Good morning! Take today’s Bulldog Brew as a way to ease back into the flow of your week after celebrating America’s birthday last night.

What else did we throw into the Brew today?

🏔️ Big Man
🏀 New Challenge
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 HAIL STATE PLUS

On A Mission. As we continue to explore the best of All-Access, tune in to this episode with women’s basketball player Ahlana Smith as she leads us through what Bulldog basketball looks like behind the scenes.

🎥 All-Access: Ahlana Smith

With HailState+ you get to watch wherever you want to watch. Web, mobile, and (later this year) all major OTT streaming apps like AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, and Android. We got it all.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Big Man. The new 6-foot-10 big man on MSU’s campus is looking to become a bigger presence in the locker room this coming November for the Bulldogs.

🗣️ “[Coach Jans] told me a lot that I didn’t know about myself. He opened my eyes, opened my mom’s eyes and we just fell in love with being [at MSU].” - Jimmy Bell Jr.

Joining the Bulldogs from West Virginia, Jimmy Bell Jr.’s size and grind on his game will be the biggest asset to the team going forward. He’s ready to contribute in any way he can, and his winning attitude will carry over well to this team that made an NCAA Tournament appearance last year.

🔗 Read more about Bell Jr.’s game and why Coach Chris Jans thinks he is one ‘mountain of a man’.

🔼 New Challenge. After spending four years with Marshall and the Thundering Herd, new transfer guard Andrew Taylor is looking to prove he has what it takes to play in the SEC.

🗣️ “I think coming to [State] and learning how to play with some of these dudes who were top players in their classes in the country — they came in with a chip on their shoulder. If we’re able to come together and put it all together, that’s what I’m looking forward to.” - Andrew Taylor

Last season, Taylor was the only player in the NCAA to average at least 20 points, 4.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and two steals per game. One of the most productive players in the country certainly has the Dawg in him to be a big contributor.

🔗 Read more to hear from Taylor, Coach Jans, and the rest of his teammates at how he is adjusting to life in Starkville and how he plans to rise to his coach’s standards.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Hey Now. The month of July marks the midway point of Major League Baseball, and a select few amount of players get awarded with a much needed break which includes a ticket to the All-Star game to compete among the best.

Our question today — do you know which former Diamond Dawg was selected to play in this year’s All-Star game?

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

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Brent Rooker!

Rooker becomes the 12th All-Star player in Bulldog baseball history. He has shown all season long why he deserves to be heading to the All-Star Game with his team-leading 14 home runs and 41 RBIs.

Have a great Wednesday, y'all.