Mississippi State believes it can be championship contender, but geography suggests otherwise | al.com

HOOVER, Alabama- - I know what you're thinking, because you're probably thinking the same thing I am. Mississippi State? A championship contender?!? You hear Dan Mullen say "we're not far off from (contending in the SEC West), which means we're not far off from the national title." Then you hear defensive back Johnthan Banks proclaim [...]