Good morning! Jump in the trenches with defensive line coach David Turner on the latest episode of Bulldog BTS.

What else did we throw into today’s Bulldog Brew?

⛳️ Day two from Bermuda Run
⚾️ Jordan named a finalist for Ferriss Trophy
 🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 THE DUDES

The Dudes: Grand Purpose (S.1 E.4). In this episode, we follow Burke Masters from his iconic grand slam to send the Bulldogs to Omaha to his unexpected path as a Catholic priest and now as the Chicago Cubs' team chaplain. Reflecting on his college years, Masters shares how baseball instilled in him values that still resonate today. Integrating his love for the game with his spiritual calling, he finds fulfillment in guiding players both on and off the field. Through his story, we witness the seamless blending of sportsmanship, faith, and the unwavering belief in God's plan that defines Masters' remarkable journey.

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: London Tour. Spring break was unforgettable for our bulldog soccer club as they traveled to London to play a few games in the sport's homeland. Hear about the highlights as Macey Hodges, Maddie Anderson, and James Armstrong tell us about their trip across the pond.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Through Two. After day two at the NCAA Bermuda Run Regional, Bulldog women’s golf sits in fourth place. State currently sits one stroke ahead of fifth-place Tennessee, who is four-under-par.  Leading the way was duo Surapa Janthamunee and Julia Lopez Ramirez who fired off rounds in the 60s to finish the day in the top ten.

📊 Check out the leaderboard through day two

🔼 Ready To Roll. Behind NCAA Pitcher of the Week Aspen Wesley, No. 17-ranked Bulldog softball will open the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night. State earned the No. 6 seed, its highest finish since the shift to the current 24-game schedule, and will play No. 11-seed South Carolina at approximately 7 p.m. The Bulldogs' 12-12 finish in conference play is their highest win total since 2012 and their first .500 record since 2007.

🔼 A Helping Hand. Bulldog softball’s Hosanna Lindblade was named as Mississippi State's representative on the 2024 SEC Community Service Team. She led the Bulldogs in service hours this year with more than double that of anyone else on the roster. Lindblade is very active in her local church in Starkville, volunteering with the New Horizons youth group, as well as with Starkville Strong, a local service organization in the city.

📚️ Read more about Lindblade and the impact she has made in the community

🔼 Final Five.  Diamond Dawg outfielder and power hitter Dakota Jordan has been named one of five finalists for the 2024 Ferris Trophy, an award presented annually to the most outstanding college player in Mississippi. Over his sophomore season at MSU, Jordan has shined for the Diamond Dawgs as he leads the team in home runs (16) and RBIs (56) while having the seventh-best batting average in the SEC hitting .367.

🔼 Big Time Moves. Not only are Bulldog men’s golfers Josep Serra and Garrett Endicott succeeding with State, but the pair did well enough to advance to the next round of qualifying for the U.S. Open. Serra will compete on May 20th in the field while Endicott will wait it out as an alternate for a chance to play at Pinehurst next month.

🛏️ STARKVILLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Your go-to hotel accommodations in Starkville! Book your upcoming room reservation at the Marriott Courtyard, Hampton Inn & Suites, or Russell Inn & Suites - all just steps from MSU’s campus.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Best In The State. In the 19-year history of the Ferriss Trophy, named after Major League star Dave “Boo” Ferriss, the Diamond Dawgs have earned the Ferriss Trophy on several occasions.

Our question today: do you know how many Dawgs have earned the Ferriss Trophy?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of the Bulldog Brew to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, May 8

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ NCAA Regional in Bermuda Run, NC | Live Scoring
🥎 Softball @ SEC Tournament in Auburn, AL

Thursday, May 9

👟 Track and Field @ SEC Outdoor Championships in Gainesville, FL | Watch

Friday, May 10

👟 Track and Field @ SEC Outdoor Championships in Gainesville, FL | Watch
⚾️ Baseball vs. Arkansas @ 6:30pm in Fayetteville, AR | Listen | Live Stats

🐶 Click here to see the full Mississippi State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Seven!

Thomas Berkery (2006), Ed Easley (2007), Chris Stratton (2012), Hunter Renfroe (2012), Brent Rooker (2017), Jake Mangum (2016 & 2019) and Tanner Allen (2021) have all been awarded the Ferriss Trophy.

🐶 Have a great Wednesday, y'all!