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Ashton Shumpert: A Program Changer

February 3, 2012

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Division I coaches have finally put to bed the 2012 recruiting season with yesterday’s National Signing Day. They don’t have time to rest, because the 2013 recruiting season now begins. Programs can’t afford to lose even one day to other schools. One player that will be one of the top prospects during the 2013 recruiting [...]

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National Signing Day: Defenders Headline Mississippi State Bulldog Signing Class

February 1, 2012

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Mississippi State Signing Class: By the Numbers Athletes (versatile at multiple positions) Will Redmond (6’0, 180) Deonte Evans (5’11, 185) Adarrius Perkins (6’2, 215) Xavier Grindle (5’11, 190)  Offensive Signings Quarterback Nick Schuessler (6’4, 190) Wide Receiver Brandon Holloway (5’9, 165) Fred Brown (6’1, 185) Artimas Samuel (6’2, 205) Tight End Gus Walley (6’3, 215) [...]

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Nelson Adams: Wants To Bring Championship To Starkville

January 31, 2012

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Mississippi State has been lacking defensive line depth the past few years. The coaching staff hit the recruiting trail hard to find some talented players for in the trenches. They succeeded in their mission, as their 2012 defensive line recruiting class is being called one the best. One of those defensive linemen is Nelson Adams [...]

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Adarrius Perkins: Keeping Things In Perspective

January 31, 2012

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Dan Mullen has put a focus on getting athletes that can play several different positions during his tenure. He secured commitments from a few versatile athletes in the 2012 recruiting class. One of those commitments is Wide Receiver/Safety Adarrius Perkins — the Forrest County Agricultural High Aggie did everything for his team during his senior [...]

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Devon Bell: Could Make A Huge Impact

January 30, 2012

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Mississippi State Head Coach Dan Mullen has placed a premium on Special Teams during his tenure. During the 2012 recruiting period, he has been trying to find players who could bolster a special teams unit that has struggled the past few years. The first specialist he secured a commitment from was Devon Bell. Bell is a [...]

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Torrey Bell: Could Be The Missing Piece

January 30, 2012

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs have been devoid of pass rushers since Titus Brown graduated back in 2007. So, the coaching staff placed a premium on finding some in the 2012 recruiting class. The first pass rusher they secured a commitment from was Torrey Bell. Bell is a 6’4, 238 pound Defensive End from John Curtis [...]

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Deonte Evans: Just Does What It Takes

January 29, 2012

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  Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has put a premium on signing Mississippi players during his tenure. He continued that trend this past recruiting season, securing commitments from several Mississippi players. One of the best of that group is Deonte Evans. The McComb, Mississippi product was Mullen’s second commitment when he made the pledge back [...]

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