Kaydin Pope in the portal, 2nd WR behind Marquez Dortch.....

[OG Goat Holder]

I don't bring this up because I'm concerned, we all knew some transfers were coming. What it does make me think about is the difference between the offenses.

Leach was building a more 'plug and play' system offense with lesser talented pieces, that learned a process and ultimately would run like clockwork. That's the advantage. Pope and Dortch are those typical middling-level players.

Barbay is getting back to a more Mullen type approach based around the strengths of the players. Which ultimately, for MS, will trend more toward a run-based spread to take advantage of the typical talent we get. So to keep this up, we need to have dynamic players all the time, like Tulu.

Going forward (long term), I'm still not convinced what type of offensive 'plan' MSU should embrace. I really wanted to see what the Leach offense could do over the course of like 8 years. But if the Barbay/Arnett stuff mirrors Mullen, well we could do a lot worse I suppose.

 

[QMartinez]

Yes you could say the new offense relies much more on talent. This is why the current level of recruiting is concerning. I don’t see us bringing in a
Lot of four star talent while some very sought after players are leaving

 

[MSUDC11-2.0]

Yes you could say the new offense relies much more on talent. This is why the current level of recruiting is concerning. I don’t see us bringing in a
Lot of four star talent while some very sought after players are leaving

It’s April, I can’t make myself put stock in recruiting at this stage.

 

[OG Goat Holder]

Yes you could say the new offense relies much more on talent. This is why the current level of recruiting is concerning. I don’t see us bringing in a
Lot of four star talent while some very sought after players are leaving

That's why, in this age of NIL, a 'system' coach at MSU was something that was a necessity, in my mind. Or at least an advantage. I'm not saying we have to run a triple option, but I certainly like the idea of a Leach/Malzahn/RichRod type offense (not necessarily those exact guys, but the next generation of innovative weird offenses).

Some coaches are fundamental/planning types. Some are X/O system guys. Some are CEO/recruiters. To me they generally fall into those 3 key areas.

 

[QMartinez]

That's why, in this age of NIL, a 'system' coach at MSU was something that was a necessity, in my mind. Or at least an advantage. I'm not saying we have to run a triple option, but I certainly like the idea of a Leach/Malzahn/RichRod type offense (not necessarily those exact guys, but the next generation of innovative weird offenses).

Some coaches are fundamental/planning types. Some are X/O system guys. Some are CEO/recruiters. To me they generally fall into those 3 key areas.

If you are a historical have not and always behind financially you have to run a system that compensated for that.

 

[eckie1]

I don't bring this up because I'm concerned, we all knew some transfers were coming. What it does make me think about is the difference between the offenses.

Leach was building a more 'plug and play' system offense with lesser talented pieces, that learned a process and ultimately would run like clockwork. That's the advantage. Pope and Dortch are those typical middling-level players.

Barbay is getting back to a more Mullen type approach based around the strengths of the players. Which ultimately, for MS, will trend more toward a run-based spread to take advantage of the typical talent we get. So to keep this up, we need to have dynamic players all the time, like Tulu.

Going forward (long term), I'm still not convinced what type of offensive 'plan' MSU should embrace. I really wanted to see what the Leach offense could do over the course of like 8 years. But if the Barbay/Arnett stuff mirrors Mullen, well we could do a lot worse I suppose.

Based on the name “Kaydin”, I though this was a WBB post. #uniqua

 

[retire the banner]

The two players transferring were bad evals by the Leach regime. They will be good players at Memphis & Southern Miss.

 

[QMartinez]

The two players transferring were bad evals by the Leach regime. They will be good players at Memphis & Southern Miss.

Lol

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

It’s April, I can’t make myself put stock in recruiting at this stage.

 

[retire the banner]

Lol

The skinny on Dortch all along was that if wanted to play SEC he had to move to DB. He’s dead set on WR so he’ll be at G5 school next year. Pope is likely headed to Memphis.

 

[QMartinez]

What’s the skinny on that tight end we took from Alabama who is rated #62 in state and had offers from fcs schools ?

 

[Wesson Bulldog]

I don't bring this up because I'm concerned, we all knew some transfers were coming. What it does make me think about is the difference between the offenses.

Leach was building a more 'plug and play' system offense with lesser talented pieces, that learned a process and ultimately would run like clockwork. That's the advantage. Pope and Dortch are those typical middling-level players.

Barbay is getting back to a more Mullen type approach based around the strengths of the players. Which ultimately, for MS, will trend more toward a run-based spread to take advantage of the typical talent we get. So to keep this up, we need to have dynamic players all the time, like Tulu.

Going forward (long term), I'm still not convinced what type of offensive 'plan' MSU should embrace. I really wanted to see what the Leach offense could do over the course of like 8 years. But if the Barbay/Arnett stuff mirrors Mullen, well we could do a lot worse I suppose.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

What’s the skinny on that tight end linebacker we took from Alabama who is rated #62 in state and had offers from fcs schools ?

I fixed your post for you.

Oh, here's the skinny:

UPDATED: Headland football player Caleb Dozier commits to Mississippi State

Headland football player Caleb Dozier, who will be a senior next season, spent Monday night working out in the gym after publicly committing to Mississippi State earlier in the day.

dothaneagle.com

 

[QMartinez]

I fixed your post for you.

Oh, here's the skinny:

UPDATED: Headland football player Caleb Dozier commits to Mississippi State

Headland football player Caleb Dozier, who will be a senior next season, spent Monday night working out in the gym after publicly committing to Mississippi State earlier in the day.

dothaneagle.com

I was referring to Jay Lindsey our recent commit who held offers from Troy Southern Miss Arkansas State and Liberty

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I was referring to Jay Lindsey our recent commit who held offers from Troy Southern Miss Arkansas State and Liberty

There ain’t much on him.

Different sites have different positions.

Edge and TE.

On3 also said Vandy offered him & he’s got good size.

If it were the 80s, I’d say that he’s going to be redshirted, bulk up, and be an offensive lineman.

But it’s forty years later.

 

[AstroDog]

Lol

Wrong.....I expect Pope to end up at Arkansas or UT. The Vols wanted him badly before he decided to go with Leach.

 

[HumpDawgy]

Barbay may need to settle for the Archie Cooley formation until we can get a couple more slobber knockers.