2013 Road Dawgs Tour To Start May 6
The annual circuit provides an opportunity for coaches and administrators from the athletic department and the university to visit fans throughout the Southeast. Head football coach Dan Mullen, men's basketball coach Rick Ray and women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer will be featured speakers at the events, along with Dr. Jimmy Abraham, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, who recently announced he will retire this summer after nearly four decades of service to Mississippi State.
This year's tour will begin with a dinner in Atlanta on Monday and continue with breakfast, lunch and dinner at stops throughout the state the following three days. A detailed schedule of events can be found below and at the Alumni Association website.
MONDAY, MAY 6
Atlanta
6 p.m. (ET) - Hudson's Grille Midtown
TUESDAY, MAY 7
Meridian
7:30 a.m. - Riley Center
Laurel
11:30 a.m. - Howard Industries (Ellisville)
Biloxi
6 p.m. - Biloxi Yacht Club
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Brookhaven
11:30 a.m. - Brookhaven Recreational Department
Greenville
6 p.m. - Greenville Country Club
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Columbus
7:30 a.m. - Lions Hill
Tupelo
11:30 a.m. - BancorpSouth Conference Center
Memphis
6 p.m. - Church of Holy Communion, Cheney Parish Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 10
Southaven
7:30 a.m. - Getwell Road United Methodist Church
Batesville
11:30 a.m. - The Wilbourne Building
JUNE 13
Houston, Texas
6 p.m. - Champions Pavilion @ Minute Maid Park
JULY 18
Jackson
6 p.m. - Convention Complex