Football Begins Summer Work, 38 Named
STARKVILLE, Miss. ? Several members of the 2009 Mississippi State football team began summer workouts this week as summer session classes began on Tuesday. The Bulldogs’ summer strength and conditioning program will continue throughout June and July as State prepares for the beginning of fall practice on August 3.
“I love the attitude of our team right now,” head coach Dan Mullen said. “They look like they’re ready to attack the offseason both on and off the field.”
Mullen also announced the members of the spring “Champions Club,” a group comprised of players that excelled both on and off the field and met standards set by their position group. The members received the distinction for the “second quarter,” consisting of the spring workout period. The first quarter included winter workouts, while the third quarter will be the summer workout period and the fourth and final quarter will be comprised of the fall season.
The list more than doubled from 16 after the first quarter, and 14 players earned the honor for their work in both terms.
Mississippi State begins its season at home on September 5 against Jackson State, and season tickets remain on sale through both the Bulldog Club and the ticket office. Call 888-GO-DAWGS for more information.
SECOND QUARTER CHAMPIONS CLUB
*Denotes first-quarter Champion
Damien Anderson
Charles Bailey
*Wade Bonner
Sean Brauchle
J.C. Brignone
Chris Cameron
*Jamar Chaney
Kendric Cook
*Aaron Feld
Phillip Freeman
Emmanuel Gatling
Robert Gurley
Patrick Hanrahan
Ty Hardin
Sylvester Hemphill
Heath Hutchins
*Devin Jones
Todd Kilpatrick
Addison Lawrence
*Cameron Lawrence
*Tyson Lee
D.J. Looney
*John McMillan
Pernell McPhee
Mark Melichar
*Charles Mitchell
*Reggie Odom
*Rodney Prince
*Quentin Saulsberry
Riley Saunders
*Derek Sherrod
Tobias Smith
*Zach Smith
*Marcus Washington
Louis Watson
Chris White
Austin Wilbanks
K.J. Wright