Arizona State makes questionable attempt to simulate Mississippi State’s ‘cowbell’ atmosphere
By Rolando Rosa
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No. 12 Arizona State is preparing for its first-ever trip to Mississippi State by aiming to recreate Starkville’s rabid environment, including the vaunted cowbells.
Video released on Tuesday from Arizona State’s practice shows one staffer ringing cowbells while players go through drills. Good try, good effort — but it’s obviously not close to the real thing the Sun Devils will have to deal with on Saturday night from Davis Wade Stadium.
The cowbells are a beloved Mississippi State tradition that has endured throughout decades of SEC rule changes for fans.
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham was asked about the attempt to simulate the atmosphere at practice on Tuesday.
“Unbelievable college town, unbelievable atmosphere,” he said. “Obviously you can’t simulate the fanbase, the excitement and that environment, but you can be as close as you can.”
In Week 1, Arizona State beat Northern Arizona 38-19 while Mississippi State defeated host Southern Miss 34-17. In the first-ever meeting last season, Arizona State edged Mississippi State 30-23 in Tempe.
