Good morning! You have to start fast to stay fast. Check out this video featuring State’s director of speed and performance, Jarwarski Beckum, as he details how he trains his athletes to be “fast as hail”.

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

🥎 Four former Bulldogs set to start pro seasons
👟 Bulldogs selected to CSC All-Academic Team
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 BEYOND THE ARC

Beyond The Arc: Thank You Seniors. Celebrate our seniors Cameron Matthews, Shakeel Moore, Dashawn Davis, Isaac Stansbury, and Jimmy Bell Jr. as they reminisce on their time as Bulldogs.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  State To The Show. Opening Day is upon us for four former Mississippi State softball players as Women's Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and the Association of Fastpitch Professionals (AFP) begin their seasons this week. Chloe Malau'ulu and Madisyn Kennedy's AFP season begins in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Scenic City Pro Cup where they will go head-to-head this week. Meanwhile, in San Marcos, Texas, Brylie St. Clair and Aspen Wesley begin their professional careers with the Texas Monarchs in the WPF.

🔼  More Than Athletes. Fresh off performances at the NCAA Championships, State track and field had four of its student-athletes selected to the CSC Academic All-District Team. Bulldogs Remi Rougetet, Johnathan Jones, Emma Hunt and Jhordyn Stallworth all represented Mississippi State on the list due to their excellence both in the classroom and on the track and field.

📚️ Read about the Bulldogs’ impressive season on and off the track

🔼  To The Green. Former Bulldog men’s golfer Ford Clegg has earned exempt status for the North American Swing on PGA Tour Americas and will play the full schedule beginning with the Beachlands Victoria Open this weekend. Clegg is set to tee off the first round on Thursday at 10:10 a.m. CT. On Friday, he will begin the second round at 3:10 p.m. From there, the field will be cut to the low 60 and ties before Saturday's third and Sunday's final rounds.

🔼  New Team In Town. Mississippi State’s Athletic Department announced two key additions to the new student-athlete brand services and business development team. Brandon Lee joins the staff as the Associate AD/Student-Athlete Brand Strategy & Innovation, and Maya Bulger has been tabbed Assistant AD/NIL Administration & Partnerships.

🗣️ "Over the last several months, we have conducted extensive research and planning as the collegiate athletics model continues to shift with revenue sharing on the horizon. While important steps have already been taken, Brandon and Maya will add an even greater impact on our department's mission” - Zac Selmon, Director of Athletics

📚️ Read about the duo’s roles and experience prior to joining State

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Seasoned Vet. Do you know which of the four former Bulldog softball players is entering her second season as a pro?

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

Saturday, August 31

🏈 Football vs. Eastern Kentucky @ 5:00pm in Starkville, MS

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Chloe Malau’ulu!

Malau'ulu enters her second season with the Oklahoma City Spark after batting .278 in her rookie season with 70 percent of her hits going for extra bases.

🐶 Have a great Thursday, y'all!