MSU football preparing for future

STARKVILLE — While Mississippi State’s football team goes through its first week of bowl preparation, the future of the program is getting a good audition for the spring.

The veterans have given way to redshirt freshmen and reserves who didn’t receive the number of repetitions needed to move through the playbook.

Bulldogs coast past N.C. A&T

In a season of down-to-the-wire finishes, the Mississippi State Bulldogs finally had a chance relax Sunday.

Bumphis out for Gator Bowl

With Chad Bumphis ruled out for the Gator Bowl, Mississippi State’s offense will play without its most dynamic skill player.

Bulldogs’ miscues lead to another loss

Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team hopes the rest of its of five-games-in-five-days stretch goes nothing like its first.

The Bulldogs were out-rebounded by 13 and gave up 15 offensive rebounds in a 63-62 loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday, marking the second-straight loss and second defeat by two points or less.

MSU men’s basketball schedule creates logjam

When Mississippi State’s men’s basketball schedule was finalized, the end-of-semester logjam immediately stood out.

Mullen laments ‘annoying’ rumors

A day after his name was thrown into another coaching search, Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen again did his best to squash rumors of him leaving Starkville.

MSU’s Mullen linked to coaching job at University of Florida

Another university in the state of Florida apparently is interested in having Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen lead its football program.

As if the rumors of Mullen being a front-runner for the job as head coach at the University of Miami job weren’t enough to send shock-waves through the MSU fan base, Urban Meyer’s resignation Wednesday as football coach at the University of Florida added more anxiety.

Starkville, Heritage split in basketball

STARKVILLE — The pieces are starting to come together for Yandell Harris.

The Heritage Academy boys basketball coach has only been in charge for a month, but he has seen steady improvement — and wins — come from a team with just two seniors.

Gator Bowl makes simple choice by picking MSU

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State football team’s spot in the 2011 Gator Bowl is viewed as a major success for a university that hasn’t played in a New Year’s Day bowl game since 1999.

Bulldogs set sights on Gator Bowl

For the first time in 70 years, the Mississippi State Bulldogs will play in a New Year’s Day bowl game.

Starkville boys answer call for more offense

Greg Carter wanted to see his Starkville Yellow Jackets take a step forward in developing their offensive game against rival Columbus High.

MSU beats N. Texas with unlikely leader

Led by its front court and an unlikely key player, Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team beat North Texas 66-60 on Saturday.

Jackets’ midfield trio cashing in

For every explosive run from midfield, there has to be someone to cover the empty spaces. One lane left open or one man left unmarked could turn into a defensive nightmare and a goal for the opposition. To play fluid, attacking soccer, a team must have a strong midfield.

Lady Falcons hope to make statement in game

Yvette Hairston wants the Columbus High School girls’ basketball team to be mentioned in the same breath with the state’s best.

Columbus-Starkville final district basketball series begins tonight

The basketball teams of Columbus High School and Starkville High will face each other for the first of their two final games as district opponents tonight at The Beehive.

Book by former MSU player Kelly provides valuable lessons

The more you grow, the more you know.

In Reggie Kelly’s mind, he’d be selfish not to share what he has learned in 33 years.

An Aberdeen native and current member of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, Kelly recently put the finishing touches on his first book, which he hopes provides encouragement for people facing adversity.

MSU’s last-gasp success runs out

Riding a four-game winning streak, Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team had gotten by with one player carrying the scoring load and others pitching in just enough to win games.

Tuesday, the Bulldogs saw that formula burn out in a 61-59 loss to Florida Atlantic (4-4).

MSU’s White in line for Conerly Trophy

STARKVILLE — Chris White’s breakout senior season has him in pole position to capture the Cellular South Conerly Trophy, which will be awarded tonight at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.

The Mississippi State middle linebacker turned in one of the best statistical seasons in the Southeastern Conference, totaling 105 tackles, six sacks, and 15-and-a-half tackles for a loss.

West Point rolls into state finals

Watching film of Ridgeland High School’s undefeated football team, West Point defensive end Tommy Keys was looking forward to a tough Class 5A North State final Friday night.

MSU holds onto lead, Egg Bowl

Mississippi State built a 22-point third-quarter lead but had to hang on late to secure a 31-23 win and its second straight in the Battle for the Golden Egg.