Former State QB Matt Wyatt discusses Fitzgerald/Thompson decision

Key notes from Matt Wyatt interview

• It is a struggle right now throwing the football. You guys played Kentucky. They're one dimensional. You just don't win a lot of games in the SEC when you're one dimensional.  On the other side, our defense really is playing like one of the best defenses in the country. They may be the most talented front seven in the SEC. Even Jimbo Fisher said that this team has NFL guys that aren't even starting. He's right about that. Here's the thing, when our opponents realize during the game that we cannot throw the ball, they stop taking risks on offense and are willing to win a low scoring game because we can't score the ball.
   
• If I were in Joe Moorhead's shoes, I would want people to criticize me and not my players, not my quarterback. At this point, Mississippi State has to put everything on the table. The only way to go is up. The offense has been historically bad. Making changes may be playing different people. It may mean different play calling. Fitzgerald is just getting beaten up. He's carrying the ball so much. It may be smart for him to get some rest.
   
• Regarding Aeris Williams not getting as many touches, Kylin Hill is just better. He's a future star. He's a legitimate NFL type running back. Having that ability, he did everything that was asked of him in the offseason. In the three losses, the running backs in general just aren't getting touches. I think its pretty obvious that the coaching staff realizes they have to give those guys more touches down the stretch. 
   
• A&M will have to be able to complete the ball to the outside. The primary success Florida had in the pass game was in screens and slant routes. Florida didn't have Franks sitting back in the pocket. A&M will be watching that game film. Mississippi State will get to the quarterback if he's standing in the pocket. Mond's legs will be the difference if A&M wins as well as A&M's ability to throw those quick passes.