Mike Leach: Mississippi State Has About 40 People Interested in Open Kicker Tryout

Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach divulged Wednesday that his call for an open kicker tryout has generated a ton of interest.

According to Andy Kostka of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, Leach said about 40 students have expressed interest in taking part in the tryout, which is scheduled for "next week sometime."

After a 31-28 loss to Arkansas this past Saturday in which the Bulldogs missed three field goals, Leach announced his plans for an open tryout at the kicker position.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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