I’m sticking with what I said earlier. I will withhold judgment until we play APB
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Not sure how you can be so reserved? It's pretty obvious the talent level is increasing fast and this is our best coaching staff in a long, long time.
I completely understand the reservation. Culture and willingness to play for the guy next to you has a great deal to do with taking that next step vs having the potential to take it. The dumpster fire that is Texas A&M had a loaded talent pool at the start of the season and an elite staff, but couldn't gel and play like a team.
They're also the kind of program who will hire Bobby Petrino out of desperation, so I'm not even coming close to comparing the two situations.
You’re correct, but the toolbox was full and the couldn’t fix the problem, and as you alluded to, it’s a people problem. Until the staff gets to work on the culture component there should be some reservations. We won’t have a solid grasp until the team hits the field and both success and adversity are faced.
I'm not even worried about the culture. Has anyone watched the coaches intro interviews? That new D-Coordinator is so personable, upbeat, and you can see why guys want to play for him. Same with Spurrier and his attitude. No reservations at all for me.
I think Wilson and Spurrier seem to be more comfortable with our stable of WR than some on this board. I will go with their opinion.
We have some positive energy going, and that’s contagious!
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Pretty easy. We have to replace our top 3 receivers. Maybe they are already on the team but one of our biggest issues last year was out OLine. They are going to be installing a different offense and a different defense. Now does it look like they are making noticeable moves? Yes. Will it work? We will see. Here is the thing. Some of you are over here doing cartwheels and backflips over all of this and they haven’t had a practice yet. Do I like the moves that are made! Yes for the most part. I will stay cautious until I see them play. Then I will gauge my excitement at that time. You guys keep pumping this up then you will be so high that if they come out and play flat the whole game you’re going to come down hard and crash like a junkie in the drunk tank. I’ll stay reserved
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That's all we have to go on right now. If some of the recruits didn't look this good, then we wouldn't be this excited. Getting a little excited about the recruiting is natural for now. When practice starts we can look at performance over recruiting ratings & videos. This 'high' doesn't necessarily carry on to the first game. Just wait for it, the negativity will come way before the first game. 😜
At least we have something to be excited about for a change. It’s been a long time!
Same here , I have been disappointed too many times when I thought a certain season would be “ the year “ only to end up being a terrible season
Lideatrick Griffin - Football - Mississippi State
Lideatrick Griffin (5) WR - Career Honors 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee 2023 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2023 Paul Hornung Award Watch List 2023 Presea...
I would expect him to get major P5 attention but he was obviously coached by Spurrier Jr.
Hopefully not one in the skirmish.
Lideatrick Griffin - Football - Mississippi State
Lideatrick Griffin (5) WR - Career Honors 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee 2023 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2023 Paul Hornung Award Watch List 2023 Presea...hailstate.com
I would expect him to get major P5 attention but he was obviously coached by Spurrier Jr.
Is he related to Marcus Dupree? Not a lot of dudes out of Philadelphia, Miss. LOL
Lideatrick Griffin - Football - Mississippi State
Lideatrick Griffin (5) WR - Career Honors 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee 2023 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2023 Paul Hornung Award Watch List 2023 Presea...
I would expect him to get major P5 attention but he was obviously coached by Spurrier Jr.
GO TU!!!!!
You guys got two outstanding young men in Kanion Williams and Demarco Jones, they should excell there and represent the program with class
6’1” Corners is always welcome! Linebackers who were 10th best in the class of 2021 are also welcome! Talent on defense has increased. I’d love to see at least one good DT and one good EDGE but we still have plenty of time before the season starts.
Coleton Smith - 2022 - Football - Southwest Baptist University Athletics
Coleton Smith (4) Linebacker - Son of... Laura and Loren Smith Anticipated Major... Physical Therapy
www.sbubearcats.com
Defense Statistics
| Season | GP | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL-YDS | SACKS-YDS | INT | PD | FF | FR | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 4.5-22 | 1-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 61 | 100 | 161 | 15.5-66 | 5-24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 53 | 40 | 93 | 10-33 | 3.5-23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 140 | 153 | 293 | 31-122 | 9.5-58 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Coleton Smith - 2022 - Football - Southwest Baptist University Athletics
Coleton Smith (4) Linebacker - Son of... Laura and Loren Smith Anticipated Major... Physical Therapy
Defense Statistics
Season GP SOLO AST TOT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS INT PD FF FR BLK 2017 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 5 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 2019 4 13 8 21 4.5-22 1-11 0 0 0 0 0 2020-21 3 9 3 12 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 11 61 100 161 15.5-66 5-24 0 2 2 1 0 2022 11 53 40 93 10-33 3.5-23 0 2 0 1 1 Total 35 140 153 293 31-122 9.5-58 0 4 2 4 1
Starting to look like we could be staying with the 3/3/5. That would put us at 4.5 deep at a minimum with just two spots on the LB pos if we went to the 4/2/5. I have a feeling Elijah Wilson will commit second session. And we haven't heard a thing about any DT's being recruited.
Yah, we've got two offers out for DL, but they are both DE.(Gibbs & Banks) Unless they want to convert one or both of them to DT?
Smith looks like he has a real good motor, and moves well laterally.
Coleton Smith - 2022 - Football - Southwest Baptist University Athletics
Coleton Smith (4) Linebacker - Son of... Laura and Loren Smith Anticipated Major... Physical Therapy
Defense Statistics
Season GP SOLO AST TOT TFL-YDS SACKS-YDS INT PD FF FR BLK 2017 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 5 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 2019 4 13 8 21 4.5-22 1-11 0 0 0 0 0 2020-21 3 9 3 12 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 11 61 100 161 15.5-66 5-24 0 2 2 1 0 2022 11 53 40 93 10-33 3.5-23 0 2 0 1 1 Total 35 140 153 293 31-122 9.5-58 0 4 2 4 1
My thoughts exactly. Wonder why he went lower division out of high school...definitely has a D1 motor and his feet are exceptional.
Looking at his career numbers, he steadily improved. Maybe he was a late bloomer/ grower. It's a double-edged sword with these one year transfers, nice to have the experience but he has to contribute immediately.
He went to a very small school in Missouri. Just a little over 100 enrollment in HS. Probably had a lot to do with him going D-2.
Good to know, name please.... Gabriel Lopez is the only DE listed on the transfer list for WSU.
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Our OC is following this guy so maybe him? Doesn't say we've offered though and seems fairly enamored with NM
