Articles by Matthew Stevens
South Panola runs past West Point
BATESVILLE — If someone who had never seen a football game just happened to be at South Panola High School on Thursday, they still would have noticed two special tailbacks.
Russell continues to mature as MSU’s QB
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University coaching staff is teaching Tyler Russell in his fifth season like he’s the contestant on a game show.
Similarities with defensive coordinators at MSU, OSU
STARKVILLE — The similarities can’t be avoided when talking about the two defensive coordinators in Saturday’s Texas Kickoff Classic.
Talented group of freshmen making strides for MSU
STARKVILLE — D’Runnya Wilson has now gone from a unknown three-star late signee to a player who has exploded onto the Mississippi State University depth chart.
MSU Notebook: Bulldogs prepare for two quarterbacks against Cowboys
STARKVILLE — Just because the Mississippi State University coaching staff is preparing to see two quarterbacks Saturday doesn’t mean the game plan will be drastically different.
Oklahoma State may have lost offensive lineman for season
STARKVILLE — According to multiple reports, the No. 13 Oklahoma State University football team may be without its projected starting left tackle for the 2013 season.
Starkville High’s Jones adjusting to life as QB
STARKVILLE — The initial plan for Princeton Jones’ senior football season at Starkville High School was simple.
Sullivan sets record to help Gordon get first win at MSU
STARKVILLE — The regular-season home opener was more a mental cleansing than a celebration for the Mississippi State University women’s soccer program.
MSU’s Russell hopes to apply lessons learned
STARKVILLE — Tyler Russell is able to watch himself on film in the final two games of the 2012 season and smile at what he’s learning.
Mullen has tried to create family for assistant coaches at MSU
STARKVILLE — Home is foreign concept for college football assistant coaches.
Defense, Jones help Starkville take positive first step
MACON — It turns out there is life after Gabe Myles for the Starkville High School football program.
MSU Notebook: Bulldogs planning dress rehearsal
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University coach Dan Mullen has treated this week of practice like they’re getting ready for its opening game this weekend – a mock game, of course.
MSU football likely won’t play on Thursday in 2014
STARKVILLE — After being the most consistent participant in the Southeastern Conference’s Thursday Night Football telecasts on ESPN, Mississippi State University won’t participate in a mid-week affair in 2014.
MSU secondary wants to show it belongs with OSU’s WRs
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University’s players in the secondary are fed up listening to analysts break down their team’s game next weekend against No. 13 Oklahoma State University in the Texas Kickoff Classic.
ONE LAST RUN: Autry looks to lead Bulldogs’ defensive effort
STARKVILLE – There are only 12 regular season games left in the career of Mississippi State University defensive end Denico Autry.
Ray, Bulldogs unveil challenging schedule
STARKVILLE — Rick Ray will begin his second Southeastern Conference slate in the league’s most historic building — Rupp Arena.
MSU’s Jones adjusting to faster pace in college
STARKVILLE — Like every other Mississippi State University football player, Chris Jones is weighed before and after practice.
Starkville takes Jamboree tussle from New Hope
STARKVILLE – Saturday night showed the conservative road map that Starkville High hopes to ride through the early games of the 2013 season.
Tackles Evans, James making slight progress for the Bulldogs
STARKVILLE – Asked if his enigmatic sophomore defensive tackles are progressing through fall camp, Mississippi State University defensive line coach came up with the perfect answer.
Mullen, Gundy have different opinions about opener
STARKVILLE –Two coaches can’t have more different opinions about a season-opening game than Dan Mullen and Mike Gundy.
