recruiting- 2 tidbits

Lloyd Allen has decommitted from MSU and committed to Houston. I assume he was dropped and that we feel good about Mackey.

Also Taveze Calhoun has committed to MSU. he is very good IMO.

Football- 2011 fun stats

I was bored and decided to check out next years roster(including the 2011 signing class) and here are some fun stats.

Average sized player(on scholarship only) for each position:
QB(4)- 6'2.5" 223
RB(5)- 5'11.5" 204
WR(12)-5'11.5" 192
TE(4)- 6'3" 232
OT(8)- 6'5" 295
OG(6)- 6'4.5" 293
C(2)- 6'2.5" 303
DT(8)- 6'3.5" 299
DE(8)- 6'4.5" 242
WLB(4)- 6'2" 231
SLB(3)- 6'0.5" 227
MLB(2)-6'1" 235
CB(8)- 5'11.5" 183
SS(5)- 6'0" 199
FS(4)- 6'0" 191

I'm sure there will be many position changes but this is what it looks like right now.

Basketball- What it will take

For us to make a run in the SECT there is a couple things that need to change.

• Sidney, you have to start playing like your 6-11 280ish. If he would use that body and BLOCK OUT the sky is the limit. He needs to stop trying to show off his shooting skills and get down low and get the easy basket. Sometimes it's like he doesn't even want to defend as well. Someone needs to put some fire in his ass and pump this kid up. If he puts his mind to it, he could be unstoppable.
• Bench needs to start scoring. Today we had no production from our bench, luckily Sid, Bost, Kodi and Ravern carried us. We need to start getting a good 15-20 points per game from Benock, Steele, Lewis, and Bryant. 
• Kodi, you are not a point guard!!! Sometimes Kodi dribbles too much and tries to drive to much, we really need to utilize him as a 4 who can shoot mid-long range jumpers as well. He has been doing a lot better though, he is almost there.
• We just need to continue to build our team chemistry and base everything off of Dee. I think we have an honest chance at winning the SECT. Today was a huge win, hopefully they well get hungry for more.

Recruiting- News, Rumors, and Visits

1. Jermaine Whitehead reports today that he will be announcing on signing day, we can all expect him to sign with Ole Miss.

2. There has been reports of P.J. Jones and Dee Arrington visiting Ole Miss this weekend, those rumors are untrue.

3. In 2012 news, there is some very encouraging developments regarding Quay Evans. I think he will be committed to MSU before next years football season.

4. Speaking of Quay, his friend and teammate, CB Taveze Calhoun is visiting MSU this weekend, and if offered, will commit.

5. C.J. Johnson looks to have a replacement. MLB Damien Wilson(6-2 220) of Amite County will be visiting this weekend. If he is offered, I suspect him to commit as well.

6. Though not confirmed, there are rumors that CB Javente Watson(5-11 175) of Bastrop, LA will be visiting MSU this weekend. He has already been offered by the staff, and if he is willing to commit I would bet we take him over Taveze Calhoun, but the numbers might fall right to get both of them.

7. DE Cullen Burnett(6-4 265) of Northwest Rankin will be visiting MSU this weekend. I'm really expecting him to be another one of those preferred walk-ons.

8. DE Devante Sigler has picked Auburn over MSU. Not a big loss as I expect as to sign Leon Mackey and a 50% chance with David Washington.

9. Speaking of Leon Mackey, he is set to announce on signing day between South Carolina, Tennessee and MSU. I give MSU a 70-75% chance of signing him.

10. WR Terrell Pinson(6-4 200) of Tupelo High will accept a preferred walk-on spot with MSU. He has a couple C-USA offers. This is a big get IMO.

11. Looks like Under Armour All-American Kevin McReynolds will commit to either MSU, KSU, Syracuse or UCLA on signing day, but he says he may not sign on signing day, just commit. Dan Mullen and Kansas State both had in-homes with him yesterday.

Recruiting- C.J. Johnson situation

C.J. is gone guys. But I believe his facebook reason is BS. First its coaches leaving then state fans sending him too many messages. Do you honestly think we were the only ones doing that? I definitely wasn't, that's creepy, but can guarentee you that state fans were not the only ones. This just seems very fishy considering his comments towards Ole Miss just 2 months ago.

Recruiting- New Committment

Derrick Milton(5-11 205) of Hargrave Military Acadamy has publicly committed to Mississippi State. He is very comparable to Vick Ballard in size, speed, and running style. I really like this pick up.

Derrick's Scout Profile
Derrick's Rivals Profile
Derrick's ESPN Profile

Recruiting- 2 new visitors this weekend

Brookehaven Acadamy QB Chandler Rogers(6-3 195) along with Morton CB Taveze Calhoun(6-1 180) have been invited to officially visit MSU this weekend.

I think Chandler will be offered a preferred walk-on spot but his situation is very similar to that of Dylan Favre. In his high school career he three for 8,800 passing yards and rushed for another 2,125 to go along with 96 passing td's and 35 rushing. His all time yardage is second behind, you guessed it, Dylan Favre. At this point I don't see him getting an offer because Dak Prescott is already on campus, but if we can get him to walk on that would be excellent. His only standing offer is from Cornell.

Roger's Scout Profile
Roger's Rivals Profile

Taveze Calhoun is a name that has really been heating up lately. He had a great performance in the MS/AL All-Star game and has great size for a cornerback on the next level. This might be a back up for Jermaine Whitehead, but the word is Taveze is expecting an offer very soon, if he hasn't already gotten it.

Calhoun's Scout Profile
Calhoun's Rivals Profile

To go along with these 2, at this point MSU is hosting 4 other recruits:

CB Bobby McCain(5-11 175)(Uncomitted)
CB Darius Slay(6-0 180)(Committed to MSU)
RB/LB Shaq Perry(6-2 210(Committed to MSU)
DE Preston Smith(6-5 215)(Committed to MSU)