Bulldog Brew 10/13: Living Legend

Today, the Bulldogs celebrate a legend and look ahead to a busy weekend

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Zach Garrett & Bulldog Brew Crew
October 13, 2023

Good morning! A new member is joining the Volleydawgs’ squad, but it might not be one that you would expect. Check out this heartwarming video from a recent Bulldog volleyball practice.

What else did we throw into today’s Brew?

🏈 Living Legend
🏐 Party at The Griss
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: Maroon Madness. Hear from the Mississippi State men's and women's basketball teams as they kick off their season with a three point contest at Columbus Air Force Base.

🎥 STATE SOCCER SCOOP

State Soccer Scoop: Kenna White. Bulldog soccer forward Kenna White talks about her process of being recruited by, and transferring to, Mississippi State. Plus, hear about her first experience playing in the Magnolia Cup.

🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE

Dear Ol’ State: Gai Choi and Shakeel Moore. As basketball season nears, Joel and Logan are helping the fans get to know some of the Bulldogs just a little bit better. On the latest episode, Gai Chol and Shakeel Moore from the men's hoops team join the show to talk about things happening both on and off the court.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Living Legend. One of the best tight ends to represent Mississippi State University will be inducted as a member of the class of 2023 SEC Football Legends. Reggie Kelly will be honored at the 2023 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA, from Dec. 1-2.

The four-year letterwinner played for State from 1995-1998, starting in 22 games and playing in 44 total. The biggest year of his career during the Bulldogs’ 1998 run to the SEC Championship Game where he started in all 12 games and recorded 12 catches, 140 yards and a touchdown. He was a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member and went on to play in the NFL for 13 years.

🔼 Fall Ball. The tradition of the Fall World Series as Nusz Park will conclude the fall practice window for Bulldog softball. Fifth-year Bulldogs Madisyn Kennedy and Paige Cook will draft their teams and compete in one seven inning game next Friday to determine the fall champ.

🔼 Party at The Griss. The Volleydawgs will host the Florida Gators this evening for their second ranked matchup of the season in front of the Maroon and White faithful.

🗣️ "We have had a good week of practice and preparation this week and are excited to welcome Florida to StarkVegas. Every single match is an opportunity for us to get a little bit better, and to work a little bit harder.” - head coach Julie Darty Dennis

🔼 Be Back Soon. For every setback means a comeback is just around the corner. Hear from Bulldog men’s basketball star Tolu Smith as he shares a message about his recovery and anxiousness to return to the court soon.

🔼 Officially Official. Bulldog men’s basketball’s second regular season tournament of the year, the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, has announced official tipoff times and TV assignments with just over a month before the team heads up north. State will square up against Washington State on Nov. 18 at 11:00am and will go on to face either Northwestern or Rhode Island the very next day.

🔼 Strong Start. In the first day of ITA Southern Regionals, Bulldog men’s tennis picked up a pair of wins in the qualifying round of play. Marshall Landry came away with a win in his collegiate debut in a three-set win. After earning a first-round bye, Roberto Ferrar Guimaraes locked down his opponent in a convincing first round win to move on.

Later today, the main draw doubles will get underway as Nemanja Malesevic, Dusan Milanovic, Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez all join the action.

🔼 Dawg Fight. The Diamond Dawgs are hitting the road for a fall ball exhibition to take on Louisiana Tech on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs will compete in their first action against live competition of the fall.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Quite the Career. Bulldog tight end and SEC legend Reggie Kelly not only had a great playing career at MSU, but had arguably an even better career at the professional level with a multitude of teams.

Our question today — do you know how many teams Reggie Kelly played for in his 13-year NFL career?

Think you know the answer? Scroll on down to the bottom to find out.

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🐶 DAWG DAILY

State Schedule Outlook. Joey and guest Jalyn Johnson breakdown the rest of State's upcoming schedule. The Bulldog football bye is this weekend, but don't worry, Joey and Jalyn give you some fun games to look out for as well as some "locks of the weekend."

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times Central

Friday 10/13

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W25 Florence in Florence, SC

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Auburn, AL

👟 Cross Country @ Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, AL

🏐 Volleyball vs. Florida @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Watch | Live Stats

🥎 Softball vs. Mississippi College @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS

Saturday 10/14

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W25 Florence in Florence, SC

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Auburn, AL

⚾️ Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech @ 1:00pm in Ruston, LA

🥎 Softball vs. Middle Tennessee @ 2:00pm in Starkville, MS

🥎 Softball vs. Pearl River CC @ 4:00pm in Starkville, MS

Sunday 10/15

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W25 Florence in Florence, SC

🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Auburn, AL

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational in Biloxi, MS

⚽️ Soccer vs. Kentucky @ 2:00pm in Lexington, KY | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Two!

Reggie Kelly was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft and played there for five seasons before playing an additional seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He returned to the Falcons for the final season of his NFL career in 2011.

🐶 Have a great weekend, y'all!