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Thoughts on win over Mississippi State...

1. We saw a team, who didn't have a great day at the plate, do what they needed on the mound and in the field to win vs. a ranked in-state opponent. I am not sure that would habe happened last season. Pratt had thr lone error and he has earned a get out of jail free card.

2. Urban has earned his position in CF. He plays plus defense and has a much better bat than Cook. Cook is really good and his speed gives Oss options in the field and on the bases.

3. Pitching was dominant. That State team can hit and they were shut down by USM arms. Payne in finally healthy and looks like an old school closer. Och setting him up will make for a fun 8th and 9th going forward.

4. Big measuring stick gane this weekend hosting LA Tech. The team is mature enough amd has the leadership in place to understand this. As good as the starters were this past weekend, they will need.to be even better going forward.

5. Best having arm issues last night is concerning, but there is more than enough pieces in place to fill his role. Hope it is just a nerve issue amd nothing more serious.

Is there anything I missed? Please comment below.
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Depth chart 2025- OL

Today, we will cover the Offensive line and Y-receivers. I might say that these positions are critical, but there is perhaps a dark shadow lurking over how effective the additions will be. As we well know, this area has been a sore spot for years, and each year, we perceived an improvement, but we were disenchanted after each first game. We were told “they were coming along” and we (I) took the bait. However, we marched out guys that were obese and in poor condition as well. We brought in 2 guys that were supposed to be good but one proved to be totally inadequate.

This year, there are a couple of bright spots, and I hope they are legit, but you never can tell. There are no players from last year that are credible so we must continue searching. This position is one that must have better players. I hope Huff realizes there is a need for more talent in this room. I know he will after spring practice.



A number of these guys can play guard or tackle, so I am placing them as I perceive.



Right Tackle- 1. Aaryn Parks 2. Chris Hayes 3. Greg Nunnery

Left Tackle- 1. Hayes Creel 2. Christian Anderson 3. Gabe Cavazos

Right Guard-1. Jez Javier 2. Klabron Pollard 3. Ethan Bumgarner

Left Guard- 1. Luke Rogers 2. Aoali’I Maui 3. Larry Edwards

Center- 1. Broderick Roman. 2. Cooper Frazier. 3-Drew Lawson

Y-Receiver 1. Heath Kerin 2. Reed Jeslowski

Coaching staff according to Football Scoop

Charles Huff is bringing two of his three coordinators from his record-setting 2024 Marshall staff with him to Southern Miss, as well as veteran chief of staff Sharrod Everett.

Sources tell FootballScoop that Huff is again tabbing Jason Semore to run the Golden Eagles defense, after Semore held the same post for the Thundering Herd, and Johnathan Galante is going to again coordinate special teams.

Galante helped lead Marshall's special teams units to a No. 10 overall ranking nationally in special teams efficiency.








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Source: Matt Drinkall and Central Michigan filling coordinator spot with top FCS coordinator



A year ago he also had All-America kick return specialist Jayden Harrison, now starting at College Football Playoff participant Notre Dame. The Herd also blocked two kicks this year and a punt.

Additionally, Josh Miller will coach the Southern Miss tight ends while Telly Lockette handles the running backs. Aaron Dobson will coach receivers.

Brandon Deadrick, most recently a quality control coach at Ole Miss, is set to coach the defensive line.



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Tavease Calhoun is going to coach cornerbacks, and Dominique Bowman is coaching safeties, as FootballScoop first reported.

Blake Anderson, also first reported by FootballScoop, is set to become the team's offensive coordinator.

Few thoughts on the sweep of Lafayette...

It's always good to get out of the gate with a sweep, but let's not kid ourselves, Lafayette is not a very good club who finished 6th in a 1 bid league last season.

Bats were hot and cold. Too many times there were long spells of inactivity at the plate. That will get better as the season goes along. Lineup is much more potent than last season.

Pitching was good. Game 2 there were some issues late, but all the starts were solid and most relief appearances were good.

CF will be an issue for Oss to work out. Butler is a much better bat, but Cook is faster and better in the field. If Cook isn't leading off, with his speed, overall it might be better for Urban to play CF and use Cook late in CF or for pinch running.

We will definitely know more about this squad Tuesday, but for now, things look good.
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Matt Etzel invited to spring training with the Tampa Bay Rays...


Jay Ladner would have to win the next 31 games in a row just to be a .500 coach at Southern Miss...

Nothing personal but he is not getting it done. He has had only 3 winning seasons in the 11 years he has been a division I head basketball coach and 2 of those were at Southeastern Louisiana.

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