Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Seems to Be Missing Its Top Priority in the Portal

Brian Hadad

All-American
Oct 1, 2023
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Jeff Lebby had made it abundantly clear in recent weeks, Mississippi State had to upgrade along the offensive and defensive lines once the portal opened. Now over a week into that process, the Bulldogs haven’t signed any players that look like they can make an impact next season. Is this just Lebby and staff missing out, or is there some method to this madness? Brian Hadad takes a look at what’s going on and why it’s understandable for Bulldog fans to be frustrated.

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TheBannerM

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The brain trust at State couldn’t see that every other school was doing the same thing they were doing - locking down every decent player on the roster, especially linemen who take time to develop. Lebby continues to make every strategic mistake possible, from coaching hires to portal philosophy.