Articles by Brandon Walker
Bulldogs turn attention to UAB
STARKVILLE — Following a 49-0 blanking at the hands of Mississippi State on Saturday night, University of Southern Mississippi football coach Todd Monken was effusive in his praise for the Bulldogs.
Pearson enjoys return to alma mater in Marshall Academy’s victory
WEST POINT — Thanks to a huge lift from his quarterback, Marshall Academy coach Sam Pearson enjoyed quite a return to Clay County.
A 1980 graduate of Oak Hill Academy and a former head football coach at Hebron Christian School in Pheba, Pearson’s return to the area was bolstered by a 304-yard, four-touchdown performance by senior quarterback Dakota Dailey in a 49-35 victory against Oak Hill Academy at Raider Field.
Hughes returns for Bulldogs in style
STARKVILLE — Jay Hughes waited a year for this.
Hughes, a senior safety from Oak Grove High School near Hattiesburg, sat out most of the 2013 season after rupturing an Achilles’ tendon on the sixth play of the season opener against Oklahoma State.
Defense delivers dominating effort for MSU
STARKVILLE — Dak Prescott pointed to the scoreboard high above the north end zone of Davis Wade Stadium and smiled.
There were plenty of reasons to smile in the Mississippi State football team’s 49-0 season-opening victory against Southern Mississippi on Saturday in the season opener for both teams before a record-setting crowd of 61,889 at Davis Wade Stadium.
South Panola lands final blow against West Point
WEST POINT — For three-and-a-half quarters, the West Point and South Panola high school football teams stood toe-to-toe and traded punches like they were in a classic heavyweight fight.
The Tigers landed the last blow.
MSU will try to use strength up front vs. USM
STARKVILLE — When asked how he and his teammates plan to slow down a Southern Mississippi passing attack that averaged 38 attempts per game in 2013, Mississippi State cornerback Taveze Calhoun’s answer had nothing to do with the Bulldogs’ defensive backfield.
Veteran Martin ready for first game at MSU
STARKVILLE — Bill Martin has spent nearly 14 years working in media relations within the Southeastern Conference, spending most of that time at LSU.
Bigger, more athletic MSU volleyball team opens season today
STARKVILLE — Entering her seventh season as Mississippi State’s volleyball coach, Jenny Hazelwood has big plans for her 2014 Lady Bulldogs.
MSU on guard for Southern Miss passing game
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins and University of Southern Mississippi quarterback Nick Mullens are hardly strangers.
West Point ready for next shot at No. 1 South Panola
WEST POINT — There’s not much that head football coach Chris Chambless hasn’t accomplished at West Point High School.
MSU AD Stricklin: ‘It’s true to our vision’
Mississippi State Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin simply smiled and shook his head.
When asked Tuesday afternoon about his favorite aspect of MSU’s soon-to-be unveiled $75 million expansion to Davis Wade Stadium, Stricklin had a hard time choosing.
Mullen, MSU look ahead to opener
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State wide receiver Jameon Lewis said it best.
One by one on Monday afternoon, MSU players and coaches summed up their feelings on finally being within range of Saturday night’s season-opening football game against Southern Mississippi.
MSU could break records Saturday
In five days, one of the Mississippi State football team’s most anticipated seasons in recent history will begin with a home game against Southern Mississippi.
Game week finally here for MSU, USM
STARKVILLE — For the first time in 24 years, game week leading to a showdown against in-state rival Southern Mississippi has arrived for Mississippi State’s football team.
West Point makes big plays at right time vs. Grenada
WEST POINT — Dason Thomas wanted the ball.
During a timeout prior to a crucial fourth down in the third quarter against Grenada, West Point High School’s quarterback let his coaches know it.
Prescott, Robinson came together in Louisiana before joining forces at MSU
STARKVILLE — Two years before they lined up beside each other in the backfield at Mississippi State, tailback Josh Robinson had a message for Dak Prescott.
West Point, Grenada have new pieces for 2014 puzzle
WEST POINT — It’s time for fans of the West Point and Grenada high school football teams to meet the replacements.
When the Green Wave and Chargers open the season at 7 tonight at West Point’s McAllister Field, one of the biggest factors in the outcome could revolve around players who won’t be on the field.
Bulldogs enjoy depth at defensive back spots
STARKVILLE – Confidence is not a problem for Mississippi State senior safety Jay Hughes.
