Rebels, Bulldogs To Meet In Annual “Egg Bowl” Battle

When Ole Miss and Mississippi State meet in what is commonly known as “The Egg Bowl,” it won’t have anything to do with players gathering to eating eggs sunny side up, over easy or fried. It will be to see which team can lay claim to “The Golden Egg,” a gold-plated trophy that is shaped […]

NFL Turkeyday Games And A Happy Thanksgiving!

I started off last week on a hot note. I went 11-2, so it’s going to be hard to top that, but here I go. Detroit vs. Houston This game features two of the great traditions of the NFL: Detroit playing on Thanksgiving and the Lions losing on Turkeyday. At this time last year, the […]

A Quick Look At Sunday’s NFL Games For Nov. 18, 2012

Arizona vs. Atlanta Arizona continues on their mission to prove that they are the worst franchise in the history of the NFL. After a great start of the season, they will do what they always do: Stink. Kurt Warner should be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame twice for getting this dud of […]

Welcome Sunday Morning: The Football Gods Must Love The Tide

Let’s see now: It looks like the Dawgs are heading to a New Year’s bowl. Ole Miss has been just seconds away from defeating LSU, Texas A&M and pesky Vanderbilt, this year. So, instead of lining up for a big bowl with an 8-3 record, Ole Miss’ game against MSU, this Saturday, will decide if […]

Go Dawgs!

Now that MSU has gotten back to its winning ways, where do you see the Bulldogs playing their bowl game?   Now, remember, they still have one game to go with that “School up North.” Give us your feedback! RSP

Mississippi State (7-2) at LSU (7-2) Preview: Can The Bulldogs Salvage Their Season?

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Time: 6 p.m. TV: ESPNU Initial Analysis: With the Mississippi State Bulldogs still reeling from their drubbing by Texas A&M, they have to get it together. The LSU Tigers are next on the schedule and will be playing angry, after losing in the final moments against Alabama. The Bulldogs’ season can […]

2012 Mississippi State Championship/B.A.S.S. Federation Nation’s National Championship Qualifier To Be Held Oct. 19-20

The Mississippi B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold the 2012 Mississippi State Championship/B.A.S.S. Federation Nation’s National Championship Qualifier on Columbus Lake, October 19-20, 2012. The tournament will be preceded by two days of practice fishing on Columbus Lake, the Mississippi B.A.S.S. Clubs’ Presidents meeting and an Angler’s Banquet. Weigh-in […]

Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for Oct. 15, 2012

Let’s Talk A Little Football It was a good weekend for Mississippi football, this weekend. Ole Miss appears to be headed in the right direction, with a big win over Auburn. It snapped a 16-game SEC losing streak and the feel around town is that the Rebels, with a little good fortune, could be headed […]

Tennessee (3-2) at Mississippi State (5-0) Preview: Get Ready For A Wake-Up Call

Location: Starkville, Mississippi (Davis-Wade Stadium) Time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN2 Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs are ranked in both polls (AP and Coaches) and have many thinking they could challenge for the SEC West crown—especially with LSU’s recent loss to Florida. But, as I’ve stated several times, they haven’t faced a legitimate opponent. Well, that’s about […]

Ole Miss vs Texas: A Retrospective

  A new era of football hit Oxford on Saturday night. The game against Texas was played before a raucous, sold-out crowd at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and had been anticipated for months. Unfortunately, unbridled enthusiasm met the reality of playing a team that is ranked 14th the nation, as Coach Hugh Freeze had his first test […]

De’Vinner’s Allegations Could Bring Bulldogs Together

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past week, you probably are aware of the firestorm surrounding the Mississippi State program, stemming from allegations made by Byron De’ Vinner – a Memphis seven-on-seven coach who coached current Bulldog cornerback Will Redmond and figured prominently in his recruitment. To catch everyone up, De’Vinner, […]

Let the “Russell Era” Begin

  “Tyler Russell will never be an SEC quarterback.” “He will never start for Mississippi State.” “He can’t lead a team.” “He isn’t tough enough, isn’t durable enough.” “The kid doesn’t fit Mullen’s system.” “Russell will be the best quarterback to come through Mississippi State.” “He will be a great quarterback.” “He is the best […]

Auburn (0-2) at Mississippi State (2-0) Post-Game Wrap Up: Bulldogs Get The Job Done

Instant Analysis: Coming into Saturday’s game against the Auburn Tigers, the Bulldogs had suffered two painful losses against their SEC West rival. They knew the time had come for them to finally get it done. They did just that, behind the strong arm of Tyler Russell, who threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns. The […]

Auburn (0-1) At Mississippi State (1-0) Preview: Time To Get It Done

Location: Starkville, Mississippi (Davis-Wade Stadium) Time: 11 a.m. TV: ESPN, ESPN3 Initial Analysis: It’s time again for the annual “swing game” between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers. The last two games have come down to the last drive – with the Bulldogs coming up short in both. This is a new year and […]

Jackson State at Mississippi State Post-Game Wrap Up: Dawgs Take Care Of Business

  Instant Analysis: As the Mississippi State Bulldogs entered their opening season game against the Jackson State Tigers, they were looking to work out the kinks and get some on-the-field work for their inexperienced players. The Bulldogs were able to follow that plan to a “t”, defeating the Tigers 56-9 in a game that was […]

Jackson State (0-0) at Mississippi State (0-0) Preview

Location: Starkville, Mississippi (Davis-Wade Stadium) Time: 6:30 p.m. TV: Fox Sports Net, ESPN3 Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs enter their opening season tilt, versus the Jackson State Tigers, looking to put a disappointing 2011 season behind them. As I mentioned in my season preview, there is a lot of optimism surrounding the season. The […]

2012 MSU Football Preview: “Is This ‘The Year’?

Coach: Dan Mullen (22-17 career record) 2011 Record: 7-6 (Music City Bowl) Key Losses: Chris Relf (QB); Vick Ballard (RB); Fletcher Cox (DT) Returning Starters: 15 (7 Offense, 7 Defense, 1 Special Teams) Conference: SEC (Southeastern Conference) Initial Outlook: As the Mississippi State Bulldogs enter the 2012 season, expectations are once again high, due to […]

July 4, 2012 Print Edition is Now Available On-line!

That’s right! The July 4, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “July 4, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between […]

Prospect Update: Ryland Still Looking For Offers

Antonio Ryland of Noxubee County High School is finally getting comfortable at the middle linebacker position, after being moved there, last year. He is already starting to learn how to correct himself, by looking at film. “I’m just working hard – trying to get faster and stronger,” says Ryland. “I thought I did great, but […]

Prospect Update: Bradley Still Doesn’t Have A Favorite

Dylan Bradley, Noxubee County High School’s star defensive end/linebacker has been very busy trying to improve his stock with schools, since my feature on him. “Basically, I’ve been working hard – getting bigger and stronger. I’ve been getting in the film room and looking at the mistakes I made last year that I don’t want […]

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Real Story Class of 2013 Prospect Spotlight: Kincade Gets the Job Done

Skyline (Dallas) High School quarterback Devante Kincade has become one of the most sought-after prospects in the class of 2013. His performance in the 2011 season, when he led the Raiders to a runner-up position in the state championship, is a major reason. The dual-threat quarterback put together an impressive year, statistically, with 3,270 passing […]

Coman, Antoine Set To Have Immediate Impact

After spring practice, the only area of concern for the Mississippi State defense is the lack of depth at the safety position behind Nickoe Whitley (free safety) and Dee Arrington (strong safety). Kivon Coman (6’1”, 205 pound free safety) and Quadry Antoine (5’11”, 215 pound strong safety) are expected to fill those holes. Coman, realizing […]

Butler III On The Move Again

Larry Butler III started off his college career at Sacramento City College, before transferring to Itawamba Community College, in January. He is on the move again, deciding to transfer to Eastern Arizona. “I wanted more exposure opportunities. I’m one of the biggest prospects in the country. I feel like playing in a better conference would […]

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We have recently added the following articles to our website. These articles were originally published in the May 9, 2012 print edition of The Real Story. Simply click on the article title to be re-directed to the appropriate page on our website. America and the War on Women Ask Meagan!: Discrimination in the Workplace Consumer […]

BFL MS Fishing Tournament Kicks Off TODAY!

Registration for this exciting event is taking place from 4-6pm, in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. The send-off, which, according to tournament organizers, is pretty cool to witness, will be tomorrow (Saturday, April 28th), at the Columbus Marina. Weigh-in is scheduled for 2pm, tomorrow. Officials expect 110-120 boaters to participate. Special to The Real Story

J.Short in the Film Room: Maroon-White Game – Quay Evans and Denico Autry

Initial Analysis Mississippi State fans are very excited about the potential of the headliners of the 2012 class – Denico Autry and Quay Evans. They both had solid spring games. I decided to go back and dissect each of their performances. Quay Evans  Maroon-White Stats: 6 tackles/3 tackles for loss/3 sacks Highlights * Evans was […]

J.Short In The Film Room: Maroon-White Game – Offensive Line

Initial Analysis The status of the offensive line was the biggest concern amongst the fans, before the spring game. The game has come and gone. So, I decided to breakdown the tape of the offensive line and see how they performed. I concluded my study and have decided to discuss the top performers: Blaine Clausell, […]

J.Short in the Film Room: Maroon-White Game

Quarterbacks   Initial Analysis  The quarterback position was the biggest topic of conversation throughout the spring. Everyone, including myself, wondered if Tyler Russell would take control of the position and separate himself from Dak Prescott. Well he did just that in the Maroon-White game, on Saturday. I decided to break down Russell and Prescott’s performances to […]