A lively bunch of Bulldogs today

Prior to today’s practice, it was team picture day at Scott Field. The players were joking around and feeling good about the win. Bowl talk was also the theme.

“I’ve been on the internet, seeing how the other teams are doing and comparing records,” running back Anthony Dixon said. “Knowing we are a win away from being bowl eligible, that’s extra motivation.” (on Friday, I’ll have a story on Dixon and why he thinks he’s been fumbling a lot).

Also, when Dixon walked up to Sylvester Croom to have his pic taken, Croom intentionally dropped the football. Laughter ensued.

Then it was on to practice. Spirited. Lively. And short. Not even two hours. However, Croom felt the team was feeling a little too good and he was worried about the focus. So, he ran them pretty good at the end to get their attention.

 He also said he’ll run them to death on Wednesday.

Wearing red cross jerseys were offensive linemen Johnny Carpenter (ankley) and Michael Gates (cellulitis). What is cellulitis, you ask? According to our good friend, and trainor, Paul Mock, it’s an inflammation of the connective tissue underlying the skin, caused by a bacterial infection. Sounds nasty, if you ask me.

As for the rest of the week, MSU will practice on Wednesday, have an abbreviated session on Thursday and then have a fun run Friday morning before releasing the team for the weekend.