Mississippi State Football Predictions 2009

Written June 16, 2009 by InfoPlays

mississippi-state-football-predictions-2009 Mississippi State’s first season under Dan Mullen will be viewed on his ability to install the spread offense he’s bringing over from Florida. If he can get his team to buy into the offense, and get the players to run it effectively, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have enough on defense to compete. There’s enough on the roster and a favorable schedule to contend for a bowl. This 4-8 team in 2008 was very close to winning more game on more than once occasion. According to the NCAA football odds to win the 2010 BCS National Championship, the Bulldogs are listed under “The Field” at +5000 odds.

Offense: Coach Mullen has stated that he wants a dozen or so receivers to get playing time to keep players fresh. Injuries in the spring prevented this from happening, but by August this problem should on on the road to a solution. Of the seven receivers signed, the most likely recipients of significant playing time will be Chad Bumphis, Chris Harris and junior college transfer Leon Berry. The key will be capitalizing immediately on this recruiting class.

Tyler Russel, Mississippi’s Mr. Football in 2008, will be given every chance to win the starting quarterback spot. Tyson Lee is the incumbent starter, but at 5-10 his lack of height has long been considered a problem, especially in this spread attack. Finding a running back is not a concern, unlike other positions on offense. Anthony Dixon, who has a 1,000-yard season under his belt, is primed to be the showcase of the offense. The line was a trouble spot last year, and it will need to show improvement if Mullen’s spread is to show improvement on the ground or in the air.

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Defense: Carl Torbush serves as defensive coordinator after formerly coaching at North Carolina. He has a complex scheme, but players adapted to it in the spring. Jamar Chaney is a smart, hard-hitting linebacker who was a senior last year, but a broken ankle allowed for a medical red shirt. Beside Chaney at the strong side position, there’s a budding star in K.J. Wright.

The linebacking corps will lead the defense, but there are glimmers of promise at other spots, too. The defensive interior is shaping up nicely with senior Kyle Love, a two-year starter. Pernell McPhee, a huge defensive tackle, was extremely impressive in the spring. Torbush will hope to find answers at both ends and in the secondary come fall.

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