Ellington

Mississippi State finally released its men's basketball schedule this week. Good news for Dog fans: At least 18 regular-season games will be on TV. Better news for Jackson fans: The Bulldogs are returning to Mississippi Coliseum on Dec. 22 to play Jacksonville State. The Dogs last played in Jackson two years ago and an overflow crowd turned out to watch them defeat Georgia State. Thanks to returning All-America Lawrence Roberts, State will be ranked among the nation's elite going into this season.