Articles by Brett Hudson
MSU fans angered by Mullen’s decision to go to Florida
STARKVILLE — If it is possible to ruin nine years in the span of 10 hours, Dan Mullen might have done it.
Mullen, who was introduced as Florida’s new football coach Monday after leaving the same position at Mississippi State, leaves in his wake a divided MSU fan base. Plenty of those fans still will be angry Sept. 29, 2018, when Florida plays MSU at Davis Wade Stadium.
Jones will have trick plays ready when Starkville plays Pearl
STARKVILLE — Chris Jones’ list of inspirations is endless. When he talks about his offense, there are times he’s unsure which college coach he saw running the scheme he took and added to his playbook.
Hevesy, Gonzales will follow Mullen to Florida
STARKVILLE — Former Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen is making moves before his introductory news conference.
The Dispatch has confirmed a report that MSU’s co-offensive coordinators John Hevesy (offensive line) and Billy Gonzales (wide receivers) will follow Mullen to Florida.
Cohen will have to consult list in search for new football coach
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has been prepared for the moment it hoped wouldn’t come.
Mullen era ends in Starkville
The case for the Dan Mullen era being the most successful in Mississippi State football history is easy to make.
Mullen led MSU to 69 victories and five Egg Bowl wins, which are both second in school history. He also helped the Bulldogs set more records: five bowl wins, four victories against top-10 teams and 10 weeks ranked in the top 10.
Mullen leaving MSU for Florida
STARKVILLE — Seven wins short of becoming the winningest coach in Mississippi State football history, Dan Mullen has accepted the same job at Florida.
Report: Mullen could be going to Florida
STARKVILLE — The longest coaching era in Mississippi State football history might be coming to an end.
Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports reported Sunday that Florida has turned its search for a new football coach to MSU’s Dan Mullen. The move reportedly comes after former Oregon football coach Chip Kelly and current Central Florida coach Scott Frost decided against taking the job.
Thamel’s report said a decision is expected later today.
Defense does it again for Yellow Jackets
STARKVILLE — Naturally, this had to fall to the Starkville High School football team’s defense.
The Yellow Jackets ended their regular season and started their playoff run with tight wins that called on the defense to secure victories.
Thompson will take on bigger role for Bulldogs
Keytaon Thompson isn’t a typical backup quarterback. Most backup quarterbacks have it pretty easy. Their only duty usually comes when games are in hand or it the starter’s helmet pops off.
Thompson has been asked for more, but nothing like what is soon to be asked of him.
Fitzgerald’s injury, turnovers lead to nightmare for No. 16 MSU
STARKVILLE — Reactions to the nightmare varied.
Kylin Hill didn’t watch the final seconds. The Mississippi State freshman running back rested his head on senior Donald Gray’s shoulder as the latter delivered an impassioned speech. Jeffery Simmons, Johnathan Abram, and Mark McLaurin had to be restrained by assistant coaches and staffers to keep their arguments with Ole Miss players from escalating. As soon the post-game rendezvous with the band was over, Leo Lewis ran the length of the field to the locker room.
Mullen said he plans to be MSU’s coach in 2018
STARKVILLE — Minutes after Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen missed a shot at his 70th win, he again had to address questions about his name being mentioned as a possibility at other schools.
Carter has career night to help MSU men improve to 4-0
STARKVILLE — Forty-eight hours later and the Mississippi State men’s basketball team still couldn’t shake it: the 3-ball simply was not falling.
MSU men improve to 4-0
STARKVILLE — Behind a career-high 25 points from Tyson Carter in his first start of the season, the Mississippi State men’s basketball team overcame a rough first half of 3-point shooting to beat previously unbeaten Stephen F. Austin 80-75 on Wednesday night at Humphrey Coliseum.
Success on first down could help MSU bring pressure vs. Ole Miss
STARKVILLE — Todd Grantham lives for third and long.
In eight seasons as a college defensive coordinator at three schools, one constant has remained: Grantham’s defenses have relentlessly pressured quarterbacks when the down-and-distance situation dictates a pass.
Extra work in practice helps Starkville produce turnovers
STARKVILLE — After practice Tuesday, most of the Starkville High School football team went to the locker room to go home or stayed on the field for mandatory extra conditioning.
Phillips, MSU seniors prepare for final game Thursday
STARKVILLE — When Loryn Phillips looks back on it, her husband Josiah has never really been the stereotypical college student. He’s never been one to spend his evenings in the bar or otherwise; he’s always been at home, serving as someone’s caretaker.
Walk-on Wednesday: Braswell III enjoy passion for art, football
STARKVILLE — Usually after practice, college football players are quick to leave campus. After class all morning and a trek across campus to hours of football obligations, most of Mississippi State’s players file out of the building — some of them with dinner in hand — quick to get off campus.
MSU had fast start to preparation for Ole Miss
STARKVILLE — The extra planes made the big difference.
With a Thursday game looming after a Saturday win, the coaching staff doesn’t have the time to go through the usual procedure for leaving a road game with the team; it needs to get back home as soon as possible to begin an accelerated work week.
Balanced scoring, defense keys for MSU vs. Green Bay
STARKVILLE — Quinndary Weatherspoon went 1-for-8 from the field and missed all five of his 3-pointers.
Weatherspoon’s teammates on the Mississippi State men’s basketball team didn’t fare much better, combining to go 3-for-18 from behind the arc.
