Mississippi State Bulldogs News: Can Dawgs land former Louisville Defensive Back?

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Ex-Louisville cornerback Shaq Wiggins on visit at MSU – Will Sammon, Clarion Ledger

Shaq Wiggins, a grad transfer from Louisville, committed to Tennessee over Mississippi State and South Carolina in April. However, last night reports circulated that the former Under Armour All-American defensive back was on Mississippi State’s campus.

Could Todd Grantham, Wiggins’ defensive coordinator at both Georgia and Louisville, help sway the talented DB to the good guys?

"Louisville grad transfer and cornerback Shaq Wiggins is on a visit at Mississippi State despite committing to Tennessee in late April. Wiggins’ visit started on Sunday and he is expected to be in Starkville until at least Monday night, a source said.Wiggins left Louisville’s program before spring practice began and would be eligible to play immediately.Despite his commitment to Tennessee, sources close to MSU feel good about the Bulldogs’ chances of Wiggins ending up in Starkville because of his relationship with defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.interesting development with ex-Louisville CB Shaq Wiggins. suddenly, there is confidence he lands in Starkville. https://t.co/ULjt0znJDi— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) May 22, 20175 potential upsets that could determine who wins the SEC West – Brad Joyal, Saturday Down SouthIt’s only May, but who doesn’t want some football in their life? Brad Joyal over at SDS takes a look at five key games that could have an effect on the SEC West. He says to watch out for Mississippi State and LSU.Week 3: LSU at Mississippi StateThe past three meetings were decided by a touchdown or less. Last year, the Bulldogs outscored the Tigers 17-0 in the second half and nearly pulled off an upset before leaving Baton Rouge with a 23-20 loss.Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen understands how to play LSU, and considering the Bulldogs open with Charleston and Louisiana Tech, Mullen and his staff should have plenty of time to prepare for the Tigers.LSU has been prone to upsets in recent years, and a loss in Starkville would leave Tigers fans wondering if first-year head coach Ed Oregeron was the right hire.The Tigers would have plenty of time to rebound after falling to an SEC  foe in mid-September, but that won’t stop LSU fans from panicking.SEC Tournament Field and SEC Tournament Schedule Set – Paul Jones, Bulldawgs247SEC Tournament play begins Tuesday in Hoover. Mississippi State is set to take on Georgia — the team that recently took two of three from them — in the late game. Paul Jones posts the tournament schedule over at Bulldawgs247.Tuesday (Single elimination):Game 1: #6 Vanderbilt vs. #11 South Carolina, 9:30 a.m.Game 2: #7 Texas A&M vs. #10 Missouri, 30 after minutes Game 1Game 3: #8 Auburn vs. #9 Ole Miss, 4:30 p.m.Game 4: #5 Mississippi State vs. #12 Georgia, 30 minutes after Game 3Why the SEC Tournament matters to Mississippi State – Will Sammon, Clarion LedgerAfter a lackluster finish to an otherwise surprising season, Mississippi State prepares for Hoover. Many are wondering how the Bulldogs will approach the tournament: save arms for the Regional or make a run and build momentum? Sammon says why the tournament matters to MSU.While the idea of hosting, though the chances are likely very slim, provides an incentive this week in the SEC Tournament, the Bulldogs view their first round game at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hoover against Georgia (25-31, 11-19) as vital regardless.“It’s really important,” Cannizaro said. “We want to create some momentum again and continue to build our résumé for the NCAA Tournament. I think 17 wins is tremendous. You finish in fifth place in the SEC, I think you should definitely be in the NCAA Tournament, but in terms of building our résumé, we still have work to do.” Published on 05/22/2017 at 11:20 AM CDTLast updated on 05/22/2017 at 11:50 AM CDT interesting development with ex-Louisville CB Shaq Wiggins. suddenly, there is confidence he lands in Starkville. https://t.co/ULjt0znJDi— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) May 22, 2017Week 3: LSU at Mississippi StateThe past three meetings were decided by a touchdown or less. Last year, the Bulldogs outscored the Tigers 17-0 in the second half and nearly pulled off an upset before leaving Baton Rouge with a 23-20 loss.Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen understands how to play LSU, and considering the Bulldogs open with Charleston and Louisiana Tech, Mullen and his staff should have plenty of time to prepare for the Tigers.LSU has been prone to upsets in recent years, and a loss in Starkville would leave Tigers fans wondering if first-year head coach Ed Oregeron was the right hire.The Tigers would have plenty of time to rebound after falling to an SEC  foe in mid-September, but that won’t stop LSU fans from panicking.While the idea of hosting, though the chances are likely very slim, provides an incentive this week in the SEC Tournament, the Bulldogs view their first round game at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hoover against Georgia (25-31, 11-19) as vital regardless.“It’s really important,” Cannizaro said. “We want to create some momentum again and continue to build our résumé for the NCAA Tournament. I think 17 wins is tremendous. You finish in fifth place in the SEC, I think you should definitely be in the NCAA Tournament, but in terms of building our résumé, we still have work to do.”"