JohnnyKnowsBest

I've been all over the country and IMHO Neyland is the loudest stadium I've ever been to. I think one team showed up and the other didn't. The 12th man came up big. We will see where UT really is vs GA. I was at the game but am a fan of neither. The UT fans are a rare bread. No home fans are nice, but these were lower than low.

Mural respect. Who would have thunk it in today’s world. Good post. Thanks.

Really good post. Love the Sideshow Dan comment. Is this wife still kissing players before games?

The thing that everyone has a short memory on is Arkansas dropped 7-8 back last year and Miss State's air raid was clueless. Pittman's scheme won the day last year. Has Leach come up with a counter plan? Can state punish ARK and run the ball in the middle? I'm nervous. The Bulldogs are going to have to be something that they are not to win this game. It's possible. Also, special teams needs to get squared away or it will cost them another game.

I'm not ready to give the Arkansas game to Miss State. I'm cautiously optimistic about the game but I recall how well the Hog defense shut down the Air Raid last year. Their scheme was PERFECT. That scares the heck out of me.

Great article Keith. Thanks. The game was a fun one. Our pitcher didn't have his best stuff and the first few innings were rocky for sure. The boys didn't quit which is a testament to season they have had. Rowdy and Tanner are just so fun to watch. They have years of seasoning that helped them persevere. They rise to the top during tough times. In the end, the best team won, which is how it should be. I hope that record lasts for less than 24 hours. MAROOOOOON. - WHITE.... #HailState

Is this unfortunate? Yes. Was it expected? Yes. Leach is a very smart man. An attorney and mad scientist. He's also a strict system guy. No one play is bigger than the system. Bill Walsh was the first guy in modern day football that was strict like this. If Jerry Rice disagreed with the west coast offense, Walsh would not cater to him. He'd say, "head over to the sideline. When you decide you want to be part of this team and run within the system, you're welcome to come back." Leach is no Walsh but he has similar core values. Hill is a one man team. He wants all the spot light. There was an incident where he challenged Leach in front of part of the team. How do you think that would end for a guy who teaches a class on "the art of war". Hill was suspended for a game and never really could come to terms with the fact that he wasn't going to be catered to. He's a phenomenal talent but his stock with the NFL just went in the dumpster. He's got a lot of image repair to do. Possible? Yes. Probable? No. He doesn't have TO talent. He's a good fit for the CFL. Leach is rebuilding. This just frees up a scholarship.

He’s obviously a tough, tough kid. Not a true passing QB but there’s a system out there that he will fit in. Nothing but respect for him. He earned it with the helicopter and never lost it. Best of luck and I’ll be cheering for him where ever he lands.

Out played and out coached. Give them all the credit.

you won the game fair and square. Your defense played very well. Only props to them. I was at the game and they had Miss State confused.

Imagine if the GA dawgs had Hill! They would be top 5.

Georgia Bulldogs “Doing the least with 5 star talent since 1985”

Kylin Hill will make an appearance here soon. He's a freak.

Great points on a question that needed to be answered. Watching Miss State over the past four years, it's clear that they didn't have a QB that could get the ball to the receivers. Yes, they didn't have a system but as much as we all loved Nick Fitz, he was not a passer. Very happy for Mitchell. He dropped a TD right in his bread basket that would have been key to beating Florida and Dan Mullen two years ago. He more than made up for that Saturday. His future will be bright with many more big days to come.

I think the defense is the biggest weakness. Transfers and losses due to graduation make it impossible to know what's really there. Couple that with a new system and I think it's going to be a long year on that side of the ball.

you must have a crystal ball or you are just irritated because it's going to be a tough year down in the bayou.

good catch.

he did basically agree. Picking a win against Kentucky and a loss against Arkansas were the only real things to ponder here. The rest are more cut and dried. Ole Miss would be the unknown every year.

Junebaby01. Kirby gets arguably the best recruits and gets less out of them than anyone. You should be so proud.

Obviously you’ve never been to the Dude. It’s like no other in college baseball. Understandably since the Vols don’t field a team.

@KeithVarner Very well written article. Insightful and including facts. Thanks for a job well done. I can tell you know your sh*t based on the article.

Thank you for pulling these together. The more I read, the more excited I get. I see that 247sports.com gave the hire a B- Interesting. What candidate would have been better? As a fan of Mississippi State, I think it's fair to say it's a 2nd tier program that can't recruit with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida (most of the SEC). To compete, with 3 and 4 star talent, you need a disruptor. You need a Mike Leach.... I'm betting on Leach to win some games against the big boys.

I'm going to side with Irenaus on this one. The Minshews could vouch for him. It definitely was known.. whether it mattered or not, who cares? let's just believe it did matter. I like it better that way. I'm so jacked up for the Pirate to bring the Air Raid to StarkVegas

Agreed. He is that guy. Own it. You coat your team a tie and a chance to win the game. Own it.

It wasn’t a split second. It was premeditated. Yes it’s time to move on but that starts with owning it

It's obvious that Glenn Sattell didn't watch this game. Stevens was unremarkable and Abeline Christian hung around most of the game. The final score didn't reflect the game. Glenn, I know you can't watch all games but this is a weak effort.

My momma told me there’d be days like this... and also seasons like this. Do you fire Joe? I am a firm no. 1) who else are you going to get 2) I think it takes time to put a system in 3) i like the guy K-State beating Oklahoma says something too....

Reports say KT not part of the cheating. Don’t throw shade at a kid until the facts are out. Reports also say he is transferring. He’s not a passer. Great athlete but not a passer. Thanks for your efforts and best of luck at the next stop. He’s earned the right to transfer and get a shot somewhere.

8-4... but not how you might think... Dawgs lose one they were supposed to win (maybe Kentucky) and win one they were supposed to lose (maybe A&M)