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Football has been EMCC's 'livelihood,' but Lions must adjust to a new way of life for now
Each fall, when East Mississippi Community College plays its first football game of the season, women's basketball coach and athletic director Sharon Thompson witnesses the school's campus in Scooba come alive.
Analysis: How Mississippi State is hitting on under-the-radar prospects in the 2021 class
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State is digging deep into the cupboard in its 2021 recruiting class.
Former Starkville High QB Brady Davis 'hoping for some football'
The Missouri Valley Football Conference has officially postponed its conference competition to the spring.
EMCC opts out of fall football season because of virus
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges is currently set to begin play Oct. 1 for a six-game regular season, and the Lions are the first team to opt out of fall competition.
Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid COVID-19 concerns
The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.
Ben's burning questions: What Mississippi State's new schedule forecasts, is a wave of transfers coming and how sportswriters would deal with no football this fall
STARKVILLE -- As I sat inside the press box at MGM Park in Biloxi, the stirs of pandemic-related hysteria remained at bay.
How three eras of MSU coaching staffs are building a winning culture at Austin Peay
A collection of former Bulldogs who comprise Marquase Lovings' inaugural staff have eased his transition in Clarksville.
Mississippi State adds Georgia and Vanderbilt to 2020 schedule
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State has added two more opponents for the 2020 football season.
Analysis: With Robert Woodard II turning pro, what's the roster outlook for Mississippi State men's basketball?
After Woodard chose to remain in the NBA draft, here's who is expected to play the biggest roles for the Bulldogs this season.
What Mike Leach's first-year offenses at Washington State and Texas Tech forecast for Mississippi State in 2020
If Leach's past history proves anything, it's that his offenses can be prolific from day one.
Mississippi State AD John Cohen sounds off on football season, construction and more in final installment of Virtual Road Dawgs Tour
STARKVILLE -- As Mississippi State Athletic Director John Cohen peered across a room filled with fellow Southeastern Conference officials, a tear surfaced on commissioner Greg Sankey's face.
Mississippi State's Robert Woodard II stays in NBA draft
While various college players announced a return to college over the past few days, Mississippi State's Robert Woodard II chose a different path.
Former Mississippi State, EMCC assistant D.J. Looney dies of heart attack at 31
Looney, who was serving as the offensive line coach at Louisiana, suffered a heart attack during a team workout at Cajun Field on Saturday, according to a news release.
Analysis: Malik Nabers' commitment represents an identity shift for Mississippi State under Mike Leach
STARKVILLE -- Malik Nabers boasted ample options at the collegiate level.
SEC moves to 10-game, conference-only football schedule for 2020 season
STARKVILLE -- The Southeastern Conference received as much clarity as it has in months on Thursday regarding its football season, announcing it will go to a 10-game conference-only schedule for the 2020 campaign in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi State's Chris Lemonis reflects on season's sudden end on Tuesday's Virtual Road Dawgs Tour
STARKVILLE -- Chris Lemonis has had ample time to work on his swing, though not on a baseball diamond.
Four-star Louisiana receiver Malik Nabers commits to Mississippi State
STARKVILLE -- Mike Leach's high-flying air raid offensive continues to pay dividends on the recruiting trail for Mississippi State.
Mississippi State men's basketball adds Alabama transfer Javian Davis
STARKVILLE -- The Mississippi State men's basketball roster is rounding into shape.
Former MSU standouts big factor in MLB's opening weekend
After taking months off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball saw its highly-anticipated opening weekend come and go last week. Several Mississippi State baseball alumni played prominent roles for various teams throughout the sport over the weekend.
'She's just a flat out shooter': How former NBA star Jason Terry and WNBA standout Edwina Brown are aiding in Mississippi State commit Jasmine Shavers' development
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State commit Jasmine Shavers dipped her head and meandered toward the sideline.
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