*** Official Southern Miss Game Discussion Thread ***

[sd'sker]

this puts it in perspective, it looks worse than it is:

 

@Sean_Callahan

Take away that kickoff return and I think this game has a completely different feel. Defense has missed tackles but still only 152 yards.

[Warrior10]

The coaches weren't kidding when said our WR/TE depth is great! 10 different receivers with catches in 1st half! Even guys like Tyler Evans, Jake Lone, and Osbourne getting in on it. Glad we gave JW the redshirt.

[Lonestar_Husker]

the time is 4:20. smoke 'em if ya got 'em.

:21.....so close.

DOH!

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

I'm hoping it's just first game jitters

[The Maudfather]

At the game right now. Couple of random thoughts:

 

1. It's hot as balls out here

2. Martinez looks great so far

3. JP, a C-USA team is running on you at will

4. D line barely getting pressure today

5. What happened to Rex?

6. It's still hot as balls here

[MLB 51]

this puts it in perspective, it looks worse than it is:

 

 

@Sean_Callahan

 

Take away that kickoff return and I think this game has a completely different feel. Defense has missed tackles but still only 152 yards.

Should we be giving up more than 200 yds. total to So. Miss.

[sd'sker]

this puts it in perspective, it looks worse than it is:

 

 

@Sean_Callahan

 

Take away that kickoff return and I think this game has a completely different feel. Defense has missed tackles but still only 152 yards.

Should we be giving up more than 200 yds. total to So. Miss.

no.

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

At the game right now. Couple of random thoughts:

 

1. It's hot as balls out here

2. Martinez looks great so far

3. JP, a C-USA team is running on you at will

4. D line barely getting pressure today

5. What happened to Rex?

6. It's still hot as balls here

Reported Rex has a sprained MCL and Marlowe separated shoulder

[dutch91701]

The receivers have been really impressive. Very deep and capable of making decent catches. Taylor's put the ball on the money most of the time, but the Osborne catch was pretty nice.

[HuskerBacon]

Please defense, get your sh*t together.

[VectorVictor]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

 

When you have the wife pick up some beer, be very specific otherwise you will receive a 12 pack sampler containing 3 bottles of Pumpkin Spice Ale and 3 bottles of something called Caramel Apple Spiced Ale. So, 6 of the 12 beers are undrinkable.

 

Thank You for your attention, carry on.

 

I dunno, those sounds like they might be tasty.

 

What is your address? I will gladly FedEx them to you. 1 bottle of each will have a little less than the other bottles. I can't bear to toss beer. Unless it's Coors Light, I can at least water my garden with that.

 

Lonestar--you in DFW? I'll swing over and pick them up if you're gonna toss 'em.

I'm opening the golf course tomorrow morning, Riverchase Golf Club in Coppell, I'll keep 'em cold and bring them with me, even throw in a free bucket of balls if you really want 'em. I tried, but am unable to consume. Blue Moon sampler. I'm serious.

 

Oh, Blue Moon? Okay, I understand--not a fan of their beer.

[Fuzzy]

Half-time grade:

 

Offense - A minus. Taylor Martinez has looked great. Much better. Running game has looked okay. Would like to see the OL get more of a push when blocking during the run. Mike Marrow is huge, but i don't see much power when he tries to run through the blocks. Maybe I am used to seeing smaller guys fit through there and break out for a huge gain. A few mental errors and miscommunication, that will get cleaned up though.

 

Defense - solid C. They have shown flashes, but tackling is horrible. There is no excuse for that. Bo mentioned that USM was gonna be a difficult game to prepare for since they had a new coach, 3 new QBs with no film, and generally didn't know what they were gonna do offensively. I give USM props for coming out with a mixed up gameplan. But this game shouldn't be this close. Minus the special teams blunder, 10 points is still too much. It's not necessarily how many points USM has, its the way we have given them up. I hope some strong words are said to the defense in the locker room. Need better play from everyone on the defense.

 

Special Teams - C plus. You learned the dangerous lesson that Lamprey is fast and hopefully given up the only kickoff for a TD this year. Stay in your lanes, shed the blocks, and hit the ball carrier. Its that simple. Maher going 0 - 2 on field goals, i cant help but think its a case of first game jitters. I don't know. I hope he doesn't miss any more kicks this year. Returns have been a pretty good bright spot on the special teams so far this game.

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Please defense, get your sh*t together.

and knock the sh#t out of SoMiss

[MLB 51]

All I want for Christmas is a defensive front four.

[VectorVictor]

this puts it in perspective, it looks worse than it is:

 

 

@Sean_Callahan

 

Take away that kickoff return and I think this game has a completely different feel. Defense has missed tackles but still only 152 yards.

Should we be giving up more than 200 yds. total to So. Miss.

 

Considering what they lost from their offense last year, NO.