The Morning Bell: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Today is … National Fritters Day
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Today’s Schedule
· No games scheduled
Bulldogs Results
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Did You Notice?
- Mississippi State was named the 2023 NCAA Southeast Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches: Head coach James Armstrong, associate head coach Nick Zimmerman, assistant coach Brian Dunleavy, and assistant coach Kat Stratton.
- Class of 2024 linebacker Caleb Dozier decommitted from Mississippi State.
- Longtime offensive line coach Mike Schmidt was not retained by Mississippi State. He coached tackles and tight ends and was the running game coordinator. Meanwhile, Jeff Lebby announced numerous moves regarding his coaching staff.
Countdown to the Start of Baseball Season
77 Days
Quote of the Day:
"His ability to mold quarterbacks along with his knowledge of and experience in our offense makes him a perfect addition to our staff and State." — Jeff Lebby on Matt Holecek
We’ll Leave You with This…
What a night, former Bulldog in Vegas cooking for his new team! Mississippi kid showing what it's all about! #PurpleReign #HailState #Mississippi
— Sidelines - #HailState (@SSN_HailState) December 2, 2023
Dillon Johnson - 28 rushes, 152 YDs, 2 TDs, 1 Passing TD pic.twitter.com/oD1pFGXErl
Jeff Lebby Adds Key Pieces to New Staff

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