<div id="article_deck" class="deck_copy"> Whew...the opening to SEC Media Days has come and gone and it has left Mississippi State fans a wealth of information to ponder over the next several days. BulldawgJunciton.com was on hand in Birmingham for all the festivities and here is a compilation of today's coverage.
</div>Burns Ready to Return
Fall camp is near for the Bulldogs. On August second Mississippi State will report to campus, ready to get down to the business of football. It's a day most are ready for, but one Bulldog in particular, Charles Burns. This week Willie Lee caught up with the defensive lineman to get his thoughts on his return to the field. Full Story</p>Thompson Names Clear Leader
Pascagoula is ready to make a run on the Coast and its defense will be its starting point, led by D-I cornerback prospect Martez Thompson. Thompson has caught the eye of two in-state schools, but three others are starting to pick up the pace. He plans a decision soon, though, so will they be too late? Full Story</p>Three on Top for Big GA Receiver
With wide receiver slots filling up fast for Mississippi State, several big names are still out there listing the Bulldogs, including Lithonia (Ga.) Miller Grove three-sport star Stephen Hill. Hill lists three schools on top now, so where does State fit into the picture? Full Story</p>Croom Vows Productive Offense - FREE
Mississippi State Head Coach, Sylvester Croom, vows his Bulldogs will be more productive on offense. This might be considered "big words" from and offense that ranked 111th in the NCAA last season. However, Croom sites speed and better decision making as reason enough to expect greater production. Croom discussed this and more during today's SEC Media Days. Full Story</p>Carroll looks to expand role in 2008 - FREE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- For the first part of last season, Wesley Carroll admits he was doing his best just to tread water. A true freshman, he was forced into action as Mississippi State's starting quarterback when the Bulldogs were searching for any semblance of consistency at the position. Full Story</p>Croom from SEC Media Days - FREE
HOOVER, Ala. - In his first four years at Mississippi State, head coach Sylvester Croom said his program was "hunting a bear with a switch" as far as playing in the rugged SEC. On Wednesday at SEC Media Days, Croom said the Bulldogs would be hunting with "a gun" this season. Full Story</p>
Mississippi State shuffles OL- FREE</p>
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Here are a few Mississippi State nuggets. I'll have more later on sophomore quarterback Wesley Carroll, who said the Bulldogs' offense won't be nearly as limited this season. Full Story</p>Video: SEC Media Days - FREE
The media event of the season, which annually kicks off the football season for the Southeastern Conference, took place today in Hoover Alabama. Center stage was Urban Myer, Less Miles, Bobby Johnson and Sylvester Croom. Step inside to see a video clip of today's press conference. Full Story</p>
Carroll Gets Stronger</p>HOOVER, Ala. - During summer workouts, the Mississippi State receivers have seen a different quarterback in sophomore Wesley Carroll. After playing the entire 2007 campaign with a hampered right shoulder, Carroll has "surprised" his receiving corps with his new strength. Full Story
</div>Burns Ready to Return
Fall camp is near for the Bulldogs. On August second Mississippi State will report to campus, ready to get down to the business of football. It's a day most are ready for, but one Bulldog in particular, Charles Burns. This week Willie Lee caught up with the defensive lineman to get his thoughts on his return to the field. Full Story</p>Thompson Names Clear Leader
Pascagoula is ready to make a run on the Coast and its defense will be its starting point, led by D-I cornerback prospect Martez Thompson. Thompson has caught the eye of two in-state schools, but three others are starting to pick up the pace. He plans a decision soon, though, so will they be too late? Full Story</p>Three on Top for Big GA Receiver
With wide receiver slots filling up fast for Mississippi State, several big names are still out there listing the Bulldogs, including Lithonia (Ga.) Miller Grove three-sport star Stephen Hill. Hill lists three schools on top now, so where does State fit into the picture? Full Story</p>Croom Vows Productive Offense - FREE
Mississippi State Head Coach, Sylvester Croom, vows his Bulldogs will be more productive on offense. This might be considered "big words" from and offense that ranked 111th in the NCAA last season. However, Croom sites speed and better decision making as reason enough to expect greater production. Croom discussed this and more during today's SEC Media Days. Full Story</p>Carroll looks to expand role in 2008 - FREE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- For the first part of last season, Wesley Carroll admits he was doing his best just to tread water. A true freshman, he was forced into action as Mississippi State's starting quarterback when the Bulldogs were searching for any semblance of consistency at the position. Full Story</p>Croom from SEC Media Days - FREE
HOOVER, Ala. - In his first four years at Mississippi State, head coach Sylvester Croom said his program was "hunting a bear with a switch" as far as playing in the rugged SEC. On Wednesday at SEC Media Days, Croom said the Bulldogs would be hunting with "a gun" this season. Full Story</p>
Mississippi State shuffles OL- FREE</p>
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Here are a few Mississippi State nuggets. I'll have more later on sophomore quarterback Wesley Carroll, who said the Bulldogs' offense won't be nearly as limited this season. Full Story</p>Video: SEC Media Days - FREE
The media event of the season, which annually kicks off the football season for the Southeastern Conference, took place today in Hoover Alabama. Center stage was Urban Myer, Less Miles, Bobby Johnson and Sylvester Croom. Step inside to see a video clip of today's press conference. Full Story</p>
Carroll Gets Stronger</p>HOOVER, Ala. - During summer workouts, the Mississippi State receivers have seen a different quarterback in sophomore Wesley Carroll. After playing the entire 2007 campaign with a hampered right shoulder, Carroll has "surprised" his receiving corps with his new strength. Full Story