Despite win, Mike Leach has harsh words for Mississippi State offense
The Mississippi State offense got several breaks in the win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, starting with five turnovers from the Commodores. The Bulldogs capitalized on them with 14 points scored off those turnovers.
The Bulldogs had 204 yards of total offense in the 24-17 win in Starkville. But the most glaring stat for the MSU offense was a negative 22 yards rushing, which led to some harsh comments for his offense. The Bulldogs were also 4-for-13 on third downs in the win. MSU was also outgained 322-42 in the second half.
Here’s a sampling of coach Mike Leach’s comments after the game:
Mike Leach on his Mississippi State offense: “Right now, I don’t think they’re very tough.”
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) November 8, 2020
Leach says his team was sitting on the sideline with “blank, wide eyed faces, and I’m getting sick and tired of that.”
— Brian Hadad (@brianhadad) November 8, 2020
Leach says he’ll probably split reps between Rogers and Costello next week.
— Brian Hadad (@brianhadad) November 8, 2020
Leach says it will still be week to week determining his starting quarterback until “one of them jumps out of the charts.” Says he’d like to settle on one, but doesn’t know if it will happen.
— Brian Hadad (@brianhadad) November 8, 2020
Mike Leach on those who think his system won’t work at a place like Mississippi State: “They ought to try it from the coaches’ and players’ standpoint.”
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) November 8, 2020
Leach not pleased with his teams effort. Mentions Ed Reed as a player who gave effort throughout his career. Says his team could learn from that kind of player.
— Brian Hadad (@brianhadad) November 8, 2020
