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QUICK FACTS 2007 Mississippi State GENERAL INFORMATION Location ...... Starkville, Mississippi Founded ...... February 28, 1878 Softball Media Guide Enrollment ...... 15,934 (Fall, 2005) SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 4: 2006 REVIEW Conference ...... Southeastern (SEC Western Division) MSU Media Relations/Media Information ...... 2 2006 Final Statistics ...... 45 Nickname ...... Bulldogs Media & Athletic Department Directory ...... 3 2006 Results ...... 46 Colors ...... Maroon (PMS 202) & White Mississippi State Softball Field/City of Starkville . .4-5 2006 Southeastern Conference Review ...... 47 Stadium ...... Mississippi State Softball Field (750) MSU Facilities ...... 6-7 2006 Southeastern Conference Leaders ...... 48 President ...... Dr. Robert H. Foglesong Director Of Athletics ...... Larry Templeton 2007 Mississippi State Softball Camps ...... 8 2006 NCAA Statistical Leaders ...... 49 Faculty Representative ...... Dr. Steven C. Turner 2007 Softball Rosters ...... 9 Senior Woman’s Administrator ...... Ann Carr Season Preview ...... 10-11 SECTION 5: HISTORY AND RECORDS Mississippi State Softball Diamond Club ...... 12 Individual Records Quick Glance ...... 50-51 MSU STAFF INFORMATION Radio/TV Speed Chart ...... Inside Front Cover Individual Single Game Records ...... 51-52 Head Coach ...... Jay Miller (Illinois State, 1978) 2007 Schedule ...... Back Cover Individual Season Records ...... 52-56 Record At MSU ...... 141-115 (4 years) Individual Career Records ...... 57-60 Career Record ...... 850-530 (24 years) SECTION 2: MEET THE TEAM Annual Individual Champions ...... 61-63 Assoc. Head Coach .Annie Smith (Grinnell College, 1995) Stephanie Comeaux ...... 13 Team Records Quick Glance ...... 64 Assistant. Coach ...... Bo Reid Blair Hewett ...... 14 Team Single Game Records ...... 64-65 Certified Athletic Trainer ...... Corey Lock Michelle Kinney ...... 15 Team Season Records ...... 65-66 Strength Coach ...... Travis Illian Katie Johnson ...... 16 Class-By-Class Records ...... 67-68 Katie Cooley ...... 17 Year-By-Year Results ...... 69-71 MSU TEAM INFORMATION Sara Hickerson ...... 18 All-Time Letterwinners ...... 72 2006 Overall Record ...... 33-28 Kelli Miller ...... 19 SEC Series Records/Breakdowns ...... 73-74 2006 SEC Record (Finish) ...... 7-22 (6th SEC West) Courtney Bures ...... 20 Non-Conference Series Records/Breakdowns . .75-76 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 16/3 Nakita Boyce ...... 21 Awards & Honors ...... 77 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 8/1 Lindsay Hunley ...... 22 Newcomers: ...... 4 Hayle Guess ...... 23 SECTION 6: THIS IS MSU POSITION STARTERS RETURNING (8): Rachel Hurley ...... 24 Mississippi State University ...... 78-81 Sammie Jo Bailey (5-8, So., 1B) Laura Leigh Reese ...... 25 Mississippi State Athletic Excellence ...... 82-87 Nakita Boyce (5-7, Jr., OF) Ashley Wroten ...... 26 Mississippi State Distinguished Alumni ...... 88-89 Courtney Bures (5-5, Jr., SS) Sammie Jo Bailey ...... 27 University President ...... 90 Katie Cooley (5-5, Sr., OF) Gina McCloud ...... 28 Athletic Administration ...... 91 Blair Hewett (5-3, Sr., C) Jessie Bailey ...... 29 MSU Athletic Academics ...... 92 Hayle Guess (5-8, R-Jr., OF) Megan Bateman ...... 29 Mississippi State & USA Softball ...... 93 Lindsay Hunley (5-9, Jr., INF) Laurie Siebert ...... 30 Mississippi State & WPSL/NPF ...... 94 Michelle Kinney (5-5, Sr., OF/3B) Chelsea Bramlett ...... 30 Mississippi State Traditions ...... 95-96 PITCHERS RETURNING (3): Head Coach Jay Miller ...... 31-33 Stephanie Comeaux (5-4, Sr., RHP) Associate Head Coach Annie Smith ...... 34 Sara Hickerson (5-9, Sr., RHP) Assistant Coach Bo Reid ...... 35 Kelli Miller (5-10, Sr., RHP) MSU Softball Support Staff ...... 36 OTHER LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (5): Rachel Hurley (5-3, So., OF) SECTION 3: 2007 OPPONENTS Katie Johnson (5-6, Jr., INF/OF) Iowa State/Purdu ...... 37 Gina McCloud (5-4, R-So., 3B) Kennesaw State/BYU ...... 37 Laura Leigh Reese (5-10, So., C) California/Cal-Davis ...... 37 Ashley Wroten (5-8, So., OF) Hawai’i/Utah State ...... 37 NEWCOMERS (4): Mississippi Valley State/Florida State ...... 38 Jessie Bailey (5-7, Fr., P/3B) Seton Hall/Tennessee Tech ...... 38 Megan Bateman (5-5, Jr., C) Nebraska/Toledo ...... 38 Chelsea Bramlett (5-8, Fr., C/INF) Laurie Siebert (5-2, Fr., INF) UT-Martin/UT-Chattanooga ...... 38 Austin Peay/Indiana State ...... 39 Samford/Alabama ...... 39 MISSION STATEMENT Kentucky/Morehead State ...... 39 The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral Tennessee/UAB ...... 39 part of Mississippi State University. It incorporates in its Auburn/Ole Miss ...... 40 overall mission the Mississippi State University, South Carolina/Southern Miss ...... 40 Southeastern Conference and NCAA philosophy, pur- pose, fundamental policies and general principles. Our LSU/Georgia ...... 40 primary purpose is to ensure the academic well-being, Florida/Arkansas ...... 40 the physical fitness and the ethical foundation for all stu- The Southeastern Conference ...... 41 dent-athletes. The Athletic Department offers a focal 2006 SEC Composite Schedule ...... 42-43 point for school spirit throughout the academic year, SEC All-Time Standings/Tournament Results . . . . .44 complementing the academic, cultural and social facets of college life. Since it is an activity of the University, the CREDITS: The 2007 Mississippi State Softball Media Department’s standards, goals and ideals must remain in Guide is a publication of the MSU Athletic Media Relations harmony with the academic programs. Office. It was compiled, edited and designed by Tim Andrzejewski using QuarkXPress on a Compaq nx5000. Photography provided by Darrell McAllister, the late Fred Faulk, Russ Houston, David Lann and Brian Allen Loden. The cover design was created by John Schauffhauser of Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the Schauffhauser Design in Canton, Miss. The media guide basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disabili- ty or veteran status. Carson C. Cook Jr., Director of the Office was printed by Harvey Dallas Printing in Jackson, Miss. The of Diversity and Equity Programs (McArthur Hall, Room 223, 2007 Mississippi State Softball Media Guide has been pre- P.O. Box 6199, Mississippi State, MS 39762/662.325.2493) pared to assist the media and is designed to aid all media has been designated as the responsible employee to coordi- members in their coverage of Mississippi State Softball. nate efforts to carry out responsibilities and make investiga- Questions and changes to this guide should be directed to tions of complaints relating to discrimination in conforming Tim Andrzejewski, Assistant Director of Athletic Media with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the Relations (662.325.7556). Junior shortstop Courtney Bures returns to lead a vet- eran-laden team in 2007. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 1 MEDIA RELATIONS
ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE: The MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Mississippi State Athletic Media Relations Office is Bob Hartley Memorial Fellowship ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTORY located in Room 202 of Humphrey Coliseum. Office Providing Graduate Assistant Opportunities To Young SIDs hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Humphrey Coliseum/Bryan Building CREDENTIALS: Requests for press/photo creden- Phone: 662.325.0540/2703 tials should be faxed or mailed on official letterhead Fax: 662.325.3654/2563 to the Mississippi State Athletic Media Relations Office (FAX 662.325.3654) at least 48 hours prior to the event. Since space is limited, accomodations are MIKE NEMETH on a priority basis: daily newspapers, originating Associate Athletic Director/ radio and television stats, national weekly or month- Media & Public Relations ly publications, electronic media outlets, local and Football Contact regional television crews. Priority is granted to mem- Office: 662.325.2703 bers of the media who cover Mississippi State on a E-mail: regular basis, and to visiting media members. At the [email protected] MSU Softball Field, media credentials will be avail- able for pickup at the press tent. Only working media Bob Hartley Tony Schmidt with proper credentials will be allowed access to the For more than half a century Robert M. "Bob" Hartley ded- press area. JOHN R. CADE icated his life's work to promoting Mississippi State athletics. Assistant Athletic Director/ From his hiring as the school's first sports publicity director in Media & Public Relations PHOTO REGULATIONS: Photo passes will be issued only to accredited photographers on assignment. August 1946 to his initial "retirement" as assistant athletic Website Administration Photographers may shoot from designated areas director for communications in June 1985, through his later Office: 662.325.2703 outside of the fences of the field and within the sta- years as an invaluable consultant for the Mississippi State E-mail: dium. The Mississippi State Athletic Department University Department of Athletics, the man we called "Hart" [email protected] adheres to NCAA photography policies and reserves gave special meaning to the words "loyalty" and "devotion to all commercial and non-commercial rights to the use duty." of film, videotape and still photographs of its athlet- Mr. Bob's labors of love with MSU have not gone unrecog- DAVID ROSINSKI ic events and facilities. nized. He has taken his place among college athletics' greats Associate Director as a member of both the university's and the state's sports halls Athletic Media Relations MSU SOFTBALL FIELD: With its fully enclosed press of fame and the College Sports Information Directors of Men’s Basketball Contact box and telephone lines that allows for faxing and America Hall of Fame. Office: 662.325.3595 web site updates, as well as radio/television broad- His willingness to generously give of his talent, his time and casting capabilities, the MSU Softball Field is an on- E-mail: his friendship serves as an inspiration to the countless lives he campus facility located near the intersection of touched and to those that aspire to follow in his footsteps. In [email protected] Lakeview Drive and U.S 182 East. With a seating capacity of 750, the press box telephone number is that respect, the Bob Hartley Memorial Fellowship was created 662.325.7546. by the MSU Department of Athletics to provide graduate TIM ANDRZEJEWSKI assistantship opportunities for young media relations practi- Assistant Director PARKING: The MSU Softball Field is an on-campus tioners. Athletic Media Relations facility located near the intersection of Lakeview Tony Schmidt was selected as the fifth recipient of the Bob Soccer, Softball Contact Drive and U.S. 182 East. The parking lot located Hartley Memorial Fellowship for the 2005-06 academic calen- Office: 662.325.7556 between the MSU Softball Field and the A.J. Pitts dar year. A native of Starkville, Miss., Schmidt earned his bach- Home: 662.312.7663 Tennis Centre is reserved for game officials and staff. elor's degree in interdisciplinary studies, with an emphasis in E-mail: Parking for the media and general public is located public relations and sports communication, in the summer of beyoond the outfield fence. The parking lot located [email protected] 2005 from Mississippi State. He served as a student assistant between the A.J. Pitts Tennis Center and the Carl in the MSU athletic media relations office for four years. During Maddox Track as been reserved for overflow parking. JOE DIER his stint as an undergraduate, he served as the contact for the MSU men's golf team in 2003-04 and 2004-05. Schmidt has Assistant Director SERVICES: The Mississippi State Athletic Media also worked a variety of Southeastern Conference events. Athletic Media Relations Relations Office will provide a complete box score Schmidt has received national recognition from CoSIDA Volleyball, Baseball Contact and play-by-play of each game. Programs containing for his 2004 and 2005 men's golf media guides. The 2004 edi- Office: 662.325.8040 rosters and game notes on each team will also be provided to the working media. An automatic fac- tion was awarded a third place finish in District 6, while the E-mail: 2005 guide placed second in the same district. [email protected] simile machine is available in the Mississippi State Athletic Media Relations offices in the Bryan Building Schmidt is currently seeking a master's degree in sports and the Humphrey Coliseum. administration from MSU.
JOE GALBRAITH TELEPHONES: Telephone service is available in the Assistant Director press box area (4 lines). The MSU Softball Field press media relations office. Plaers are available for interviews Athletic Media Relations box telephone number is 662.325.7546. Mississippi before each practice at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the MSU Softball Field. Media are requested to submit post- Assistant Football Contact State freely provides telephone services to working media. However, any special requests must be made in game interview requests to media relations personnel Office: 662.325.2703 prior to the start of the seventh inning. E-mail: advance through the Mississippi State Athletic Media Relations Office at 662.325.7556. These requests should [email protected] be submitted at least two weeks in advance to the media POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Following a 10-minute cool- relations office on official letterhead. ing off period, head coach Jay Miller and/or requested players will be available on the playing surface of the CASSIE CHANCE INTERVIEW POLICY: All interviews with Mississippi MSU Softball Field. The opponent head coach and/or Assistant Director State players and coaches must be arranged through the players will also be available on the field. Please make Athletic Media Relations media relations office. Please contact Tim Andrzejewski interview requests through the visiting softball contact. Women’s Basketball Contact at 662.325.7556 to set up an interview. Home or cell phone numbers for student-athletes will not be given to ARCHIVAL INFORMATION: The Mississippi State Office: 662.325.0972 Athletic Media Relations Office maintains information on E-mail: the media under any circumstances, altough players will grant phone interviews via the media relations office. all current student-athletes, as well as historical informa- [email protected] Coach Jay Miller is available for phone interviews on tion on previous student-athletes and the program in weekday mornings (8 a.m.-Noon) during the season, but general. For information, interviews, photo shoots in-person interviews must be coordinated through the and/or file photos, please call, stop by our office or fax a request. ANNE COOKE Administrative Secretary Athletic Media Relations Bryan Building Getting To Starkville... Office: 662.325.2703 E-mail: How To Get To MSU By Car... How To Get To MSU By PLANE... [email protected] FROM BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA... BRYAN FIELD (662.323.7321) Southwest on I-59 to Exit 68 59.0 Miles • Located In Western Starkville On Airport Road (via Highway Northwest on Black Warrior Parkway to US Hwy 82 5.1 Miles 12) DIANE KEITH West On US Hwy 82 To Mississippi State Line 43.5 Miles • Service For Private Aircraft Only Administrative Secretary West On US Hwy 82 To MSU 31.9 Miles Athletic Media Relations GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT (662.327.4422) Humphrey Coliseum FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI... • Located 15 Miles East Of Starkville On U.S. Highway 82 Office: 662.325.0540 Go Northeast on US Hwy 25 (from I-55) to Hwy 12 125.3 Miles • Service For Delta Airlines And Northwest Airlines E-mail: Go East On Highway 12 To MSU 2.3 Miles [email protected] JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (601.939.5631) FROM MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE... • Located 5 Miles East Of Jackson On Highway 473 (3 Miles Southeast On U.S. Hwy 78 To U.S. Hwy 45 84.2 Miles South of Hwy 25) South On US Hwy 45 To U.S. Hwy 45 Alt 7.1 Miles • Service for American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta South On US Hwy 45 Alt To U.S. Hwy 82 51.1 Miles Airlines/ASA/ ComAir, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, West On US Hwy 82 To MSU 12.1 Miles United Express, USAir Express
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MEDIA OUTLETS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY NEWSPAPERS THE LAUREL LEADER CALL Shane Wansley, Sports Editor (AREA CODE 662) STARKVILLE DAILY NEWS (A.M.) Larry TEMPLETON, Director of Athletics ...... 325.0863 Don Foster, Sports Editor 130 Beacon Street Laurel, MS 39440 Greg BYRNE, Sr. Associate AD/Development & Marketing ...... 325.3074 P.O. Drawer 1068 Ray BERRYHILL, Assistant AD/Academic Advising ...... 325.2066 Starkville, MS 39759 Phone: 601.428.0551 FAX: 601.426.3550 Dr. David C. BOLES, Associate AD/Student Services ...... 325.2532 Phone: 662.323.1642 John R. CADE, Assistant AD/Media & Public Relations ...... 325.2703 FAX: 662.323.6586 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.LeaderCall.com Ann CARR, Associate AD/Women’s Sports ...... 325.2066 E-mail: Jim ELLIS, Associate AD/External Operations ...... 325.8950 [email protected] Straton KARATASSOS, Assistant AD/Athletic Development ...... 325.3074 Website: www.StarkvilleDailyNews.com THE DELTA DEMOCRAT Ivy Murrell, Sports Editor Duncan McKENZIE, Associate AD/Internal Operations ...... 325.2532 Mike NEMETH, Associate AD./Media & Public Relations ...... 325.2703 THE CLARION LEDGER P.O. Box 1618 Greenville, MS 38701 Wesley REED, Associate AD/Athletic Development ...... 325.8082 Kyle Veazy, Beat Writer Mike RICHEY, Assistant AD/Marketing & Promotions ...... 325.3074 P.O. Box 40 Phone: 662.335.1155 FAX: 662.378.0777 Bobby TOMLINSON, Assistant AD/Game Operations & Facilities ...... 325.7452 Jackson, MS 39205 Pat WALLACE, Assistant AD/Ticket Operations ...... 325.2600 Phone: 601.961.7294 E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 601.961.7224 Website: www.DDTOnline.com E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ClarionLedger.com THE REFLECTOR Ross Dellinger, Sports Editor Academics ...... 325.2066 NE MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL P.O. Box 5407 Important Mississippi State, MS 39762 Shelly Ellis, Tutorial Services Coordinator Gregg Ellis, Beat Writer Victor Parker, Academic Counselor P.O. Box 909 Phone: 662.325.2374, 8819 Numbers FAX: 662.325.8985 Lynda Moore, Academic Counselor Tupelo, MS 38802-0909 Brittany Wagner, Academic Counselor Phone: 662.842.2611 x601 E-mail: [email protected] Athletic Department Phone Website: www.Reflector-Online.com FAX: 662.842.2233 Business ...... 325.2532 325.2722 E-mail: [email protected] Steve Corhern, Assistant Business Manager Athletic Department Fax Website: www.DJournal.com THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Joedy McCreary 325.9051 125 S. Congress, STE 1330 Compliance ...... 325.0245 THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH Bracky Brett, Coordinator of Compliance Athletic Media Relations (Coliseum) Paul Jones, Beat Writer Jackson, MS 39201 325.0540 Phone: 601.948.5897 Tyler Hill, Asst. Coordinator of Compliance P.O. Box 511 Head Coach Jay Miller Columbus, MS 39701 FAX: 601.948.7975 E-mail: [email protected] Game Operations ...... 325.7452 325.0573 Phone: 662.327.1297 Don Edwards, Assistant Coord. of Game FAX: 662.329.8937 Operations Associate Head Coach Annie Smith E-mail: [email protected] TELEVISION Brent Frey, Assistant Coord. of Game Operations 325.0572 Website: www.CDispatch.com WCBI-TV Assistant Coach Bo Reid Jeff Shepard, Sports Director Strength ...... 325.8627 325.0571 THE SUN HERALD P.O. Box 271 Jim Nowell, Head Strength Coach Don Hammack, Beat Writer Columbus, MS 39703 John McAllister, Assistant Strength Coach SID Tim Andrzejewski P.O. Box 4567 Phone: 662.245.0133 Travis Illian, Assistant Strength Coach 325.7556 Biloxi, MS 39535-4567 FAX: 662.328.5222 Richard Akins, Assistant Strength Coach Athletic Training Room (Coliseum) Phone: 228.896.2352 E-mail: [email protected] 325.0648 FAX: 228.896.2104 Baseball ...... 325.3597 E-mail: [email protected] WTVA-TV Ron Polk, Head Coach Athletic Training Room (Shira) Website: www.SunHerald.com Jim Holder, Sports Director Tommy Raffo, Assistant Coach 325.2165 P.O. Box 350 Russ McNickle, Assistant Coach Softball Office Fax THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL Tupelo, MS 38802 Wade Hedges, Coordinator of Baseball Camps 325.9051 Marlon Morgan, Beat Writer Phone: 662.842.7620 MSU Softball Field Press Box 495 Union Avenue FAX: 662.620.1128 Men’s Basketball ...... 325.3800 Memphis, TN 38103 E-mail: [email protected] Rick Stansbury, Head Coach 325.7546 Phone: 901.529.2360 Phil Cunningham, Assistant Coach FAX: 901.529.2362 WLBT-TV Robert Kirby, Assistant Coach E-mail: [email protected] Rob Jay, Sports Director Mark White, Assistant Coach Website: www.GoMemphis.com P.O. Box 1712 Marcus Grant, Coord. Of Basketball Operations Jackson, MS 39215-1712 THE MERIDIAN STAR Phone: 601.922.1607 Women’s Basketball ...... 325.0198 Soccer ...... 325.2722 Tony Krausz, Sports Editor FAX: 601.355.1830 Sharon Fanning, Head Coach Neil MacDonald, Head Coach P.O. Box 1591 E-mail: [email protected] Stacey Franklin, Assistant Coach Ja’net Esparza, Assistant Coach Meridian, MS 39301 Nitra Perry, Assistant Coach Andy Manners, Assistant Coach Phone: 601.693.1551 x3235 WAPT-TV Errol Rogers, Assistant Coach Fax: 601.485.1275 TBA, Sports Director Stephanie Siler, Coord. Of Basketball Operations Softball ...... 325.0560 E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 10297 Jay Miller, Head Coach Website: www.MeridianStar.com Jackson, MS 39289-0297 Cross Country/Track & Field ...... 325.2892 Bo Reid, Asst. Coach Phone: 601.922.1652 x141 Al Schmidt, Head Coach Annie Smith, Assistant Coach THE DAILY STAR FAX: 601.922.8993 Steve Dudley, Associate Head Coach Chuck Hathcock, Sports Editor E-mail: TBA Karen Illian, Assistant Coach Tennis ...... 325.2896 P.O. Box 907 Houston Franks, Assistant Coach Sylvain Guichard, Men’s Head Coach Grenada, MS 38902-0907 WJTV-TV Kurt Thomas, Assistant Coach Nate Reinhart, Assistant Men’s Coach Phone: 662.226.4321 Lee Owens, Sports Director Tracy Lane, Women’s Head Coach FAX: 662.226.8310 P.O. Box 8887 Football ...... 325.2534 Max Fomine, Assistant Women’s Coach E-mail: [email protected] Jackson, MS 39284 Sylvester Croom, Head Coach Website: www.GrenadaStar.com Phone: 601.372.6311 Shane Beamer, Assistant Coach Volleyball ...... 325.2722 FAX: 601.373.8401 Rockey Felker, Coordinator of Football Operations Tina Seals, Head Coach DAILY TIMES LEADER E-mail: [email protected] J.B. Grimes, Assistant Coach Jozsef Forman, Assistant Coach Brandon Walker, Sports Editor Brick Haley, Assistant Coach Chris Cothran, Assistant Coach P.O. Box 1176 WTOK-TV Guy Holliday, Assistant Coach West Point, MS 39773 Lindsey Hall, Sports Director Ellis Johnson, Assistant Coach Training Office ...... 325.2165 Phone: 662.494.1422 P.O. Box 2988 Amos Jones, Assistant Coach Paul Mock, Head Athletic Trainer FAX: 662.494.1414 Meridian, MS 39302 Woody McCorvey, Assistant Coach Jay Logan, Associate Athletic Trainer E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 601.693.1441, 6397 Brad Pendergrass, Assistant to the Head Coach Mary McLendon, Associate Athletic Trainer Website: www.DailyTimesLeader.com FAX: 601.483.6759, 326 Melvin Smith, Assistant Coach Steven Smith, Assistant Athletic Trainer E-mail: [email protected] Reed Stringer, Assistant Coach Jennifer Layton, Assistant Athletic Trainer THE VICKSBURG EVENING POST Kelly Bachus, Assistant Athletic Trainer Sean Murphy, Sports Editor STARKVILLE CHANNEL 5 Golf ...... 325.2722 Scott Johnson, Assistant Athletic Trainer P.O. Box 821668 P.O. Drawer 728 Clay Homan, Head Men’s Coach Vicksburg, MS 39182-1668 Starkville, MS 39760 Christi Sanders, Head Women’s Coach Equipment ...... 325.1332 Phone: 601.636.4545 Phone: 662.338.1002 Phil Silva, Equipment Manager FAX: 601.634.0897 FAX: 662.324.5364 E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.VicksburgPost.com 3 MSU SOFTBALL FIELD
MSU Softball Field Top 10 Crowds
Date Opponent Attendance 1. 4/25/98 Ole Miss 1,547 2. 4/1/97 Alabama 1,520 3. 4/15/00 Kentucky 1,017 4. 4/20/02 Alabama 762 5. 4/21/00 Alabama 670 6. 3/22/97 South Carolina 654 7. 2/7/04 Bradley 578 4/9/04 Alabama 578 9. 4/29/06 Alabama 572 10. 2/5/05 N.C. State 562
MSU SOFTBALL FIELD FACILITY RECORDS AT BATS By Team 41 - LSU at MSU (4/7/00) By Individual 6 - By Four Players (last by Brittany Mynsberge, Bradley, 2/6/04)
RUNS By Team 30 - Louisiana Tech vs. Jackson State (2/6/04) By Individual 5 - Angela Toures, Bradley (vs. Jackson State, 2/6/04)
HITS By Team 23 - Louisiana Tech vs. Jackson State (2/6/04) By Individual ome to the Mississippi State women’s softball completed as the MSU Softball Field’s dugouts were 5 - Brittany Mynsberge, Bradley (vs. Jackson State, 2/6/04) team since 1997, the MSU Softball Field enhanced with brick, bringing yet another eye-pleas- HHgives the Bulldogs one of the finest facilities ing feature to the facility. In 2001, construction of an RBI in the Southeast. additional batting cage, as well as the placing of By Team Located on the northside of the Mississippi State sidewalks in and around field and spectator areas, 23 - Bradley vs. Jackson State (2/6/04) By Individual campus, the MSU Softball Field sits in the heart of were added. 7 - Brittany Mynsberge, Bradley (vs. Jackson State, 2/6/04) Mississippi State’s impressive physical plant. It joins Work was completed in the Fall of 2005 on a one W.O. Spencer Stadium (track and field), Dudy-Noble million dollar indoor facility which features a state-of- DOUBLES Field, Polk Dement Stadium (baseball), the MSU the-art practice field, as well as a lockerroom, club- By Team Soccer Field and the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre to give house, training room, coaches’ lockerrooms and a 8 - LSU at MSU (4/4/98) Mississippi State some of the finest Olympic sport VIP/hospitality area. In addition, a revamped bullpen By Individual venues in collegiate athletics. area was added just behind the dugout on the third 3 - Martha Phillips, Auburn at MSU (4/15/01) The facility features a main grandstand area base side of the facility. The indoor facility is one of TRIPLES which will accommodate more than 750 people with just two of its kind in the Southeastern Conference. By Team opportunities for expansion in the future. Also In its ten seasons at the MSU Softball Field, the 6 - MSU vs. Alabama A&M (2/20/04) included is a state-of-the-art pressbox complete with Mississippi State’s women’s program has posted a By Individual phone lines and a public address system, an elec- 174-88 (.664) overall record and, in 1999, tallied a 2 - Five Times (last by Iyhia McMichael, MSU vs. MVSU, 2/21/04) tronic scoreboard and bullpens behind both step- program-high 21-6 record at home, including a 12-2 down dugouts which are complete with restroom mark at home inside the Southastern Conference. HOME RUNS facilities for both teams. Mississippi State has also shutout its opponent 56 By Team 3 - LSU at Mississippi State (4/7/00) Hailed as one of the top playing surfaces in the times in front of its home fans - 20 times completing By Individual Southeastern Conference, the field stretches 200 the task in abbreviated innings. 2 - Two Times (last by Courtney Bures, MSU vs. MVSU, 2/5/05) feet down the left and rightfield lines and spans 220 The opening game on the newly constructed feet to straight-away centerfield. The regulation Mississippi State Softball Field came on Feb. 26, WALKS NCAA Championship field features Mississippi Pride 1997, when Mississippi State hosted visiting Samford By Team grass - developed by researchers on the Mississippi University. The Bulldogs opened the park successful- 11 - Three Times (last Bradley vs. Jackson State, 2/6/04) State campus - making it home to one of the finest ly, sweeping Samford 4-0 and 4-0 in a doubleheader By Individual 4 - Katie Cooley, MSU vs. LSU (3/30/05) playing surfaces in the country. A grounds crew, witnessed by more than 300 fans that braved the supervised by groundskeeper Bart Prather, is inclement weather. STRIKEOUTS responsible for the field maintenance of the MSU The Bulldogs averaged just more than 300 fans By Team, Batting Softball Field. during that first season and set an attendance record 14 - Two Times (last by MSU vs. Siena, 3/14/98) With each season, the MSU Softball Field seems which still stands to this day on April 25, 1998, when By Individual, Pitching to get better and better. Following the program’s 1,547 fans watched the Bulldogs battle cross-state 14 - Two Times (last by Autumn Anderson, MSU vs. Siena, 3/14/98) inaugural season in 1997, lights were added to the rival Ole Miss. facility, bringing a much-more enjoyable climate to LONGEST REGULATION GAME By Time Bulldog fans as well as visiting fans across the coun- 3:13 - LSU at Mississippi State (3/31/05) try. In 2000, another facility-improving project was
4 CITY OF STARKVILLE
Greensboro historic district, Nash Street historic district, Overstreet his- MILEAGE CHART toric district and Starkville’s Starkville Convention Downtown Old Main District. View Distance from Starkville to... miles the architectural styles of Savannah, New Orleans and Charleston in the Athens, GA ...... 355 & Visitors Bureau Cotton District. Developer Dan Camp Atlanta, GA ...... 289 revived the old cotton-mill workers’ Auburn, AL ...... 238 Needmore community into this new urbanism area. Baton Rouge, LA ...... 279 One Research Blvd., Suite 204 Fans of best-selling Biloxi, MS ...... 268 author John Grishman can view his Birmingham, AL ...... 144 Starkville, MS 39759 original manuscripts and other memo- Charlotte, NC ...... 530 rabilia in the Mitchell Memorial Library. The Grisham Room timelines Chattanooga, TN ...... 271 the success of this Mississippi State Chicago, IL ...... 704 www.Starkville.org University alumnus. Columbia, SC ...... 498 In addition, special events such as the Cotton District Arts Festival and Columbus, MS ...... 22 A member of the Taste of Starkville and Super Bulldog Dallas, TX ...... 502 Week bring out the warm spirit and El Paso, TX ...... 1,190 Greater Starkville Development Partnership activeness of Starkville residents and visitors. Combine all of this with the Fayetteville, AR ...... 461 friendliest people in the South, and Gainesville, FL ...... 529 you have an ideal place to reunite with Golden Triangle (GTR) Airport ...... 16 ocated in the Pine region of Mississippi, Starkville is known for its friends and family. university-style atmosphere, and its abundance of opportunities Once known as the “Dairy Center of the South,” Starkville’s eco- Greenville, MS ...... 140 LLfor entertainment, recreation, food and fellowship, outdoor fun nomic base has developed into a healthy balance of education, indus- Hattiesburg, MS ...... 184 and historical enrichment. try, service and retail trade. Jackson, MS ...... 128 The city of Starkville was founded in 1830 and originally Mississippi State named “Boardtown”. University, with more Knoxville, TN ...... 383 After receiving its char- than 5,000 employees, is Lexington, KY ...... 475 ter in 1835, the town the county’s largest Little Rock, AR ...... 311 was renamed in honor of employer. the American With 30 industries Memphis, TN ...... 179 Revolutionary War hero, employing more than Meridian, MS ...... 96 General John Stark. 3,000 people, Mobile, AL ...... 229 Starkville became a focal Oktibbeha County’s Montgomery, AL ...... 189 point in the state of manufactured products Mississippi in 1878 with range from condensed Nashville, TN ...... 325 the establishment of milk to copper cable, Natchez, MS ...... 245 Mississippi A&M College, candles to commercial New Orleans, LA ...... 307 later renamed Mississippi buildings, sportswear State University. Today, to short-wave equip- Orange Beach, AL ...... 281 Starkville, the county seat ment and fishing Orlando, FL ...... 723 of Oktibbeha (pro- motors to commercial Oxford, MS ...... 101 nounced ok-TIB-be-haw), furniture. is a thriving community of Pascagoula, MS ...... 279 some 24,500 and recog- Mississippi’s only Tupelo, MS ...... 66 nized throughout the Research and Tuscaloosa, AL ...... 87 Southeast for its progres- Technology Park is sive style and its warm and located in Starkville. Vicksburg, MS ...... 170 friendly environment. Twelve businesses Home to MSU, the and agencies are between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and its subsequent set- second-largest land-grant located in the 220-acre tlement by Presbyterian missionaries, to today's varied culture of institution and one of the Starkville’s Cotton District park. Starkville has everything to "southerners" mixed with the best and brightest of over 91 countries top 100 research universities offer as a retirement destination - a low-cost of living, educational studying at MSU, Starkville has developed a diverse culture over the in the United States, Starkville is almost always brimming with special opportunities, a variety of events and activities and safe, attractive 165 plus years since its incorporation. events and sites to experience. Located in Starkville’s backyard, the neighborhoods. Starkville was certified in 1995 as a Retirement Today, Starkville's small-town friendliness and high-quality educa- Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is a 48,000-acre forest offering bird- Community by the Mississippi Department of Economic and tional, cultural and recreational opportunities make it a wellspring of watching, hiking, picnicking, hunting and fishing. Community Development. Southern charm. Starkville has become a unique blend of the tradi- For history buffs, Starkville’s historic districts offer a walk through Starkville is a city rich in tradition and blessed with progress. From tional Old South and the rapidly evolving age of technology that is the history’s various architectural styles. Take a stroll through the its days as an enclave of Native American settlements on the border New South. STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI AREA ATTRACTIONS Aspen Bay Candles Factory (662-323-0929) Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge (662-323-5548) Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum (662-323-0211) View the process of how these hand-poured candles are Located within 30 minutes of the MSU campus, the Located on a tree-shaded hillside where Fellowship scented and molded. This group tour ends in their stunning Refuge is a 48,000-acre forest offering many outdoor and Street joins the curve of Russell Street, the Heritage Museum showroom and gift shop. Tours available by appointment sightseeing opportunities. March 14, 2003, was the was established in 1976 as a joint Bicentennial project of the Mon.-Thu. Store hours are from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.- Centennial anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge City of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, and the Oktibbeha Sat. System, which was established by President Theodore County American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. The Roosevelt in 1903 to protect fish and wildlife for the benefit museum is housed in the former GM&O Railroad Depot Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum (662-841-1245) of all generations. (built in 1874) and boasts a large display of items 50 years old or older. Among the collection are antique dolls, arrow- Located an hour north in Tupelo, the site of The King’s Templeton Music Museum and Archives (662-325-7680) heads, confederate flag and soldiers' letters, military uni- birth is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat. (May-Sept.) and 9 Located in MSU’s Mitchell Memorial Library, the muse- forms, household and farm tools, grist mill, hospital instru- a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. (Oct.-Apr.), and 1-5 p.m. on Sun. um features a vast collection of all types of musical instru- ments and incubator, homemade brick forms, wedding Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. Admission is ments, sheet music, phonographs and music boxes. dresses, school pictures, and quilts. Corner of Fellowship and $2 to the birthplace and $5 to the museum. Russell Streets. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and A.B. McKay Food Research and Enology Lab (662-325- Thursday. Group tours available at other hours by prior Herzer Dairy Manufacturing & Food Science (662-325- 3011) arrangement. 3200) Located in the North Farm area of the MSU campus, a An overview of the dairy plant concludes with a slide visit to this attraction allows you to see how research pro- Old Waverly Golf Club (662-494-6463) show describing the process of making Mississippi’s famous duces MSU wine, juices, and jellies from local muscadine One of the premier private golf courses in the South, cheese products. Cheese and homemade ice cream samples grapes. A guided tour ends with a wine tasting, if desired. Old Waverly in West Point hosted the 1999 U.S. Women’s are for sale in the gift shop. Tours available by appointment. Tours are available by appointment. Open Championship.
John Grisham Room (662-325-2559) Mississippi Horse Park & Agri-Center (662-325-9350) CAVE™ (662-325-7642) The John Grisham Room in the Mitchelle Memorial Home to the Golden Triangle Regional Fair held every You can enter the 4th dimension when you take a tour at Library at Mississippi State is the only complete collection in September, and several regional rodeo events, the Horse the Engineering Research Center for computational field Park serves as Mississippi's only full service Horsepark. Other simulation. The ERC gives visitors the chance to try out their the United States of the renowned author’s papers and pub- events held on the grounds include the World Famous virtual reality programs in the CAVE™ (Computer Automatic lications. It includes literary manuscripts, legislative files, Lipizzaner White Stallions, Monster Truck Nationals and Virtual Environment). Ride a virtual roller coaster or fly photographs, signed works, international editions and other Thrill Show and barrel races. through a forest. materials on display. Open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Silver Star Resort & Casino (800-557-0711) Caragen House (662-323-0340) MSU Golf Course (662-325-3028) Situated just more than an hour from Starkville in Located on Hwy 82 West, this home is one of the few This 18-hole golf course was rated by Golf Digest as one Philadelphia, Silver Star offers gaming and entertainment examples of Steamboat Gothic architecture in Mississippi. of the “Best Places to Play” and is also one of the top 10 opportunities, as well as a first-class hotel, golf course and Contact attraction office to schedule a self-guided tour or for public golf courses in Mississippi. Call for tee times. restaurant. bed and breakfast accommodations or dining opportunities. 5 MSU SOFTBALL FACILITIES
PALMEIRO CENTER ROUSE WEIGHT ROOM
The Palmeiro Center - a $3.8 million, 68,000-square foot, climate-controlled The Rouse Weight Room is a recently constructed 10,000-square foot weight indoor practice facility - was completed in August 2005 and gives the Bulldogs facility that includes more than $100,000 worth of essential weight training an additional practice option during inclimate weather. Named for former equipment. Under the guidance and supervision of strength coach Jim Nowell, Bulldog baseball great and Major League Baseball star Rafael Palmeiro, the facil- and a nationally certified strength and conditioning staff, each and every player ity features a turfed 120-yard long practice surface and a $1.5 million, 9,500- is helped to reach peak physical performance. In all, the center gives State play- square foot banquet room which will seat up to 350 people. ers access to 22 power stations. Each nine-foot rack sits on a six-foot by eight- foot oak platform. SOFTBALL INDOOR FACILITY
Mississippi State’s indoor facility, located adjacent to the left field foul line of Included in the price of the million-dollar facility is a brand new locker room facil- the Mississippi State Softball Field, includes an 8,000-square foot indoor prac- ity for the Bulldogs which will allow the players convenient access to both the tice facility complete with collapsible batting cages. Access to the indoor facili- indoor practice facility as well as the varsity game field. A 1,200-square foot ty can be obtained by any of the six main areas of the indoor facility by simply team lounge is located directly above the locker room. walking through a door.
One of four satellite training rooms in Mississippi State’s sports medicine depart- From the team lounge, players can view game film, or just relax and watch TV ment, the training room at the softball indoor facility is equipped with training on a state-of-the-art drop down screen. tables, rehabilitation equipment and an ice machine and helps certified athletic trainer Corey Lock cater to the health needs of all MSU Softball athletes and coaches.
6 MSU SOFTBALL FACILITIES
SOFTBALL INDOOR TEAM LOUNGE
When not on the practice field or watching game film, MSU softball players can kick back and relax with a game of ping-pong, or play pool on a regulation size table in the team lounge
Above the Mississippi State locker room in the Softball Indoor Facility is a 1,200- As you enter Mississippi State’s indoor facility, you pass through the Stairway of square foot team lounge. Here, players can study, watch TV, or just kill time All-Americans, where jerseys of MSU’s five All-Americans are adorned . before their next class.
Ruby Hall, a residence hall with the largest single room size in university history, The $19 million, 150,000-square foot Sanderson Center recreation complex opened this past August. A co-residential, 160,000-square foot, three-story opened to students in 1996. The state-of-the-art facility offers recreational freshman hall, Ruby is located at the north end of campus. Ruby Hall offers stu- opportunities in aquatics, fitness and aerobics, strenghth and conditioning, and dents the latest in technology, including Ethernet access and full wireless inter- intramural sports. net coverage.
7 2007 MSU SOFTBALL CAMPS
MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS 2007 SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMPS www.mstatesoftballcamps.com
YOUTH CAMP HITTING CAMP
JUNE 11-14, 2007 JUNE 20-21, 2007
PITCHING & CATCHING CAMP ELITE SKILLS CAMP JUNE 18-19, 2007 JULY 16-19, 2007
CAMP INFORMATION REGISTRATION, ETC. PARENTAL CONSENT Please complete all information. YOUTH DAY CAMP HOW TO APPLY: Our camp promises to fill up quickly, so June 11-14 • MSU Softball Field • Ages 12 And Under please email or phone Annie Smith at the address and phone Camper Name: ______Birthdate: ______number listed below to request an application. Once OVERVIEW: Each day is packed with softball drills, games, and fun. received, please fill out application and and return to camp Parent/Guardian Name: ______The athletes will have an opportunity to work on all aspects of the administrators immediately. Return the completed application game, and there will be activities to keep them busy throughout the along with a non-refundable $100 deposit (or full tuition) to Relationship To Camper: ______day. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through the following address: Wednesday and through noon on Thursday. Street Address: ______Bulldog Softball Camp CHECK-IN AND COSTS: Check-in will take place at the MSU c/o Athletic Business Office City/State/Zip: ______Softball field at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up will be at the softball field at 5 P.O. Drawer 5327 pm Monday-Wednesday. The camp conclude at noon on Thursday. Mississippi State, MS 39762 r YES r NO Allergic Reactions (drugs, food, asthma, etc.)? Athletes must be signed in and out each day. Athletes must bring a sack lunch. Water will be provided. The cost for attending camp is OTHER INFORMATION: Camp applicants will receive a con- If yes, please list: ______$165 and will be discounted to a $140 team rate or $140 if two sib- firmation letter after receipt of completed application and lings are enrolled. Teams are restricted to include six or more ath- deposit (or full tuition). Enrollment is on a first-come, first- ______letes that return registration and fees at the same time. serve basis. Forms must be signed and the Physician’s state- ment and parent’s statement must be signed. Included in the r YES r NO Requires Medication? PITCHING & CATCHING CAMP camp is all camp instruction, room and board (for overnight June 18-19 • MSU Softball Field • Ages 10 And Older campers, or meals for commuters), accident insurance (sec- If yes, please list: ______ondary coverage) and a camp t-shirt. Campers must com- OVERVIEW: This camp is designed to provide intensive instruction plete the proof of insurance statement included in the ______for both the softball pitcher and catcher. With two days of activity, parental consent form on the application or on this page. the athletes will have the opportunity to work in an individualized IN CASE OF EMERGENCY manner to improve their pitching and catching skills. ONLINE REGISTRATION: Individuals who want to register online and pay by credit card can do so by logging on to the Father’s Name: ______CHECK-IN AND COSTS: Check-in will take place at the dorm at 8 official Internet home of the Mississippi State athletic depart- a.m. on Monday, June 18. The camp will conclude on Tuesday June ment, www.MStateAthletics.com. Camp information can be Phone: (W) ______(H) ______19, 2007 at 5 p.m. The cost for attending this overnight camp is found by clicking on the Departments tag toward the top of $185 and will be discounted to a commuter rate of $160 for those the page. In addition to online registration, campers are also Mother’s Name: ______campers not lodging in the dorm. The cost to attend this camp required to submit parental consent form which can be found AND the hitting camp is $325 and will be discounted to a commuter on this page. For registration information, or if you require Phone: (W) ______(H) ______rate of $265 for those campers not lodging in the dorm. Teams (six special services, please contact: or more athletes with registration and fees returned at the same Emergency Contact: ______time) will be discounted to a rate of $300. Annie Smith 662.325.0572 Phone: (W) ______(H) ______HITTING CAMP Fax: 662.325.9051 June 20-21 • MSU Softball Field • Ages 10 And Older [email protected] All campers must have their own medical coverage. The Mississippi State Softball camp provides only excess coverage OVERVIEW: This camp is designed to provide intensive instruction CAMP HOUSING: Campers will be housed two per room in after camper’s insurance policy has been utilized. Campers will on how to be a better hitter. The camp is two full days of hitting an air conditioned residence hall on the Mississippi State not be allowed to participate unless the following information is skills and drills. The camp will build from the fundamentals of hitting University campus. Upon receipt of registration, campers will submitted and the form is signed by the parent or guardian of the to the advanced aspects. receive a confirmation letter with specifics about check-in aforementioned camper. location and items to bring. CHECK-IN AND COSTS: Check-in will take place at the dorm at Camper’s Insurance Company: ______8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20. The camp will conclude on WHAT TO BRING: The following items will be needed when Thursday, June 21 at 5 p.m. The cost for attending this overnight attending the Mississippi State Softball Camp: Policy Holder: ______Policy No.: ______camp is $185 and will be discounted to a commuter rate of $160 • Softball Glove • Batting Gloves for those campers not lodging in the dorm. The cost to attend this • Pillow • Sun Screen In accordance with the rules of the Mississippi State camp AND the pitching and catching camp is $325 and will be • Catcher’s Gear • Sheets (Twin Extra Long) University Softball Camp, I hereby give my consent for the discounted to a commuter rate of $265 for those campers not • Softball Shoes • Tennis Shoes camper listed below to participate in the activities of this camp, lodging in the dorm. Teams (six or more athletes with registration • Knee Pads • Practice Shorts to include specific sport activities and recreational activities con- and fees returned at the same time) will be discounted to a rate • Socks • Sunglasses ducted at the camp. The undersigned camper and of $300. • Softball Bat • Softball Helmet parent/guardian understand that the camper will engage in phys- • Towels • Toiletries ical activity during the program which contains an inherent risk of ELITE SKILLS CAMP • Alarm Clock • Swim Suit physical injury, and the undersigned assumes the risk, indemni- July 16-19 • MSU Softball Field • Ages 12 And Older • Jacket • Sweat Pants ties, and releases Mississippi State Softball Camp, its officers, • Sweat Shirt Directors, Agents and Employees from any and all liability for per- OVERVIEW: The camp is designed to cover all aspects of the sonal injury arising out of the camper’s participation in the camp game of softball. The camp will cover mechanics, skills and REFUNDS: A camper who must leave during the camp due to program. If, at any time, it is necessary for the camper to receive dozens of drills. In addition, the athletes will learn advanced skills illness or injury will receive a prorated refund based on the outside or professional medical attention, I hereby give my con- and have the opportunity to scrimmage everyday. The athletes number of days of instruction, insurance and room and board sent to the camp to secure the services and arrange transporta- will have an opportunity to work with some of the top coaches in that were required. No refunds will be given to campers who tion if deemed necessary. Mississippi and in the country, along with current and former MSU voluntarily leave the camp or who are sent home for discipli- I am aware that the camp’s medical insurance provides ben- softball players. This camp is designed for the serious softball ath- nary reasons. No full refunds will be given prior to a camp efits up to $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment and lete. without a doctor’s note. $10,000 medical expenses with a $100 deductible for which the camper is responsible. There is also a $1,000 limit on dental insur- CHECK-IN AND COSTS: Check-in will take place at the dorm and SAFETY AND INSURANCE: Supervision is provided in the ance. I am also aware that I will be responsible for all medical will be gin at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 16. The camp will conclude residence hall and at all camp sessions. Every effort is made expenses resulting from sickness or any other camp-related injury on Thursday, July 19 at noon at the dorm. The cost for attending to insure safety throughout camp. Experienced trainers and or illness. this overnight camp is $325 and will be discounted to a commuter the athletic training rooms are available at all times. Each rate of $265 for those campers not lodging in the dorm. The cost camper is covered by 24-hour health and accident insurance. Parent Or Guardian: ______for a team (six or more athletes with registration and fees returned at the same time) to attend this camp is $300 and will be Parents Or Guardian Signature: ______discounted to a team commuter rate of $265 for those teams not lodging in the dorm. The cost for attending this camp and either Camper: ______the pitching & catching camp OR the hitting camp is $475 and will be discounted to a commuter rate of $400 for those campers not Camper Signature: ______lodging in the dorm. 8 2007 ROSTER
THE 2007 MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS. Front Row (L-R): Stephanie Comeaux, Megan Bateman, Michelle Kinney, Laurie Siebert, Rachel Hurley, Gina McCloud, Blair Hewett. Second Row: Head Coach Jay Miller, Courtney Bures, Ashley Wroten, Chelsea Bramlett, Katie Johnson, Katie Cooley, Sammie Jo Bailey, Hayle Guess, Associate Head Coach Annie Smith. Third Row: Jessie Bailey, Lindsay Hunley, Nakita Boyce, Laura Leigh Reese, Sara Hickerson, Kellie Miller. Back Row: Assistant Coach Bo Reid, Manager Brittany Robertson, Manager Chris Lynch, Manager Scooter Kellum, Certified Athletic Trainer Corey Lock, Student Athletic Trainer Ashley Wedgeworth, Manager Casse Carpenter. NUMERICAL ROSTER # Name Pos. B-T Ht. Cl. Exp. Hometown/Previous School 1 Stephanie Comeaux RHP R-R 5-4 Sr. 3vl Pascagoula, Miss./East Central 3 Courtney Bures SS R-R 5-5 Jr. 2vl Haymarket, Va./Stonewall Jackson 5 Blair Hewett C R-R 5-3 Sr. 3vl St. Mathews, S.C./Calhoun Academy 6 Jessie Bailey P/3B R-R 5-7 Fr. HS Lithonia, Ga./Mt. Vernon 7 Nakita Boyce OF L-R 5-7 Jr. 2vl Springfield, Mo./Glendale 8 Michelle Kinney OF/3B R-R 5-5 Sr. 2vl Memphis, Tenn./St. Benedict at Auburndale 10 Rachel Hurley OF L-R 5-3 So. 1vl Brandon, Miss./Northwest Rankin 11 Megan Bateman C R-R 5-5 Jr. 2vl Brookhaven, Miss./Co-Linn JC 13 Katie Johnson 2B/SS R-R 5-6 Sr. 3vl Birmingham, Ala./Vestavia Hills 15 Lindsay Hunley INF R-R 5-9 Jr. 2vl Aurora, Ill./West Aurora 16 Laurie Siebert INF R-R 5-2 Fr. HS Sugar Grove, Ill./Kaneland 17 Katie Cooley OF R-R 5-5 Sr. 3vl Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain 18 Chelsea Bramlett C/INF S-R 5-8 Fr. HS Cordova, Tenn./First Christian 21 Hayle Guess OF R-R 5-8 R-Jr. 2vl Moss Point, Miss./East Central 24 Laura Leigh Reese C R-R 5-10 So. 1vl Clinton, Miss./Hillcrest 25 Ashley Wroten OF R-R 5-8 So. 1vl Terry, Miss./Hillcrest 32 Sara Hickerson RHP R-R 5-9 Sr. 3vl Nashville, Tenn./John Overton 33 Kelli Miller RHP R-R 5-10 Sr. 3vl Colorado Springs, Colo./Liberty 34 Sammie Jo Bailey 1B/3B R-R 5-8 So. 1vl Lithonia, Ga./Mt. Vernon Christian 44 Gina McCloud 3B R-R 5-4 R-So. 1vl Monticello, Miss./Lawrence County
Head Coach: Jay Miller (Illinois State, 1978) Associate Head Coach: Annie Smith (Grinnell College, 1995) Assistant Coach: Bo Reid Managers: Casse Carpenter, Scooter Kellum, Chris Lynch, Brittany Robertson Trainers: Corey Lock (Certified Athletic Trainer) Strength Coach: Travis Illian ALPHABETICAL BY STATE PRONUNCIATION # Name Pos. Cl. MISSISSIPPI (7) ILLINOIS (2) NAKITA BOYCE 6 Jessie Bailey 3B Fr. Megan Bateman ...... Brookhaven Lindsay Hunley ...... Aurora NUH-KEY-TUH Boyce 34 Sammie Jo Bailey 1B So. Stephanie Comeaux ...... Pascagoula Laurie Siebert ...... Sugar Grove 11 Megan Bateman C Jr. Hayle Guess ...... Moss Point COURTNEY BURES 7 Nakita Boyce OF Jr. Rachel Hurley ...... Brandon Courtney BURRS 18 Chelsea Bramlett C/INF Fr. Gina McCloud ...... Monticello COLORADO (1) 3 Courtney Bures SS Jr. Laura Leigh Reese ...... Clinton STEPHANIE COMEAUX 1 Stephanie Comeaux RHP Sr. Kelli Miller ...... Colorado Springs Ashley Wroten ...... Terry Stephanie CO-MO 17 Katie Cooley OF Sr. 21 Hayle Guess OF R-Jr. MISSOURI (1) HAYLE GUESS 5 Blair Hewett C Sr. TENNESSEE (3) Nakita Boyce ...... Springfield HAY-LEE Guess 32 Sara Hickerson RHP Sr. Chelsea Bramlett ...... Cordova 15 Lindsay Hunley INF Jr. Sara Hickerson ...... Nashville SOUTH CAROLINA (1) LAURA LEIGH REESE 10 Rachel Hurley OF So. Michelle Kinney ...... Memphis Blair Hewett ...... St. Matthews Laura LEE Reese 13 Katie Johnson 2B/SS Sr. 8 Michelle Kinney OF/3B Sr. ALABAMA (2) VIRGINIA (1) LAURIE SIEBERT 44 Gina McCloud 3B R-So. Laurie SEA-BERT 33 Kelli Miller RHP Sr. Katie Cooley ...... Birmingham Courtney Bures ...... Haymarket 24 Laura Leigh Reese C So. Katie Johnson ...... Birmingham ASHLEY WROTEN 16 Laurie Siebert INF Fr. Ashley WROTE-IN 25 Ashley Wroten OF Fr. GEORGIA (2) Jessie Bailey ...... Lithonia Sammie Jo Bailey ...... Lithonia 9 2007 SEASON PREVIEW Return To Glory Veteran Squad Looks to Return to Postseason Play ast year was a season of highs and lows for head City, Okla. coach Jay Miller and his Mississippi State softball To do that, the Bulldogs will face the challenges of a LLteam. What began as the best start to an MSU very demanding non-conference schedule as well as the softball season in its history soon turned into one of battle that the 10 other Southeastern Conference teams many trials and tribulations. will present, but will field a somewhat more experienced The 2006 squad began the year with a school-record team that now features 16 veterans. To further solidify 16-game winning streak, and seemed to be in good con- the achievement of its goals, State will return the core of tention to contend for its first SEC Championship. its pitching staff that began last season on record pace However, once conference play began, the Bulldogs hit and the consistency of what looks to be one of the a month-long skid, dropping them out of the race for its nation's most talented defenses. ninth-consecutive SEC Tournament appearance. "Overall, I think we should be a lot stronger than we "We had such an up-and-down season last year," were last year, in really every facet of the game,” said said Miller. "We got off to such a great start, and then Miller. “Offensively and defensively, we return pretty really had a big-time struggle in the month of April. The much everyone. We only lost one starter from last year's good thing with that is we return pretty much everyone team; all the pitching returns, and I feel really good from that team. We lost only one senior. The juniors and about where we're at." the seniors that we have this spring have a tremendous amount of experience. We return pretty much all our PITCHER offense, all our defense and all our pitching. “I feel real good about the start of this season, and I The health of its pitching staff has been an issue in think that we’ll be able to maintain that throughout the recent years for Mississippi State. Two of the three year. Our schedule is stronger early, and I think that will returnees have missed action at some point in their help us out in SEC play later on.” careers, and keeping them healthy will be the key aspect With the loss of only one senior, second baseman to how the season goes. Callye Williams, Miller returns a veteran squad that looks Senior Kelli Miller returns to the everyday rotation, Redshirt junior Hayle Guess, the leader of MSU’s to return to the postseason after missing out last season after surgery last season limited her production to just defense, will be a key member both offensively and for the first time in eight years. ten appearances. Against Alabama, Miller threw five defensively. So, with its ammunition of eight returning field innings, allowing no earned runs in an extra inning loss. starters, as well as eight other letterwinners returning She will enter the season as the number one starter. tremendous worker, and I see her getting better and from last season's 33-28 ball club, the 2007 version of It was a season of firsts for senior Stephanie better as the season goes on. Obviously for Kellie and the Mississippi State softball team and its seven seniors Comeaux. She started the year strong, winning her first Stephanie, as long as they stay healthy, we'll be in great look to get back to where they’ve been for eight years - ten decisions, on her way to a 15-10 record and a team- shape. We've got four quality pitchers that should be postseason play, as well as attaining that elusive trip to leading 1.75 ERA. During the year, Comeaux threw her able to beat anybody in the country.” the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma first two no-hitters of her career. The first was in her sec- ond start of the year, a five-inning decision over CATCHER Jacksonville. Her second came in the opening game of a doubleheader at Arkansas, the first no-hitter against an For the second consecutive season, Mississippi State SEC squad in MSU history. Miller and Comeaux have will return a proven starter at catcher and, barring injury, combined for 61 victories in their three seasons in will likely go into the season with senior Blair Hewett Starkville, and they will be a vital piece of the MSU rota- penciled in behind the plate. Hewett made 56 starts at tion. catcher last season and turned in a .278 batting average Sara Hickerson, who gave State quality innings last on her way to team Most Valuable Player honors. season, particularly against 11th-ranked LSU, will give Hewett also set a new school record by posting a .997 the Maroon and White quality innings in both pre-con- fielding percentage behind the plate. Hewett sat out fall ference and conference play. action due to an injury, but she should be ready for the Freshman Jessie Bailey joins the Bulldogs and will spring. be looked on to spell MSU and gain some experience in Freshman Chelsea Bramlett will spell Hewett when- tournament play before conference action picks up. ever a rest is needed, and should fill in just fine. Bramlett Bailey threw 11 strong innings in the fall. started all eight games in the fall, turning in a .656 bat- However, a strong arsenal of starters, coupled with a ting average with 17 runs and six RBI. capable reliever in Hickerson, should make the MSU Sophomore Laura Leigh Reese sat out the fall pitching staff as strong as ever. schedule due to a broken ankle, but she’ll provide some "Pitching is going to be a question mark a little bit. depth as a backup catcher, and she should provide some As long as we stay healthy I think we'll be fine. Sara power in the Bulldog lineup. (Hickerson) really did a great job for us this fall. If we can "Behind the plate, we've helped ourselves. In the get that type of production and innings from her in the past, when Blair was hurt, we struggled a little bit. spring, that would be great. I think Jessie coming in, Obviously, with Chelsea (Bramlett) coming in and with she'll have to get through the conference season, and it Laura Leigh (Reese) being healthy, I feel really good with Sophomore Sammie Jo Bailey will look to provide a will be a big adjustment for her. But I saw a lot of where we are behind the plate." spark and improve on her team-high eight home runs progress. She's excellent in terms of what you tell her in last year. practice and putting it to use in the game. She's a 10 2007 SEASON PREVIEW
time at second base, as well as Siebert. Both saw action Ga. for the Leadoff Classic, which is one of the top tour- there in the fall. naments in the nation. In our pool, we've got Florida “Courtney and Katie give us one of the best middle State, Nebraska, Seton Hall, Tennessee Tech, which infields in the country," Miller said. "They both play again, are all NCAA Tournament teams from last year. excellent defense and are very good offensively. both The last tournament we play is in Chattanooga, and it concentrate on what they need to be doing at all times will be a good opportunity to prepare for the conference and should click as one of the top double play combos." season." The Bulldogs begin conference play in with eight OUTFIELD consecutive road games. MState will open at Women’s College World Series participants Alabama (March 10- The outfield looks to be one of the Bulldogs' most 11) and Tennessee (March 17-18). MSU will also travel to glaring strengths in 2007. Redshirt junior Hayle Guess Lexington, Ky. for a doubleheader with Kentucky. MState returns as the unheralded leader in the outfield. Guess will then play its next 11 conference games in the con- hit .322 with three home runs, 21 RBI and a team-high 39 fines of the MSU Softball Field, beginning with Auburn runs last season. Guess is also a threat on the basepaths, (March 24-25), then South Carolina (March 31-April 1) having stolen 38 bases in 40 attempts in her collegiate The Bulldogs will host arch-rival Ole Miss (April 6-7) career. Nakita Boyce, last year’s Most Improved Player, before closing the SEC homestand with a doubleheader will return as the everyday left fielder. Boyce, along with against LSU (April 14). Guess, covers a lot of ground with her quickness. Last State heads to Athens, Ga. to face SEC Eastern season, the junior hit .302 with 20 RBI and 33 runs. She Division Champion Georgia (April 21-22), then travels to also had 18 stolen bases. Gainesville, Fla. to face Florida (April 27-28) before clos- The situation is not as clear in right field, despite the ing the regular season at home against Arkansas (May 4- return of both Kinney and senior Katie Cooley. The 5). position could remain open depending on Kinney's posi- "When we get into conference, it'll be a battle every After missing most of last season with injuries, senior pitcher Kelli Miller returns as the Bulldogs top throw- tion in the lineup as the former MSU track standout will weekend. We open up with our first eight games on the er. likely see some time at third base. Cooley, started 57 road. At Alabama and at Tennessee; two World Series games last year, hitting .285 with five home runs and 29 teams from last year. So we're going to jump right into CORNERS RBI. Sophomore Rachel Hurley saw extensive playing the fire once we start SEC play. It'll give us a good test time in the fall, and should push for playing time. right away, and hopefully as the season progresses, the The infield will be one of the major strengths for the Sophomore Ashley Wroten sat out the fall with an arm SEC competition alone will give us an opportunity to Bulldogs this year, as a number of players could see injury and will serve as a backup once she returns to qualify for the NCAA Tournament and postseason play.” some action on the diamond. Junior Lindsay Hunley form. and sophomore Sammie Jo Bailey will platoon at first "With Hayle, Nakita and then either Katie or base. Hunley played 37 games at first last year, and she (Michelle Kinney) in right field. It's going to give us a looks to improve on last year’s campaign. Bailey, the strong outfield that will be able to cover a lot of ground team Rookie of the Year last season, split time between out there.” first and third. Bailey hit .234 with a team-leading eight home runs and 28 RBI. THE SCHEDULE State has a plethora of options at third, starting with senior Michelle Kinney. Kinney saw most of her action Twenty-four home games and 25 games against at third last year, but she also spent time in the outfield, teams that participated in NCAA Regional competition hitting .245 with 17 runs and 14 RBI. Redshirt sopho- highlight the 61-game 2007 Mississippi State softballs more Gina McCloud will move out from behind the plate schedule. and challenge for a spot at the hot corner. Bailey, along State played eight home games in the Fall season to with her sister Jessie will also see time at third. prepare for a challenging spring schedule that kicks off "It's sort of up in the air right now because we have on February 9 with its only home tournament of the year, a bunch of kids battling for the spot," Miller said. "Gina the Bulldog Round Robin. The tournament will take does a nice job over there, Sammie Jo can play third and place Feb. 9-11, and will feature Iowa State, Purdue and we have the option of playing Michelle and Katie there Kennesaw State, as well as the Bulldogs. as well. We have a lot of combinations and, I would MSU will then head to Las Vegas, Nev. for the UNLV imagine at the beginning of the year, we'll experiment a Louisville Slugger Classic, where they will face perennial little bit and see what combination gives us the best pro- power Cal, followed by a trip to the NFCA Leadoff duction, offensively and defensively." Classic. MState will close out the preseason tournament schedule at the UT-Chattanooga Jim Frost Classic. MIDDLE INFIELD "We've got a tough schedule. Preconference, we've got four tournaments. We open up here at home. With the return of junior Courtney Bures, as well as We've got a little bit tougher home tournament sched- senior Katie Johnson, Mississippi State could boast one ule. Iowa State out of the Big 12, Purdue out of the Big of the best defensive middle infields in the conference Ten gives us some quality opponents. Kennesaw State this season. Bures, who began her MSU career in the comes in, and they were Division II national champions a outfield but made a transition to the infield, will be the couple years ago. I think it will give us a good start to starting shortstop after leading the team with a .346 bat- the season. We go out to Las Vegas where we're going ting average, five home runs and a team-leading 37 RBI to see some great competition. Some of the top teams last season. Johnson will take over for departed senior in the country; BYU, Cal, Hawaii are all NCAA Callye Williams after seeing most her time as the desig- Tournament teams. So it's a great opportunity there to nated player last season. Junior shortstop Courtney Bures looks to get back to see where we're at nationally. We then go to Columbus, Bramlett, who will likely see most of her defensive her All-American form as she leads a group of veterans in 2007. 11 DIAMOND CLUB
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2006-07 MISSISSIPPI STATE SOFTBALL DIAMOND CLUB MEMBERS The Mississippi State Softball Team would like to thank last year’s members of the official booster club of Mississippi State Softball. Their help and support allowed us to compete at a national level and will enable us to build a solid future for our program. HOME RUN Glenn & Melissa Carnell Glen Gish Rob Partin - Louisville Slugger Kyle Bateman Lloyd Case Tina Gomez G. Steven Tate - KT Lumber Mike & Dawn Bures Sylvia Hein Billy & Jeanna Groome Sales Jack & Mona Miller Earnest Hickerson Delores Hunley John Grafe Jack & Helen Wellborn Gary & Connie Hunley Bo Hurley Don Roberts Kendall & Amy Jaspers Steve & Terri Massey Adidas TRIPLE Bill Kinney Robert & Stacey McGinniss Russell Athletic Jack Kinney Bill McMahan Gary Montgomery - Adams Jody & Denise Bailey Jack & Dotty Kinney Dean Miller USA Mark & Candy Cooley Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lewis Corene Minchin Rodney & Terry Guess Sylvia Manley Joseph Morgan Scotty & Denise McCloud Larue McCloud Milan Nelson Mark & Carolyn Nelson Robert & Shirley Moses Del & Marsha Noss Dale & Cindy Reese Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Ramsey Thomas Pickron Tim Rosenbury Don Roberts Patricia Randolph Steve & Bonnie Siebert Mike Robards DOUBLE Maxine Stallings Joe Roop Charles & Sharon Bures David Velke John & Gayle Ross MV & Janie Cooley Lilly & Leah Velke Nick Smith Ted Evans Robin Voss Philip Spain Eric & Cappe Hallberg James & Marilyn Swift Jack & Peggy Hamby MEMBERSHIP Harold Wroten Chris Handy Betty Abbott Mac Williams Thomas Bateman MSU SOFTBALL WOULD LIKE TO Donny Carson THANK THE FOLLOWING PATRONS SINGLE Louie & Myra Childress FOR THEIR SUPPORT Bobby Bateman Gary Delord Marty Archer - Louisville Gary & Johanna Blair Jim & Rebay Fielder Slugger Mike & Judy Bramlett Theresa Garland Dale & Ann Hewett
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