Articles by Ben Portnoy
SOURCE: Mississippi State defensive back Jarrian Jones enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s offseason football roster continues to shed weight.
Mississippi State sees APR scores surpass benchmark multiyear rate in all sports
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State surpassed the multiyear benchmark set by the NCAA for all 16 of its athletic teams Tuesday as college sports’ governing body released its annual Academic Progress Rate scores for the 2018-19 school year.
‘He knows he’s a good player’: Mississippi State target Jadarrius Perkins not lacking size or confidence as Power 5 programs take notice
STARKVILLE — While the spring football season was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, recruiting interest in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College defensive back Jadarrius Perkins has persisted in bulk.
‘I think it’s where he should finish out his days’: Why Ron Polk returned to Mississippi State
After 12 years away from the stadium that bears his name and the school in which he built a historic winner, Polk will finally make his long-awaited return.
Mississippi State commit Amariyon Howard priming for breakout senior season at Starkville High School
STARKVILLE — Amariyon Howard’s workouts amidst the COVID-19 crisis have come out of sight.
Mississippi State offensive lineman Stewart Reese enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State suffered a blow to its offensive line depth Thursday according to a report from 247sports that senior offensive lineman Stewart Reese has entered the transfer portal.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s quarterback room heading into the summer
With Stanford transfer K.J. Costello poised to start and Garrett Shrader readying to back him up, Mike Leach can expect solid quarterback play in his first season in Starkville.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s offensive line depth heading into the summer
STARKVILLE — With spring commencement at Mississippi State now officially passed, summer has arrived in Starkville.
Former MSU AD Larry Templeton, ESPN’s Jeramy Michiaels speak on impact of television in college sports, potential for football in the fall
STARKVILLE — Whether college football is played this fall is quite literally a billion dollar question.
Analysis: Breaking down the Mississippi State receiving corps heading into the summer
STARKVILLE — With spring commencement at Mississippi State now officially passed, summer has arrived in Starkville.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s running backs heading into the summer
Columbus product Kylin Hill will be the feature back in a contingent that offers promising in both rushing and receiving.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s defensive line heading into the summer
While the MSU secondary and linebacking corps both boast ample experienced options to replace departing talent, there is perhaps no unit more youthful and in need of experience than the Bulldogs’ D-line.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s linebacker corps heading into the summer
STARKVILLE — With spring commencement at Mississippi State now officially passed, summer has arrived in Starkville.
Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State’s defensive back depth chart heading into the summer
STARKVILLE — With Spring Commencement at Mississippi State now officially passed, summer has arrived in Starkville.
Analysis: How a shorter MLB Draft would affect Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — The MLB Draft has become an annual coronation of Mississippi State baseball in recent years.
Why three-star commit Corey Ellington could be the latest athlete-turned-defensive back to shine at Mississippi State
“His personality, his skill set, all of it is unique,” Holmes County Central head coach Marcus Rogers said. “Especially with his size. He’s able to move around. He runs fast; he has top-end speed. He’s just a talented kid.”
Former Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson transferring to Virginia
A former four-star recruit in the 2017 class, Thompson will head to Charlottesville as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining.
‘We didn’t think it was real’: Inside the final 48 hours of Mississippi State’s baseball season
The Bulldogs were taking care of Texas Tech in Biloxi when they found out a promising season was about to come to an end.
NCAA moving forward with name, image and likeness legislation
STARKVILLE — The NCAA is embracing change.
