Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill signs autographs for Bulldog faithful gathered at Jackson's Trade Mart in July for the annual Central Mississippi Extravaganza. More than 1,500 Mississippi State supporters attended the annual event sponsored by the Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter. Those gathered were treated to barbecue, MSU merchandise and other booths, and talks by President Malcolm Portera, men's basketball coach Rick Stansbury, and Sherrill.