STARKVILLE — Mississippi State ended its first full week of bowl preparations with a 115-play scrimmage, which mostly featured its backups, walkons and freshmen. The defense dominated the scrimmage at the Palmeiro Center, holding the offense to four touchdowns and … Continue reading
Hit the links: The ‘Game of Change,’ a bevy of football coverage and more
STARKVILLE — From Starkville to Montgomery to Chicago, we’ve got you covered today in the Clarion-Ledger and at ClarionLedger.com. (That’s one big Golden Triangle, by the way.) The biggest Mississippi State-related event, of course, is in Chicago, where the Bulldogs … Continue reading
Video: Dan Mullen reviews week, looks forward to Sunday scrimmage
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s final practice for backups and freshmen ended just about how you would expect it today, with a freshman-led bang. Defensive lineman John Harris ended team drills with a sack today on the practice field, signaling the … Continue reading
Bowl practice observations: Jameon Lewis, Taveze Calhoun shine in afternoon (with video)
STARKVILLE — I caught practice and even took a tour of the Leo Seal Jr. Complex this afternoon. I’ll have a few photos from the tour on the blog later, but what you really want are my keen observations, newsy … Continue reading
Wendell Lewis out at least 8 weeks with knee injury
Mississippi State senior center Wendell Lewis will undergo surgery Monday to repair a fractured right knee cap, a school spokesman confirmed today. He will miss a minimum of eight weeks. Lewis injured his knee during practice Wednesday. An MRI scan … Continue reading
Dan Mullen on Nick Griffin’s surgery, player development and Tyler Russell’s ankle
Dan Mullen returned to practice today after spending Wednesday evening in Montgomery speaking to players at the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game. We hit on several topics following the Bulldogs’ practice in chilly conditions tonight. The discussion ranged from running back Nick … Continue reading
Broom’s last laugh: The Corey Broomfield you may not know
STARKVILLE — Corey Broomfield‘s laugh lights up any room he enters. Seriously, listen to his chuckle. The sound emanating from his throat is a fantastic mix of Eddie Murphy and an old prospector. I’m not sure if I can draw … Continue reading
Thoughts, observations and video interviews from Wednesday’s bowl practice
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State wrapped up its first bowl practice with reporters looking on inside at the Palmeiro Center earlier tonight. It was your typical early bowl practice, with second- and third-teamers getting the bulk of the work. A few … Continue reading
Nick Griffin tears ACL, suffering second major injury in career
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State running back Nick Griffin is sidelined yet again with a knee injury. The sophomore tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during practice Saturday. It’s a big blow for Griffin, who had emerged as … Continue reading
Replay: Live notes from Rick Ray, players press conference
Mississippi State coach Rick Ray and players chat with reporters to preview the 50th anniversary of the “Game of Change” and a rematch with Loyola in Chicago on Saturday. – Senior center Wendell Lewis: “I can’t wait to play this … Continue reading