Mike Leach reveals Mississippi State standout did not practice Saturday
By Andrew Olson
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Mississippi State was missing a key player at Saturday’s bowl practice. Mike Leach told reporters that standout offensive lineman Charles Cross did not practice Saturday.
It’s not clear yet if Cross, who was named an ESPN All-American, has made a decision on playing in the bowl game.
Coach Mike Leach shares that OL Charles Cross did not practice today. He has not opted out of the bowl game yet, but his absence raises some eyebrows.
— Steve Robertson (@ScoutSteveR) December 11, 2021
Mike Leach says Charles Cross didn’t practice today. He didn’t remember if Martin Emerson practiced — “it’s all a blur.” Leach is opposed to players 1) leaving college early and 2) opting out of a bowl game
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) December 11, 2021
Cross is eligible to declare early for the 2022 NFL Draft as a redshirt sophomore. This season, he picked up the Kent Hull Trophy for best offensive lineman in the state of Mississippi. Cross was named to the Freshman All-SEC team last season.
Mississippi State faces Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28.
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