After being absolutely pummeled by Auburn less than a week ago, State desperately needs a win. What do the Dawgs need to do in order to get the job done? Here’s what I think:
1. Run the “Darn” Football: We know this team has limitations. The biggest is offensive line, but others include QB and WR drops. How do you mask these deficiencies? By running the “darn” football. Dan Mullen has said QB Nick Fitzgerald is the best running QB he’s coached. Let’s take Mullen at his word and then think about some of the QBs he’s coached in his career: Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Dak Prescott, and Chris Relf all excelled as runners.