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Joe Fan said:
Zach Arnett explains his defensive philosophy, why he chose Mississippi State over other opportunities

" ..... My philosophy is to get the best players on the field and get them to play as hard, as physical, as intense as possible,” Arnett said during his recent media availability, which was shared on YouTube by Logan Lowery. “Typically, a good indicator of physical defense is how they hold up against the run… SEC is as good of football as there is in the country, all the guys on the roster know that, that’s why they came to school here, I don’t think there’s anyone shying away from the challenge. They are excited to get this thing going and see how good we can be.”

When it comes to his 3-3-5 defense, the Bulldogs may soon find themselves at an advantageous position in the SEC when it comes to the issues the defense can give an offense that attempts to prepare for the unique style of defense.

“We hope it’s unique and difficult to prepare for,” Arnett continued. “I do think you’re seeing more multiplicity, variation in schemes that teams are running, you are seeing more 3-3-5 looks, a lot more of it on third down than on first or second, but with the purification of the spread and teams going sideline to sideline, there’s been an effort by defenses to get more athletes on the field and guys that can run and cover space.”

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Mississippi State’s bio for Arnett includes these stats for his defenses since the start of the 2018 season and where his defensive unit has ranked inside the top 15 nationally in since that time:

Rushing yards allowed per game (1st – 89.6)
Rushing yards allowed per carry (1st – 2.9)
Fewest 30-point games allowed (T1st – 2)
Fewest 40-point games allowed (T1st – 0 … one of just six teams)
Percentage of big plays allowed (2nd – 9.2) with only 153 of 1,658 opp plays gaining either a 12-plus yard run or 15-plus yard pass
Percentage of drives that they kept their opp from crossing the 50 (4th – 61.3)
Percentage drives that their opponent covered less than 25 yards (4th – 60.1)
Percentage drives holding their opponent scoreless (6th – 76.3)
Points per play allowed (10th – 0.3) and points per possession (10th – 1.3)
Yards allowed per play (14th – 4.9)​
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Yeah, but how's his team's tackling?
(The 1st and most fundamental defensive question)
Probably pretty good with those numbers.

Other than tackling, the top D priority in this league is recruiting and developing top-notch pass rushers up front.
 
dukesteer said:
Spin it as you wish, but there are two plays — egregious blunders — that are forever etched in my noggin.

1984 Cotton Bowl - If Curry doesn’t attempt to field the punt over his shoulder — that he shouldn’t have touched, we likely win the NC....
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Thanks so much for bringing up '84. It was bad enough being reminded of Gideon's boo-boo. I'm now under my bed in the dark with a flashlight and weaping into an LHN coffee mug.
 
Godz40acres said:
Thanks so much for bringing up '84. It was bad enough being reminded of Gideon's boo-boo. I'm now under my bed in the dark with a flashlight and weaping into an LHN coffee mug.
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I’ve full recovered from “the muff” of 84. The fact that it took about 35 years is irrelevant.

Regarding BG, regardless of the drop, I always like the guy and wouldn’t be surprised if he were a coaching star in the making.
 
Texas' secondary play has been bad to spotty for years. Need to improve in all areas of D - better pass rush, push up the middle, find true LBs and develop/recruit a physical, fast secondary.
 
Joe Fan said:
Zach Arnett explains his defensive philosophy, why he chose Mississippi State over other opportunities

" ..... My philosophy is to get the best players on the field and get them to play as hard, as physical, as intense as possible,” Arnett said during his recent media availability, which was shared on YouTube by Logan Lowery. “Typically, a good indicator of physical defense is how they hold up against the run… SEC is as good of football as there is in the country, all the guys on the roster know that, that’s why they came to school here, I don’t think there’s anyone shying away from the challenge. They are excited to get this thing going and see how good we can be.”

When it comes to his 3-3-5 defense, the Bulldogs may soon find themselves at an advantageous position in the SEC when it comes to the issues the defense can give an offense that attempts to prepare for the unique style of defense.

“We hope it’s unique and difficult to prepare for,” Arnett continued. “I do think you’re seeing more multiplicity, variation in schemes that teams are running, you are seeing more 3-3-5 looks, a lot more of it on third down than on first or second, but with the purification of the spread and teams going sideline to sideline, there’s been an effort by defenses to get more athletes on the field and guys that can run and cover space.”

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Mississippi State’s bio for Arnett includes these stats for his defenses since the start of the 2018 season and where his defensive unit has ranked inside the top 15 nationally in since that time:

Rushing yards allowed per game (1st – 89.6)
Rushing yards allowed per carry (1st – 2.9)
Fewest 30-point games allowed (T1st – 2)
Fewest 40-point games allowed (T1st – 0 … one of just six teams)
Percentage of big plays allowed (2nd – 9.2) with only 153 of 1,658 opp plays gaining either a 12-plus yard run or 15-plus yard pass
Percentage of drives that they kept their opp from crossing the 50 (4th – 61.3)
Percentage drives that their opponent covered less than 25 yards (4th – 60.1)
Percentage drives holding their opponent scoreless (6th – 76.3)
Points per play allowed (10th – 0.3) and points per possession (10th – 1.3)
Yards allowed per play (14th – 4.9)​
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If those stats are $EC only they would not be applicable to a Big XII defense. Still a lot of tackle to tackle pounding in the $EC. If the DC/DB Coach can teach DB's how to tackle in space they are golden.

A traditional 3-3-5 defense, unless you have 11 5-Stars cannot survive in the Big XII. However, If you move/blitz a DB it suddenly becomes a 4-3-4 that will force quicker (shorter) throws. That is when the tackling skills come in.
 
22Horn said:
I'm guessing that BG made many good plays in that and other games that helped Horn's be in that position in '08 vs TT.

Is this a situation of 'what have you done for me lately?'

Time to move on!!
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Good point 22. My recollection of Blake was a player who was not the most gifted talent wise, but was a smart, hard working player who made the most of what he had and left it all on the field. As I recall he was the QB for the defense which is evidence that he was definitely an intelligent young man.
 
MSU defense sucked *** !!!! We saw what 3-3-5 defense looks like with Orlando in 2019.... We are ****** for 6 more years if this guy is our DC !!!!!!!!!!
Wasting $34 million on Sark if he is stupid enough to bring in this MSU coach as DC. It will be worse than when Charlie was here. Mark my words !!!!!
 
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cnb said:
Per TFB, confirms that Sark and Arnett have spoken. This is happening based on what Sark saw Arnett do when the two teams faced each other this year. Sark was impressed.

Arnett is still probably #3 candidate right now. Thinks Muschamp and Tosh are ahead of him.

Also, he's heard that Bama will change DC's after the national championship game. Thinks Muschamp is their target
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Impressed ??? Has he started drinking again ?? Hell Bama put 41 on their *** !!!!!!
 
Looks like Sark raided the current Bama offensive coaching staff. A good sign overall and all appear to be good choices.
 
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We need defense. We need to make it our goal to have the toughest D in the Big12 every year and top 10 or so nationally.
 
The evolving list of names

QB
AJ Millwee (not official but seems likely)

RB
Stan Dratyon (confirmed)

WR
Holmon Wiggins - Alabama (seems to be the guy)
Keary Colbert - USC

Tee Martin - Tennessee

OL
Kyle Flood - Alabama (not official but seems likely)
Brad Davis - Arkansas
Adrian Klemm - Pittsburgh Steelers

TE/ST
Blake Gideon - Ole Miss (seems confirmed - but might be for safeties)
Jason Mohns - Saguaro HS(Scottsdale, AZ)
Tim Brewster - Florida

DC
Chris Ash - Texas
Marcus Freeman - Cincy Bearcats
Will Muschamp
Zach Arnett - Miss St

DL
Bo Davis - Detroit Lions
Tosh Lupoi - Atlanta Falcons
Randall Joyner - SMU
Ryan Nielsen - NO Saints

LB
Coleman Hutzler - Texas
Tosh Lupoi - Atlanta Falcons
Mike Stoops - Alabama(Analyst)

DB
Cory Raymond - LSU
Keith Heyward - Oregon
Sam Carter - Arkansas
Doug Belk - UH
Aaron Fletcher - Tulsa
Jay Valai - Texas
Duane Akina - Stanford​
 
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