which forces the Bulldogs to rely on their developing passing game more than they hoped to. Just like Moorhead’s offense took a month for Penn State players to grasp, the learning curve is evident in Manhattan.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/missi ... ball-2018/
Consider this the “working out the kinks” game that calms some of the buzz in Starkville. In the first road game of the year, MSU can’t quite get over the hump.
Alex Barnes has a big day out of the Kansas State backfield, which forces the Bulldogs to rely on their developing passing game more than they hoped to. Just like Moorhead’s offense took a month for Penn State players to grasp, the learning curve is evident in Manhattan.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/missi ... ball-2018/
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So they are predicting MSU to go 10-2 with their two losses to us and Alabama. Interesting.purplepain wrote: ↑August 13th, 2018, 5:32 amWeek 2: at Kansas State (L)
Consider this the “working out the kinks” game that calms some of the buzz in Starkville. In the first road game of the year, MSU can’t quite get over the hump.
Alex Barnes has a big day out of the Kansas State backfield, which forces the Bulldogs to rely on their developing passing game more than they hoped to. Just like Moorhead’s offense took a month for Penn State players to grasp, the learning curve is evident in Manhattan.
https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/missi ... ball-2018/
I hope they beat 'Bama and win the SEC to go 11-1 on the season.
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