That La Tech Game Just Got a Little Tougher

-Derek Pegues and Karlin Brown have been suspended for the La Tech game for missing too many classes during the spring semester. Brown's loss is inconsequential but unless you've been living in a cave somewhere, you know Pegues' is not. However safety is one position loaded with quality depth in Glanton and Zach Smith. Smith will likely get the start against Tech. Losing Pegues is a blow but if Mississippi State really is going to be any good this year, they should still be able to win that first game without him.

-Jamon Hughes has decided to transfer to Memphis instead of taking Croom up on his walk-on offer. Can't say I blame him, sit out a year as a walk-on or sit out a year on scholarship at Memphis? Easy decision. Sucks, but linebackers should be fine next year even without him.

-Johnny Carpenter has decided to leave football due to chronic pain in his shoulder. The RS Jr was running 2nd string at G when he left the team. Both eligibility charts have been updated.

-True freshman Tobias Smith has been one of the standouts in fall camp. He had been so impressive that he was looking at being one of the backup guards with the departure of Carpenter. Unfortunately he injured his ankle, requiring surgery that will sideline him for the season. With Carpenter and Smith both gone, depth on the OL is starting to get a little thinner than coaches would probably like.