Articles by Ben Portnoy
Analysis: With roster seemingly in place, Nikki McCray-Penson can win now at Mississippi State
As the former Old Dominion coach takes the reins from Vic Schaefer in Starkville, the Bulldogs are not a program in need of a rebuild. Rather, it’s whether they’re built to last that remains the largest question around the program.
National media members sound off on Nikki McCray-Penson’s hiring at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has found its next women’s basketball coach.
It’s official: Old Dominion’s Nikki McCray-Penson to replace Vic Schaefer at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State officially has its women’s basketball coach.
Old Dominion’s Nikki McCray-Penson set to replace Vic Schaefer as head women’s basketball coach at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — In less than a week, Mississippi State has found its replacement for Vic Schaefer.
Columbus senior C’Asia Grayer signs with Holmes Community College
In a world that’s suddenly become all the more uncertain, Columbus High School senior outfielder C’Asia Grayer secured her athletic future Monday as she signed with Holmes Community College.
Mississippi State women’s basketball coaching search down to two candidates
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is nearing the end of its women’s basketball coaching search.
‘Something’s been built there that’s really substantial’: How the national media views the Mississippi women’s basketball head coaching vacancy
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is far from the program Vic Schaefer took over in 2012.
Mississippi State coach Chris Lemonis sounds off on extra eligibility, scholarship limits, MLB draft in wake of coronavirus outbreak
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis is getting antsy.
Mississippi State issues statement on Mike Leach’s deleted tweet
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach’s twitter saga continued Tuesday as Mississippi State Athletic Director issued a statement on the subject.
Mississippi State forward Chloe Bibby enters the transfer portal
STARKVILLE — The post-Vic Schaefer era attrition has begun.
Vic Schaefer reflects on Mississippi State tenure in Texas introductory press conference
STARKVILLE — Having traded his maroon and white for burnt orange, Vic Schaefer was officially introduced as the new head women’s basketball coach at Texas Monday.
Mississippi State offensive lineman Brevyn Jones enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — For the second time in three days, a Mississippi State football player is seeking a transfer.
Cook Elementary fifth grader wins national animation contest
As fifth-grader Joshua James slowly read aloud, a wide-eyed smile appeared on his face.
Video chatting with his teacher, Heather Rowland from Cook Elementary School, James recited the email that named him the winner of national animation company Wonder Media’s Create-Your-Own Character contest last week.
Analysis: Who could replace Vic Schaefer as the next women’s basketball coach at Mississippi State?
STARKVILLE — John Cohen’s busy offseason has reached another impasse.
So long, Vic: Schaefer departs MSU for Texas after eight seasons
STARKVILLE — After eight years at Mississippi State, women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer is heading back to the Lonestar State.
How Mike Leach’s staff is reaching beyond Mississippi in the 2021 recruiting cycle
The Bulldogs’ remaining targets in the 2021 class — including Texas quarterbacks Sawyer Robertson and Daniel Greek — demonstrate a growing ability to look beyond the borders of the Magnolia State for talent.
Mississippi State defensive tackle Fabien Lovett enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State rising sophomore defensive tackle Fabien Lovett has entered the transfer portal, per his Twitter account.
SEC cancels in-person athletic activities through at least May 31
STARKVILLE — Any hopes of football being played at Mississippi State during the spring semester ended Friday.
Analysis: Who wins and who loses for Mississippi State with a shortened MLB draft?
While the final details of the 2020 draft continue to be ironed out, it’s worth looking at how the decision affects the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State football to play Tennessee State in 2021
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has found its pre-2021 Egg Bowl opponent.





















