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Southern Miss basketball used Tyler Stevenson’s 27-point performance, tying the junior forward’s career-high, to reach the largest margin of victory over rival William Carey since November 2013.

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I saw on Twitter where Bobby Hall is retweeting USM related info now in regards to his son. I bet he is one proud daddy tonight if all this is true and plays out like we are hearing.

Not sure what day it will be, I will have to play it by ear. If you have questions you will like me to ask, please post those below.

Someone sell me on this guy, I just don’t see the appeal. His offense is averaging 393 ypg. That’s not great by any means. Enlighten me please.

Coach Ladner mentioned there may be a coaching announcement at tomorrow's basketball game. Stay tuned

Addendum: Was just told by a source they believe Will met with President last night.

I believe a "splash hire" wasn't much of a consideration for Jeremy. I asked him about that during the season. He pointed out that a splash hire will only build excitement until the first game is played. After that, it is about how good of a job coaching the hire is. A splash hire can backfire, if the hire comes in with a lot of "splash" and doesn't get the job done, that can be even more damaging. USM has had success in football, not because their hires have been "splashes" but because the guys can coach and get the job done. Bower, Fedora, and Monken were all names no one really knew, but were successful. Will Hall can coach. More important is who will his assistants be? Yes, his dad has made some rather unpleasant remarks about USM in the past, nothing can change that (and yes it made me mad as well). I have a feeling that Will knows this and Jeremy has made this clear to him. His offense hung 100 points in 2 games against USM with a lot of local pine but talent, let's see what happens.

P.S. Of all the coaches that Jeremy could have hired, only 2 were "splash choices" Chadwell and Freeze. Freeze is going to get big offers and turned the USM job into more money at Liberty, and Chadwell will more than likely get a P5 job next year. Even if either were hired, they would be gone in 1 maybe 2 years tops.

While I read all of these statements about Will's father. I do not know either of these men. But what I do know is this. While I love my own Dad, I am so thankful that I am NOT him. I am ME alone. I hope to be graded by my own life and not my Dad's. While I am definitely not perfect, I certainly am not my Dad. I would ask anyone to not judge me by his actions. Let's not judge Will by Bobby. Let's allow Will to be Will and form our opinion by Will alone. Hopefully no offense to anyone that has strong opinions on this. Love to all. God bless USM! TTT.

Tae Hardy:
Players responded to coaches after loss and really responded on the defensive side of the ball.
We are an athletic team and should be able to run the floor off our defense,
This win helps us grow more and become a team.
ME and Malone allow us to run the court better.

Tyler Stevenson:

The difference this game was defense, rebounding, and playing better offense.
My mindset was to play hard and let the game come to me.
We are progressing as a team every practice. We hang out off the court and that brings us together.
I gotta get in the gym and shoot free throws and get better. My performance from the line today was not good.
I feel like my added weight is helping me battle inside better, defend, and battle on the boards.

Jay Ladner:
I want to keep things in perspective. William Carey is an NAIA team, but they played well.
They have beaten us 2 of last 6 years.
I feel we are improved from Jacksonville game. Intensity was better.
Armstrong and Harris played well. Mormon played well. Artur had one of his better games.
Draine tweaked his ankle, could have returned, but didn't need to.
Jaakson still recovering from concussion. Pinkney has a concussion as well, took an elbow to the head at Jacksonville. Johnson and Pierre were coach's decisions (academic standard that expects to be met, not a serious thing, but was a teaching lesson)
Were forced to play Jay and Tae at the 1 and 2 and liked what I saw there.
Believes the guys were more settled down this week and that is a big reason why they played better.
I feel the new lighting, video screen work, it was such a better atmosphere.
Eagles played defense ,much better. Eagles have to stop over dribbling, need to continue to pass the ball.
Kyle Roane is now the "defensive coordinator" of the team. HE and Coach Hill work with defense. Allows me, Coach Spoon and Coach Williams to really focus on the offense.

Here we go, let's see if the Eagles improve.....

STATS

Just wanted your guy's opinions on Derrick Nix os OC. Hell of a recruiter and a good coach. Always great to have a family member home again.

We need a great staff. Please share your thoughts on who we can and should hire to make this happen.

MTSU just had to cancel on UAB so UAB has an open weekend this weekend.

Looking for one for a friend's Dad. Guess it's sold out due to limited seating.

Kinda wish it was Sept 1, 2021. exciting day for Golden Eagle Football SMTTT!!!

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