Articles by Ben Portnoy
How Mississippi State learned to out-punch its weight in loss to No. 13 Georgia
The Bulldogs have seemingly embraced the fighting spirit of eccentric head coach Mike Leach.
Near miss: Mississippi State falls just short at No. 13 Georgia in inspired offensive performance
The Bulldogs looked their best since their Sept. 26 season opener at LSU.
John Mellencamp, Geronimo and jewelry thieves: Inside Mike Leach and Hal Mumme’s five-year run at Valdosta State
Selling tickets and an offensive system that has since become synonymous with the school, slews of Mumme and Leach disciples with connections to Valdosta State have ascended the college football coaching ladder.
REPORT: Mississippi State’s Powers Warren enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Another Mississippi State player is reportedly on the move.
Surrounded by family in person and in spirit, Reggie Perry returns to his roots on draft night
Perry was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 57 pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft and had his rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets, where he’ll begin his pro career.
Mississippi State defensive tackle Nathan Pickering opts out of 2020 season
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is down another body.
Analysis: Three matchups to watch when Mississippi State faces No. 13 Georgia
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State earned a much-needed win against Vanderbilt two weeks ago, before a combination of COVID-19 positive tests, contact tracing and injuries forced the Bulldogs below the Southeastern Conference mandated 53-scholarship player minimum ahead of last week’s scheduled game against Auburn.
Leach planning for Georgia, expresses difficulties of COVID-19-instituted bye week
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach is planning for a trip to Athens on Saturday.
Shanklin cousins help Noxubee County outlast Booneville in Class 3A second round
Bobby and Derrick Shanklin each had rushing scores as the Tigers advanced in the playoffs.
Why Mike Leach’s first season at Mississippi State mirrors Washington State’s 2012 campaign
STARKVILLE — Speaking with reporters amid Washington State’s 2-4 start to the 2012 campaign, then-head coach Mike Leach added another historic line to his memorable list of rants.
Mississippi State safety Marcus Murphy opts out of 2020 season
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is down another defender.
Analysis: Mississippi State fans called for Will Rogers, but Saturday proved he’s not the answer, at least not yet
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s revolving door of quarterbacks persisted Saturday as freshman Will Rogers earned his first career start in a 24-17 win over Vanderbilt.
Mississippi State-Auburn game postponed due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will have to wait another month to play Auburn.
‘We used to call it Shawshank’: Former MUW employees, student-athletes claim Trufant’s leadership of Owls athletics is ‘run on fear’
Walking toward the doorway to the athletic offices at Mississippi University for Women in July 2019, a pair of now-former employees ran into Athletic Director Jason Trufant speaking with a third-party vendor.
Sunken ship: Mississippi State finds brief offensive groove, struggles to close out Vanderbilt
The Bulldogs’ offense in the second half was worrisome, but a defense that forced five turnovers sealed MSU’s first win since Sept. 26 at LSU.
Mississippi State reveals new state flag at Davis Wade Stadium ahead of win over Vanderbilt
Tuesday, the new state flag was approved overwhelmingly via referendum. Four days later, it was carried onto Scott Field.
Louisville downs Caledonia in first round of Class 4A playoffs
Caledonia came just a few plays short of upsetting the top-ranked Wildcats on the road Friday.
How a Mississippi State student recruiting assistant is on the verge of revolutionizing college football recruiting
STARKVILLE — A.J. Morreale concedes his football future was never on the field.
Analysis: Three matchups to watch when Mississippi State meets Vanderbilt
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is badly in need of a win.
Analysis: With Kylin Hill now officially gone, where does Mississippi State turn at running back?
Former four-star recruit Jo’quavious Marks and fellow freshman Dillon Johnson will shoulder the load the rest of the way.
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