mississippi state BULLDOGS
DAN GREENE
August 17, 2012
The margin for error is slim and there are holes aplenty, but a renewed edge means a return to 2010 form could happen
.938 THE BULLDOGS' WINNING PERCENTAGE SINCE THE START OF '09, WHEN THEY HAVE FEWER TURNOVERS THAN THEIR OPPONENTS.
KEY RETURNEES
DT JOSH BOYD SENIOR
The 6' 3" 300-pounder had eight tackles for loss and 4½ sacks last year playing alongside subsequent first-round pick Fletcher Cox. Now he'll anchor a less veteran unit aiming to improve on last year's run defense.
LB CAMERON LAWRENCE SENIOR
Lawrence has also been used at receiver, safety and QB over two seasons. Last year he was the team's top tackler (123), ranked second in passes defended (seven) and snagged two interceptions.
QB TYLER RUSSELL JUNIOR