Notes and observations from Mississippi State's Friday morning practice

Here are some other notes and observations from Friday’s open practice periods:

Notes and observations

• This was to be expected, but that first day energy isn’t around anymore. That’s not a bad thing. We all get excited about our first day at a new job and then once we settle in, the excitement isn’t as pronounced. That’s kind of how it felt to me;
• The quarterback rotation (for at least one drill) was Blake Shapen, followed by Parker Puckett, Luke Kromenhoek and Kamario Taylor;
• Davon Booth was going first in running back drills with Fluff Bothwell second;
• During one drill with the offensive line, new Bulldog Blake Steen was lined up at right tackle, which is a spot he’s played before;
• Did not see any players off to the side doing rehab work. There were some wearing yellow jerseys, but were participating in drills;
• Couldn’t have asked for much better weather conditions. Cloudy skies with a gentle breeze made it feel almost bearable to stand outside in a summer month.

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