Oh man, it's finally here. After 364 days of nightmares of coming up 6 inches short of victory (insert dirty joke here), the day of (potential) redemption is here for Mississippi State fans and football players alike. State will get it's annual chance to break the spell Auburn has over us today, with hopes that 2012 is the year that it stops. The conditions seem right for good things today, which of course makes all of us seasoned State fans even more worrisome. Nevertheless, the game is close to kicking off, so come discuss what does (and doesn't) happen in today's BAGMAN matchup right here with us at For Whom the Cowbell Tolls!
Mississippi State | Auburn | ||
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• Series: AU leads, 60-23-2 (in Starkville: AU leads, 12-4-1 | in Auburn: AU leads, 27-6 | Neutral Sites: AU leads, 21-13-1 • First Meeting: AU, 18-0 (10/27/1905 in Columbus, Miss.) | Last Meeting: AU, 41-34 (9/10/2011 in Auburn) • Current Win Streak: AU, 4 games | Last 10 Years: AU leads, 9-1 • Dan Mullen vs. AU: 0-3 | Gene Chizik vs. MSU: 3-0 | Dan Mullen vs. Gene Chizik: 0-3 |
MSU's Ricco Sanders and Jamerson Love cleared to play today (were suspended last week) but P.J. Jones still suspended, per MSU
— Paul Jones (@PJ247Sports) September 8, 2012
DT Curtis Virges announced as starter at defensive tackle in pregame video on DawgzillaTron. Also working with first-team unit in warmups.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) September 8, 2012
Gameday Event Times of Note
Junction/Tailgate Areas Open
4 p.m. Friday
MSU Athletic Ticket Office Opens At Davis Wade Stadium
8 a.m. Saturday, located beneath Seal M-Club Building
Gates Open At Davis Wade Stadium
8:45 a.m. Saturday
C Spire Wireless Fan Zone
8 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, West Lawn across from The Junction
Take your picture with Bully at the C Spire tent! And don't forget your autographs from former players, including the weekly honorary game captains, and current student-athletes while the kids enjoy playing on the giant inflatable games in the Kids Zone.
Dawg Walk
approx. 9 a.m. Saturday, The Junction
Join members of the Famous Maroon Band and spirit groups as they welcome Coach Dan Mullen and the Bulldogs to the stadium.
Parade to the Stadium
approx. 10 a.m. Saturday, The Junction
Bring out your cowbells and get ready for kickoff! Join the Famous Maroon Band as it performs the traditional march through The Junction to Davis Wade Stadium one hour before the game begins
all times and MSU / Auburn info above courtesy MSU Gameday Page
Helpful links for today's game
- Junction Cam [HailState.com]
Monday Morning QB [FWtCT] - winstoncountysfinest's BlogPoll Top 25 Ballot [FWtCT]
- Stock Watch [FWtCT]
- FWtCT Radio Show - Part 1 [FWtCT]
- FWtCT Radio Show - Part 2 w/ College and Magnolia [BSR]
- Know the Foe - Part 1a [FWtCT] and Part 1b [FWtCT]
Know the Foe - Part 2 [FWtCT] - Wednesday Bulldog Update [HailState.com]
- Thursday Injury Update [FWtCT]
- FWtCT Follies predicts Auburn's 2012 season with .GIFs! [FWtCT]
The Numbers Game - Field Position [FWtCT] - (Ad)Vantage Point - Kiehl Frazier versus MSU's Secondary [FWtCT]
- Will Bend but don't Break Defense Break MSU's Heart in 2012? [FWtCT]
- Can State break the trend of 4 years of 'almost" against Auburn? [FWtCT]
- TBraden's MSU Gameday Domination - Auburn Edition [FWtCT]
- EA Sports NCAA '13 Simulation - Mississippi State vs. Auburn [FWtCT]
- FWtCT Prep Football Roundup [FWtCT]
- The Junction Journal: Vol. 1 Issue 1 [FWtCT]
- FWtCT Picks the SEC - Week 2 [FWtCT]
- Football on TV with Metal Building Dawg [FWtCT]
- Bulldogs, Tigers want to prove they are SEC West contenders [Clarion-Ledger]
- Big (and fast) test ahead for MSU's offensive line [HailStateBEAT]
Hope everyone enjoys the game and we come out of here with a victory!
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