Articles by Ben Portnoy
Four-star Louisiana receiver Malik Nabers commits to Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach’s high-flying air raid offensive continues to pay dividends on the recruiting trail for Mississippi State.
Ben’s burning questions: Making sense of the football scheduling mess
STARKVILLE — And so another week of postponements, new scheduling models and, ultimately, few decisions actually being made has come to pass.
‘She’s just a flat out shooter’: How former NBA star Jason Terry and WNBA standout Edwina Brown are aiding in Mississippi State commit Jasmine Shavers’ development
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State commit Jasmine Shavers dipped her head and meandered toward the sideline.
West Point to host national shooting competition
Elite sport shooting is coming to the Golden Triangle this weekend.
Beginning Friday and concluding Sunday, Prairie Wildlife in West Point will host the U.S. Helice Association National Championships with shooters from around the country descending on the Golden Triangle.
How Mississippi State is tapping into Florida in the 2021 and 2022 classes
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has garnered a Sunshine state of mind on the recruiting trail in recent months.
‘It’s been really good to be back’: Catching up with former Mississippi State standout Brent Rooker on opening day, the offseason and major league training camp
STARKVILLE — After concluding his Mississippi State career by becoming the second player in history to lead the Southeastern Conference in batting average, home runs and RBIs, Brent Rooker has climbed the minor league ladder in short order.
MSU women’s basketball notebook: McCray-Penson reflects on Confederate flag lobbying, recruiting online and more
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson had been there before.
‘It’s not trending the way we want it to trend’: MSU AD John Cohen says decision on football season, fans in stands are nearing
STARKVILLE — Decision day is looming at Mississippi State.
Ben’s burning questions: Booze, basketball and the NFL Draft
STARKVILLE — And so another week of quarantine has come and gone.
With three-star linebacker Timar Rogers on board, who could Mississippi State’s next commitment be?
Although it remains to be seen whether football is even played this fall, the Bulldogs have begun to round out Mike Leach’s first full class in Starkville.
What K.J. Costello’s high school coaches and opponents say about Mississippi State’s newest grad transfer quarterback
As Costello heads into his final year of eligibility as the front-runner for the starting quarterback job, those who remember him fondly as a prep standout still believe he’s a future NFL talent.
How times have changed: On SEC Media Days, the ever-changing college football landscape and a hope for normalcy
STARKVILLE — Oh how the times have changed.
Former Mississippi State standout Jamar Chaney to join Mike Leach’s staff in analyst role
STARKVILLE — Jamar Chaney is headed back to Mississippi State.
Mississippi State’s Kylin Hill named to Doak Walker Award watch list
STARKVILLE — While the season may be in peril, senior running back Kylin Hill added another award to his resume Wednesday.
Baseball in the time of coronavirus: How the Honor the Game Wood Bat League has thrived amidst a global pandemic
MERIDIAN — As the mid-summer Mississippi sun christens a new bead of sweat on Ron Polk’s grayed brow, the 54-year coaching veteran yearns for his jacket.
SEC postpones start of three fall sports until at least Aug. 31
STARKVILLE — The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday it will delay the starts of its 2020 volleyball, soccer and cross-country seasons until at least Aug. 31 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Ben’s burning questions: What to make of this week’s college football news and more
STARKVILLE — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began its rampant run across our shores, college football seems to be in legitimate danger of not being played this fall.
Analysis: What Tyrell Shavers brings to the Mississippi State receiving corps
Joining a Mississippi State receiving corps in desperate need of playmakers, Shavers fills a major need on the outside.
Analysis: Examining Mike Leach’s first seven months on the recruiting trail
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach has hit the ground running since arriving at Mississippi State in mid-January.
Mike Leach headlines first ‘stop’ on Mississippi State’s virtual Road Dawgs Tour
Joined by softball coach Samantha Ricketts and track and field coach Chris Woods, Leach spent almost an hour answering questions regarding his team’s return to play, video conference meetings and more.


















