Southern Miss: Eustachy Takes Indirect Shot at Mississippi State’s Stansbury

Southern Miss coach Larry Eustachy criticized Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury for not playing Eustachy’s Golden Eagles, according to SportingNews.com report.

After Southern Miss lost to Mississippi 81-79 Saturday, Eustachy thanked the Rebels and coach Andy Kennedy for setting up the in-state series. However, he quickly lamented that Kennedy “seems to be a little more comfortable in himself than ol’ what’s-his-name,” a passing shot at Stansbury.

Eustachy might be asking for a war of words with Mississippi State, but he also might have a point. Southern Miss is not exactly a powerhouse despite playing in the usually respectable Conference USA. However, Mississippi State’s non-conference schedule is littered with weaker opponents like Bethune-Cookman, Centenary and Mississippi Valley State.