Articles by Alex Murphy
Two assistant coaches added to MSU coaching staff
Mississippi State track and field announced Wednesday the addition of two assistant coaches to the coaching staff in Vanitta Kinard and Trent Zelden.
Falcons continue hot start with straight-set win over West Lowndes
COLUMBUS — A straight-set win seemed like a near formality for Columbus volleyball after dominating in the second set of their match on Tuesday against
Will Rogers named to Manning Award Watch List
Mississippi State senior starting quarterback Will Rogers continues to add to his 2023 resume two weeks before the season begins. On Tuesday, he was one of 33 quarterbacks across the country named to the 2023 Manning Award watch list, an award he has been named a finalist for each of the past two seasons.
‘That’s always where I wanted to go for a long time’
Saturday afternoon saw Heritage Academy senior Jack Ketchum verbally commit to playing baseball at the University of Alabama.
Bulldogs well-represented at World Athletics
This year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, will have a distinctly Mississippi State flair to them as five former Bulldogs are set to compete on an international stage.
Nathaniel Watson named to Bednarik Award watch list
Mississippi State graduate student linebacker Nathaniel Watson was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list on Monday, the program announced.
Notebook: Rogers discusses Saturday’s scrimmage, early season observations
STARKVILLE— Will Rogers walked over to the assembled media during Sunday’s availability with a grin across his face. Mississippi State’s senior starting quarterback had just
Hodge named to United Soccer Coaches’ midfielders watch list
Mississippi State women’s soccer midfielder Macey Hodge was selected to the United Soccer Coaches’ Division I midfielder watch list for this season.
Heritage Academy shut out on opening night against Hartfield Academy
Heritage Academy football was shut out, 29-0, at home on Friday night against Hartfield Academy as the two schools opened up their 2023 seasons.
Heritage Academy senior Jack Ketchum commits to Alabama baseball
Heritage Academy senior Jack Ketchum announced on social media his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama baseball program on Saturday afternoon.
Bulldogs unveil new field house to public
On Friday afternoon, Mississippi State softball unveiled its multi-million dollar field house and practice facility to the public for the first time, ushering in a new era of Bulldog softball in Starkville.
Notebook: Lee excited for new role in Starkville
Penn State transfer running back Keyvone Lee is excited to get things started in Starkville as he re-learns the basics of the Bulldogs’ offense, hoping to be a key contributor in the run game in 2023.
Good Eats
Alex Murphy/Dispatch Staff On Friday afternoon, Mississippi State athletics and Proof of the Pudding, an Atlanta catering company that has been working with the Bulldogs
Bulldogs add UCLA transfer Lexi Sosa
Mississippi State softball on Thursday announced the transfer of UCLA two-way player Lexi Sosa.
EMCC hires Alejandro Pocasangre as new assistant coach
East Mississippi Community College announced Wednesday the hire of Alejandro Pocasangre as the newest assistant coach for the men’s and women’s soccer programs.
Nathaniel Watson named to Butkus Award Watch List
Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson was one of 51 linebackers in the nation named to the Butkus Award Watch List on Thursday.
Prep capsules: Heritage Academy, Starkville Academy open seasons at home
Hartfield Academy (0-0) at Heritage Academy (0-0), 7 p.m. COLUMBUS — A new season, a new head coach, a new-look roster and a new opponent
Bulldogs head back to the farm
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football returned to its roots on Wednesday afternoon. For the first time in six years, the Bulldogs practiced at South Farm
Marks named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Mississippi State running back Jo’Quavious ‘Woody’ Marks was one of 75 running backs selected to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Wednesday. The award is given out annually to the best running back in college football.
Owls baseball brings back Tanner Evans as full-time assistant
A familiar face will be returning to Mississippi University for Women baseball this season as MUW head coach Scott Mularz announced the hiring of former Owl Tanner Evans as a full-time assistant coach on Wednesday.
