Bulldog Brew 10/26: All About Connection

Today, we honor a legend and look at how team bonding is essential to success

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Zach Garrett & Bulldog Brew Crew
October 26, 2023

Good morning! While most of Bulldog women’s golf was out competing at The Ally this week, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Chiara Horder were preparing to represent their countries at the World Team Championship in Abu Dhabi. The Bulldog duo will swap out the Maroon and White for their country’s colors for the four-day tournament across the pond.

What else did we throw into today’s Brew?

🏈 Legend of the Game
⛳️ Fall’s Finish
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: Fall World Series. Seniors Madisyn Kennedy and Paige Cook took their turns at coaching for the Bulldogs’ 2023 Fall World Series. Hear more from them about what this opportunity has meant to them, as well as how thankful they have been for their time at State.

🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE

Dear Ol’ State: Hoops Preseason. As basketball season nears, Joel and Logan are helping Bulldogs fans get to know the basketball teams just a little bit better. On the latest episode of Dear Ol' State, Cameron Matthews and Josh Hubbard from State men's hoops join the show to talk about things happening both on and off the court.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Legend of the Game. Mississippi State football legend Jimmy Webb is set to join seven other inductees into the 2024 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. During his time with the Bulldogs from 1971 through 1974, Webb was a two-year starter, and in 31 games, racked up 118 catches for 2,022 yards as a receiver. During the ‘74 season, Webb switched over the the defensive side on the line where he recorded 90 tackles and six sacks.

After accumulating numerous awards in college ball, Webb went on to be drafted 10th overall, becoming the fourth first round pick in Mississippi State history. He played for both the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers in his professional career and never missed a game, playing in 106 consecutive games.

🔼 Before We Go. Before the Soccer Dawgs get ready for the last match of the regular season, the team received multiple honors. Following the incredible win in Tuscaloosa, AL, the Bulldogs received a No. 21 ranking by the United Soccer Coaches Poll, matching the highest a MSU soccer team has been ranked in program history.

Off the field, midfielder Ilana Izquierdo was named to the SEC Community Service team for dedicating herself to the Starkville community, helping out at The Boys & Girls Club, MSU Soccer Clinic, and Bully’s Closet & Pantry, among other organizations.

🔼 Fall’s Finish. Bulldog women’s golf concluded their fall season with a stellar second place finish at The Ally. After all was said and done, State finished with four golfers in the top-20 with Surapa Janthamunee leading the way in second place. Avery Weed bounced back from round two with a final round 1-under par score to finish in a tie for 10th.

🔼 All About Connection. State softball pitching coach Taryne Mowatt-McKinney believes that building relationships with her team is essential to success, and since arriving in Starkville this summer, she has been doing just that.

🗣️ "I'm at the field and around this group of people just as much, maybe even more, than my family. I want to make sure that I know who I'm surrounding myself with – and with the players – I want them to know who I am. I want them to have that transparency so they can trust me." - Taryne Mowatt-McKinney

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Straight A’s. The defensive effort by the Bulldogs last Saturday on the gridiron has proven to be one of the best in recent memory, and a couple of State players have received national recognition for their play.

Our question today—can you name the Bulldog who was named to PFF’s National Team of the Week?

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

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🐶 DAWG DAILY

Today’s Dawg Daily: Take A Walk Around Campus. It's a busy week ahead for the Bulldogs in Starkville. Joey will give you a listen to what assistant coaches are saying about Auburn, as well as prepare you to face Arkansas on the soccer pitch. Plus, hear from sophomore golfer Surapa Janthamunee who finished 2nd place at The Ally.

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times Central

Thursday 10/26

⚽️ Soccer vs. Arkansas @ 6:30pm in Fayetteville, AR | Live Stats

Friday 10/27

👟 Cross Country @ SEC Championship in Columbia, SC

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ John Cade Invitational in Starkville, MS

🏐 Volleyball vs. Alabama @ 6:00pm in Tuscaloosa, AL | Watch | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

The certified playmaker earned a 90.7 grade from PFF for his play on the field against Arkansas where he finished with a tackle for loss and an interception.

🐶 Have a great Thursday y'all!