(09-10-2018 07:53 AM)va-eagle Wrote:  I feel bad for the WKU fans. You guys are on the emotional roller coaster USM experienced after our 2011 season.

Just finished a conversation with a coworker about the "Virus" that was Ellis Johnson. He set Southern Miss Football back big time.

UAB had its fair share when Watson Brown, Garrick McGee and Neil Callaway infected Blazers sidelines. Their names would have been perfect for this subject.

(09-09-2018 07:35 PM)banker Wrote:  USM - Bower would probably be owning this version of CUSA. I bet if he were still with the school you would win 9 to 11 games every year. Not the most exciting coach, but a nasty defense and solid fundamentals.

You're right, but he'd have retired by now anyway. Hopson wants to be Bower really badly. I hope he gets there as he just got an extension.

(09-10-2018 08:14 AM)banker Wrote:  If you would have been in FCS for 5-10 years and built some success there recruiting would have been easier.

No it wouldn't. Kids buy with their eyes and if a 17-18 year old has a choice between a 15K stadium with no amenities or a program like Appy, ECU, Marshall or other G5 schools then most of the time the recruit will go to a program with better facilities. That's just a fact.

Boy, there are some coaching geniuses in this league.