I don't know what went down in the one-on-ones with reporters and Hopson, but in the Q&A that was available to everyone there were basically no substantive questions of Hopson in the open Q&A re his philosophy, what kind of O and D he plans to run or anything about assistants. The one thing he did make pretty clear is that his focus will be on building the program w/ high school players. There's no question in my mind in listening to him that he plans to use fewer JuCos and transfers than Monken - at least that's his mindset and plan going in....that could change when/if other realities make it necessary I would have to imagine.....(?)

Not be impressed. Coach Hop did a great job at the presser. His passion for Southern Miss is evident.

Just watched the press conference and was very impressed by Hopson. I am very sure now. This hire grades out as an "A". I'm 100% on board. Gonna up my EC contribution,

Would you guys rather me video the presser to put on Yputube later ot Periscope the event live?

Where do i find it?

Guys, I've been reading the Big Gold Nation threads for years and haven't felt the need to say anything. My background is I've supported Southern Miss athletics and academics for 45 years from my home bases in Houston and Brookhaven. I still have my NIC watch for our guys winning the NIT back in '87 when I was District Director for Eagle Club. Saying that, I hope all my ole pals will continue to support Southern Miss athletics and increase their involvement. I had planned on 2015 being the last year of my support, but now I'm going to hang in there until Hob gets our program to where it should be.

Can someone direct me to the live online site?

L Danzler, could help us recruit AJ Brown since they played at the same school.

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I think Hopson is going to win Football games I think he's gonna have us around 7 or 8 wins every season with the occasional 10 or 11 win season. I think he's still young enough and has enough likability to be a force in the recruiting circuit. He's a 2 time conference champion and winner as a Head Coach. He's not Doug Mechean or even Larry Fedora but he's no Ellis Johnson either. He will win here and maybe even better than I think. I know one thing for sure, he's got a loaded team in Year 1. A team I think should be CUSA preseason #1

What are your thoughts on not having an offensive minded coach as our head coach? Also, Chip Lindsey was our play caller. Has our new OC ever been a play caller? How do y'all think this will effect the upcoming season?

Please give me your insight!

in Conference USA recruiting if we finish strong. Last time I looked at rankings we were #2, but JH might be able to pull it off.

Is back on the market. Decommitted from Memphis.

Any chance that J Hopson gets on him and keeps him from going to Bama or Ole Miss? Next question, since his brother is here,is it against NCAA rules for a brother to recruit a brother to come to a school where you play since you are brothers, Kinda if tricky huh?

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Anyone know? I didn't see anything on southernmiss.com

You may have seen the Bower quote that Jay is " No doubt, one of the best recruiters I have ever been around." Even when he was DB coach here in 2001-03, you could tell that he should have a bright future because he was so personable and knowledgeable. You just knew he would be able to recruit well, and he did. This perhaps will make him a lot better getting the Jimmys and Joes even if some of the people we wanted may have been better with the X's and O's. Hard to make any scheme successful without big play makers! Also, if he recruits Mississippi like I think he will, it will have a positive impact on our attendance. Since Ole Miss is going national with their recruiting, we will be able to get more really good athletes out of Mississippi!

New Head Football Coach Press Conference
http://www.southernmiss.com/collegesportslive/?media=520081

Does he still live in Vicksburg,and commute like he did to Alcorn, or does he move to Hattiesburg. If he doesn't move I figure that means he doesn't plan on staying here long and is just using us for a stepping stone just like the rest of them, huh? I guess what I am saying is, since he never moved from Vicksburg in the first place, I bet he was hoping all along he would get a better offer someday soon.

Here's a few recruit reactions:

DL - Lorenzo Dantzler, Starkville HS
"Great hire. He wanted me to come to Alcorn State and coach me but now he'll be coaching me as a Golden Eagle!"

DL - Jacques Turner, D'Iberville HS
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ATH - TJ McGinnis, Pisgah HS
"That's big time !"


More to come.

http://www.sunherald.com/sports/col...-of-southern-mississippi/article57616563.html

Is becoming my favorite based on attitude and character. These guys are sticking with us. An already acting like their Golden Eagles

over the phone during the dead period?

thanks to the banquet committee for a job well done. Despite all the excitement on campus with the Spoon having his day,and the hiring of Jay Hopson as our new football coach the turnout was excellent. The season is 2 weeks away.come join the Diamond Club. HVe fun with us in the left field lounge. Membership $100.00 single. $150.00 family.