Menu

  • TV Channel
  • Latest
  • WSCA Sports Newsroom
  • Culture, Society & Lifestyle
    • How to & Style
    • Beauty & Hair Care
    • Healthcare
  • Business & Economy
    • Automotive Industry
    • Building & Construction Industry
    • Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
    • International Organizations
    • Companies
    • Furniture & Woodworking Industry
    • Insurance Industry
    • Food & Beverage Industry
    • Energy Industry
    • Electronics Industry
    • Consumer Goods
    • Conferences & Trade Fairs
    • Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
  • Education
  • Entertainment
    • Media, Advertising & PR
    • Amusement, Gaming & Casino
      • Gaming
    • Book Publishing Industry
    • Comedy
    • Movie
    • Music
  • Law
    • Human Rights
  • Politics
    • Military Industry
  • Retail
    • Gifts, Games & Hobbies
    • Manufacturing
  • Science
    • Religion
    • IT Industry
    • Aviation & Aerospace Industry
    • Natural Disasters
    • Environment
  • Real Estate & Property Management
  • Emergency Services

Subscriptions

  • WSCA News

Recent News

  • Missouri considers bill similar to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
  • ‘We got a deal’: Biden thanks Republicans for agreeing to keep Social Security and Medicare
  • Turkey-Syria earthquake: ‘We have family missing’ says actor Tamer Hassan

6 Sci-fi Gadgets in Movie We Wish Actually Existed

42 Views
July 8, 2022

The 10 best games to play on your new PlayStation 4

42 Views
July 7, 2022

Tesla’s Chinese factory just delivered its first cars

42 Views
July 6, 2022
WSCA News
  • Channel
  • WSCA
  • US News
  • Browse
    • US News
    • WSCA Sports
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Technology
    • Howto & Style
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
  • Featuring
    • Youtube Video
    • Vimeo Video
    • Dailymotion Video
    • Self-hosted Video
    • User Profile
    • Playlists
    • User-created Playlist
    • Favorite Playlist (Private)
    • Watch Later Playlist (Private)
    • All JNews Features
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Movie
  • WSCA Sports
    • Tennis
    • Auto Racing
      • NASCAR
    • NCAA
    • Non MLB
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • English Premier League
    • NBA
  • WSCA
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
UPLOAD
WSCA News
No Result
View All Result
Home NFL
Defense ahead early in Mississippi State football preseason camp

Defense ahead early in Mississippi State football preseason camp

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

[ad_1]

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football packed a lot into its first week of preseason camp. It featured Mike Leach entering practice to the walk-up song of New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz. It saw Dillon Johnson miss practice due to the birth of his son. It included players debating if a hot dog was a sandwich.

The eventful week also saw the defense a step ahead of the offense, capped by Saturday’s scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium. 

RECRUITING: Four-star QB Chris Parson commits to Mississippi State

DAVIS WADE STADIUM: Inside MSU’s gameday security

Offensive line questions remain

It’s not unusual for offensive line coach Mason Miller to be the loudest at practice, but he’s had reason to be so far. Mississippi State is trying to replace Charles Cross at left tackle and Scott Lashley at right tackle, and the early returns are shaky.

Kwatrivous Johnson moved from right guard to fill Cross’ spot and has looked manageable, but it leaves work to be done on the right side. 

Cole Smith entered camp as the projected starting right guard, while Albert Reese and Kameron Jones were expected to compete for the tackle spot. The competition has molded into a potential lineup featuring both the latter two.

“(Reese) is a good lineman,” Leach said. “We’re just trying to figure out between him and Kam who’s best at guard, who’s best at tackle. Just trying to fine-tune which position is best for him. I do think they’re both going to play, and they’re both right side.”

Nov 6, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Jaden Walley (11) celebrates with offensive lineman Kameron Jones (58) after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Wide receivers good, not great

The Air Raid offense will find receivers to make up for the 105 receptions Mississippi State lost with Makai Polk now in the NFL, and it appears the Bulldogs will have their deepest receiving unit in Leach’s three seasons.

But drops have been an issue so far, perhaps caused by concern about incoming hits from an improved secondary.

“We make too many judgements of when the ball is going to come to us. As a team we do it some. I think the receivers do it even more,” Leach said. “We just have to be tougher people. We’ve got a weird mix. We’ve got old guys and real young guys. We need to develop some of those guys that are the middle-experience guys.”

Sophomore Rara Thomas, who Leach said had an average start to camp, had two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. Junior Jaden Walley had 18 yards on two catches with a touchdown. 

Freshman Zavion Thomas (two catches, 34 yards, one touchdown) and Georgia transfer Justin Robinson (four catches, 54 yards) highlighted the newcomers. 

Defensive front is deep when healthy

Mississippi State hasn’t had its full ensemble on the defensive line so far, but it’s expected to when Memphis arrives for the Sept. 3 opener.

Defensive end Randy Charlton was sidelined as a precautionary measure following a helmet-to-helmet hit in Monday’s practice. Fellow defensive end Jordan Davis has been limited as he makes his way back from a torn ACL suffered a year ago.

When they return, defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has bodies to work with.

The defense collected 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks in the scrimmage. Linebacker DeShawn Page led the way with five tackles and two sacks as he continues to emerge as a fourth linebacker to fill Aaron Brule’s spot.

Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @skrajisnik3. 



[ad_2]

Source link

Share this…


  • Facebook


  • Twitter


  • Tumblr


  • Pinterest

Share2Tweet1Share
Previous Post

How to watch NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 400: Time, TV channel, live stream, odds, more

Next Post

Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India: How To Watch German League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?

RelatedPosts

REPORT: Trump Misses First Day Of Florida Golf Tournament, Changes Rule To Win
Golf

REPORT: Trump Misses First Day Of Florida Golf Tournament, Changes Rule To Win

January 25, 2023
42
On sixth ballot, Rolen rides standout defense to Baseball Hall of Fame
Sports News

On sixth ballot, Rolen rides standout defense to Baseball Hall of Fame

January 25, 2023
42
Race weekend concerts, general admission ticket sale dates announced
NASCAR

Race weekend concerts, general admission ticket sale dates announced

January 25, 2023
42
Scott Stinson: LIV Golf set for Year Two, but Saudi-funded league remains a curious business
Golf

Scott Stinson: LIV Golf set for Year Two, but Saudi-funded league remains a curious business

January 25, 2023
42
How Brock Purdy sank in NFL Draft before 49ers rise
NFL

How Brock Purdy sank in NFL Draft before 49ers rise

January 25, 2023
42
Islanders vs. Senators prediction: NHL odds, pick Wednesday
NHL

Islanders vs. Senators prediction: NHL odds, pick Wednesday

January 25, 2023
42
Next Post
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India: How To Watch German League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?

Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India: How To Watch German League Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • News Channel
  • Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
  • Amusement, Gaming & Casino
  • Automotive Industry
  • Aviation & Aerospace Industry
  • Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
  • Beauty & Hair Care
  • Book Publishing Industry
  • Building & Construction Industry
  • Business & Economy
  • Comedy
  • Companies
  • Conferences & Trade Fairs
  • Consumer Goods
  • Culture, Society & Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Electronics Industry
  • Emergency Services
  • Energy Industry
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Food & Beverage Industry
  • Formula One
  • Furniture & Woodworking Industry
  • Gaming
  • Gifts, Games & Hobbies
  • Golf
  • Healthcare
  • Howto & Style
  • Human Rights
  • Insurance Industry
  • International Organizations
  • IT Industry
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Media, Advertising & PR
  • Military Industry
  • Movie
  • Music
  • Natural Disasters
  • Politics
  • Real Estate & Property Management
  • Religion
  • Retail
  • Science
  • WSCA Sports

2023 WSCA News, an SCA Sunset Entertainment & Media Company. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

No Result
View All Result
  • News Channel
  • Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
  • Amusement, Gaming & Casino
  • Automotive Industry
  • Aviation & Aerospace Industry
  • Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
  • Beauty & Hair Care
  • Book Publishing Industry
  • Building & Construction Industry
  • Business & Economy
  • Comedy
  • Companies
  • Conferences & Trade Fairs
  • Consumer Goods
  • Culture, Society & Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Electronics Industry
  • Emergency Services
  • Energy Industry
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Food & Beverage Industry
  • Formula One
  • Furniture & Woodworking Industry
  • Gaming
  • Gifts, Games & Hobbies
  • Golf
  • Healthcare
  • Howto & Style
  • Human Rights
  • Insurance Industry
  • International Organizations
  • IT Industry
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Media, Advertising & PR
  • Military Industry
  • Movie
  • Music
  • Natural Disasters
  • Politics
  • Real Estate & Property Management
  • Religion
  • Retail
  • Science
  • WSCA Sports

© 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com