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Opinion: Mississippi State’s defense draws praise for physical, fast play

An opinion published by Blake Levine Sports Reporter says Mississippi State’s defense is showing improvement, despite the attention focused on the team’s offense, KaMario Taylor and Lebby.

The commentary credits Arnett with having the defense play “physical and fast” and says the entire team is currently playing fast. It also argues that a blowout victory indicates all parts of the team are performing well.

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The writer praised Lebby’s decision to bring back Arnett, calling it a strong hire and saying Arnett can get the job done.

Source: Blake Levine Sports Reporter.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."