Articles by Theo DeRosa
Prep Football Preview: Starkville High School
STARKVILLE — The Starkville High School football team got a longer bye week than it expected last season. The Yellow Jackets headed into their break
MSU athletics officials say championship worth investment
Carey Edwards hoisted the trophy gingerly.
“It’s heavier than it looks!” the Rotary Club of Columbus president exclaimed.
Bulldogs Football Camp: Increased depth could make secondary primary asset
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State nickelbacks coach Tony Hughes knows playing defensive back in the Southeastern Conference typically requires playing through some pain. But Hughes and
Rogers, Lovertich bonding during MSU quarterback competition
STARKVILLE — As Chance Lovertich made his way back toward the practice field after Monday’s media session, Will Rogers stopped him with an urgent question.
Part of the family: MSU bullpen catcher Schmidt enjoys unforgettable experience
Gavin Schmidt grew up an LSU fan on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Biloxi native, Schmidt rooted for the Tigers for as good a reason
Observations from Mississippi State football scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach didn’t hear pads popping as much as he would have liked during Mississippi State’s Maroon and White spring football game on
Prep Football Preview: Hebron Christian School
PHEBA — In 2017, Hebron Christian School football coach David Foster had only one high school student at the Eagles’ first varsity workout. That same
‘Play the next play’: Mississippi State running backs taking Bulldogs’ motto to heart in fall camp
STARKVILLE — By the time he reached the end of the field, Eric Mele was out of breath. Mississippi State’s running backs coach had run
Caledonia volleyball edges New Hope in thrilling five-set season opener
NEW HOPE — The Caledonia High School volleyball team began to get a little nervous as rival New Hope mounted a furious fifth-set comeback in
Mississippi State football: Linebackers show depth, versatility; Leach gives update on QB competition
Zach Arnett’s emphasis on perfection has so far gotten the best out of a versatile, deep group of linebackers.
Early in preseason camp, Mississippi State’s inside receivers are seeing ‘the big picture’
Mississippi State’s inside receivers gave impressive showings over the first weekend of fall camp.
Bulldogs feeling acclimated as fall camp begins
Jaden Walley felt out of shape in the summer swelter when the Mississippi State football team began training camp last August after a lengthy layoff caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scouting the Schedule, Game 7: Mississippi State visits Vanderbilt to start season’s second half
Mississippi State held off Vanderbilt last Nov. 7 in Starkville for a much-needed win after four straight losses.
A promise to Pops: Family keeps late Starkville High coach with them after Mississippi State’s historic baseball title
It was already dark by the time Drew Massey pulled the hearse up to the gates of Dudy Noble Field, his father-in-law’s body in the back.
On New Year’s Eve, hours after getting the call that John Howard Patton, 65, had died earlier that day, the Louisville funeral director wanted to do one last favor for the man who meant so much to him.
Mississippi State picked last in SEC West media poll; OL Charles Cross makes all-SEC third team
Mississippi State was picked by Southeastern Conference media to finish last in the SEC West, it was announced Friday morning. The Bulldogs, who finished 4-7
Scouting the Schedule, Game 6: Alabama looms after bye week for Mississippi State
Last season’s meeting between Mississippi State and Alabama on Halloween was downright scary for the Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide thumped Mike Leach’s club 41-0 in
SEC media days: Competition, experience have Mississippi State feeling like ‘the sky’s the limit’
“I think there’s a lot of potential,” wide receiver Austin Williams said.
A 64-team Playoff, COVID and a ‘coup’: Mississippi State coach Mike Leach holds court at SEC media days
HOOVER, Ala. — Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach on Wednesday called for a 64-team College Football Playoff, said he avoided a “coup d’état” at
SEC media days: Live updates from Mike Leach, Mississippi State players
Here’s what the Bulldogs contingent in Hoover had to say.
Mississippi State pitcher Houston Harding signs free-agent deal with Los Angeles Angels
Houston Harding came up clutch time after time for Mississippi State during the 2021 season. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs left-hander parlayed that success into a
After weeks on the run, lawyer with Columbus ties arrested
July 14, 2025
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