STARKVILLE — Super Bulldog Weekend is about to take over the city for its 37th year. Today through Sunday, Mississippi State University’s campus will be packed with fans, alumni and visitors to enjoy events put on by the university and businesses in the city.
The weekend will revolve around sports, especially the spring Maroon and White spring football game at noon on Saturday and the Bulldogs’ three-game baseball series against Ole Miss at Dudy Noble Field.
The football game, along with all women’s tennis, softball and volleyball games will be free to spectators throughout the weekend.
But university officials are also planning other events to get people in the spirit.
Prior to the first game against Ole Miss on Friday, university officials will be unveiling a statue of Ron Polk in the Adkerson Plaza of Dudy Noble Field at 3 p.m.
Polk was the head coach for MSU baseball for nearly three decades and guided six different Mississippi State teams to the College World Series. Polk is now the special assistant to the athletic director.
The university will also be unveiling its new live mascot Saturday, with the Passing of the Harness from former mascot “Jak” to Bully XXII, “Dak,” during the spring football game at Davis Wade Stadium. Jak, who has been the mascot for eight years, will be serving as the mascot for the first half of the game. Then, after a brief halftime ceremony, Dak will be taking over.
Later Saturday, MSU baseball fans can experience an on-field concert after the game ends at Dudy Noble. Headliner Brett Eldredge, a country music star, will be playing on the field after the final inning of the Ole Miss game, with no additional ticket cost.
But the university is not the only one celebrating Super Bulldog Weekend. Starkville businesses are also trying to get in on the action by sprucing up, decorating, and hosting sales throughout the weekend.
On Friday, Reed’s is sponsoring Music on Main Downtown from 4-6 p.m. with Kaciny Emile. The musician will be playing at the Hub on Main Street, serenading visitors as they pass. Reed’s will also be hosting a sidewalk sale during the day.
On Saturday, L.A. Green is hosting a Meet and Greet with Grace Valentine, an author and speaker best known for the book “To the Girl Looking for More” and her podcast “Water into Wine.” The meet and greet will be from 9-11 a.m.
MSU Events Schedule
Friday:
■ Women’s Tennis vs. Georgia at 4 p.m.
■ Softball vs. Alabama at 6 p.m.
■ Ron Polk Statue Unveil pregame at Dudy Noble
■ Baseball vs. Ole Miss at 6 p.m.
Saturday:
■ Football Maroon & White Spring Game at noon
■ Passing of the Harness: Davis Wade Stadium
■ Volleyball vs. Ole Miss at noon
■ Softball vs. Alabama at 1:30 p.m.
■ Baseball vs. Ole Miss at 3 p.m.
■ Brett Eldredge postgame at Dudy Noble Field
Sunday:
■ Women’s Tennis vs. Tennessee at 1 p.m.
■ Softball vs. Alabama at 1 p.m.
■ Baseball vs. Ole Miss at 1 p.m.
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