Articles by Matthew Stevens
MSU’s Hood isn’t concerned with featured role
STARKVILLE — Most incoming freshmen in any college sport are asked to raise their level of play.
Mississippi State forward Rodney Hood is enjoying just being a part of a team where he isn’t the focus.
Starkville will try to rebound vs. Madison Central
STARKVILLE — Jamie Mitchell still has that feeling no head coach wants.
Russell has good feelings for Memphis game
STARKVILLE — Tyler Russell still remembers what it felt like to walk off the field against the University of Memphis.
The third-year sophomore would like to repeat that sense of accomplishment at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 against Memphis one year later.
Steinwedell ready to be back on court for MSU
STARKVILLE — Faith Steinwedell believes she was destined to play volleyball in a major conference 1,900 miles away from her home in La Jolla, Calif.
McCardell hopes to be force in MSU’s pass rush
STARKVILLE — Shane McCardell has finally found a home at defensive end.
The objective for the Mississippi State football team is to keep him there as long as possible.
Youth on showcase for South Panola, West Point
WEST POINT — Forget about the present.
It was clear Saturday night the future is pretty bright for the South Panola and West Point high school football teams.
Mullen sits starters in Friday scrimmage
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State football team’s objective Friday night in a scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium wasn’t to see its standouts perform.
Noxubee County pulls away from Starkville
MACON — Even after a disappointing loss last week in the second annual Fall High School Jamboree, Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter was convinced his team could still run the football.