Articles by Ben Portnoy
Logan Schaefer arrested in College Station on Sunday
STARKVILLE — The son of Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer is facing felony charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in College Station, Texas.
Moorhead Monday: Missed opportunities, Shrader’s schematic maturity, Jones and Emerson angling for more playing time
STARKVILLE — Following an impassioned sermon at last Monday’s press conference and a fiery speech postgame Saturday, Moorhead followed suit Monday afternoon.
Portnoy’s Playbook: McMath touchdown, coverage breakdown blows open LSU game
STARKVILLE — Happy Monday, folks.
Kylin Hill stagnant again in Mississippi State’s loss to LSU
Hill was limited to 34 yards on 15 carries in MSU’s 36-13 loss to No. 2 LSU in Starkville.
Dawgs downed: Mississippi State fades down the stretch in loss to No. 2 LSU
STARKVILLE — As the massive clock at the base of the Davis Wade Stadium scoreboard ticked down under 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, the droves of maroon and white that enveloped the seats around kickoff at 2:30 p.m. had dissipated.
No. 2 Starkville upsets No. 1 Madison Central in closing seconds
STARKVILLE — Starkville junior quarterback Luke Altmyer was perched on his hands and knees.
Moorhead downplays Rutgers rumors on The Paul Finebaum Show
STARKVILLE — Joe Moorhead isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet.
‘I still have my cowbell’: LSU’s Joe Burrow returns to the state his family calls home
AMORY — James Wilkerson could feel the grease coating his hands.
Three matchups to watch in MSU’s showdown with No. 2 LSU
STARKVILLE — The Bayou Bengals are coming to town.
Schaefer leaning on Danberry, Bibby for leadership in 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As senior guard Jordan Danberry concluded her podium session at Thursday’s SEC women’s basketball media day in Birmingham, junior forward Chloe Bibby slid to the front of the scrum.
Starkville riding high into top-two matchup with Madison Central after rough start
Starkville marches into Friday’s contest against No. 1 Madison Central riding a five-game win streak, and the locker room has enjoyed a refreshed outlook on the season.
Perturbed by middling start, Moorhead shows his true self in address to Mississippi State fanbase
Moorhead has become cognizant of the outside noise that has grown louder with each succeeding loss, but he remains steadfast in his belief he can build a winner in Starkville.
Moorhead Monday: Shrader starting, Zuber finding role, running game woes
STARKVILLE — Speaking with the media Monday, there was a quiver in Joe Moorhead’s lip.
Portnoy’s Playbook: Defensive miscue leads to back-breaking touchdown against Volunteers
STARKVILLE — Welcome back folks. It’s time for another edition of Portnoy’s Playbook.
Shrader proves worth, again, in loss on Rocky Top
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Walking across the field and over to the MSU sideline during the halftime break, freshman quarterback Garrett Shrader stepped to the left of the Gatorade coolers behind the bench and perched his green signal caller ball cap on an equipment box.
Dawgs dismal in Knoxville: Stevens’ brutal day, poor offensive display doom MSU at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With Halloween just three weeks away, it was Mississippi State’s (3-3, 1-2 SEC) horror-filled offensive performance in Saturday’s 20-10 loss to Tennessee (2-4, 1-2 SEC) at orange-clad Neyland Stadium that was a staunch reminder the holiday season has arrived.
Revelations on Rocky Top: How the 1986 MSU football team upset No. 8 Tennessee
STARKVILLE — Bill Vaughn wanted to get away — though not in the traditional sense.
Wide receiver Rufus Harvey standing out for Starkville
While Starkville’s offense is littered with weapons, it’s Harvey who drives the ship. A three-year starter, he plays everywhere from wide receiver to running back to wildcat quarterback.
