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Why LaDarrius Bishop’s commitment was a unique occasion for Dan Mullen, Mississippi State

William McFadden

By William McFadden

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On Saturday afternoon, Mississippi State received its 16th commitment for its 2018 recruiting class when 3-star cornerback LaDarrius Bishop revealed his decision to join the Bulldogs.

While that announcement is certainly cause for celebration amongst the fan base, it also comes with an interesting footnote. Bishop, who is from Ashdown, Ark., became the first player from the state of Arkansas to commit to Mississippi State since 2007 and the first for Dan Mullen.

There are far too many high school prospects across the country for any one college football program to recruit successfully in every state. Instead, schools often seek to develop a network within their immediate region. As Arkansas is an immediate neighbor to Mississippi, it’s surprising that the Bulldogs have landed only one commitment from the state since 2007.

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