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Bulldog Brew 4/10: New Heights
Today, Bulldogs reach highest ranking in school history and legends inducted into Ron Polk Ring of Honor
Zach Garrett & Bulldog Brew Crew
April 10, 2024
Good morning! It was a weekend full of emotions at The Dude for Mississippi State baseball in the team’s series against Georgia. Relive it all with this extended cut of the three games in Starkville.
What else did we throw into today’s Bulldog Brew?
🥎 Bulldogs reach highest ranking in school history
⚾️ Legends inducted into Ron Polk Ring of Honor
🐶 And much, much more!
🎥 ALL-ACCESS
All-Access: First Responders HR Derby. Following the Bulldog's exciting win in softball against Florida, The Starkville Police and Fire departments went up against each other in their annual home-run derby.
🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE
Dear Ol’ State: Checking In With Another Couple of Football Dawgs. Tuesday was a wet day in Starkville, but Mississippi State spring football practice rolled on. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery bring you the latest from spring workouts on Dear Ol' State, plus share exclusive interviews with offensive lineman Makylan Pounders and defensive back Brylan Lanier.
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Reaching New Heights. Coming in at No. 11 in the latest Softball America poll, Mississippi State softball reached its highest ranking in any of the four polls in program history. State has claimed 10 wins over NFCA-ranked teams this year, making this season's total the most in a regular season. The 28-10 Bulldogs head into the final month of the season with a big series this weekend against the fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Nusz Park.
🔼 Bulldog Legends. This past Saturday, three Mississippi State baseball icons were inducted into the Ron Polk Ring of Honor. C.S. "Buddy" Myer, Bobby Reed and Jim Ellis were honored during a ceremony before the Diamond Dawgs' game against Georgia, with the two living members of the inductees seeing their plaques unveiled on the pillars of Adkerson Plaza as part of the sixth class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor.
📚️ Read more about each honoree and their legacies that cemented their legacies in the Ring of Honor
🔼 Game Time. It’s almost that time of the spring when Bulldog football gets to showcase their talent for the upcoming season. The Maroon & White Spring Game is only 11 days away, and admission for all fans is free! Don’t miss out on the first glimpse of the Lebby Era. Kickoff is on April 20 at 1 p.m.
🔼 Continuing the Climb. Bulldog men’s tennis rose two spots to No. 12 in the latest ITA Rankings. State secured another ranked win with a victory over Auburn, 4-2, to improve their standing in the national poll. This weekend, the team will compete in the final dual of the regular season on the road against Arkansas.
🔼 Rain Rain, Go Away. Due to weather in the area, both the Diamond Dawgs’ game against UAB and softball’s game against South Alabama were canceled. Baseball will return to the field on Friday as the team kicks off its series against in-state rivals, Ole Miss, while State softball will return for a weekend series against Tennesse.
🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA
New Heights. Mississippi State softball has played its way into the all-time highest ranking in program history. With 28 wins already on the season, the Bulldogs will have even more chances to rise in the polls.
Our question today: do you know the previous highest ranking Bulldog softball had achieved?
Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of the Bulldog Brew to see if you know your stuff!
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🐶 DAWG DAILY
Today’s Dawg Daily: Celebrating 100 Episodes. Today marks a milestone. 100 episodes of Joey and Jalyn on Dawg Daily! Tune in to relive the best moments, talk some midweek softball, and wrap up the men's national championship game.
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday, April 10
🥎 Softball vs. South Alabama @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats
Thursday, April 11
👟 Track and Field @ Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, CA | Watch
Friday, April 12
👟 Track and Field @ Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, CA | Watch
👟 Track and Field @ Tom Jones Invitational
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ SEC Championship in Belleair, FL
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Arkansas @ 3:00pm in Starkville, MS | Watch | Live Stats
🥎 Softball vs. Tennessee @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball vs. Ole Miss @ 7:00pm in Oxford, MS | Listen | Live Stats
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: No. 13!
Bulldog softball achieved the No. 13 rankings in the Softball America poll before hosting the Starkville Super Regional in 2022.
🐶 Have a great Wednesday, y'all!