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.
MSU promoting players learning multiple positions
STARKVILLE — The question this season for the Mississippi State football team’s coaching staff isn’t where it will put players but how many positions those guys will play.
Maye hopes to use experience at MSU
STARKVILLE — Brandon Maye doesn’t feel like the new guy.
The senior linebacker, who transferred from Clemson University and enrolled this summer at Mississippi State, said he has made an easy transition to living in Starkville and is adjusting to how MSU’s program is run.
MSU/Starkville sports blog: MSU fills staff with Geoff Collins
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has filled its final coaching vacancy with the hire of Geoff Collins as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Collins takes over a role served by former defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Manny Diaz, who left last week to coach become defensive coordinator at Texas.