Articles by Matthew Stevens
MSU’s Keenum surprised by holdup with Texas A&M
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State President Mark Keenum was one of 12 Southeastern Conference member presidents or chancellors to attend a vote on introducing a 13th member of the league.
Relf not worried about playing close to home
STARKVILLE — Chris Relf said he’s isn’t worried about playing a college football game close to his hometown of Montgomery, Ala.
The Mississippi State fifth-year senior quarterback has more important things on his mind.
MSU, Auburn feature different no-huddle attacks
STARKVILLE — Time will be a valuable commodity Saturday.
The seconds will count so much that the Mississippi State and Auburn University football teams will eschew one of the fundamentals of the game — the huddle — in an attempt to gain an advantage.
Bulldogs still underdogs in their minds
STARKVILLE — It’s time to embrace to new role in Mississippi State football under coach Dan Mullen: Road favorite.
Final drive vs. Auburn motivates Relf
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior quarterback Chris Relf said he watched the film of his final drive last year against Auburn University again this summer.
MSU, Auburn say Newton drama won’t affect game
STARKVILLE — Everybody in power on the campuses of Auburn University and Mississippi State are saying there’s no extra motivation entering their matchup at 11:21 a.m. Saturday (WCBI).
Texas A&M could be latest domino to fall in conference shuffles
Jackie Sherrill finally has his ‘I told you so’ moment with college football fans.
In a strange twist, one of Sherrill’s former programs is sending shockwaves through the sport with news he has been convinced for a long time would happen.
Aberdeen rallies to win ‘A’ game
AMORY — In a game defined by missed opportunities by both teams, the Aberdeen High School football team came up with a fourth-quarter comeback and a late defensive stand to escape with a 14-7 victory at Amory in the annual ‘A’ game matchup.
Bulldog beatdown: No. 20 MSU crushes Memphis 59-14
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The small contingent of fans in blue made its way for the exits after 15 minutes.
What was left of the announced 33,990 at the Liberty Bowl on Thursday night were people mostly clad in maroon gear watching the No. 20 Mississippi State football team cruise to a 59-14 victory in the season opener for both teams.
Five MSU players suspended for opener vs. Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five Mississippi State football players, including one projected starter, were suspended for the team’s season opener Thursday night at the University of Memphis.
MSU needs playmakers at receiver
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State football team didn’t waste any time trying to get its playmakers experience in the passing game last year against the University of Memphis.
Mullen isn’t concerned about who will start at left tackle
STARKVILLE — Less than 36 hours before his team took the field for its season opener against the University of Memphis, Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen wasn’t worried about who would start for the Bulldogs at left tackle.
Summerlin will start for Memphis vs. MSU
STARKVILLE — The only sure thing about University of Memphis quarterback Andy Summerlin’s season-opening performance against No. 20 Mississippi State on Thursday night likely will be that he will be the oldest player on the field.
No vanilla packages in MSU’s defense
STARKVILLE — Nothing will be basic about the No. 20 Mississippi State football team’s defense after the first play this season.
As he prepares for his first game as defensive coordinator, MSU coach Chris Wilson said his unit won’t leave any schemes unused in its season opener Thursday at the University of Memphis (7 p.m., Fox Sports Net).
Relf ready to lead Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State football team’s quarterback position is in a much better shape than last year as the team prepares for its season opener at 7 p.m. Thursday (Fox Sports Net) at the University of Memphis.
Wilson keeps starting MLB spot
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Chris Wilson made it clear Monday why junior linebacker Brandon Wilson is still where he is on the Bulldogs’ opening week depth chart.
Mullen adapting Oregon tactics to MSU offense
STARKVILLE — Go ahead and let Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen describe the way he see the give-and-take relationship among coaches.
Hazelwood will try to find seven
STARKVILLE — There already is a bit of desperation, a lot of frustration, and some shock in the voice of Mississippi State volleyball coach Jenny Hazelwood.
After a 1-2 weekend in its season-opening Maroon Classic tournament at Newell-Grissom Gymnasium, there’s legitimate arguments all of those feelings are justified.
Gardner dismissed from MSU basketball team
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State announced Friday morning freshman guard D.J. Gardner has been dismissed from the men’s basketball program a little more than six months after signing with the school.
Starkville hangs on for tight win vs. Madison Central
STARKVILLE — Friday was a difficult day for Starkville High School football coach Jamie Mitchell.
But the night got a little better with a home-opening victory against a powerhouse Class 6A program.
After visiting all day with his mother, who is suffering with cancer in a Memphis, Tenn., hospital, Mitchell drove back to Starkville to lead the Yellow Jackets to a 16-14 victory.