LSU Football: What concerns Mississippi State Bulldogs writer ahead of Week 3 game
By John Fye
Mississippi State’s strengths and weaknesses
DVV: Describe the most significant strengths of the Mississippi State football program though the first two weeks of the season. We’re curious about what has enabled the Bulldogs’ 2-0 start.
M&W Nation: Running the ball. That is clearly going to be a focal point of the offense moving forward, but the offensive line seems to be struggling to carry this load. We have taken advantage of lesser rosters on the defensive side of the ball, and that has allowed the offense to sort of glaze over some of the holes that are showing themselves. I am very much worried that as MSU makes its way through the SEC slate, those weaknesses are going to be exposed and the offense won’t be able to adjust. It is going to fall on the coaches to move some hats around on the line and concoct a scheme that moves the pressure to areas that are less vulnerable.
DVV: Describe the most significant weaknesses of the Mississippi State football program through the first two weeks of the season. What would Zach Arnett not want LSU to know before kick-off?
M&W Nation: As I already mentioned, I think our offensive line is suspect at best, and Will Rogers is not a guy to beat a quick defense. He is not mobile, and like they mentioned on the broadcast Saturday, Mike Leach’s coaching was not to emphasize recognition of the defense pre-snap. It was simply to make your reads and find the open space. He spent more time fighting three-man rushes with eight in coverage than anything over the past couple of seasons. With the emphasis on the run and teams defending accordingly, Rogers has to be able to take advantage over the top, and that is not an area I have confidence in.