FOOTBALL Fall Camp, 2024

[SpaceRaider]

Offense looks for dynamism, unselfishness and consistency in Year One of Mason Era - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It's hard to stop when one gets going about all that's changed for the Middle Tennessee football offense this offseason.

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[scjohnny]

Behind the Blue Raiders Episode 12 – Jamie Blatnick - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Jamie Blatnick, the Blue Raiders' Director of Strength and Conditioning, joins host Sam Doughton for the final episode of the Behind the Blue

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Great episode. No way all the players cannot totally love that guy!

 

[Shayne_Pickering]

Post-Scrimmage Media Availability:

 

[MTFAN61]

Very personable young men who really seem to appreciate the media showing a genuine interest in the team. Great that we now can have 3-4 media representatives asking multiple post scrimmage questions. Gives the viewer a much greater feeling that MT is trying to personally elevate itself as a true fbs team in multiple areas.
In the past I had the feeling that MT was just somewhat going through the motions of establishing itself as an fbs program comparable to other well known G5 schools. Since the CDM hire I have a totally different feeling. Now it really does feel like we have people who are trying to make a difference.

 

[Shayne_Pickering]

This agrees with what I heard. Dont be shocked if Jekail Middlebrook gets legit touches this year from the jump

 

[MT01]

Any stats on the scrimmage? Usually this early the defense has an advantage but sounds like the offense dominated. Given all the losses on defense this might be a reason for concern.

 

[BigBlueBrad]

I love that Joe actually asked about the differences between the two coaching staff, and the player acknowledged that this new coaching staff is much better.

 

[MTFAN61]

Any stats on the scrimmage? Usually this early the defense has an advantage but sounds like the offense dominated. Given all the losses on defense this might be a reason for concern.

Good point

 

[Shayne_Pickering]

I think you could view it both ways. If the defense wasn't producing, it would mean the OL was doing its job, which could be encouraging in its own right. Now I wasn't there so I'm speaking purely out of speculation, but I do know Jekail Middlebrook had a DAY on the ground. There's a reason he spoke to the media

 

[MTFAN61]

With offensive power Ole Miss looming shortly a wake up call for the defense could be a good thing.

 

[SpaceRaider]

What to know about MTSU football, Derek Mason, QB Nick Vattiato entering 2024 season

As Middle Tennessee State football prepares to open the season on Aug. 31, here are some things to know about the Blue Raiders.

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[SpaceRaider]

It was interesting to hear a few words in response to a question George Plaster on the state of the FB program left by the previous coach from former MT QB Kelly Holcomb on MT football at about the 135:45 mark of the video

 

[BigBlueBrad]

We didn’t hear much Stock bashing by the media while he was here, but now it seems to be bubbling up a little bit more. Finally.

 

[MTFAN61]

No outright conference championship in football since Kelly Holcomb in '92? That's a long long time.
With Liberty on board in CUSA it will still be a difficult goal, even with the improved facilities, coaching, & recruiting. Nonetheless with what's going on this is the best MT football has positioned itself for championship contention in decades. The preseason rankings of #118 in the country will soon be a thing of the past.

 

[BRaiderDave]

We didn’t hear much Stock bashing by the media while he was here, but now it seems to be bubbling up a little bit more. Finally.

Glad Kelly said what he said.

 

[AustinLewis]

We didn’t hear much Stock bashing by the media while he was here, but now it seems to be bubbling up a little bit more. Finally.

I heard some stuff too (mostly from reliable 2nd / 3rd hand sources or folks who wouldn't go on record). He's gone, so there's no reason to mention the specifics, but Stock seemed to lose the fire / discipline that he brought to the program when he arrived.

 

[SpaceRaider]

I'm A litte surprised by the question by George. A long time sports media figure in the midstate, was he that unaware? Or maybe it was set up, with Kelly Holcomb knowing it was coming?

 

[BlueraiderSC]

I was done with stock as long as anyone and think he should have been fired a decade ago, but didn’t Kelly have some sour grapes because of something with his son?

 

[BRaiderDave]

I was done with stock as long as anyone and think he should have been fired a decade ago, but didn’t Kelly have some sour grapes because of something with his son?

FYI, his son played at Troy last year and is at Murray State now.

 

[SpaceRaider]

 

[ewglenn]

It was interesting to hear a few words in response to a question George Plaster on the state of the FB program left by the previous coach from former MT QB Kelly Holcomb on MT football at about the 135:45 mark of the video

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Kelly is right, no outright title since 92 but we kept a coach that long? It was bare…

 

[SpaceRaider]

New Look Defense builds for 2024 season 1/11th at a time - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The messaging from the coaching staff had clearly sunk in for Brandon Buckner and De'Arre McDonald coming off the field from the team's scrimmage

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[MT01]

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Strive to be the “best.”

How refreshing.

 

[FranklinRaider315]

We’ve kept an AD and President even longer.

 

[SpaceRaider]