Stansbury: Sidney’s future not a done deal
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury denied reports a decision has been made on the future of junior center Renardo Sidney.
According to an SNY.tv unnamed source, Sidney will not return to MSU for his final year of eligibility and could pursue either a transfer or professional opportunities. Stansbury, who is in his 14th year season at MSU, said he has not had a conversation with the 6-foot-10 former McDonald’s All-American selection out of high school.
Sidney’s status remains ‘day to day’ for No. 15 Bulldogs
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University officials said Monday evening that junior center Renardo Sidney is being listed as “day to day” following the first practice back together since the Christmas holiday.
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.
Time to give Sidney ultimatum or get rid of him
Maybe John Lucas should coach the Mississippi State men’s basketball team.
Maybe the Bulldogs should change their plans for a European trip and take a detour to Texas.
Sidney won’t go to Europe with MSU
STARKVILLE — The ongoing Renardo Sidney saga added another chapter Friday as the Mississippi State men’s basketball program announced the junior forward left campus earlier this week to return to Houston, Texas, to work out with former NAB All-Star and coach John Lucas.
Moultrie ready to take court for MSU
STARKVILLE — Bulked up and anxious to hit the court, Mississippi State forward Arnett Moultrie is ready to see what he can do in the Southeastern Conference.
Sidney working in offseason to improve conditioning
STARKVILLE — Expect a different Renardo Sidney this season.
The Mississippi State junior center spent more than a month working out with former NBA player and coach John Lucas in Houston, Texas, to shed weight and to improve his conditioning.
Sidney sheds weight, regains focus
STARKVILLE — Expect a much different Renardo Sidney this season.
The Mississippi State junior center spent over a month working out with former NBA player and coach John Lucas in Houston, Texas to shed weight and improve his conditioning.
Sidney returned to campus last week 23 pounds lighter after weighing 320 pounds when he showed up in Houston in May.
SEC Tournament pre-game: MSU set for rematch against Vandy
Mississippi State opens SEC tournament play against Vanderbilt, which beat LSU on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinal round.
Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. (CT) and will be televised by the SEC Network. WCBI will carry the game in the Golden Triangle.
‘Humbled,’ ‘hurt’ Sidney speaks
Renardo Sidney’s media blackout ended Tuesday, as the Mississippi State sophomore forward addressed a lengthy list of topics about his checkered college career.
Sidney, MSU front court face tough task against ‘Bama bigs
STARKVILLE — Renardo Sidney once claimed to be “unstoppable” in the post.
“No one in the nation or the world,” Sidney proclaimed in December, could match him on the block.
Except maybe University of Alabama forward JaMychal Green.
Sidney was held to two points and five turnovers in a loss to the Crimson Tide on Jan. 8, the worst performance of his eight-game college career.
MSU/Starkville sports blog: ‘Dogs come up short against Commodores
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Rick Stansbury didn’t get the result he wanted Thursday, but he was happy to see his team play better.
MSU improved its rebounding, raised its bench production and saw leading scorer Ravern Johnson snap out of a scoring funk with 19 points against No. 19 Vanderbilt.
Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, an eight-point second half lead was wasted before falling to their second-straight defeat, 81-74.
MSU/Starkville Sports blog: Sidney’s passing to give MSU offense extra dimension
STARKVILLE — Kodi Augustus is averaging nine points a game since Renardo Sidney’s full-time return to the Mississippi State lineup.
Once a part of head coach Rick Stansbury’s necessitative plan to get 45 points from he and fellow senior Ravern Johnson, Augustus hasn’t had the pressure to score in the post since the start of Southeastern Conference play.
MSU/Starkville sports blog: Stansbury wants improvement in multiple areas; Bost earns SEC Player of the Week
STARKVILLE — We’re talking about practice.
Not the game, practice.
At least that’s what Rick Stansbury is thinking about as his team has five days off before facing No. 24 Georgia on the road Saturday.
MSU/Starkville sports blog: Bulldogs pound Auburn for second straight win
STARKVILLE — Finally, a chance for Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team to exhale.
The Bulldogs hadn’t found too many positive headlines written about them over the past month in the wake of off-the-court issues, player transfers and a slew of blowout losses.
Sunday, the Bulldogs (10-7, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) were laughing, smiling and throwing alley-oops to one another in an 85-66 wipeout of Auburn.
Bost, Sidney power MSU to win at Ole Miss
OXFORD — So much for Dee Bost and Renardo Sidney being out of shape.
The Mississippi State duo combined to score 49 points Thursday in the Bulldogs’ 69-64 win over Ole Miss.
MSU/Starkville sports blog: Sidney to make long-awaited home debut
STARKVILLE — The hype surrounding Mississippi State sophomore forward Renardo Sidney has yet to be witnessed at Humphrey Coliseum.
The show-stopping athleticism and inside-out game can be found on Youtube.com and recruiting websites, but Sidney hasn’t flashed a single highlight in Starkville.
Sidney has spent most of his career on the bench awaiting the conclusion of his year-long fight with the NCAA to gain eligibility.
MSU/Starkville blog: Stansbury refuses comment on Bailey-Sidney situation; Beckham transfers
STARKVILLE — In the wake of a disastrous 14-day road swing, Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team is looking to start anew.
The Bulldogs, who open Southeastern Conference play Saturday against Alabama, lost four of five games during stops in the Bahamas, Hawaii and Las Vegas.
MSU to experiment with rotations against Lindsey Wilson
When Mississippi State’s men’s basketball team faces exhibition opponent Lindsey Wilson on Saturday, all eyes will be on the two players who won’t be in uniform when the games start to count.
MSU’s Sidney loses year of eligibility, will miss games next year; State to appeal
The lengthy saga and NCAA investigation surrounding the eligibility of Mississippi State University freshman Renardo Sidney has come to ruling after the NCAA reached a decision to bench him for nine basketball games next season and make him repay $11,800.