Missouri State football's first scrimmage under Bobby Petrino was closed to the public but that didn't stop some folk from getting a look.
Some were watching from across the street while others lined up along the fence outside the north end zone. Former players found ways to sneak in.
The much-needed buzz around the MSU football program was alive and well as Petrino and the new coaching staff try to bring it back to life after years of being down.
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And the play on the field? There were signs of a team that is headed in the right direction.