Articles by Matthew Stevens
West Point rides ground game past Noxubee County
MACON — If there’s any team that was made for the never ending rain that fell Friday night, it might just be the West Point Green Wave.
Troy shooting for another big offensive effort vs. MSU
STARKVILLE — What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Troy was a double-digit underdog that scared Mississippi State in a second-half run before falling 30-24. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Fox Sports South), Troy won’t be the plucky underdog looking for attention. The Trojans know they have it.
Skinner blossoms into dominant linebacker for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins can’t mention senior linebacker Deontae Skinner without getting emotional.
Kicker Bell searching for confidence with the Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Devon Bell’s attitude isn’t like most kickers and that might just be his problem.
MSU Notebook: Troy brings high-scoring offense to town
STARKVILLE — If there’s one quarterback that knows what it takes to put it up big numbers on a Mississippi State defense, it’s Troy’s Corey Robinson.
Senior guard Steele leaves MSU basketball program
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State guard Jalen Steele has left the men’s basketball program with the intention to transfer after he graduates following the spring semester.
Mullen: MSU doesn’t have ‘controversy’ at QB
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen said Monday he has been fortunate never to have “a quarterback controversy” in his coaching career.
MSU going for it more on fourth down
STARKVILLE — Meet Dan Mullen — Mississippi State’s fourth-down gambler.
Mullen clarifies QB situation
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen clarified his quarterback situation Sunday by stating senior Tyler Russell still isn’t cleared for contact.
MSU Notebook: Auburn passing game clicks early
AUBURN, Ala. — The game plan for Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and the Tigers passing game was clear from the opening possession — pick on No. 9 in white.
Prescott earns second straight start in last-minute decision
AUBURN, Ala. — Mississippi State coaches said all week if Tyler Russell was medically cleared to play, he’d play. They didn’t however, say anything about starting.
Starkville knocks off Southaven for first home win
STARKVILLE — Redemption was the word of the night for the Starkville High School defense.
Miss. Sect. of State refuses comment on Yahoo Sports story
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann refused comment on a Yahoo Sports report that two former Mississippi State football players received impermissible benefits.
Starkville will try to regroup vs. Southaven
STARKVILLE — Each member of the 87-player Starkville High School football roster couldn’t be more eager to play again.
Report: Five SEC players, including two from MSU, received improper benefits
STARKVILLE — A national report suggests five football players from three Southeastern Conference schools received impermissible benefits.
Swinarski will be eligible to play for MSU baseball team in 2014
STARKVILLE — Joey Swinarski completed his mission last week when the NCAA Eligibility Center cleared him to play college baseball this spring.
MSU Notebook: Brown eligible to play against Auburn
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State freshman wide receiver Fred Brown will not be suspended for the Southeastern Conference opener against Auburn.
