Mississippi St. running back Jerious Norwood, left, runs past Tulane defender Sean Lucas, right, in the fourth quarter, Saturday, September 4, 2004 in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Charles Smith)

First year Mississippi State coach Slyvester Croom, left, accepts congratulations from Tulane coach Chris Scelfo, right, after Mississippi State logged their first victory 28-7, Saturday, September 4, 2004 in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Charles Smith)

Tulane sophomore quarterback Lester Ricard (8), left, attempts to throw as Mississippi State defender Deljuan Robinson,right, closes in on him in the first half, Saturday, September 4, 2004 in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Charles Smith)