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WATCH: Mississippi State assistant Eric Mele talks special teams' progress

by:Paul Jones•10/18/23•

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NCAA Football: Mississippi State at South Carolina — Sep 23, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs place kicker Kyle Ferrie (80) kicks a field goal against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

While both sides of the ball have been inconsistent for Mississippi State in 2023, the same can not be said for special teams coordinator Eric Mele and his group. Even with untimely injuries here and there, the Bulldog special teams have performed well in the first half of the season in all phases.

Earlier this week, Mele met with the media to discuss his position group and what has worked and what needs improving as State opens the second half of the schedule Saturday at Arkansas.

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