Coach is fair. One Hattiesburg resident likes the idea of holding athletes responsible for their actions. Bower does not feel that these losses will hurt the team during the upcoming season. Guys that aren't committed are not going to help the team. Even with the loss of several talented seniors last year Bower has confidence in this year's team to repeat as conference champions, but knows it is going to take some effort from some young players.
Some guys have to step up and perform.
This year's football season gets off to a quick start with the first three games on the road against powerhouses Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma State. While this would be enough to give any coach nightmares, Bower looks forward to the challenge and even sees it as a great chance for USM football. That would give USM the chance at a national title, he said. Bower knows that a national title would take a total commitment from a lot of people. The players, fans, and the administration would all have to come together in support of a run for a national title.