Articles by Brandon Walker
MSU defense eager to reverse fortunes
STARKVILLE — It was a performance that most members of the Mississippi State defense would like to forget.
MSU (2-0) will get its first chance to put memories of performance against Alabama-Birmingham out of its mind at 3 p.m. Saturday (ESPNEWS) when it takes on South Alabama (1-0).
MSU not worried about end of sellout streak
STARKVILLE – One week after setting a new school attendance record in its season opener against in-state rival Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State watched its five-year sellout streak come to an end in Saturday’s 47-34 win over UAB.
MSU passing game off to dominating start
STARKVILLE — There’s nothing surprising about the fast start that Mississippi State’s offense is enjoying through two games.
Former colleagues, Mullen remember Cristil
STARKVILLE — One day after the “Voice of Mississippi State” passed away, friends, colleagues, and the MSU family on Monday remembered the life of Jack Cristil.
MSU looking ahead to South Alabama
STARKVILLE — With his team’s Southeastern Conference opener looming at LSU next week, Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen said he will lean on his team’s veteran leadership in its first road game of the season at 3 p.m. Saturday (ESPNEWS) at South Alabama.
Legendary Bulldogs’ announcer Cristil dead at 88
Jack Cristil, who served as MSU’s play-by-play announcer for football and basketball for 58 years, passed away Sunday at the Sanctuary Hospice House of Tupelo. Cristil, who suffered from cancer and kidney disease, was 88.
MSU doesn’t feel like celebrating after latest win
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State’s football team’s 47-34 victory against Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium was the team’s third-consecutive victory against a Conference USA opponent.
No blaze of glory for MSU
STARKVILLE — Maybe it’s a sign of how far the Mississippi State football team has come under Dan Mullen, but there were few smiles from the sixth-year coach or his players after a 47-34 victory against Conference USA foe Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday afternoon.
McKinney has strong outing in otherwise lackluster effort
STARKVILLE — There wasn’t much to brag about concerning Mississippi State’s defensive performance Saturday in a 47-34 victory against Alabama-Birmingham.
Big plays propel Heritage Academy past Winston Academy
Leading up to his team’s meeting against Winston Academy, Heritage Academy football coach Barrett Donahoe preached the value of the big play to his players.
“I told the guys the opportunities would be there to make big plays, and if we did that, we’d win the game,” Donahoe said.
Michael Ledbetter and his teammates listened.
Frey gives MSU an ‘A’ for first game in new Davis Wade Stadium
STARKVILLE — Brent Frey’s job is never easy.
But as Mississippi State’s associate athletic director for event management, Frey found himself in charge of game operations last Saturday night for MSU’s season opener against Southern Mississippi — an event that featured 61,889 fans, the largest crowd in MSU history.
MSU will showcase defensive depth vs. UAB
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State linebacker Dez Harris admits he was nervous.
Taking the field as a Bulldog for the first time, Harris was part of what defensive coordinator Geoff Collins calls MSU’s “1B defense.”
UAB ground game to challenge MSU defensive line
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive end Preston Smith felt the absence of a blocker, stopped in his tracks and raised his arms before deflecting a pass from Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens. The ball fell harmlessly into Smith’s arms for the Marietta, Georgia native’s first career interception as the senior delivered the first statement play of the season for MSU’s defense.
Running backs carry load on ground for MSU
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen was blunt when asked of quarterback Dak Prescott’s less-than-featured role Saturday in the season opener against Southern Mississippi.
MSU’s Lewis returns to practice after brother’s death
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior wide receiver Jameon Lewis returned to campus on Tuesday after spending the previous two days in his native Tylertown following the shooting death of his younger brother early Sunday morning.
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