We didn't talk specific coaches. They hope to have one named by the end of November (Thanksgiving is the 28th) with the portal opening Dec 9th. He did say that the coaching salary would go up, he didn't give specific but I would say a million plus. He also stated that assistant coaches pool would still be in the top half of.the SBC. They won't be naming a coach now because that will limit the pool of candidates.

It was a terrible start for Southern Miss. It is a close game now but Southern Miss is still shooting a terrible percentage at the 3-point line.

I couldn’t make it.

Whoever is coaching special teams, I don't recall a kickoff return past the 25-yard line, and if there was one, we most likely got a penalty on it. The same scenario applies to punt returns. In contrast, opponents can move the ball in these situations.

Field goals are their own adventure, and extra-point tries are scary. Punts are usually okay, and I can't recall but one being blocked.

A well-rounded team has special teams in order and can make a game a win or a loss. We are not even close.

Someone said JM and others looked to USM as a patsy for homecoming. Think about it: At one time, Bama and other SEC teams were cautious about playing us for HC. Now, teams I previously never heard of schedule us, and we can't teach them a lesson. Now, it is anyone anywhere at any time you can play us for HC.