Short passing game emerges as storyline from spring

STARKVILLE –Tyler Russell has finally figured out what being a quarterback is all about.

MSU’s Ammirati earns SEC Player of Week honors

STARKVILLE — The disparity in playing time at catcher last season bothered Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen.

MSU’s opener vs. Oklahoma St. could set up SEC bowl game in Houston

STARKVILLE — Lone Star Sports Entertainment may have had other motives than watching fans of the Mississippi State University football team when it officially announced the Texas Kickoff Classic.

MSU spring game celebrates past, present

STARKVILLE — Sam Cowart doesn’t want to clean up Davis Wade Stadium today.

But that just may be the form of punishment Cowart and White team teammates have to endure after they were on the wrong end of a return visit from a former Mississippi State University football team standout.

Lindgren helps MSU beat Auburn to clinch series

STARKVILLE — Jacob Lindgren knew his luck needed to change in a hurry.

The sophomore left-hander saw it happen in front of the second-largest crowd in Dudy Noble Field history.

Lady Bulldogs battle hard, fall short in SEC Women’s Tennis tournament

STARKVILLE — A Mississippi State University women’s tennis program playing its best at the end of the season couldn’t overcome the talent of the University of Tennessee.

Maroon-White football game set for Saturday

STARKVILLE — In the eyes of Mississippi State University fifth-year coach Dan Mullen, the spring football season is effectively over.

Rain puts halt to Super Bulldog Weekend baseball opener

STARKVILLE — In honor of its first nationally televised game of the season, Mississippi State University gave out a free t-shirt to every fan Thursday night.

MSU baseball team will be without Slauter

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University baseball team will be without its starting catcher for the second time this season.

MSU (30-9, 8-7 Southeastern Conference) will be without Mitch Slauter at 6:30 tonight (ESPNU) when it plays host to Auburn University (23-14, 5-10) in game one of a three-game SEC weekend series at Dudy Noble Field.

MSU looking for depth in backfield

STARKVILLE — The depth chart got so thin at running back last week that Mississippi State University assistant coach Greg Knox had improvise.

For MSU baseball team, it’s all in the numbers

STARKVILLE — The last time Mississippi State University baseball hosted an NCAA Regional round the members of the current team were in elementary school.

MSU’s Renfroe earns SEC honor

STARKVILLE — The book on Hunter Renfroe needs to be rewritten.

No longer is Mississippi State University junior outfielder susceptible to an average slider in the dirt like he was in his first two seasons.

Injuries plagued Ole Miss in spring practice

OXFORD — Normally, a college football team’s main objective is to come out of a spring season as healthy as possible.

Before the first day of practice, University of Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze knew that wasn’t going to be possible, so he adjusted his goals. Even the format for the 2013 Grove Bowl had to be adjusted to compensate for the team’s rash of injuries. As a result, the annual spring showcase was converted into a practice in front of an announced crowd of 28,000 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Ward figuring out what it takes to contribute at Ole Miss

OXFORD — Channing Ward spent 15 spring practices with the University of Mississippi football team learning the difference between being an athletic freak and playing defensive end at the Division I level.

On Saturday after the 2013 Grove Bowl, the sophomore defensive lineman from Aberdeen feels like he has figured out pieces of what it will take to play every down in the Southeastern Conference.

Turnovers in MSU’s scrimmage disappoint Mullen

STARKVILLE — Context is normally needed for Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen to evaluate a spring scrimmage.

Bulldogs prepare for second scrimmage today at Davis Wade Stadium

STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen blames himself for the lack of tempo he noticed on the film on the first spring scrimmage last weekend.

Bulldogs, Aggies begin life as SEC baseball rivals

STARKVILLE — After learning of his new role on the Mississippi State University pitching staff, the numerous members of friends and family of Luis Pollorena knew they’d have to arrive earlier this weekend to see him.

Bulldogs, Rebels thankful for holiday exposure

The football game that is considered a statewide celebration for all Mississippians will now have the platform of a national holiday this season.

ESPN announced Wednesday morning that the 2013 rivalry game between Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi, commonly known as “The Egg Bowl,” will be played on Thanksgiving evening for the first time in a decade.

Frazier’s hit helps lift MSU past Ole Miss

PEARL — Mississippi State University baseball fans had the situation they wanted.

The Bulldogs’ most consistent hitter was at the plate with the bases loaded in a tie game in the fifth inning. Adam Frazier rewarded the optimism of those fans with a two-run single to left field to give MSU its first and final lead Tuesday night.

Woodruff ready to lead Bulldogs vs. Rebels

STARKVILLE — For the past two months, Mississippi State University baseball coach John Cohen has been telling anybody who will listen that Brandon Woodruff will pitch in critical games this season.

In terms of Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) and emotionally charged atmospheres, things don’t get any more critical than No. 21 MSU’s game at 6:30 tonight against the No. 23 University of Mississippi in the annual Governors Cup matchup at Trustmark Park in Pearl.