Jeff Lebby p his first Bulldog team for the start of preseason practicing this Thursday. Camp opens for Mississippi State with kickoff thirty days later on Scott Field. Here are five random questions to consider as the Bulldogs hit the practice fields; backup quarterback, top running back, tight end use, safety group progress, and improvement from the specialists. All assistant coaches will be interviewed Tuesday morning with reports to follow on GenesPage and here. Also, the draftee signing deadline is coming and Diamond Dog David Mershon still has a call to make.

The SEC took Media Days to Dallas and the Dawghouse was there for Mississippi State's turn. Coach Jeff Lebby, quarterback Blake Shapen, linebacker John Lewis, and lineman Albert Reese represented their team to the conference and national press corps. Before speaking to the big room all met with media who cover Bulldog football on a daily basis, and Lebby's interview is included here. We also spoke with athletic director Zac Selmon for some unofficial updates on a few items of fan interest. Preseason is a dozen days away, so the countdown is ticking.

Two days of the Major League Baseball Draft are done. There are no big surprises for Mississippi State so far, either with varsity Diamond Dogs taken--or not--nor unexpected signee selections. This is a college-heavy draft so far as the shorter twenty-round system, shrinking minor league rosters, and NIL competition makes picking good college players a better bet. Jeff Lebby reports to Dallas for Wednesday morning and Mississippi State's turn at SEC Media Days. Quarterback Blake Shapen, lineman Albert Reese, and linebacker John Lewis accompany their coach and all are Media Days rookies.