The first-time head coach is looking to establish a proper culture.
When Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon launched a search for a new head coach, he was searching for a program that needed stability. The MSU football program had four different head coaches since 2017 and was on the heels of missing a bowl game for the time since 2009.
Every new head coach wants to instill its core values into a program to make it uniquely theirs. Lebby did just that, and with the transfer portal windows in December, he did not have much time to get comfortable. No. However, it constantly reminds players and everyone surrounding the program of the foundation that must be adhered to. Lebby follows suit as he preaches his core values.
A positive for college coaches building a culture is they have complete autonomy over which players they bring into their program. Talented players are a must, but finding a guy who can both identify and thrive in the culture both on and off the field is essential. The camaraderie can also be felt by the starting quarterback, Blake Shapen, a transfer from Baylor. The Shreveport, La. native arrived in December and got to go through spring practice.
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