Slimmer Rea should carry big stick for the Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — John Cohen has a request for every Mississippi State University fan who might see sophomore first baseman Wes Rea around campus in Starkville.

MSU secondary to have hands full with Tennessee offense

STARKVILLE – The three letters that define the highlighted matchup of Saturday’s game at Davis Wade Stadium are N-F-L.

MSU NOTEBOOK: Ballard earns first start with Colts

STARKVILLE – Former Mississippi State University tailback Vick Ballard will get his first start in the National Football League Sunday.

MSU trying to mix run, pass

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen wasn’t going to start the postgame media conference Saturday without a statistics sheet.

Tennessee’s Dooley will coach from press box

STARKVILLE — University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley will coach Saturday from the Davis Wade Stadium press box after undergoing surgery on his fractured right hip injury Tuesday afternoon.

McKinney makes impact with MSU linebackers

STARKVILLE — Benardrick McKinney never thought he’d be getting this much attention this early in his career.

MSU NOTEBOOK: Mullen cautions season is still early

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University head coach Dan Mullen will never be confused with Tyler Russell’s publicist.

Marcus’ TD catch highlights victory

LEXINGTON, Ky. — What must have looked like a dangerous option for Mississippi State University quarterback Tyler Russell turned out to be a bailout for a touchdown Saturday.

Defense helps No. 20 MSU hold off Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky football team had opportunities Saturday to add some drama to its matchup against No. 20 Mississippi State University.

MSU airs it out against Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Mississippi State University football team’s coaches knew the University of Kentucky would have an agenda.

Bumphis breaks MSU record for TD receptions

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For Chad Bumphis to say he hadn’t been thinking about the Mississippi State University football team’s all-time touchdown receptions record wouldn’t be accurate.

Ridgeland will try to end Starkville’s streak in region

STARKVILLE — The target in Class 5A, Region 2 remains on the Starkville High School football program.

Crowd noise does not bother MSU’s Russell

STARKVILLE — Tyler Russell had said previously that he does not hear the crowd and not even the famous cowbells at Davis Wade Stadium.

Autry wants to play bigger role up front for MSU

STARKVILLE — Denico Autry’s answer to what he thinks he needs to improve on the most after his first month is a scary thought for Southeastern Conference quarterbacks.

“There’s no doubt I have to be a better pass rusher otherwise I’m not doing my job,” Autry said Tuesday.

Perret quits MSU volleyball team

STARKVILLE — Paris Perret informed the Mississippi State University volleyball team’s coaches Monday of her intention to quit the program.

The junior setter, who was on pace to finish second all-time in school history in career assists, met with MSU coach Jenny Hazelwood and MSU Senior Associate Athletic Director for Women’s Sports Ann Carr on Monday to discuss her reasons for leaving the team.

Bulldogs preparing for different pair of quarterbacks

STARKVILLE — University of Kentucky freshman quarterback Patrick Towles meet Mississippi State University coach Dan Mullen.

MSU NOTEBOOK: Bulldog coaches ready for return of Johnson

STARKVILLE — The football coaches at Mississippi State University have been pointing to this first road Southeastern Conference game at the University of Kentucky for the return of injured tight end Malcolm Johnson.

Stuedeman eagerly anticipates 2013 softball season

STARKVILLE — Vann Stuedeman has been learning from Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen.

Florida volleyball team beats MSU again

STARKVILLE — Make it 41 victories in a row for the University of Florida volleyball program against Mississippi State University.

MSU’s 4-0 start generating excitement

STARKVILLE — The buzz on the Mississippi State University campus is starting to get more pronounced.

After the MSU football team’s first 4-0 start, it’s natural for fans, players, and coaches to start talking about 2012 as a special season.