Jones, Starkville roll past Murrah

JACKSON — Asked if he saw in the summer that Princeton Jones would be as dynamic and consistent at quarterback as he has been this season, Starkville High School football coach Jamie Mitchell didn’t hesitate.

MSU escapes with win vs. Kentucky

STARKVILLE — The first words Dan Mullen spoke were of relief to the Liberty Bowl committee representatives after a nail-biting victory against Kentucky.

MSU sophomore Evans suspended indefinitely

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State sophomore defensive tackle Quay Evans was suspended for Thursday night’s game for a violation of team rules.

MSU’s Lewis showcases versatility in victory

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen said this week Jameon Lewis as more of a star and less of a situational weapon.

Starkville will try to avoid trap game at Murrah

STARKVILLE — Jamie Mitchell would like to move on from the final play of last week’s game.

MSU Notebook: Kentucky goes to backup option at quarterback

STARKVILLE — Kentucky is forced to go back to its backup option at quarterback.

Lewis making progress for MSU at WR

STARKVILLE — Jameon Lewis’ media guide biography doesn’t list a major.

Woodruff has positive first bullpen session

STARKVILLE — All signs were positive from Brandon Woodruff’s first pitching session of the fall to live batters.

Mullen doesn’t see SEC results as ‘upsets’

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen isn’t buying that last weekend should be dubbed “Upset Saturday in the Southeastern Conference,” but he acknowledges his players might do that.

Cox learning risk-reward of playing at MSU

STARKVILLE — Defensive back Justin Cox has learned the difference between being disciplined and reckless isn’t clear in his first six games with the Mississippi State football team.

Mullen expects to see different Kentucky

STARKVILLE — This isn’t the same Kentucky football team Dan Mullen and Mississippi State have beaten each of the past four years.

Freshman Ready set to make impact for MSU men

STARKVILLE — I.J. Ready only needed a few games to gain credibility.

Mullen tweaks kicker Bell’s technique

STARKVILLE — All signs say Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen is sticking with sophomore kicker Devon Bell.

Penalty saves Starkville vs. Madison Central

STARKVILLE — Starkville coach Jamie Mitchell has been in charge of high school football teams for more than 20 years, but he has never seen an ending to a game like the one he saw Friday night.

Humphreys realizing dream with MSU baseball

STARKVILLE — Reid Humphreys always dreamed of playing at Dudy Noble Field.

Ware hopes to be center of attention for MSU men

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Every time Rick Ray talks about Gavin Ware he uses the word “throwback” as if he is using the lingo of a past generation of basketball.

Starkville, Madison Central will have playoff-type atmosphere

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School football coach Jamie Mitchell said he has reminded his players and his coaches tonight’s matchup against Madison Central isn’t a playoff game.

Starkville, Madison Central quickly forming quite a rivalry

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School football coach Jamie Mitchell can point to the game that started his program’s turnaround.

MSU looks for defensive line help on the recruiting front

STARKVILLE — The focus for Mississippi State’s remaining spots to the 2014 football recruiting class will be the defensive line.

Perkins gaining confidence after ankle injury

STARKVILLE — LaDarius Perkins is back.

More accurately, Perkins is healthy and ready to be a weapon for the Mississippi State football team’s offense.