we signed zero juco help for Spring. This is what we go into Spring with. Tyler Stutzman Rjr. 6-4 280 zero D1 snaps. Ty Pollard zero snaps. Hayden Mcmahan Rso 6-4 270 zero D1 snaps. Drake Dorbeck 6-6 320. Rfr. ZeroD1 snaps. Has yet to be medically cleared for contact. Not sure he has even been able to lift. Jacob Fleming 6-4 305 45 snaps at tackle this season. Better suited to play guard. I would like to see him at 290-295 in hopes of improving his feet. From this group we must replace Hill 6-6 315 35 career starts. Price 6-4 320. 19 career starts. Hill and Price had a great deal to do with how well we ran the football this season on the edge, as well as keeping Nick clean from the outside. Looking at the group we have to work with in the Spring we have a long way to go to be near as good up front as we were this season. Finding some top shelf juco help was critical. I thought the winning season might have helped with that, but the P5 teams have gotten more dependent on good juco tackles over the years. P5 pretty much cleaned out the difference makers. It will be interesting to see how coach Meadows develops this group. Personally don't see much legit talent except for Pollard, who will need reps and more time in the weight room. I had high hopes for Dorbeck, but am concerned with his health. Stutzman must absolutely be ready to protect Nick's blind side right out of the gate. Obviously still need to build our talent and depth at the tackle position. Feel good about guard.

Hidden in the body of this article about the Washington coach from the Dallas newspaper is the comment that the match-up with Southern Miss is not sexy.

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/col...es-washingtons-chris-petersens-texas-recruits

Our TTT cheer. Not the traditional one that we are use to of three fast "southern miss, to the top!". I'm talking about the new version where they go "southern miss, TTT. Southern Miss, TTT. (Then) Souuuttthhheerrnnn Miiiiiisss, tooooooo theeeeee tooooooop".

What's that about or am I alone on this one?

a beautiful display cabinet to the Lady Eagle softball program! Thanks so much to Tommy and Steve Strickland.

Southern Miss receiving some votes.

http://sportsnola.com/lions-2016-opponents-receive-preseason-recognition-from-collegiate-baseball/

Go Eagles!!! SMTtT!!!

That was a shout out to Record Eagle, God rest his soul.

Good luck tonight, Eagles!

This is not really Southern Miss related but I thought it was interesting.

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/gsu-buy-tuner-field-students-and-alumni-rejoice/nppdk/

Guys

Today on Sports Drive I am inviting fans to call in and relive their favorite Southern Miss Bowl Game memories. It would be great if some of you guys would give us a call and lets talk about your favorite Southern Miss Bowl experiences.

We're on the air 5-6 PM on 98.1 in Hattiesburg/Laurel, you can also listen on www.wmxi.com or the new smartphone app. Download the app at wmix.com or from googleplay or iTunes.

The number to call is 601-261-0898 or #981 from any CSpire phone.

Washington expects to sell 1300-1400 tickets to the game.

What are the Eagles expecting to sell?

Jamey Collins.
SMTTT

Going back to Hawaii

Just read something that said the Chancellor at Texas A & M is frustrated with Summlin, since two QB's are transferring. Wonder if Fedora has his fingers crossed if Summlin gets booted.

Sounding like the next P5 job to get filled will be Virginia Tech with Memphis head coach Justin Fuente the clear frontrunner.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/forde-yard-dash--coaching-carousel-edition-072320394-ncaaf.html

From a newspaper writer from Magee. I have never heard of a USM commissioner. Who is Turner? He is "letting Monker keep his job if he wants it."

Also according to this article, SMU has played good enough to make the R Green Coliseum full, so I guess we have that going for us...

Just wondering if the two hour time difference and the early kick-off time will have any effect on the Huskies circadian rhythms? It might be awhile before they are fully awake; this would be good for us.

Loss of two scholarships over the next two years and former coach received a three year show cause penalty. What he did doesn't sound anywhere near what Tyndall is accused of doing at USM

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...tseason-ban-in-2017-other-sanctions-from-ncaa

I took in some of practice today and I have some good news and some bad news.

First of all due to a technology failure, my videos didn't come out today.

- Everything looks pretty seemless at practice with John Wozniak taking over as the OC.

- Pete Golding appears to be taking a larger role in Special Teams, so I won't be shocked if he ends up getting the Special Teams Coordinator title after the first of the year.

- Guys were really up-beat especially the seniors who were taking part in their last practice at "The Rock".

- The team also had a chance to take a piece of the program with them. They were each allowed to keep the door of their locker as a souvenir as renovations begin. The strength and conditioning rooms are also cleared out and they've moved equipment operations to the South EndZone.

Here's some highlights from memory from interviews with Todd Monken, Rashod Hill and Kalan Reed:

- Monken pleased with today's practice, excited for team about the week. Team will meet tomorrow and all travel together (by charter plane) to Dallas for the game. The team will have full practices on Tue and Wed with a walk-thru on Thur and final prep on Friday:

- Cole Weeks, offensive GA has been working with QB's since Lindsey left and seems to be doing well with them. But, moving forward into the Spring Wozniak will coach QB's.

- Reed and Hill are thrilled to have seen the program come full circle during their associations with Southern Miss. Both want to make history by becoming only the 3rd team in school history to win 10 or more games.

Other Tidbits:


- Southern Miss has officially announced South Panola's Demetrius Market as a signee.

Would encourage everyone who can to attend. The social tonight was a great time, looking forward to more people at the Friday night social at the Omni!