Articles by Brandon Walker
Egg Bowl is on center stage Saturday
Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott walked into the media room at MSU’s Seal Football Complex and immediately saw an old friend. Prescott, smiling broadly, walked to the front of the room and leaned over to give that friend a kiss.
MSU defense looks for one more stellar performance
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State linebacker Beniquez Brown can’t remember how hostile the environment was at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium when Ole Miss defeated MSU 41-24 two years ago.
MSU Offensive Keys against Ole Miss
Offensive Keys for No. 4 Mississippi State against No. 18 Ole Miss Saturday in Oxford
MSU Defensive Keys against Ole Miss
Defensive keys for No. 4 Mississippi State against No. 18 Ole Miss Saturday in Oxford
Bulldogs remain fourth in College Playoff ranking
STARKVILLE – As the first-ever College Football Playoff draws near, Mississippi State remains in the thick of the conversation.
Quarterbacks take center stage at Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE – One had a night to forget. The other put on a performance that was unforgettable.
MSU won’t need extra motivation this week
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior safety Jay Hughes doesn’t need an inspirational speech from Dan Mullen this week.
Hughes said MSU’s opponent in its regular-season finale will provide all the inspiration.
MSU earns lackluster win against Clayton State
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State men’s basketball team earned its fourth victory of the season Monday, but none of the Bulldogs celebrated.
In the moments following MSU’s 59-46 win against Division II Clayton State, some Bulldogs barely acknowledged the win.
MSU begins preparations for its biggest Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — It took two questions.
That’s how long Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen had to wait Saturday following his team’s 51-0 win against Vanderbilt to answer questions about the Bulldogs’ next game against Ole Miss in Oxford.
MSU Notebook: Holmes making habit of finding end zone
STARKVILLE — Christian Holmes is becoming a regular in the end zone for Mississippi State.
Strong finish carries MSU past Utah State in men’s basketball
STARKVILLE — Moments after Mississippi State’s 71-63 win over Utah State on Saturday afternoon, men’s basketball coach Rick Ray was asked if this victory was among his best non-conference wins during his three years in Starkville.
West Point can’t reverse fortunes in rematch with Oxford
WEST POINT — There’s something to be said for having the best player on the field.
MSU football player Cox suspended
Senior defensive back from West Point was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of burglary and domestic violence.
MSU focused on Vanderbilt
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen isn’t going to start taking teams lightly after a 25-20 loss last week at Alabama.
Mullen knows any letdown could deny MSU a chance to win the Southeastern Conference Western Division crown and have a shot at playing for a SEC title and a national title.
Skinner’s big shots pushes Starkville past West Point
WEST POINT — For three quarters, the Starkville High School boys basketball team tried with little success to put West Point away. In the fourth quarter, Starkville coach Greg Carter wanted his team to create separation to earn a road win.
Senior Josh Skinner heeded Carter’s wishes.
West Point gets second chance vs. Oxford
WEST POINT — The opportunity members of the West Point High School football team have coveted most of this season has arrived.
When West Point lost to Oxford 43-22 on Sept. 26, it started a two-month countdown as West Point players like senior Kadarius Forside began marking off the days until a possible rematch against the Chargers.
MSU men ready for first test vs. Utah State
STARKVILLE — The season of judgment has arrived for Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Rick Ray.
Asked Thursday to assess where his program is in its rebuilding process, Ray was candid in discussing his team’s expectations going forward.
Smith enjoys banner season for MSU defense
STARKVILLE – To hear Mississippi State defensive end Ryan Brown tell it, 2014 could go down as the Year of Preston Smith.
Beckwith has traveled road from walk-on to starter
STARKVILLE — Ben Beckwith didn’t know what to expect.
A walk-on offensive lineman entering his junior season, Beckwith was going through his daily workout at Mississippi State’s football facility one spring day in 2013. During the workout, though, Beckwith was told to report to MSU coach Dan Mullen’s office.
“I didn’t know what it could be,” Beckwith said. “It really caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting it. I didn’t know if it was good news or bad news.”
