MSU linebackers learning on fly
STARKVILLE — The book on how to attack Mississippi State’s in the passing game is to target the linebackers.
Offensive coaches across America are trying to duplicate what Auburn University offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn did to rack up 381 total yards in a 41-34 victory on Sept. 10. Three games into his first season as linebackers coach/co-defensive coordinator at MSU, Geoff Collins is being reminded what it’s like to tutor a young group on how to play against the nation’s top offenses.
LSU’s Lee carves up MSU’s defense
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Chris Wilson entered Thursday night with a mission to make LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee win the football game.
The Tigers’ senior quarterback did just that in a 19-6 victory, connecting on 21 of 27 passes for 213 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown that sealed the win.
Things don’t go as planned for Mullen
STARKVILLE — The script didn’t call for a clunker.
Throw out the 11-game losing streak to LSU and the disappointing loss Saturday at the University of Auburn. Thursday was going to be different.
No vanilla packages in MSU’s defense
STARKVILLE — Nothing will be basic about the No. 20 Mississippi State football team’s defense after the first play this season.
As he prepares for his first game as defensive coordinator, MSU coach Chris Wilson said his unit won’t leave any schemes unused in its season opener Thursday at the University of Memphis (7 p.m., Fox Sports Net).
Wilson keeps starting MLB spot
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Chris Wilson made it clear Monday why junior linebacker Brandon Wilson is still where he is on the Bulldogs’ opening week depth chart.
McCardell hopes to be force in MSU’s pass rush
STARKVILLE — Shane McCardell has finally found a home at defensive end.
The objective for the Mississippi State football team is to keep him there as long as possible.
MSU’s Cox knows he will play bigger role
HOOVER, Ala. — Fletcher Cox may be the best defensive lineman on his team.
He’s just fine with that.
MSU promotes Wilson, Mirando
When Dan Mullen talks about building Mississippi State’s football program, one word always comes up: family.
MSU/Starkville blog: MSU promotes Wilson, Mirando
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State didn’t take long or look far to fill the coaching vacancies left by Manny Diaz and Mark Hudspeth.
The program announced co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Chris Wilson will be promoted to defensive coordinator, replacing Manny Diaz, who accepted the same job at Texas on Wednesday.
Graduate assistant Angelo Mirando was named wide receivers coach, replacing Mark Hudspeth, who left the Bulldogs to become head coach at Louisiana-Lafayette prior to the beginning of Gator Bowl preparation.