Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Dogs of Starkville are coming into a year with a lot to prove. Junior quaterback Michael Henig returns from a injury filled season a year ago. Despite breaking his collarbone twice last year he threw for 1,200 yards and 7 touchdowns. Main target senior Tony Burks returns from an explosive first year in Starkville. He caught 35 balls for 850 yards and 5 td's. Across the formation from Burks will be Jamayel Smith. Sophomore running back Anthony Dixon will be the featured back after pounding out 668 yards last season as a true freshman. However the Dogs have several backs lurking in the shadows willing to help carry the load for the ground game. Paving the way from the backfield is fullback Brandon Hart. The front line had all but one returner from last year. Tight end Eric Butler, tackles; Mike Brown and Craig Jenkins, guard; Anthony Strauder and center, Royce Blackledge are all back from last years squad. JD Hamilton looks primed to take over the vacant spot at guard when the season opens.

The defense is the opposite from the offense. Only 4 starters return. The heart of the defense lies with in the 6'3" frame of defensive end Titus Brown. He is the only lineman back and leads a group the is made up of tackles; Cortez McCraney and Jessie Bowman along with Brown and Avery Hannibal at ends. Junior Jamar Chaney moves from weakside backer to middle to replace Quintron Culberson. He is lining up beside senior Gabe O'Neal who has played in all but one game in his career. Jamon Hughes moves into Chaney's spot at weakside backer. The db's are led by Derek Pegues at free safety. Pegues moved from corner wheere Marcus Washington and Anthony Johnson take over. The strong safety is De'Mon Glanton.

The Bulldogs welcome LSU, Tennessee and Alabama to Starkville through out the season. They visit Auburn, West Virginia, and Arkansas. The annul Egg Bowl will be in Starkville to close out the regular season.