Mullen Presser: On Bumphis, Griffin, Injuries, Egg Bowl, Etc.
Dan Mullen held his weekly press conference this afternoon, and I’ve got plenty of good tid-bits for you as MSU (7-3, 3-3 SEC) begins preparations for a visit from Arkansas (4-6, 2-4) on Saturday...
View ArticleHughes Becomes Voice of MSU Secondary (w/Video)
A few days ago I wrote about the communication issues that plagued MSU’s secondary at times last season, and how that’s being addressed this spring. The point man when it comes to communication is...
View ArticleMaroon-White Game: Offense Rules as Maroon Rolls
Mississippi State’s offense has had its share of troubles during spring scrimmages, but it put on a show this afternoon in the annual Maroon-White spring game. The Maroon squad, led by walk-on...
View ArticleOn the Links: Camp Begins; Intriguing Players; Recruiting News
Well hello, friends. Welcome to the wonderful world of August in Mississippi, the month that has us Southerners seriously considering a move to North Dakota. Ah, but we have a way of dealing with the...
View ArticleVideos: Hughes, Jiles Look Forward to Oklahoma State Challenge
STARKVILLE | With MSU’s season opener against Oklahoma State drawing ever closer, the chatter will increase about one matchup in particular: The Bulldogs’ secondary versus the Cowboys’ prolific passing...
View ArticlePresser Video: Hughes Thinks Cornerbacks Will Be OK
STARKVILLE | The big matchup to watch this weekend in Houston will be Oklahoma State’s passing game versus MSU’s secondary – specifically, MSU’s cornerbacks. They’re replacing a pair of starters there,...
View ArticleTeleconference: Mullen Ready for ‘Christmas Morning’ Against Cowboys
This week’s game: MSU (0-0) vs. No. 13 Oklahoma State (0-0), Saturday, 2:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2 (Bob Wischusen play-by-play, Rod Gilmore analyst, Quint Kessenich sideline) ––––– The first SEC coaches...
View ArticleReport Card: Oklahoma State
Following each loss, Logan Lowery of the Daily Journal will give his opinion and grade out each position group for Mississippi State. ––––– Overview: It was a little strange for me watching Mississippi...
View ArticleMullen Presser: Russell Doubtful; Hughes Out; James Might Redshirt
There was plenty for Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen to discuss Monday afternoon during his weekly press conference. Mullen’s Bulldogs suffered a 21-3 setback to Oklahoma State in the season opener...
View ArticleCollins says defense has “a bad taste in their mouth”
STARKVILLE | Coming into last Saturday’s game Geoff Collins was concerned about Oklahoma State’s up-tempo offense and its potent passing attack. Although the defense played well in Collins’ debut as...
View ArticleSunday conversation with Dan Mullen
STARKVILLE – Dan Mullen held his weekly teleconference with the media Sunday afternoon following Mississippi State’s 51-7 win over Alcorn State. Up next for the Bulldogs will be their first conference...
View ArticleWednesday practice report
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s second day of practice during the bye week ended with the entire 2013 freshman signing class getting an extra conditioning session after their teammates left the field...
View ArticleSunday conversation with Dan Mullen
STARKVILLE – Dan Mullen is 4-0 against Kentucky since taking over at Mississippi State in 2009. Those battles have been decided by 14 points or less with three games taking place in Lexington. Thursday...
View ArticleMonday with Mullen
STARKVILLE – Saturday will mark just the 15th time that Mississippi State has met South Carolina on the gridiron. The Bulldogs had success early on in the series that started in 1992 by winning six of...
View ArticleMonday with Mullen
For the third consecutive week Mississippi State will square off against an opponent ranked inside the top 14. The Bulldogs have lost two straight on the road to South Carolina and Texas A&M and...
View ArticleSaturday bowl practice notes
Mississippi State worked for two hours on Saturday morning for its second bowl practice as graduation was going on simultaneously inside Humphrey Coliseum. Here are a few observations I jotted down in...
View ArticleMonday bowl practice notes
Day four of Mississippi State’s Liberty Bowl practices is in the books. The Bulldogs worked for two hours Monday afternoon before film sessions and meetings to wrap up the day. Here are a few notes I...
View ArticleTuesday practice notes
Mississippi State held its first spring practice Tuesday afternoon in shells and shorts. There was a light scrimmage at the end but of course without pads on it was limited. I’ll have a full notebook...
View ArticleBack in the saddle again
I’m back in the Magnolia State after spending the past week in Tucson, Ariz., with my daughter for a much needed vacation. I think it’s gonna take a few days to adjust back to this time zone,...
View ArticleSEC Media Days: Jay Hughes
Mississippi State senior safety Jay Hughes talked about his return to the gridiron from a season-ending Achilles injury at SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., on Tuesday. (Video courtesy of the SEC) (Video...
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