Articles by Theo DeRosa
‘This game will be kind of personal’: Former Starkville running back Rodrigues Clark excited to face Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Chris Jones knows plenty about motivation. The Starkville High School football coach still keeps the rejection letters from the schools that interviewed him,
Opposing beat writer Q and A: Evan Barnes, Memphis
On Saturday, the Mississippi State football team will have its first road test of the 2021 season. The Bulldogs will travel to Memphis in a
SEC schedule released for Mississippi State baseball in 2022
Trips to Arkansas and Ole Miss highlight Mississippi State’s 2022 Southeastern Conference baseball schedule, released Wednesday afternoon. The defending national champion Bulldogs will visit the
Memphis preparing for ‘heck of a matchup’ with Mississippi State
Memphis tight end Sean Dykes knows it’s been three years since the Tigers lost a home game. The last time a visiting team beat Memphis
Tuesday Replay: NC State’s failed jump pass proves to be turning point
NC State football coach Dave Doeren isn’t afraid to apply the conventions of another sport when it comes to red-zone offense. “You’ve got to make
One in a million: Canadians face long odds, many challenges to play college football in U.S.
Pandemic restrictions, getting noticed by college coaches, adjusting to new rules and — in some cases — learning a new language are some of the challenges Canadian players face.
Mississippi State-LSU football game will kick off at 11 a.m. Sept. 25
The Bulldogs (2-0) will welcome LSU (1-1) to Starkville in a rematch of the 2020 season opener in Baton Rouge.
Take me to church: Mississippi State’s Dillon Johnson credits midweek visit for turnaround
This is a story of two plays, one week apart. Both take place in the middle of the second quarter. Both involve Mississippi State sophomore
Defense, Griffin’s kick return lead Mississippi State over NC State
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Last week, Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin’s 70-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter sparked a 20-point comeback for Mississippi State in an eventual
Live updates: Mississippi State football takes on NC State at Davis Wade Stadium
One week removed from a 35-34 comeback win over Louisiana Tech, the Mississippi State football team is hoping for an easier win Saturday at Davis
Heritage Academy routs South Pontotoc for second straight MHSAA win
A final score of 42-21 belied the Patriots’ superiority throughout the night.
Faith, family and football: How Mississippi State lineman Albert Reese IV has made smooth transition from Canada
Ajou Ajou had seen enough. The wide receiver had spent sufficient time at Clearwater Academy International to know his friend back home in Alberta would
Opposing beat writer Q&A: Rob McLamb, NC State
Mississippi State hosts a Power Five nonconference opponent when North Carolina State comes to town Saturday. The Bulldogs (1-0) will face the Wolfpack (1-0) at
Bulldogs Grab Bag: Arnett praises NC State; Walley working on consistency
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Zach Arnett gave a simple answer Wednesday when asked what led to Louisiana Tech’s 72-yard touchdown pass as the
Mississippi State forward/center Jessika Carter turns self in on simple assault charge
Two days after Mississippi State offensive lineman Kwatrivous “Dollar Bill” Johnson was arrested by the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, another prominent Mississippi State athlete was
Mississippi State starting O-lineman Kwatrivous Johnson arrested for ‘malicious mischief’
On Monday, Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach said redshirt junior offensive lineman Kwatrivous “Dollar Bill” Johnson was instrumental in leading his team’s comeback Saturday
Profile: Part of family ceramics business, West Point man finds niche in pottery
Travis Shope’s first spin on a pottery wheel didn’t go so well.
Tuesday Replay: How Mississippi State flipped the switch to beat Louisiana Tech
Mike Leach has seen a lot in 21-plus years as a head coach in college football. But Mississippi State’s performance for much of Saturday’s game
Packers rookie Hill returns to Columbus High School
Green Bay Packers rookie running back Kylin Hill was on the sidelines for Friday’s game between Columbus High School and Southaven. Hill, a Columbus alum
Tulu turnaround: Griffin’s kick return pivotal in Mississippi State’s comeback win
Griffin returned a kickoff for 70 yards to set up the first of three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
