Articles by Matthew Stevens
Ray looking forward to changing schedule
STARKVILLE — Rick Ray isn’t interested in letting Mississippi State
University men’s basketball fans get too comfortable with the make-up of his first schedule.
Bulldog fans salivating over debut of wide receiver Morrow
STARKVILLE — Everything that happened since the minute Joe Morrow arrived at Mississippi State University is about lowering the expectations.
Delivering dominating defense: Wilson likes MSU’s depth
STARKVILLE — The equation for Chris Wilson is simple: Better players equal better coaches and, therefore, a better football team.
MSU Football Notebook: Linebackers become close-knit group
STARKVILLE — Geoff Collins never has to wonder where his linebackers are on campus at given point and time.
MSU volleyball ready to prove SEC critics wrong
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State volleyball coach Jenny Hazelwood had motivation for her players when they started preseason practice Wednesday.
Kicking game strategy still up in the air for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen still doesn’t know how he’ll approach the new kickoff rule to college football games this season.
MSU men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
STARKVILLE — The first game as a Division I head men’s basketball coach will not be in a friendly environment for Mississippi State University’s newest hire.
MSU’s Mullen becoming big fan of his offensive line
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen likes his offensive line heading into the 2012 season.
MSU shows off present, future in workouts
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University’s first open football practice of the fall season Saturday was about the present and the future.
MSU coaches divided the morning session between several veteran starters and some eagerly anticipated newcomers who have the fan base excited.
Collins likes MSU’s depth at linebacker
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University linebackers coach Geoff Collins walks into the meeting room for his position knowing he has a talented group.
The Bulldogs return two starters and a depth chart that features players who combined to make 28 starts last season. MSU also welcomes back senior Cameron Lawrence, the second-leading tackler in the Southeastern Conference.
Mullen liks progression of Russell at quarterback position
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen used words like “comfortable” and “experienced” to describe his starting quarterback Tyler Russell.
Louisiana WR Christy commits to MSU
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University football program appears to have added to its receiving depth Wednesday.
Multiple outlets reported that Louisiana receiver Shelby Christy gave a verbal commitment to MSU on Wednesday night.
Quarterback protection looms large for Yellow Jackets this season
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School coach Jamie Mitchell knows what is priority number one going into the 2012 season.
Egg Bowl isn’t a high priority for MSU recruits
STARKVILLE — Starkville High School prospect Gabe Myles faced an interesting decision.
Would Myles follow in the footsteps of his father, Eddie, and attend Mississippi State University, or would he try to play quarterback at a lower-tier Division I school?
Status of MSU’s Smith still uncertain
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University football coaches don’t intend to rush senior offensive lineman Tobias Smith back into action.
Bulldogs draw North Carolina in Maui
STARKVILLE — Both Mississippi State University and the University of North Carolina will be bringing a majority of brand new faces to the Aloha state for the 2012 Maui Invitational.
MSU’s Frazier has once-in-a-lifetime experience
STARKVILLE — Adam Frazier and his teammates were told their experience this summer with the Team USA baseball team would be the perfect preparation for life as a professional player.
Mississippi State University’s standout leadoff hitter and shortstop disagrees after he spent a month wearing the red, white, and blue for the U.S. collegiate summer national team.
MSU guard Sword arrested for possession of BB gun
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University guard Craig Sword was arrested last weekend for misdemeanor possession of a BB gun on a educational property.
The freshman guard, who was on campus for the second semester of summer school, was arrested by university police after the BB gun was found in his dorm room.
MSU Officials: Penn State sanctions are wake-up call
The leadership at Mississippi State University watched with one critical thought Monday as the NCAA delivered one of the most unique and strongest penalties to Penn State University.
