For the first time in years, Mississippi State football is entering a year with almost an entirely new defensive staff. With defensive coordinator Peter Sirmon, safeties coach Mo Linguist and corners coach Terrell Buckley all new to the team, only defensive line coach David Turner returns on that side of the ball.
With so many new faces, one would expect a new look for MSU’s defense. The question, then, is what will that look be? The three new coaches met with the media Monday afternoon, and while no specifics were revealed, insight into the process of developing the Bulldog defense was offered.