Mississippi State Athletics
Football
Joel Coleman, Senior Writer
Emmanuel Forbes’ talent has him as a finalist for the Conerly Trophy.
STARKVILLE – Mike Leach has coached hundreds of players in his decades-long career. As a result, the Mississippi State leader knows special when he sees it.
So, when Leach offers praise, it’s not to be taken lightly. And when it comes to discussing cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Leach is quick to give some of the highest kudos a coach can hand out.
“We certainly need more guys like him,” Leach said.
To be the type of guy your coach wishes he could duplicate? Well, it doesn’t get much better than that. But you don’t have to be a legendary football coach to recognize the greatness of Forbes.
It was just a few short years ago the Grenada, Mississippi, native made the decision to stay in his home state and put on Maroon and White for his collegiate career. Then, from the moment he stepped foot on campus, he started making plays. Jump to the present and Forbes was just this week selected as a finalist for the C Spire Conerly Trophy – an award given annually to the state of Mississippi’s top college football player.
“It means a lot,” Forbes said of having a chance to take home the Conerly. “It’s great to be able to represent myself and be able to represent my family well and represent Mississippi State. It’s an honor to be a part of this for my school.”
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