Why three-star commit Corey Ellington could be the latest athlete-turned-defensive back to shine at Mississippi State
“His personality, his skill set, all of it is unique,” Holmes County Central head coach Marcus Rogers said. “Especially with his size. He’s able to move around. He runs fast; he has top-end speed. He’s just a talented kid.”
MSU graphic designers animate Bulldogs’ NFL dreams coming true
It starts with a ring. The animated cell phone in the middle of the screen buzzes twice. It’s the NFL. Starkville native and former Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. has just been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Analysis: Ranking the best Mississippi State value picks since 2010 ahead of the NFL draft’s second day
Since 2010, 26 former MSU players have been taken in rounds 2-7. Who proved to be the best picks for their NFL teams?
Derailed by injuries at Mississippi State, Tommy Stevens hoping to be NFL Draft’s most versatile quarterback
STARKVILLE — Tommy Stevens’ first start at Davis Wade Stadium was scripted perfectly.
Buffalo Bills promote Columbus native Leslie Frazier to assistant head coach
The promotion announced Wednesday underscores Frazier’s role of serving as one of head coach Sean McDermott’s most trusted advisers while also overseeing one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses over the past two seasons.
Nick Fitzgerald highlights five ex-Mississippi State players on XFL rosters
The SEC’s all-time rushing leader at quarterback went unselected in the 2019 NFL draft but spent time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad during over the past year.
Boobie’s blessing: How Anthony ‘Boobie’ Dixon is embracing Kylin Hill’s chase for his Mississippi State single-season rushing record
“You can tell that (Hill) put in the work, and he earned this moment,” Dixon said. “I think I’m going to be just like everybody else — smiling and proud.”
Next man up: With Kylin Hill off to the NFL, Mississippi State must replace its offensive workhorse in 2020
With Hill’s future now sealed and senior tailback Nick Gibson set to exhaust his eligibility, the Bulldogs backfield is going to look plenty different next season.
Oak Hill Academy linebacker Jaden Craven honored with NFL Way to Play Award for ‘textbook’ tackle
WEST POINT — The group chat was going crazy.
Former MSU star Jeffery Simmons activated by Tennessee Titans
The former Noxubee County and Mississippi State star has a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sports agent Bus Cook to speak at Starkville Quarterback Club
Cook, who attended Ole Miss and was the agent for former NFL stars Brett Favre and Randy Moss, will be joined by Mississippi State defensive line coach Deke Adams, who will give the Scouting Report.
Former Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram will miss rest of Oakland Raiders’ season with shoulder injury
Oakland Raiders rookie safety Johnathan Abram, a first-round pick out of Mississippi State in April’s NFL draft, will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending injury to his shoulder in the season opener.
Dak is back: MSU legend returns to Starkville for summer camp
STARKVILLE — Former Mississippi State and current Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wasn’t expecting it.
NFL sidelined pizza sales? Papa John’s says yes, others no
The CEO of Papa John’s slammed the NFL’s leadership and blamed protests by football players for pizza sales going cold.
Diverse United States divided on symbols of patriotism
When Afghanistan War veteran Joseph Smith saw NFL players take a knee or raise a fist during the playing of the national anthem last month, he wasn’t offended — he was proud. Where some saw it as disrespectful, he saw it as patriotic.
AP-NORC Poll: Disapproval for anthem protest, Trump response
Most Americans think refusing to stand for the national anthem is disrespectful to the country, the military and the American flag. But most also disapprove of President Donald Trump’s calling for NFL players to be fired for refusing to stand.
Trump: Objection to protests ‘has nothing to do with race’
President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that his opposition to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality “has nothing to do with race” but has to do with “respect for our country and respect for our flag.”
Season ends in heart-breaking fashion for Prescott, Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Rodgers didn’t need another Hail Mary this time.
Starting over: MSU’s Cox looks to rebuild career
The days are quiet for Justin Cox now.
That’s fine with him.
Slimantics: Where it’s OK to discriminate: The NFL and Mississippi
When University of Missouri football player Michael Sam told the New York Times in a Sunday interview that he was gay, players, pundits and ordinary people were quick to respond.
Mississippi State player Rufus Warren took to Twitter, saying “this is a MAN sport. And being gay is not a man.” Later the same day, Warren took down that tweet and apologized for the comment.