🏈 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly vs. USM

[im4uainva]

And were the Southerners before golden eagles

and had a qb named Reggie Collier that came into Bryant Denny and broke Bama and the Bears long home win streak

And, in 1990 IIRC, ruined Coach Gene Stallings season debut at Legion Field with a QB named Bret Favre. I was there in the North End Zone. I was stunned (not at much as the Tide was I'm sure), but still...

ROLL TIDE!

 

[rick4bama]

And, in 1990 IIRC, ruined Coach Gene Stallings season debut at Legion Field with a QB named Bret Favre. I was there in the North End Zone. I was stunned (not at much as the Tide was I'm sure), but still...

ROLL TIDE!

I was too, me and daughter were sitting on those metal benches.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

And were the Southerners before golden eagles

and had a qb named Reggie Collier that came into Bryant Denny and broke Bama and the Bears long home win streak

Interesting history on the Southern Miss mascots. Could you imagine the uproar today?

Traditions: Origin of the Mascot - Southern Miss

Origin of the Southern Miss Mascot Golden Eagle... What Does it Mean? | Cheers | Calls to Action | School Colors | The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band | D...

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Over the years, Southern Miss has experienced an evolution of mascots. The earliest nickname for the University’s athletic teams was Tigers, but early teams were also referred to as Normalites. Then, in 1924, our teams’ name was changed to Yellow Jackets.

When the school was renamed Mississippi Southern College in 1940, a name change for the athletic teams was fitting. In April 1940, the student body voted to name the teams Confederates. The teams were called the Confederates during fall 1940 and spring 1941. In September 1941, Confederates was dropped, and the teams were named Southerners.

Several years later, in 1953, General Nat (for Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest) was approved as the Southerners’ mascot. The first General Nat was Archie Hughes, and Nat’s horse was named Son of Dixie.”

In 1972, alumni, faculty, students and staff were asked to submit new names for the athletic teams, and an ad hoc committee appointed by the Alumni Association voted on the submissions. Our present mascot, the Golden Eagles, was chosen as the athletic teams’ name, and the new mascot was Seymour, an individual in a Golden Eagle costume. Several students usually share the responsibility of portraying Seymour. Golden Eagles was chosen over Raiders, War Lords, Timber Wolves and Southerners.

Seymour’s full name is Seymour d’Campus. The name was inspired by the 1984 World’s Fair mascot, Seymour d’Fair, who was played by former Southern Miss mascot Jeff Davis ’83.

The first live Golden Eagle mascot, Nugget, was obtained in 1980 and in 1986, was replaced by Nugget II. Nugget II died in 1992. However, Seymour continues to entertain fans at Golden Eagles athletic events.

 

[Tidestalker]

Good - JB having a huge day. We really need him to be involved going forward.
Bad - ILB still not what they need to be. HT especially is slow to react and out of position often.
Ugly - John Metchie stat line; 7 catches, 45 yards. Why are we struggling so much to get him the ball downfield? I really thought he would have a breakout season. He's too talented to not be a main part of our offense. I'm hoping he will shine against Ole Miss this next weekend.

Interesting take on Metchie...

He seems to be our main target on those little quick screens that have had so much success over the last handful of years. He doesn't appear to have the same explosiveness, wiggle, strength, etc., as the other studs on the receiving end of those. On the other hand, maybe they aren't being blocked as well? I'll also say that him catching those will eventually open up those deep wheel type routes where the WR's fake block and get up the sideline, and since Metchie is a main taget for the 'D', he's the best weapon as a decoy to get others open. I'm sure we'll see that open up in the next couple of weeks.

But it brings up the general idea of how to best use the talent in that group right now. Who else would be well suited for run after catch on those screen plays? Obviously Williams has incredible speed... But is there another all-around guy that will take some snaps outside of Jojo? Baker got some run late yesterday... I know there has been whispers of Hall in practice. The history at that position points towards a 1st rounder somewhere waiting in the wings!

 

[alabama mike]

Good- worked on execution of off nose.

Bad- covering the TE

Ugly- penalties, can’t do that against good teams.

 

[Crtuneman]

Interesting take on Metchie...

He seems to be our main target on those little quick screens that have had so much success over the last handful of years. He doesn't appear to have the same explosiveness, wiggle, strength, etc., as the other studs on the receiving end of those. On the other hand, maybe they aren't being blocked as well? I'll also say that him catching those will eventually open up those deep wheel type routes where the WR's fake block and get up the sideline, and since Metchie is a main taget for the 'D', he's the best weapon as a decoy to get others open. I'm sure we'll see that open up in the next couple of weeks.

But it brings up the general idea of how to best use the talent in that group right now. Who else would be well suited for run after catch on those screen plays? Obviously Williams has incredible speed... But is there another all-around guy that will take some snaps outside of Jojo? Baker got some run late yesterday... I know there has been whispers of Hall in practice. The history at that position points towards a 1st rounder somewhere waiting in the wings!

I would say JoJo would be good in the quick screen game. Maybe Hall, but he’s not seeing the field. Jameson is great when he gets that burst, but he needs to be more consistent. In my opinion I think they may just be trying to get the ball to Metchie any way they can since he is their number one and they want him involved.

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

Good: A dominating victory by the Tide.
Bad: a few glitches where we lost coverage and allowed scores
Ugly: Thinking about Ole Miss' passing attack next week.....