Author: Justin M. Strawn
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How will changing the Mississippi Flag impact Mississippi State?
The Mississippi State Legislature has voted to change the flag, and after a few more formalities take place, the Flag of 1894 will no longer represent the state. It was a historic day for Mississippi, and one that will impact Mississippi State athletics, but it might not have happened had it not been for the…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Has Mississippi State found their new Women’s Basketball coach?
After a shocking turn of events this past Sunday afternoon that saw Vic Schaefer leave Mississippi State for the the Texas Longhorns, the Bulldogs are on the hunt for a new Women’s basketball head coach. If what one reporter in Virginia is saying is true, the Bulldogs might have their new coach already in place.…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Mike Leach’s tweet will not have a long term effect on Mississippi State
New Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach tweeted a meme that stirred up quite a controversy this past week. Host Justin Strawn looks at the reaction, and he tells you why he thinks this will eventually blow over once Mike Leach has a chance to meet with his players. He also explains why he…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Coronavirus cancels everything
The Coronavirus pandemic and its threat to the health of the American people has been ratcheted up in the last 24 hours. As a result, the attempt to contain the virus where it is means there will be no NCAA Tournament, no NCAA Women’s Tournament, and no College World Series. Host Justin Strawn breaks down…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Mississippi State gets their revenge on Ole Miss
The Mississippi State Men’s Basketball team could not afford a letdown on Saturday against their arch rival Ole Miss, and the Bulldogs came out firing. Mississippi State won on Saturday in Starkville by 25 points and clinched a double bye in the SEC Tournament this weekend in Nashville. Host Justin Strawn breaks down the game…
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The Starkville State of Mind: What is the impact of J.T. Ginn’s season ending surgery?
The Mississippi State baseball team received a tough blow on Thursday when it was announced J.T. Ginn had undergone season ending elbow surgery. Host Justin Strawn looks at what that means for the short term future this weekend against Quinnipiac and what it means for the long term impact on J.T. Ginn and the 2020…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Mississippi State looks to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive
The Mississippi State basketball team got a much needed home win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday. They’ll need to keep the momentum going as they travel to Missouri to take on the Tigers. Host Justin Strawn explains why this game is so important for Ben Howland’s team. The baseball team had a disappointing…
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The Starkville State of Mind: How serious is J.T. Ginn’s injury?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are getting ready to host a big baseball series at Dudy Noble Field against the Oregon State Beavers, but they will have to do it without their star pitching ace J.T. Ginn. Chris Lemonis announced Carlisle Koestler will take Ginn’s spot in the rotation on Friday. Host Justin Strawn looks at…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Mississippi State boosts their NCAA Tournament resume
The Mississippi State Bulldogs went into Fayetteville, AR looking for a boost to their tournament resume. And thanks to a last minute tip by Abdul Ado, the Bulldogs got just what they needed. Host Justin Strawn looks back at how Mississippi State was able to get the much needed win and what it will take…
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The Starkville State of Mind: Has the game passed Ben Howland by?
The Mississippi State Men’s Basketball team went to Oxford and was embarrassed while they were there. The Bulldogs were humbled in their 25 point loss to the Rebels, and it has host Justin Strawn asking if the game of basketball has passed Ben Howland by? The Bulldogs will have to lick their wounds quickly because…
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