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STARKVILLE — Mississippi State fans, know this about AT&T Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker: He has a cowbell in his office.
"It's an official Mississippi State Bulldog cowbell," Baker said Monday. "We have great memories and great feelings for Mississippi State."
That bell comes from 1999, when State made its first-ever appearance in the Cotton Bowl. And following Mississippi State's 17-12 win over Alabama Saturday at Scott Field, there's a chance that bell could be getting a twin.
Assuming wins in its final two games - starting Saturday against Arkansas in Little Rock - an 8-4 Mississippi State team could be in the thick of the conversation to represent the Southeastern Conference against the Big 12 on New Year's Day in Dallas.
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