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Bulldog Brew 9/15: Laser Focus
Today, the Bulldogs get ready for the start of SEC play
Bulldog Brew Crew
September 15, 2023
Good morning! It just so happens that if you are the SEC’s leading rusher and leader in scrimmage yards, PFF’s good grades will come naturally to you. Woody Marks is off to a hot start this season, and possibly, the hottest start in the nation.
What else did we throw into the Brew today?
🏈 Men in the Mirror
🏐 Volleyball Recap
🐶 And much, much more!
🎥 STATE SOCCER SCOOP
State Soccer Scoop. New Mississippi State forward Alexis Gutierrez gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to move from California to Starkville, why she chose to come play for the Bulldogs, and how she feels about the kickoff of the SEC schedule.
🎥 THIS IS MISSISSIPPI STATE
This Is Mississippi State. After starting the Zach Arnett era with a 48-7 victory against Southeastern Louisiana, the Mississippi State Bulldogs turned their attention to the Arizona Wildcats. This was the first true test for a State team looking to prove that they are willing to win by any means necessary.
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📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Men in the Mirror. This week, the Bulldogs will face off against their first SEC opponent against the nationally-ranked LSU Tigers. State will take on their biggest test of the season thus far, but in the end, it will be about how well they can focus on themselves.
🗣️ “You know [LSU] is extremely talent and well-coached and will come ready to play Saturday. But at the same time, it’s about us. We have to get better as a team.” - Quarterback Will Rogers
🔼 Bring It On. With the non-conference schedule behind them, the Bulldogs will begin facing off against their much anticipated SEC opponents.
Coming out of non-conference play, the Bulldogs have put together a solid season thus far. The team heads into SEC play with a 5-1-2 record thanks to State’s solid defensive play. The Bulldogs’ last line is allowing just 0.50 goals per game and have allowed only 52 shots compared to State offense’s 120.
Tonight, State will take on the Auburn Tigers in a ‘Maroon Out’ right at home in Starkville, MS.
🔼 Dear Ol’ State. Joel and Logan bring on a pair of State men’s basketball newcomers to the show - Josh Hubbard and Trey Fort. They discuss what it was like to join the team on their overseas trip, and some of their thoughts on the upcoming college basketball season.
🔼 Bulldogs On Sundays. In the NFL this Sunday, 23 Mississippi State alumni will suit up for their teams. Both players and coaches alike will jump back into action for Week 2 of the NFL including rookies Emmanuel Forbes for the Washington Commanders and Cameron Young for the Seattle Seahawks.
🔼 Broomsticks. In the opening game for the Maroon and White Invite, the Volleydawgs swept Lipscomb three sets to none for the victory. State rallied back to their winning ways, improving to 6-3 on the season. The standout player of the night was Zoe Gonzales who notched a season-high 10 blocks.
Next up, the Bulldogs will face Abilene Christian for their final non-conference game of the season.
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🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA
State To Sundays. The pipeline from Mississippi State to playing in Sundays is strong. This weekend, the Bulldogs will be represented well across the NFL, with some playing key roles for their teams in the second week of the season.
Our question today — currently on active rosters, how many former Bulldogs have been named as NFL Pro Bowlers?
Think you know the answer? Scroll on down to the bottom to find out.
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🐶 DAWG DAILY
Today’s Dawg Daily: Ryan McGee, co-host of "Marty and McGee" on the SEC Network, joins Neil to talk about visiting Starkville. Ryan also shares his thoughts on Zach Arnett and Will Rogers.
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
Friday 9/15
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
👟 Cross Country @ The Southern Showcase in Huntsville, AL
🥎 Softball vs. Wallace State CC in Starkville @ 4:00pm CT | Free Admission
🥎 Softball vs. Jones College in Starkville @ 6:00pm CT | Free Admission
⚽️ Soccer vs. Auburn in Starkville @ 6:30pm CT | Watch | Live Stats
Saturday 9/16
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
🏐 Volleyball vs. Abilene Christian in Starkville, MS @ 5:00pm | Watch
Sunday 9/17
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Seven!
Fletcher Cox (6x), Darius Slay (5x), Chris Jones (4x), Elgton Jenkins (2x), Dak Prescott (2x), Jeffery Simmons (2x) and J.T. Gray (1x) are all former State football players who have all been selected as NFL Pro Bowlers.
🐶 Have a great weekend, y'all!