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No. 1 MSU turns page to Alabama
STARKVILLE — In the moments after leading the Mississippi State football team to its first 9-0 start in program history, coach Dan Mullen wasn’t peppered with questions about a 45-16 victory against Tennessee-Martin on Homecoming.
Mullen wasn’t asked repeatedly about quarterback Dak Prescott, who had for three touchdowns and 260 yards. He wasn’t pestered to reflect on No. 1 MSU’s historic winning streak, which moved to 12 games, the second-best active run in the country.
Instead, Mullen and each MSU player who met with the media Saturday night was asked often about one thing: MSU’s game against Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Seniors set tone for more playoff runs for Caledonia
RIPLEY — Following the Caledonia High School football team’s 48-14 loss to Ripley in the first round of the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A North State playoffs on Friday night, coach Andy Crotwell talked briefly about the loss. Then he spoke at length about Caledonia’s season and, more importantly, the senior class that helped the Confederates reach the postseason for the first time in nine seasons.
More playmakers emerge in MSU in win against UT-Martin
STARKVILLE — Heisman Trophy candidate Dak Prescott’s day was finished just after halftime.
The Southeastern Conference’s leading rusher, tailback Josh Robinson, watched most of the game from the sideline.
Three more starters didn’t play, but the No. 1 Mississippi State football team barely missed a beat, as its next wave of playmakers emerged Saturday in a 45-16 victory against Tennessee-Martin on Homecoming.
MSU looks ahead to Alabama after win
STARKVILLE — The scoreboard hadn’t even been turned off.
That’s how much time it took for the No. 1 Mississippi State football team, with fans still cheering a 45-16 homecoming victory against Tennessee-Martin, to begin fielding questions about the next game on its schedule.
Ware dominates as MSU hammers Delta State in exhibition play
STARKVILLE – In the moments following Mississippi State’s 72-51 win over Delta State in an exhibition game Thursday night, Delta State coach Jim Boone sought out MSU junior forward Gavin Ware to share a few words of encouragement.
MSU prepares for return of Favre, UT-Martin
STARKVILLE — Dak Prescott will not be the only Mississippi State quarterback signee that garners attention on Saturday when No. 1 Mississippi State hosts the University of Tennessee-Martin.
Lots still at stake for West Point
WEST POINT – Chris Chambless has no time to feel sorry for his football team.
Ray’s Bulldogs battling injuries yet again
STARKVILLE — Unfortunately, the start of Rick Ray’s third season as Mississippi State men’s basketball coach looks familiar.
5 Offensive Keys for Mississippi State vs. Tennessee-Martin
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Former MSU baseball player Flagg wins Long Drive Championship
Six years after hitting his last home run for the Mississippi State baseball team, Jeff Flagg is still hitting tape-measure blasts.
On Tuesday night, Flagg’s ability to hit the ball long won him $250,000 and the title of world champion.
MSU remains No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
STARKVILLE — For the second-consecutive week, the Mississippi State football team is at the top of the heap in the College Football Playoff Committee’s Top 25.
Ware should have more help up front
STARKVILLE — Practice hasn’t been the same for Mississippi State forward Gavin Ware this season.
That’s a good thing.
Ware, a Starkville High School product, has been MSU’s most productive front-court player since arriving on campus before the 2012-13 season. Ware’s natural ability helped him adjust to the college game. At 6-foot-9, 250 pounds, Ware averaged 10 points and seven rebounds per game as a sophomore. But he achieved those numbers on a team that had little depth and not a lot of size up front.
Now Ware has help.
Mullen: Plenty for No. 1 MSU to work on
STARKVILLE — For the first time in six weeks, the No. 1 Mississippi State football team will line up against a non-Southeastern Conference opponent Saturday afternoon.
That’s when coach Dan Mullen and MSU will play host to Tennessee-Martin at 3 p.m. (SEC Network) in a Homecoming game that will provide a rare respite from the rigors of SEC play.
But Mullen said there are plenty of things for the Bulldogs to work on.
Prescott, McKinney semifinalists for awards
STARKVILLE — Junior quarterback Dak Prescott and junior middle linebacker Benardrick McKinney have been two key reasons why the No. 1 Mississippi State football team remains undefeated.
On Monday, the duo received more national accolades.
Prescott was named a national semifinalist for the 78th-annual Maxwell Award, while McKinney was named a semifinalist for the 20th-annual Chuck Bednarik Award.
MSU will look to depth in backcourt to reverse fortunes
STARKVILLE — Confidence isn’t a problem for Mississippi State guard Fred Thomas.
Days after opening preseason practice for the 2014-15 men’s basketball season, Thomas was asked what he thought about MSU coach Rick Ray saying he “should be an All-SEC Defensive player this season.”
Thomas, a 6-foot-7 junior guard from Jackson, agreed.
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