USM

[Samuel Hain]

Besides being an Arkie, I also got my masters from the University of Southern Mississippi.



Don`t you think they are one of the most underated teams in college football?

 

[Southern Knight]

The head coach, Jeff Bower, does a tremendous job down in
Hattiesburg. But his teams are as black as their jerseys. I
don't fault Bower for this; I think he recruits regionally, and his
region is as black as any in the country. One day, Bower will get his
shot to coach a powerhouse program.

 

[Colonel_Reb]

If he does, I hope he doesn't take his favoritism of black players with him. USM has been the blackest team on average in Mississippi since the teams integrated.

 

[Samuel Hain]

Will USM be forced to cancel any games? How bad was Hattiesbirg hit in the hurricane?

 

[Colonel_Reb]

They will postpone the game with Tulane which was to be in the Superdome. I don't know for sure about games in Hattiesburg or not. There was some damage there, but I don't think it will affect much once they have a couple of weeks of cleanup.

 

[Samuel Hain]

what was their final record? any bowl prospects?

 

[Colonel_Reb]

They are 6-5, Sambo! They will be going bowling, I just don't know where yet, possibly the Houston Bowl. Look for it to be announced Sunday.

 

[voice]

They have a quarterback by the name of Almond I think that has a Brett Favre like arm

Very Impressive

 

[Colonel_Reb]

Dustin Almond is very good. I hope he gets a shot in the NFL somewhere.