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Mid-Year Football Predictions

Nine and Three was my post-spring training prediction. Now I will give a mid-year prediction as the roster is nearly settled for the year. I will make a final prediction following the Fall practice.

Defense: One big problem last year was our secondary, which gave up too many deep passes. Hall has concentrated on this problem and obtained several good players to remedy the situation. Provided the new editions can gel, this will be a strong point in the defense. The DL appears to be the strong point. The Linebacker position took a couple of big hits, but Hall has brought in some suitable replacements. I believe the defense will be in good shape.

Offense: How many years now has there been a mysterious QB situation? Well, this is another. Hall has two transfers, Edwards and Wiles, as well as two freshmen, Crawford and Gonzalez. Besides transferring from good football programs, Houston and Clemson, we know nothing about Edwards and Wiles (the latter was injured during the spring). One might think some light would be shed since they were both here for spring football but think again. We only learned “they are coming along” or some other trite phrase. Of course, the freshmen are freshmen and have a lot to learn. Thus, the mystery continues. Not knowing anything about your QB is the most challenging to predict wins and losses.

The OL may be as good as it has been in years. Several returning starters and some newcomers could prove to be a huge asset. The running game is set for picking up first downs and some long runs. Again, the question is will we have a QB that can throw some completions and be an asset to the running game? If we can, we will go 8-4. If not, we will go 7-5. I will have a breakdown later.
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John White 2024 QB Commitment Looking at Syracuse.

Class of 2024 Madison (MS) Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MRA) quarterback John White will take an official visit to Syracuse starting Thursday, June 1st, he tells All Syracuse. White is listed at 6-0, 205 pounds and is currently committed to Southern Miss. He has not reported an official offer from the Orange to date. White also holds scholarship opportunities from Liberty, Arkansas State, West Virginia, Old Dominion, Tulane and others.

White was named the MVP of the 2024 quarterbacks at the Big 40 football camp last summer and given the Golden Gun Accuracy Award at the Oxford (MS) Elite 11 Camp.

White committed to Southern Miss last summer. Power five schools have been reluctant to offer because he is only six feet and not a few inches taller. His high school film and productivity speak for themselves, however. White led MRA to a state championship as a sophomore, throwing for 3,965 yards and 39 touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes.

Schools are starting to come around despite the lack of ideal height, with West Virginia offering recently and Syracuse scheduling an official visit. This will be his first trip to Central New York. White is rated a three star prospect by On3, 247Sports and Rivals.

Baseball Transfer Portal Update....

This thread will help keep up with those leaving and coming in.

Leaving:
Brice Fowler
Holland Townes
Creek Robertson



Transferring In:

Ozzie Pratt: 3B/SS

Will update thread whenever needed.
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