Mississippi State senior running back Kylin Hill announced earlier today that he would no longer represent the state of Mississippi unless the state flag was changed. In under a week's time, the state of Mississippi has seen the SEC and Conference USA announce that they will not hold championships events in the state, the NCAA prohibit all post season games on Mississippi soil and now a potential player boycott. What will tomorrow bring? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneya...
Jun 22, 2020•53 min
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey released a statement on Thursday night about the state of flag of Mississippi. Sankey suggested that if the flag continues to fly over the Magnolia State that the SEC may prevent league championship tournaments from taking place in Mississippi. There is a lot of discussion about changing the flag, so where do we go from here? I offer what I have learned and what I think on today's show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertisin...
Jun 19, 2020•57 min
Today, I break down the upcoming football season and discuss which games the Bulldogs have a good chance of winning. There are also some people in the SEC media that don't seem to be aware of the fact that in the last several years Mississippi State has been a better football program than Arkansas, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Mississippi summer baseball teams are competing on a regular basis now. We need baseball in our lives and man, do I miss Omaha. Today's top ten is a throwback to midsouth wrestling. A handful of Bulldog football players have tested positive for COVID-19, so where do we go from here? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 15, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State saw three returning players drafted this week and all three are expected to begin their professional baseball careers, but it could have been much worse. State loses the two expected signees in Austin Hendrick and Blaze Jordan, but the rest of the class is headed to school . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 12, 2020•50 min
Mississippi State fans will have the chance to celebrate the playing careers of some Bulldogs who are taking the next step towards pro baseball this week as the MLB draft has arrived. The best is yet to come for Bulldog baseball and the collection of talent returning to campus and arriving for the first time is capable of taking the team to a national title. In other news, SEC media days will go virtual this year. That's bad news for autograph seekers, but probably good news for media this year....
Jun 10, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State picked up the commitment of linebacker Navonteque Strong earlier today and saw Thomas Davis back off of his earlier pledge. I believe this is a win/win for the Bulldogs. In other news, State is considered the preferred school for an SEC WR transfer. Get up to day on today's show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 08, 2020•51 min
Players on campus around the country and some are testing positive for COVID-19. What does that mean for college football? On today's top ten segment, I take a look at some of the most impactful players who wore the Maroon and White who rose from the ranks of junior college. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 05, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State has seen some ups and downs when it has come to signing quality pass catchers. Upgrading that personnel group is one of the top priorities for Coach Mike Leach and his staff. On today's show, I talk about some of the names Bulldog fans need to remember in weeks and months to come. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 03, 2020•50 min
Mississippi State players begun returning to campus. What will they be doing this week to prepare for summer workouts? The Bulldogs have seen some players transfer in recent weeks. Will those players be eligible to play this fall? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 01, 2020•58 min
Sports are working towards a global routine. Mississippi State will do their part by bringing the Bulldogs back on campus next week. With the first reporters will be quarterback KJ Costello. The Stanford graduate transfer will join talented field of league quarterbacks. Today I take a look at who will be calling the cadence around the conference. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
May 29, 2020•50 min
Mississippi State basketball and football players will begin reporting back to campus on June 1st. Voluntary workouts begin on June 8th. The Bulldogs are getting back to work as they prepare to get back to playing. In other news, there is a lot of talk about regional scheduling that place national level non-conference match-ups on pause for some time. What are the concerns? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
May 27, 2020•54 min
Mississippi State director of athletics John Cohen announced on Friday that the Bulldog student athletes who regularly have summer workouts could return to campus on June 8th, the first allowable day for SEC schools. Football along with men's and women's basketball will get to work on off season conditioning and their preparations for fall practices. I also take a look at transfers who made an impact at Mississippi State as well as the latest on JT Ginn's draft prospects. Support this podcast at...
May 25, 2020•52 min
The SEC presidents will vote today about the return to campus for student athletes, coaches and support staff. It appears a June return date is in the offing, but when will that be? Jarrian Jones remains in the headlines, but the situation should be resolved sooner rather than later. When should Bulldog fans expect a decision? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...
May 22, 2020•51 min
Mississippi State fans learned yesterday that rising sophomore defensive back Jarrian Jones plans to transfer from the program. Jones makes the fourth Bulldog to enter the NCAA transfer portal in recent weeks. Is there a problem at State or with a rival school? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 20, 2020•51 min
Mississippi State has not been a basketball power many years in school history. Babe McCarthy made the Maroons a national power even though State was not permitted to play on a national stage. The 1963 game of change was more than just a basketball game and more than just a case of young people rebelling. It was about a changing of the guard in the Magnolia State. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...
May 18, 2020•51 min
I take a look at Mike Leach's book Swing Your Sword on today's show. I finally finished the book this morning and it is certainly worth your time. Another rocking top ten list and some talk about my interview with new Bulldog DC Zach Arnett. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 15, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State University spokesman Sid Salter released a statement today that MSU students are expected to be able to attend in person classes this fall. What does that mean for sports? In other news, I explain why the current name, image and likeness proposals are a disaster waiting to happen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 13, 2020•1 hr
Mississippi State will install a new 3-3-5 defense this fall. The Bulldogs won't have the benefit of spring football to get up to speed. Thankfully, some veteran players return. Today I take a look at what all should look like once we get to work on the field this fall. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 11, 2020•51 min
Mississippi State has some quality offensive pieces. How will Mike Leach use them? We take a look at the top ten running backs in Mississippi State history and I take a crack at a potential two deep on offense. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 08, 2020•57 min
Mississippi State baseball saw four players enter the NCAA transfer portal this week. Why? What comes next? The MLB draft may end up being a five round affair, so what does that mean for the Bulldog roster? Today's show is dedicated to my late friend Tom Minyard Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 06, 2020•50 min
Mississippi State was set to add three names to the Mississippi State ring of honor at Dudy Noble Field. That ceremony will have to wait, but we can still celebrate their successes. Another top ten list and more and more chatter about SEC football this fall. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 04, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State has had a good week on the recruiting trail and the source of that good news comes from within the home state. The Bulldogs picked up a pair of homegrown standouts on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, the NCAA ruled that the recommendations of the working group for one time transfers would not be implemented at this time. What does that mean for Mississippi State? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...
May 01, 2020•53 min
The NCAA is working towards changes in regards to name, image and likeness and transfers. Are those two issues connected and will they create a larger gap between the blue bloods and the rest of the NCAA field? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 29, 2020•49 min
Five Mississippi State Bulldogs heard their names called as the NFL draft took place over the weekend. Several more signed undrafted free agent deals and will look to work their way on to active rosters. I take a look back at some of Mississippi State's 1st round picks over the years and share a few thoughts about social media reaction to Mississippi State players over the weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
Apr 27, 2020•52 min
The SEC had a record day on Thursday as 15 players from SEC programs heard their names called in the first round of the NFL draft. None of the players selected are products of Mississippi State, but some Bulldogs should be selected tonight. In other news, Mississippi State women's basketball fills out its coaching staff. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 24, 2020•51 min
A report from Stadium's Brent McMurphy was released today providing more optimism about college football season being held this fall. McMurphy polled 114 FBS athletic directors about where things stand with very encouraging results. I miss baseball and Dudy Noble Field. Today. to deal with that misery I put together my all-time Diamond Dawg team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
Apr 22, 2020•55 min
Mississippi State picked up a verbal commitment from Lowndes County High School (GA) linebacker Thomas Davis. On today's show, I break down when he does well and what may be cause for concern. In other news, several Bulldog players prepare for this week's NFL draft. Who will go early and who may not go at all? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 20, 2020•52 min
Mississippi State fans have seen some women's players that were expected to be in Starkville sign on with other schools. What's next? The Bulldogs have seen a handful of players transfer out, but so far their replacements have signed indicating that they were transferring in. Can Howland right the ship? Another top ten list and the latest NCAA legislation regarding freshman eligibility. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
Apr 17, 2020•53 min
Mississippi State fans got to hear from their new women's coach on Tuesday. Nikki McCray-Penson was formally announced by the University as part of an on-line press conference. A common question I get is what's the best high school game I have ever seen. I take a look at that today along with another top ten list. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 15, 2020•57 min
