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November 30, 2008
Greg Byrne to take on recruiting role directly
MISS. STATE FOOTBALL:Search begins today Byrne is doing his best to keep Croom’s foundation intact. He took a test Saturday to become an NCAA-certified recruiter and will be calling the Bulldogs’ high school commitments starting today, which is the first day of an open period for recruiters to speak with prospects. Such hands-on involvement by…
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November 30, 2008
Croom can walk away with his head held high
Croom can walk away with his head held high There are so many things to like about Croom, the first black head football coach in SEC history. He’s as honest as the day is long, the kind of coach you’d want your son to play for and fiercely loyal. He’s also unbelievably stubborn. The quickest…
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November 30, 2008
Critics, boosters have varied takes
Critics, boosters have varied takes “Disappointed, but understandable,” said McPherson, an Indianola native who now lives in Memphis. “That’s the problem. I don’t know if this is the best thing for the program because I don’t think we really wanted to start over at the head coaching position.” Croom, who made history in 2003 when…
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November 30, 2008
Croom Timeline
Croom Timeline Aug. 30, 2008 MSU opens Croom’s fifth season as coach with an embarrassing 22-14 loss to Louisiana Tech. Said Croom: “I found out what I needed to find out, but I found out in the worst way. We are an undisciplined football team.” Sept. 13, 2008 MSU gets just 116 total yards and…
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November 30, 2008
Millsaps beat by Washington & Jefferson 35-20
Millsaps beat by Washington & Jefferson 35-20 Senior running back Curt Jones rushed for a career-high 208 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries and senior teammate Bobby Swallow completed 22-of-31 passes for 246 yards, as 19th-ranked Washington & Jefferson outscored Millsaps 21-3 in the second half to upset the 3rd-ranked Majors 35-20 and advance…
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November 30, 2008
Neinas Sports has brokered several high-powered hires
Neinas Sports has brokered several high-powered hires MSU has hired Neinas Sports Services, the consulting firm headed by college football powerbroker Chuck Neinas, to assist in the search, Byrne confirmed late Saturday, some 10 hours after Croom annnounced he had resigned from the job he held for five years. Neinas is the former commissioner of…
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November 30, 2008
Recruit Russell, others now play wait-and-see
Recruit Russell, others now play wait-and-see Tyler Russell found out Saturday morning that a big reason for his verbal commitment to Mississippi State was no longer in place. Still, a few hours after Sylvester Croom’s resignation after five seasons as MSU’s coach was too soon for Meridian High’s senior quarterback to judge the impact coming…
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November 30, 2008
LSU: Where did 2008 go?
http://alabama.scout.com/a.z?s=14&p=2&c=815890 The shocker has been the Tigers’ regression on defense – from the top defense in the SEC and the No. 3 total defense in 2007 to the 10th in the conference and 32nd nationally (and 66th in points per game). The overly-simplistic tone echoed throughout the fan base and segments of the local media…
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November 30, 2008
Need a college coach or A.D.? Call this guy (On retainer for MState?)
Need a college coach or A.D.? Call this guy (On retainer for MState?) BOULDER, Colo. – His Rolodex is impressive. His reputation is impeccable. Often, when big schools such as Georgia or Florida or Colorado begin the delicate task of finding a new football coach or athletic director, one of their first calls isn’t to…
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November 30, 2008
CL – Croom resigns as MSU football coach
Croom resigns as MSU football coach In a news release, Croom stated that he resigned. MSU athletic director Greg Byrne also said the coach resigned, but said in a meeting with reporters this afternoon that the school will honor in full the buyout clause in Croom’s contract. That buyout is believed to be around $3…
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November 30, 2008
MSU head football coach Sylvester Croom resigns
MSU head football coach Sylvester Croom resigns Croom was extremely upset after Friday’s loss, very testy in a postgame press conference after a game in which State gained just 37 yards after its quarterbacks were sacked 11 times. When Croom was hired by State in 2004, he was the first African-American head football coach in…
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November 30, 2008
Croom: ‘I didn’t see that coming’
Croom: ‘I didn’t see that coming’ OXFORD — Mississippi State suffered its seventh shutout loss under Coach Sylvester Croom and its third Egg Bowl shutout loss since 1971, falling to Ole Miss 45-0 Friday. It was the 15th time the Bulldogs have been held below 10 points in the past five seasons. When it was…
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April 30, 2026
U.S. Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Frank Corder
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April 30, 2026
With Kirby not seeking re-election, Yancey announces run for Senate District 30
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 30, 2026
State Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Alistair Begg
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April 30, 2026
The ultimate reality
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Susan Marquez
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April 29, 2026
“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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