The Maroon Mic: Recent Episodes
Colton Watson and Lounge Dawg
Listen to Twitter sensations Colton Watson and Lounge Dawg talk everything Mississippi State sports. Using their years of combined journalistic and fan experiences, Colton and LD bring you the hottest takes and latest news surrounding MSU football, baseball, and basketball.
Mississippi State had a chance to Croom Billy Napier. They couldn't get it done because their defense is beyond horrendous (and the offense still has plenty of issues). Andrew and Colton talk about a cruddy situation.
Just Andrew today. He breaks down the good news from the past 24 hours between a huge donation for football and a pair of big-time commits for the defense. Then he dives into a preview of the Gators and State's matchup on Saturday. We close with picks for the week.
The moment you've all been waiting for. Lounge Dawg is BACK for today's Maroon Mic because he needs to let the world know how he's feeling after a disaster ensued in Davis Wade Stadium. What's wrong with the team? What's wrong with the program? Do they have any chance of building out of it?
State needs to bounce back against a feisty Toledo squad. Let's break down the Rockets.
Mississippi State football had a terrible night against Arizona State. They got run all over, and they couldn't run it. We discuss the issues on both sides of the ball and what it means going forward.
Mississippi State plays an important out of conference game at Arizona State on Saturday. The Sun Devils look much better than we thought they would before the year through one game. Have our expectations changed, and should they? We break down the matchup and give our predictions for the week.
We have the first football game of the season to recap, so naturally, the first thing we talk about is tennis. But then we dive into State's 56-7 win over EKU. The offense was explosive. The defense was a mixed-bag. But it was a great showing for Jeff Lebby's squad.
The 2024 college football season is underway, and the eyes of the nation will be turned to Starkville where the mighty Mississippi State Bulldogs face off with the titans known as Eastern Kentucky. Andrew and Colton break down State's FCS opponent and talk what they want and need to see from the Bulldogs to open up the year. Plus they make their CFB predictions for the week.
It's Game Week! Mississippi State football kicks off the 2024 season this Saturday against Eastern Kentucky. The Maroon Mic gang comes together to give their full preview of the Bulldogs for this season. We talk offense, defense, the top players on both sides of the ball, and give our expectations and predictions for the year.
For as much as we don't know what to think about Mississippi State football in 2024, we are really clueless about the defense. Andrew and Colton try to breakdown each position group and what to expect from this unit.
Jeff Lebby is brining his high-flying attack to Starkville. Does he have the pieces to field a successful offense right away? Let's break down State's offensive roster.
We conclude our opponent previews with a look at Mississippi State's road SEC games. The Bulldogs have a brutal road slate featuring four top-15 teams. But can State be competitive in at least one of these games to give hope for the future?
For our next batch of opponent previews, we breakdown MSU's home SEC opponents. What are we expecting out of Florida, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Missouri? There's no question these are the most winnable SEC games MSU plays in 2024, and they'll need to perform well in them to make a bowl.
It's time to begin our opponent previews for the 2024 Mississippi State football season. Today we break down State's four non-conference opponents.
Just Andrew today, so he does what he knows best: talks offensive football. Andrew dives into the philosophy behind Jeff Lebby's offense and how it all works.
MSU baseball had a highly productive MLB Draft. We go through the selections, talk players returning, and which draftees are set up to succeed. Then we go through State's time at SEC Media Days.
SEC Media Days takes place next week. We discuss the questions we'd ask Jeff Lebby and his team if we were in attendance. But first, we talk baseball's big pick ups in the portal.
On July 1, Texas and Oklahoma formally became members of the SEC. We discuss our feelings on the new world of college sports, what if anything changes for MSU, and what MSU needs to do moving forward.
Which players are most important for the Bulldogs this fall and why? We break it down plus a look at basketball news, baseball's portal class, and football's momentum in recruiting.
Going into 2021, the Tennessee football program was in utter disarray. Josh Huepel was tasted with navigating that mess, and few expected much from the Vols that season. But with his Veer and Shoot attack, he immediately turned things around using a roster of largely unheralded players. Flash forward to 2024, and Mississippi State is in an eerily similar spot. Can Jeff Lebby organize a similar turnaround?
Plus, we talk the news of the week with Victoria Vivians' return to MSU and recruiting buzz for baseball and football.
Jeff Lebby has been a successful branch off the Veer and Shoot offensive tree. How has this offense translated historically when implemented at struggling programs. We look at six cases to highlight what's on the way for State. Plus baseball portal news, football scheduling talk, and Mike Leach's omission from the Hall of Fame.
Baseball season has come to an end. Let's talk the regional, the season as a whole, and look ahead to the future.
State's off to Charlottesville for regional play. We breakdown each team in the regional and discuss State's chances.
MSU baseball is returning to a regional, but they'll have to go on the road. We discuss State not hosting, the issues with the selection process, and where we disagree with narratives about the decision. We close with a look at the Charlottesville regional and State's path to Omaha.
Mississippi State baseball is rounding into form at the exact right time. We talk the emergence of Mr. Clutch, the pitching staff reaching it's full potential, and how good they could be if the two biggest bats would provide literally anything. We close talking hosting scenarios.
Mississippi State baseball could have all but locked up a hosting spot by sweeping Mizzou. Instead, they now need to make a run in the SEC Tournament to accomplish that goal. But first we recap softball's short-lived postseason and Chris Jans new deal.
Mississippi State softball is back in the postseason. Dan gives us a deep dive into the Stanford regional and State's chances. But first we look at basketball portal news and a major move within the athletic department. And of course, we take a look at baseball's regular season finale (while it's happening).
We're back. We tackle the news of the week and then look at softball's tournament draw. Then we dive into the series at Arkansas where State let yet another golden opportunity slip away.
We're back! We catch up on the latest news surrounding Bulldog sports. We dive into the likely postseason destinations for softball before previewing baseball's matchup with Arkansas.
State took the Governor's Cup 5-1 over the Rebels. Now they look to continue building out their hosting chances this weekend against Bama. We then dive into all the news items for the week.
Baseball gets a huge series win at Vanderbilt. Suddenly the Diamond Dawgs are in the hosting conversation. Plus a recap of the NFL Draft and all the other news around Bulldog sports.
How do MSU football's position groups stack up in the spring? We rank them. Then we preview baseball's series in Nashville.
Baseball sweeps Auburn, the basketball portal is heating up, and football plays its spring game.
Super Bulldog Weekend has arrived. We talk the spring game and baseball's series with Auburn. But first we look at the transfer portal.
It finally happened. State lost a series to Ole Miss in baseball. We had 'em in the first half, not gonna lie. Andrew and Lounge discuss a frustrating weekend on the diamond where State let the series completely slip away. Then Andrew discusses the back half of the MSU defense and how those positions are currently shaping out.
We talk portal news in basketball, football's search for a running back, discuss the fat guys on the football team, preview baseball's series in Oxford, and close talking a huge weekend ahead for softball.
Baseball gets back on track with a big series win in Starkville. We discuss the positives from the weekend and the incompetence that is SEC officiating. We then talk softball ascending to new heights, have a long discussion about Chris Jans and the basketball coaching carousel, and close with a look at the MSU pass-catchers.
Baseball is in bad need of a series win after a frustrating week. Can they get it done against a UGA squad that absolutely rakes? But first, we talk MSU's spring running back room and the concerns around that unit plus portal news for basketball and a look at softball.
Baseball squanders a perfect opportunity at Florida and then dropped an ugly midweek to Central Arkansas. Hooray. Basketball gets good news about next season's roster, and we look at the spring QB room for football.
Spring football is underway in Starkville. We discuss the biggest question marks around the team. Then we dive into our weekend preview as baseball travels to Florida.
The crew talks baseball's series loss in College Station, softball's series win over Arkansas, WBK making a WBIT run, and MBK falling in the tournament.
State's run in the NCAA Tournament was short-lived. The Bulldogs lose in the First Round to Michigan State 69-51. Andrew discusses where things went wrong.
THIS IS MARCH. The Bulldogs open up Tournament play with the battle for the real MSU. We break down the Spartans and the matchup for State. Then we dive into another big SEC series for baseball against A&M.
The Maroon Mic is the official home for Mississippi State Bisons athletics. Baseball gets a massive series win over LSU, softball has tough go against A&M, and WBK accepts a WBIT bid.
For the second-straight year, the Bulldogs are back in the Big Dance. We discuss their run in the SEC Tournament, how the bubble and bid stealers made for a wild Selection Sunday, and look ahead at State's trip to Charlotte.
Mississippi State MBK had to beat LSU in the SEC Tournament. They did it. We recap the win, discuss if they are now locks for March Madness, and preview the upcoming Tennessee game.
Baseball lost momentum down in Biloxi. Now LSU comes to town. Do the Diamond Dawgs have a shot without Nate Dohm?
Baseball keeps winning, softball takes the series in Oxford, and MBK is going to drive everyone crazy.
NOTE: there is a moment Andrew says Texas A&M MBK had 19 fouls. He meant 9.
Just Andrew today. He recaps MBK taking another loss and teetering closer to the bubble. SCAR is massive Saturday. WBK's season likely came to an end with a disastrous SECT performance. Baseball beats the mustard buzzards, and Billy Butler says something dumb.
We've got a loaded weekend of MSU sports to discuss. Baseball gets a sweep, softball continues to dominate, former football stars at the NFL Combine, MBK falls to AU and has a huge game coming up, and WBK beats Mizzou and has a must-win on deck.
Death, taxes, and Mississippi State basketball taking heartbreaking losses to Kentucky. It happened again, and this one was far more brutal than normal. But there are still positives we can take away from the game. We then look ahead to MBK's trip to Auburn and do a wraparound of all the latest MSU action.
MSU MBK is on fire right now. We talk a dominant win over LSU and look ahead to a massive game at the Hump vs UK. But before that, we recap the weekend of baseball, get an update on softball, and close out the show with WBK. Plus Andrew rips into UK fans.
MBK stayed hot with a win over Ole Miss. Softball continues its incredible start. And that's all that happened in MSU sports over the past few days. Right? I'd say we treat it that way, but I couldn't help but still have a Come to Jesus Meeting about baseball. And finally, Andrew gets to talk about football (even though it isn't exactly positive).
The Diamond Dawgs took 2/3 from Air Force to open the year. What positives do we take away from the weekend, and is there much to be concerned about with the lone loss? MBK survives against Arkansas. We recap the win and look ahead to their rematch with the Rebels. WBK fell in frustrating fashion in Oxford. What went wrong?
Our cohost Andrew gives what many are calling the most heroic performance of all time, battling through a vicious cough to deliver our listeners a podcast for Opening Weekend at the Dude. We start the show highlighting softball's hot start and then preview baseball's series against Air Force. What are we looking for from the Diamond Dawgs? Then we look ahead to this weekend's basketball games.
Baseball season is here! After two disappointing seasons, can the Diamond Dawgs finally turn things around and get back to the postseason? Lounge Dawg is on to break down the roster and preview the season. We then recap MBK's win at Mizzou and WBK's poor performance against Florida.
We finally talk about another sport! Lounge Dawg returns to recap what he saw at Mississippi State baseball's scrimmages. Do the Diamond Dawgs finally get back to winning? MBK faced a must-win vs Georgia. They did what they needed to and got the victory. Now they go on the road for another crucial game at Mizzou. Colton closes us out with a recap of WBK taking down UGA.
Mississippi State MBK got embarrassed at Alabama. Now they face a stretch of games that are, dare I say...must win. What's their path to the tournament? WBK meanwhile stayed hot at Texas A&M and is set to go on a run into March.
Mississippi State MBK suffered yet another road loss, this time to their biggest rivals. What went wrong, what must change on the road, and is it time to start panicking? WBK held on to avoid a let down in Kentucky. We talk that win and look ahead to their matchup with Texas A&M.
Humphrey Coliseum is where top-10 teams go to die. What a past few days for Bulldog basketball. Both Men's and Women's hoops earned signature victories in front of sellout crowds. We start with WBK stunning upset over the defending national champion Tigers, as Sam Purcell delivers the biggest win of his young career. Then we recap MBK getting their second top-10 win of the season by shutting down Auburn. We end with a preview of MBK's trip to Oxford.
Mississippi State basketball had another lackluster showing on the road at Florida. What's the issue for this team. Whatever it is, they need to address it quickly. We preview a massive home game with Auburn and WBK's chances vs the defending national champs.
Mississippi State WBK bounced back on the road at Florida. We recap the win and discuss their resume. Nuno-Tracker Dan gives us a tennis update before we recap MBK handling Vanderbilt. We close with a preview of a critical game for MBK vs the Gators.
It was a tough 24 hours for fans of State basketball. MBK had another typical loss at Rupp Arena, and WBK blew a big home lead against Tennessee. Can both squads bounce back?
MBK suffered another heartbreaker in front of a packed crowd this past weekend. What went wrong vs the Tide? Can they bounce back against Kentucky? WBK, on the other hand, showed out to take down Ole Miss and can really get things rolling if they beat Tennessee.
What a win! Mississippi State takes down Tennessee for their first win over a top-5 team since 2002. How did they do it? How significant is it? Why does the university hate fun? We then breakdown the next big opportunity for the Bulldogs with Alabama coming to town. Can State slow down a potent Tide offense? We close with a recap of WBK's crucial win over Arkansas and preview their matchup with Ole Miss.
Both the men's and women's teams suffered defeats to South Carolina basketball over the weekend. We recap those losses and preview the upcoming matchups for both. Can MBK pull off a huge upset of Tennessee? Can WBK get back on track in Fayetteville? We close with a look at the transfer portal in football.
SEC play has arrived for men's and women's basketball. We recap WBK's opening loss to Vanderbilt and preview MBK's trip to South Carolina. Plus we open the show with some football recruiting talk.
The early signing period opened on Wednesday. Andrew recaps a positive day for Mississippi State. Who were the surprises? Who are the Dawgs still waiting on? What's the transfer class looking like? Then we turn our attention to basketball to recap wins for the Men's and Women's teams.
Last week we asked if anything good could happen for Mississippi State. And now, it seems as though fortunes have changed. We talk basketball getting back to winning, momentum on the recruiting trail, and discuss State's 2024 football schedule.
Well it's just been day after day of bad news for Mississippi State, huh? We react to it all. Is basketball season dead? Is the football coaching staff worth a crap? Will State actually get a good QB out of the portal? Let's dive into it.
The SEC/ACC Challenge was this week, and well, it could've gone better for Mississippi State. We discuss the losses for both Men's and Women's basketball. Jeff Lebby was officially introduced as MSU's HC. What did we take away from his opening press conference? We react to the latest news regarding the football staff, discuss potential transfer QB targets, and end with our final picks of the football season.
Barring something unforeseen, Jeff Lebby is about to be named the next HC of Mississippi State football. We dive into the hire. How did it happen? What are the positives? Are the concerns valid (yes, and we talk about them at length)? What style of offense are we getting? And will it work?
We have another loaded show for this Thanksgiving week. We recap the weekend that was in Mississippi State sports. Then we go deep into the latest on the coaching search, including berating the opinions of many within the MSU universe. We give a brief preview of the Egg Bowl (which is such a weird thing to say given the game that it is), and close with our picks for the week.
LONG EPISODE. We talk basketball. And then we go into a deep dive on several possible candidates beyond the initial hot board. We throw out tons of names, including several that State fans will absolutely hate! Then as always we finish with our weekly picks.
It happened. Less than year after being named MSU's head coach, Zach Arnett has been fired. We briefly recap the details of why the move had to be made (most of you know this by now), and then we dive into a long list of candidates for the job. Who's the grand slam hire? Who are the next top options? Who's not getting the job? We discuss it all.
Basketball is back to save us from the torture that is football season. We discuss a dominant victory for MBK over ASU. We then preview if State has any shot against A&M and close with our weekly picks.
Football season sucks. It's not worth discussing. But basketball season is back, and that's exciting! So we do a deep dive into the men's and women's teams ahead of a what should be a big year for both programs.
STRIKE UP CREED. THE RANGERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
If this pod gets taken down for copyright violations, oh well. We give Dan his well-deserved moment and then dive into MSU's homecoming matchup against Kentucky. Will the Dawgs properly honor the interlocking MSU and 98 team (who ironically lost to Kentucky)? It's do or die time for football. Plus we make our picks for a great weekend of games.
If you thought State's win in Fayetteville was a sign that things were turning around, I've got bad news for you. Things did not turn around. Not at all. We assess the state of the program after another poor showing by the Bulldogs.
Can the Bulldogs win two SEC games in a row? They've got a great chance against Auburn. But with a vindictive coach and great home field advantage, could whore eagle cause problems?
Per the record books, Mississippi State technically won a football against Arkansas in the year 2023. But did anyone truly win? We talk an incredible defensive effort and disgusting offensive performance that resulted in State's first SEC victory. Have the Bulldogs turned the season around?
Mississippi State comes off their bye and heads up to Fayetteville to take on the Hogs. Arkansas has been even more disappointing than the Bulldogs so far. Is this the game State turns things around? Who plays at QB, and how does that impact the game? We break it all down plus our weekly picks.
We're at the halfway point of the 2023 season for Mississippi State football. With the Dawgs on a bye, we talk through what's gone wrong for them so far. Is there a path forward? Is a change inevitable at the end of the year? And if that's the case, what does the job look like? We don't shy away from discussing the big picture. Plus our weekly picks.
Mississippi State beat Western Michigan. Mississippi State didn't blow out Western Michigan. That's not a great sign, and it was ultimately more of what we've come to expect from the Bulldogs. While the offense is at least figuring some things out, the defense is still horrible. Why is State in this position? Is Mike Wright the answer at QB? Who's to blame for the defense? What happens if this continues? We discuss it all on today's Maroon Mic.
Solo show for Andrew. He talks through a gut-wrenching injury to Tolu Smith and what it means for a highly-anticipated MBK season. Then he takes on a few listeners questions before diving into a preview of Western Michigan. Andrew closes out the show with his (and Dan's) weekly picks.
The most predictable result of the season occurred. Alabama blew out Mississippi State. What do we take away from the game? Has the outlook for the season changed? And do we have some big picture concerns for the program?
State plays Alabama. We aren't excited. We do nothing to inspire hope because there is none. We don't even properly finish the podcast. But we still preview the game and give our weekly picks.
We expected State to take the L in Columbia, but none of us saw a shootout taking place. State's offense finally figured some things out, but the defense was dreadful. Where do the Dawgs go from here?
The Bulldogs have a pivotal road test at South Carolina on Saturday. After struggling with Arizona and getting killed by LSU, can State turn it around against a mediocre Gamecocks squad? Is this a must-win game? We have the breakdown plus our Week 4 predictions.
Mississippi State got massacred by LSU. Everything is bad. The world is ending. We talk about it here.
Mississippi State plays its SEC opener on Saturday against the LSU Tigers. LSU has high hopes but looked very flawed in Week 1. Can State spring a big upset in Starkville? We break down the game plus give our weekly picks.
Lounge Dawg returns to react to a mostly uninspiring victory for Mississippi State over Arizona. What needs correcting from the Bulldogs?
Mississippi State gets its first big test of the season with the Arizona Wildcats coming to town. The Cats field an explosive offense and have retooled a previously shaky defense. Could this be a tighter game than most State fans are expecting? Andrew and Dan have the breakdown plus their Week 2 predictions.
Just Andrew today to recap Mississippi State's win over SLU. What are the positives and negatives from both sides of the ball? What players stood out? What needs some correcting? Andrew's got your breakdown.
It's time to make our predictions for the 2023 football season. We give our thoughts on the Bulldogs, including what we're excited about, what we're questioning, and what concerns us. Then we go into stat projections for the season and which players we expect to have big years. And of course we give our final record predictions for State. We end with a brief preview of MSU's opener vs SLU and make our Week 1 CFB picks.
It's our final opponent preview episode of the offseason. Today we look at State's SEC home games. Here's your rundown on LSU, Bama, Kentucky, and those pesky rebels.
Another massive episode as this time we dive into the likes of South Carolina, Arkansas, Auburn, and Texas A&M. We tell you everything you need to know about these teams for 2023 and the matchups for MSU. But before that, we talk about "adoption" in Memphis and feeling like '98.
We now begin our breakdown of MSU's 2023 football opponents. Today we start with the non-conference slate. We tell you everything (literally everything) you need to know about each team, how they match up with State, and what we expect to see in those games. Then we discuss what record State needs in those games to have a successful season.
We continue our preview of the 2023 MSU Bulldogs. This week we look at the defense. We talk projected starters, analyze each position group, and discuss the key points for the defense.
Andrew and Dan are back to begin previewing the 2023 season for Mississippi State football. On today's episode, they break down the Bulldog offense. What changes as they transition from the Air Raid to Pro Style? Who are the projected starters and how do they have to improve? What does the new system actually look like? We get into all of this and more.
Colton and Andrew are back to recap SEC Media Days 2023. But first, we look at Aaron Nixon's decision to sign a FA deal and how that impacts the pitching staff for next season. Then a long discussion about the Bulldogs' new football uniforms and brandings. We talk Zach Arnett's and Will Rogers' comments on the transition into a new era. And finally, we complain about the FAKE NEWS MEDIA and their bias against the Maroon and White.
We're back after a brief hiatus, and today we're going to get everyone riled up by taking a walk down memory lane to recall some not so fond moments in Bulldog history that could've been changed for the better. First, we recap the MLB Draft and look at the work Lemonis has done in the portal. And then we draft what we believe to be the biggest what-ifs in MSU history.
There's not much happening right now. But we still have a loaded show with all 4 cohosts on! We hit the few news items from the past week before diving into Q&A style discussions about baseball and all-time players in MSU history.
It was a whirlwind of a few days for Bulldog fans. We talk the hire of Justin Parker as pitching coach, Dakota Jordan's flirtation with the portal, and big wins for MSU on the recruiting trail. And Andrew has another rant for y'all, this time taking aim at the recruiting battles in our state.
Colton is back on the pod and totally not just as a last resort option because Dan couldn't go. We talk MSU's grueling search for a pitching coach and whether we're in trouble. Then we dive into MSU's 2024 SEC opponents and why that may be a more manageable slate than fan's realize. We end with a little guessing game centered around some of MSU's upcoming football schedule.
After a slow start to the 2024 class, Zach Arnett is starting to reel-in commitments following Big Dawg Camp. Then we discuss a potential roadblock for the new EA Sports CFB video game and whether the SEC should copy the Big Ten's new scheduling model. We close out the show ranking the top-5 most important games for MSU Football this fall.
Dan's back, and we have a huge episode as quite a bit of news has taken place since the last pod. Topics include: Diamond Dawgs in the portal, options for Pitching Coach (yes, really), SEC 2024 football schedule model, MSU kickoff times, Thanksgiving Egg Bowls, our SEC power rankings, and even some breaking commitment news. Buckle up.
Buckle up for a 50-min solo show from Andrew. Saying we'll discuss options for pitching coach later is officially a bit on this show. We talk Tolu Smith's return and what that team can be next season. Athlon Sport's CFB Preview is out. What do they have to say about the Bulldogs? And finally we talk the biggest keys to MSU having a big football season.
We dive into a wide range of topics on today's Maroon Mic. Rather than write up a little snippet for each one, you can simply listen to the pod all the way through and find out what was discussed for yourself.
We don't want to talk about the current Diamond Dawgs, so we put the spotlight on the former ones killing it in the Big Leagues. Then we discuss the transfer portal for basketball and women's golf playing for the national championship. We close out the show diving into early SEC win totals. What are our early leans, and do we think MSU's total is fair?
Several news items hit in today's pod. We talk new contracts for Chris Jans and Sam Purcell, basketball and football transfers, NFL Draft recap, softball back on track, and Scott Foxhall's firing.
We spent nearly 4 grand to record this podcast only to no show. Just kidding, we've got a big episode. Clock rules are changing in CFB, and the SEC continues to hate fun. Where could former Bulldogs land in the NFL Draft? And we, reluctantly, talk some baseball.
Well it was a fun two weeks where it felt like baseball had turned the corner and had a realistic path back to the postseason. Then this weekend happened. After a disastrous series in Auburn, we're right back to square one. Lounge returns to recap his experience on the Plains and lay out everything wrong with this program.
ESPN released their preseason FPI ratings, and Bulldog fans aren't happy. Why is FPI low on the Bulldogs? Baseball finally has some momentum with consecutive series wins. Now they're popping back up in NCAA Tournament predictions. Can the secure another series win against a struggling Auburn team?
Death, taxes, and MSU Baseball owning Mississippi. The Diamond Dawgs win yet another series over their rivals. Is the season finally turning around? Then we breakdown the spring game and discuss what takeaways we can have from it. And buckle up. Andrew has another rant.
Super Bulldog Weekend is here! Football kicks off the Maroon and White Spring Game on Saturday, and we discuss what we want to see out of the Dawgs. But is it time to turn spring games into actually games against other programs? Little brother comes to town looking to lose their 7th-straight series to the Diamond Dawgs. We preview the rivalry matchup. And softball is in desperate need of a SEC win to get back on track.
Pigs have flown! Hell is frozen over! Mississippi State baseball has won a SEC series! The Diamond Dawgs did what they absolutely had to in Tuscaloosa. Now we look ahead to Super Bulldog Weekend. But we want to get into bigger talking points for today's pod. UConn has had a remarkable run over the past 25 years after making the decision to go all in on basketball. Why did MSU not see similar success with baseball after choosing to go all in? We discuss our theories and what constitutes being a blue blood program.
We are talking about football! We promised last week we'd talk football, which is so badly needed with spring camp and, uh ya know, baseball sucking. So we do it! But first, we still have to talk baseball. Any hope MSU has of turning its season around requires a series win in Tuscaloosa, so let's preview the Tide in the one sport where we will NOT respect them. Dan has us a softball update after a tough go of things vs Arkansas. But here's what you all actually want to hear about: football. And naturally, let's dampen some expectations! Now that's a helluva way to get folks excited and tuning in...
We're at the point of begging for wins on the Maroon Mic. Baseball got it done against Samford in the midweek, but that's not going to appease the fanbase after an 0-6 start to SEC play. Now State faces a top-10 Gamecocks team that's absolutely smashing the ball. Not exactly what you want to see when you're desperate to get a conference win. It won't be much easier for Softball, either, as they host their own top-10 opponent in Arkansas. Maybe this sports weekend is better?
MSU Baseball has problems. Big freaking problems. And Lounge is back on to discuss them and the big picture questions surrounding the program. But before that, Andrew goes on an epic rant about the idea that MSU fans are spoiled and the mentality some louder (and older) voices in MSU athletics try and police fandom for baseball.
Andrew and Dan are back as the show shifts towards being solely about sports played on a diamond featuring bats hitting balls. Baseball handled business against Arkansas State, but now one of the best teams in the country comes to Starkville. Can the Diamond Dawgs somehow find a way to get on track in SEC play against Vanderbilt? Then we talk softball. Getting a sweep against USCe was huge, but now things get a lot tougher as MSU heads to Athens for a battle of Bulldogs. How do they match up?
WBK made history becoming the first ever team to advance from the play-in game to the round of 32. Andrew talks their dominant win over Creighton and hard fought battle with the Irish. Softball got a sweep to open SEC play. It's time for fans to get behind this team. And then, we get our old friend Lounge Dawg on to discuss what on earth is wrong with MSU baseball after getting embarrassed in Lexington.
MBK's season comes to a heartbreaking end in Dayton. What went wrong against Pittsburgh? But on the flipside, WBK handled business in their play-in game. Can they make a run? Finally, baseball did what it had to do in Biloxi. Now SEC play begins with a trip to frigid Lexington.
This is March! Mississippi State Men's Basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament. We discuss the season as a whole and how big of an accomplishment it is for this program to be back in March Madness. But should State have been sent to Dayton? We compare MSU's resume against the teams seeded ahead of it before a deep dive on everything to know about Pitt. But MBK isn't the only team dancing. WBK is back in the tournament as well. We take a look at their draw and matchup with Illinois. Final a recap on baseball picking up on it's first sweep of the season.
AUDIO WARNING: It's loud at the beginning. Prepare your earholes accordingly. Oh and since I'm mentioning audio, it cuts out quite a bit this episode. Sorry...
It was stressful, frustrating, intense, and far from easy, but MSU MBK got the win over Florida in the SEC Tournament. And with that win, they may have very well locked themselves into March Madness. We discuss the game and what to watch for leading up to Selection Sunday. Then some debate over what Bulldog fans should value before we take a look at baseball ahead of a home series with Lipscomb. Plus football starts spring practice and picks up a big commitment.
Dan is back! We recap the Diamond Dawgs in the Frisco Classic. At what point does this team figure out it's rotation? Then we look at a heartbreaking loss for MBK in Nashville. With State's tournament hopes on the line, we do a deep dive into the final scenarios to assure the Bulldogs make the Big Dance. Finally, we talk softball with a must-watch opponent coming to town this weekend.
There's probably too much happening for one person to talk about. But that's what we're gonna do anyways. Andrew talks the week that was for MSU athletics and previews a huge weekend.
Another successful weekend of MSU athletics. Baseball bounces back from a disappointing Friday loss to win the series vs Arizona State. Are the Diamond Dawgs starting to put the pieces together? Then we recap MBK's massive win over Texas A&M and how close they are to securing a bid to the Big Dance. Plus we talk softball's impressive start to the season and WBK locking up their spot in the tournament.
Another loaded show. We recap the midweek action, highlighted by the first start of ambidextrous freshman Jurrangelo Cijntje, and then do a deep preview of this weekend's series against Arizona State. Then we recap MBK's tough loss to Mizzou and take a look at a crucial game against a red hot Texas A&M team.
We recap baseball's series win over VMI. Offense was hot but pitching and errors cost MSU a sweep. Are concerns valid? Then we look at MBK's bounce-back win in Oxford to sweep Ole Miss for the first time since 2011. We lay out their path to the tournament and preview their trip to Mizzou. We close with WBK's crucial win over Bama and a shoutout to softball.
Jam-packed show this week. First we recap a frustrating loss at the Hump. Can MBK get back on track after falling to Kentucky? Then we dive into future of the SEC. Texas and Oklahoma are on joining in 2024. What does that mean for MSU? We close with a preview of the Diamond Dawg's opening series against VMI.
Mississippi State MBK picked up it's biggest win of the season Saturday night in Fayetteville, taking down Arkansas 70-64. Andrew breaks down what was a massive win for State's tournament resume and how Saturday went about as perfect for MSU as fans could've hoped for. Then, he looks ahead to Wednesday's showdown with Kentucky.
Andrew's got your weekly hoops update as both teams on campus are trending upwards. First, we talk WBK's massive win over Tennessee, dominating Florida, and how they're in position to get themselves into the tournament. Next, we talk about a red-hot MBK team who has 4-straight wins after handling LSU. And now they have a statement opportunity awaiting them in Fayetteville. Can they keep the streak alive and vault themselves into the bracket?
It's a special time of year for State fans. The Dudes are about to be back. After a shocking and disappointing 2022 season, we dive in to what the Diamond Dawgs must do to have a bounce back year. Our resident baseball insiders, Lounge and Daniel, have all the info you need to get to know Chris Lemonis' new squad. Plus, some thoughts on what an encore performance could look like to softball after a historic season.
We're back after our hiatus, and naturally, we've missed a lot of news. We break down the final signees for football plus transfers and give our thoughts on the coaching staff. Then we do a deep dive into men's basketball: what's led to the turnaround and what must happen for them to make the tournament?
MSU got a much needed addition out of the transfer portal this week when Tulu Griffin announced his decision to remove his name from the portal and remain a Bulldog. Andrew talks about that situation as well as what else to watch for with regards to the transfer portal. Then he dives into all the latest with MSU's basketball teams. Plus, live reaction to the news of Mike Schmidt being hired as OL coach (what!?!?!)
The most anticipated and talked about hire in the entire sports universe is official: MSU has named Kevin Barbay its next Offensive Coordinator. We discuss that hire and the other new faces on the football staff and the new AD. We close with a Hoops update.
MSU closed out the season the way the Pirate would've wanted, taking down Illinois for their 9th win. We give our thoughts on the victory and then take a look at all the staff changes occurring within the football program. Is Kendal Briles the guy for OC? Finally, we close things out with a little hoops talk.
The Bulldogs are down in Tampa with a chance to close out the season with a 9th win against Illinois. We preview how State matches up with the Illini as they look to honor Mike Leach's legacy in their final game.
Conference play starts this week for MSU's basketball teams. Let's breakdown a huge matchup at the Hump with MBK hosting Alabama and take a look at WBK's upcoming trip to Nashville.
Colton joins the pod to give his thoughts on Zach Arnett's promotion to head coach. We break down where MSU stands heading into National Signing Day, give an overview of potential candidates for the open OC job, and close with a look at the latest happening in basketball.
Tragedy struck the Mississippi State community and the football community as a whole when Mike Leach passed away earlier this week. We reflect on a man whose impact on the game of football cannot be overstated and whose whit could not be rivaled. Thanks for Swinging Your Sword, Pirate.
Why can't State just be normal? We're all asking that question. With the transfer portal heating up and a player making an explosive exit from Starkville, there's a lot of uncertainty around the football program right now. Andrew tries to answer why certain players are leaving and gives his thoughts on the Dillon Johnson situation.
MSU is making a return trip back down to Tampa to take on Illinois in the Artist Formerly Known as the Outback Bowl. Andrew gives some early thoughts about that matchup and College Football Playoff field.
There's not a ton happening in the MSU athletics world, so we go into a variety topics. Updates on the 2023 football roster, the basketball teams, MSU's bowl picture, playoff expansion, Auburn hiring a joke of a coach, and our final Pick 'Em of the season.
Your Bulldogs are 2022 Egg Bowl Champions! We break down how a dominant defensive effort gives State their first win in the series in 3 years plus our thoughts on the future of CFB in Mississippi, Ole Miss fans being trash, and what bowl MSU could find themselves in.
Happy Thanksgiving! The greatest holiday of the year has arrived, and we all know what that means. It's time for our annual battle with the Reb-Bear-Sharks of Oxford Junior College. In a special episode, we get all four members of the Maroon Mic on to discuss everything happening with this year's game along with their favorite Egg Bowl memories.
State plays their final home game of the season vs ETSU, and well, there's not much to say about that. So along with a brief preview of our FCS opponent, we get Colton on the show for more basketball talk. We literally just did our big preview show, and it's obviously still early. But so far, it looks like it will be an exciting season at the Hump. So let's hype those teams up some more.
Lots of topics discussed on today's pod. We take a look at everything happening around campus beyond the gridiron ahead of a loaded weekend for MSU athletics. Then we break down the Georgia Bulldogs and what needs to happen if MSU wants to make it a magical night in Starkville.
MSU survives against Auburn in one of the weirdest (and ugliest) games you'll ever see. Andrew and Lounge break down what went right and wrong for the Bulldogs and have a chat about the big picture takeaways from this season thus far. Plus, a recap of Men's Basketball's season opening win as the Chris Jans era begins.
Solo show for today's pod as Andrew previews State's showdown with Auburn. State is at home off a bye and is clearly the better team. But Auburn gets the interim boost with Cadillac Williams in charge. Is Auburn Jesus going to rise again and spoil the Bulldogs' season? We sure hope not, but let's discuss how they matchup to see how likely it is.
Mississippi State is in need of a new AD after John Cohen is hired away to takeover the Auburn athletic department (that is not at all a cluster). We discuss the move and what direction we think MSU should take with the new AD hire. Plus, we give breakdowns of the men's and women's basketball teams ahead of the upcoming season.
Note: there may be a few times that audio cuts out thanks to bad internet, but the points being made still come through.
We're 2/3 of the way through the 2022 CFB season. Mississippi State is right in line with where most of us had them projected in the preseason, but recent struggles are creating frustrations amongst the fanbase. As the team enjoys a must-needed bye week, we evaluate where the Bulldogs stand through 8 games. Do they look like we expected? What's better or worse? How can they meet their preseason expectations? We discuss all of this and more in the latest edition of the Maroon Mic.
Well, we got through it. Mississippi State's annual night of pain against the evil emperor Saban has come and gone, and frankly, it could've been worse. So let's recap it.
Do we really have to talk about this game? I mean technically we aren't required to do anything with regards to this show. But, we are here for the people. We talked about Mississippi State playing football against Alabama for you, yes YOU, because we're nice like that.
Well, history sure does love to repeat itself, doesn't it? After yet another abysmal performance in Lexington, it's time to start having some tough conversations about the issues plaguing MSU football (funny how quickly our perception can change). Andrew and Lounge discuss everything that went wrong against the Cats and what to expect going forward .
State is on a roll and now looks to make it 3-straight SEC wins as they travel to Lexington. In a game that would go a long way towards this being a true cycle-up season, the matchup certainly seem to favor the Bulldogs. But recent history has shown Kroger Field to be a house of horrors for the Maroon and White. Will State exorcise their Bluegrass demons and keep momentum? Andrew and Daniel share their thoughts on the latest Maroon Mic.
Dawgs Win Again! State keeps things rolling with another dominant victory, this time over Arkansas. Andrew and Lounge dive into the performance and discuss the potential for this team.
Another huge game awaits for the Bulldogs as Arkansas comes to Starkville. After a 4-1 start, State looks to keep things rolling. Can Mike Leach get his first win against Sam Pittman and the Hogs? Andrew and Daniel break it all down.
Mississippi State dominates Texas A&M for their biggest win of the season! Andrew and Lounge recap a performance that once again proves that Mike Leach owns the cult from College Station.
A huge game is on deck in Starkville on Saturday as the Bulldogs begin a crucial stretch. Can State take advantage of a lackluster A&M squad to spark their season? Andrew and Daniel break it all down. Oh, and they have a special guest on to help them with the preview...
Mississippi State did exactly what they were supposed to do against a MAC team: dominated. Honestly, there isn't too much to say, but hey, we'll still take the time to talk about what happened because that's what the people want, right?
Mississippi State returns home after their first loss of the season for a non-conference showdown with Bowling Green. After a disappointing performance in Death Valley, Andrew and Daniel discuss what they want to see on Saturday as the Bulldogs look to get back on track. Surely we won't see a letdown in this game...right???
Mississippi State took their first loss of the season down in Baton Rouge. After a rough performance and a missed opportunity, how are we feeling about the Bulldogs? Andrew and Lounge breakdown everything that went wrong against the Tigers and discuss what it means for the season going forward.
Mississippi State is headed down to the Bayou to take on the Fightin' Tigers, and they're actually favored! In a game where nearly everyone seems to be backing the Bulldogs, Andrew and Daniel breakdown what State needs to do to get their third win in Death Valley since 2014.
Your Bulldogs are 2-0! State handles its business out in the desert with another comfortable win (despite some classic #Pac12AfterDark shenanigans) to keep the 2022 season going in the right direction. Andrew and Lounge recap the action and give their takeaways from another good performance.
The Bulldogs are headed out west to the desert for a true Sickos showdown with the Arizona Wildcats. Will State fall victim to a letdown as they participate in #Pac12AfterDark? Or will they keep the momentum rolling from a dominant week 1 performance? Andrew and Daniel will tell you everything you need to know about an improved Zona squad and how the Air Raid matches up.
Your Mississippi State Bulldogs are 1-0! After a dominant 49-23 victory over Memphis, Andrew and Lounge breakdown the performance and give their takeaways Week 1.
Football is finally back! Mississippi State kicks off the season in a revenge spot against Memphis Saturday night in Starkville, and we have Daniel and Andrew on the preview the matchup. They tell you what to expect from the Tigers in 2022, how the Bulldogs match up, and what they want to see out of State as Mike Leach begins his 3rd season in charge. Plus they make picks for some of the biggest games in the SEC and across the country for Week 1.
Not one...not two...not three...FOUR cohosts are here to share their predictions, hot takes, and keys to success for Mississippi State football this season. The guys consider this upcoming season from all angles with not-your-every-day questions and topics. Sit back and enjoy one of our most unique and fun episodes yet.
Colton is back and he and Andrew got the skinny on all four major conferences outside of the SEC, plus a few G5 and Independent teams that could turn some heads this season. Hear what teams are overrated, who's underrated, and what the conference championship pictures are going to look like in 2022.
Andrew Miller is here with the instant reaction to the stellar news that Mississippi State fans received today concerning the commitment of a 4-star dual-threat quarterback.
Colton and Andrew are back to breakdown the 6 non-MSU teams in the SEC West and provide some analysis into each team's potential in the upcoming football season.
Colton and Andrew go over some big news in both the football and baseball transfer portal recruiting realms for Mississippi State this weekend, and stay tuned for analysis on all 7 SEC East teams for the 2022 football season.
In between football and baseball recruiting updates, Colton and prodigal son Daniel Faulkner are back to breakdown every single current Mississippi State Bulldog, signee, and commitment that was drafted in professional baseball or left behind. We'll also take a look at what's next for Mississippi State baseball both on the diamond and in the transfer portal.
Colton and Andrew have some great insight and fact-gathering to share with you about all of the Twitter beef and conference-hopping that's been going on recently.
Colton and Andrew go over some baseball and football recruiting updates before diving into an interesting new topic as each of them draft their best possible football team using MSU's rosters from 2010 on forward, with a few twists thrown in to make things more interesting. Vote on this week's Twitter poll on @MaroonMic for whichever team you think would win head-to-head!
Colton and Andrew break down what success looks like for Mike Leach and Mississippi State amidst the toughest schedule in college football this upcoming season, on top of some recruiting talk and a brief look at projected win totals for every SEC football team.
An old friend is back as cohost today as the Maroon Mic dives DEEP into transfer portal recruiting wins and losses in football, baseball, and basketball. Next, listen to some FACTS that show why State fans shouldn't be nearly as pessimistic or apathetic about MSU football as they've been all off season.
Baseball is over, softball is over, recruiting is heating up, the transfer portal is red hot, and Mississippi State fans can attend all the weddings they want in the month of June this year.
Colton has the full breakdown on Arizona's roster, record, and team statistics as they and the Mississippi State Bulldogs are vying for a chance to play in Oklahoma City next weekend. Colton also uncovers a troubling trend of the Wildcats from seasons' past that may give many Bulldog fans pause.
Of course, like we've been this entire time, we are a Softball Podcast bringing you the latest analysis and takes about the most successful softball team in Mississippi State history.
Mississippi State baseball may be in the sunken place, but the Maroon Mic hasn't given up on these Dawgs and you shouldn't either. Checkout what to expect this weekend in College Station as the Dawgs travel to face Texas A&M this weekend.
Colton and Daniel preview Mississippi State's weekend series with Florida and discuss the precarious situation of Mississippi's postseason hopes.
While Mississippi State's luck is in need of a shakeup on the Diamond, so Colton and Lounge Dawg decided to shake up how they're doing their early-week episode here on the Maroon Mic. They'll discuss the season so far as whole, both past and future, with respect to what happened in Columbia this weekend.
Colton and Daniel provide insight into what should be an exciting and tough series for Mississippi State against the last-place but scrappy Missouri Tigers. Listen to find out what's made them no pushover this season and what State has to do to get a much-needed series win or series sweep.
Mississippi State did was Mississippi State does--beat Ole Miss in baseball. Tune in to not only learn just how State managed to pull out two gutsy wins in Oxford this weekend, but to find out what exactly the difference is between State and Ole Miss baseball fans from a culture standpoint (spoiler alert: Starkville baseball culture > Oxford's). Stay and listen to a midweek preview that will see both teams pulling out all the stops amongst their depleted bullpens to try and grind out another win against their rival in Pearl this week.
Colton and the fiery as ever DFaulk are all over this Ole Miss series, using the latest and greatest analysis and number-crunching to tell you how Mississippi State is going to BEAT Ole Miss in Oxford this weekend.
The Dawgs got back in the win column this week and kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive...but at what cost? Find out on this week's episode of the Maroon Mic with Colton and Lounge Dawg
Super Bulldog Weekend kicks off on a Thursday night as the Dawgs take on the plains variety of Tigers from Auburn. Colton and Daniel have the in-depth breakdown of those Tigers and the low-down on State's win over UAB + the new-look pitching rotation for the reigning national champs.
It's a solo show for Colton today as he recaps some sparkling pitching performances that simply were not enough for Mississippi State versus the Tigers on a very disappointing weekend.
Colton and Daniel are back with another deep dive into LSU baseball's stats and tendencies, and they'll break down what the Dawgs have to do to get a series win over the Tigers in Starkville this weekend.
A tough weekend ended on a high note for Mississippi State, listen Colton and Lounge Dawg to find out why this week's pitching performances could spell doom or destiny for Mississippi State for the rest of the season.
Colton and Andrew breakdown a midweek game in Memphis that was...interesting, to say the least, before going in deep on the Hawgs that will face the Dawgs in Fayetteville this weekend.
Mississippi State got 3 much-needed wins this week, but Colton and Lounge are concerned that Mississippi State baseball still has more questions than answers at this point in the season.
Colton and Daniel recap the Diamond Dawg's longball-riddled win over Southern, and then preview Alabama's upcoming trip to Starkville with the most thorough and conclusive baseball numbers breakdown you'll find anywhere. They'll use the stats and the fact to inform their keys to the series and predictions for this weekend's action.
Colton and Lounge Dawg break down a series in Athens that was frustrating at times but encouraging at others.
Andrew and Colton discuss the Mississippi State men's basketball's hiring of New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans, approaching it at every angle from what it means for John Cohen, Jans's checkered past, what next year's team might look like, and just how good of a hire it might be.
Recent developments have led to the need for Andrew to provide an update on Mississippi State's men's basketball coaching search update.
SEC play is upon Mississippi State baseball; Colton and Daniel got the low-down on the SEC's other Bulldogs and will tell you exactly what State has to do to get a huge ranked road win to open conference play.
Colton and Andrew rate and digest the hire that was made for Mississippi State women’s basketball, and recap the men’s failed season and some of the highs and lows of the Ben Howland experience at Mississippi State.
Daniel and Colton have a lot to highlight about the encouraging and disappointing individual performances from the two-game series in Biloxi, and then they've got some discussion about the pitching injuries before naming some players to watch out for when Princeton comes to Starkville this weekend. Stay tuned until the end to find out just how remarkably improbable State's 3-point shooting woes over the last few games have been.
The Maroon Mic drops two episodes in one day as Colton and Lounge bring you a belated recap of the Tulane series, a quick look at a dominating Game 1 performance in Biloxi for State, and a whole lot of FACTUAL FACTS about the injury situation for MSU pitching. Stay till the end to find out how Lounge and Colton cracked the code for Lounge's famous wakeup tweets, thus assuring Mississippi State never loses another baseball game again.
While we await major baseball news, we have Andrew Miller back with us to give an in-depth breakdown of where each of MSU's potential men's basketball coach hirees stand with both their current program and MSU as of today. New baseball episode will be out tonight after MSU-Texas Tech!
Colton and Daniel battle technical difficulties and the Bulldog Blues to give you an update on the poor showings of multiple MSU sports teams this week and offer hope to a more productive weekend ahead as the Dawgs travel to Tulane.
Colton and Lounge review the mixed bag weekend for the Diamond Dawgs, Colton gives Doug Novak's case for being the Mississippi State Women's Basketball head coach, and Andrew is here to break down a coaching search that should be all but official in a couple weeks' time.
Colton and Daniel lead off this year’s first baseball-only episode with a few discussions and hot takes about the Diamond Dawgs starting lineup, what we liked and disliked in the midweek, and what we hope to see against the Northern Kentucky Norse this weekend.
Lounge Dawg is BACK as baseball season has kicked off both in Starkville and across the country, and Andrew is back as well to break down what it takes for State to sneak into the tournament, however unlikely, and what the future head coaching situation at State might be.
Baseball is back! Colton Watson and Daniel Faulkner have all the research and stats to backup an in-depth preview of the LBSU Dirtbags as they roll in to face the reigning National Champions to kick off the season in Starkville this weekend.
Colton and Andrew break down 2 women’s basketball results and get into the knitty-gritty of both the men’s and women’s basketball coachin searches as they praise the ladies’ success and lament the men’s failures on the hardwood.
Colton is FINISHED with the Ben Howland tenure at Mississippi State, even though the Dawgs are down but not out when it comes to an NCAA tournament birth. PLUS women's hoops and baseball discussion (and more) on the Maroon Mic.
Colton and Andrew discuss the rapidly decreasing chances Mississippi State has to build his résumé for the NCAA tournament, but in other news softball is underway this weekend and Star catcher Mia Davidson is here to talk about what the season means to her and what to expect from the softball Diamond Dawgs.
Your usual basketball episode, plus a new face joins the show to preview what should be another electric season for the Diamond Dawgs
Andrew and Colton ponder both the short-term and long-term futures of both basketball teams, assessing how we got to where we are and what’s in store down the road for both the men’s and women’s basketball program.
Mississippi State saw positivity from both basketball teams this week, positivity that’s much needed ahead of a big road test against Texas Tech for the men this weekend. Colton and Andrew have the scoop on that and more on the Maroon Mic.
Colton and Andrew say what needs to be said about Saturday’s win, Saturday’s crowd, and Tuesday’s tilt between basketball heavy weights in Lexington, Kentucky
Colton and Andrew break down football transfer portal news and recent basketball performances, and each throw in their own hot takes about the portal, coach Howland, and fan attendance at Humphrey Coliseum.
The transfer portal has been (mostly) Cannes to Mississippi State; meanwhile Colton and Andrew have what is guaranteed to be the most in-depth analysis about Mississippi state basketball on the market today.
State took control of the game last against UGA on Wednesday and look to improve their tournament resume when a stout Crimson Tide team comes into town on Saturday. Colton and Andrew have this pair of games covered from all angles on the most recent installment of the Maroon Mic.
Colton and Andrew break down some of the recent good news Mississippi State football has gotten from the transfer portal, a tough loss for State’s men in Oxford, and a great win Sunday for the Lady Dawgs. If you’re looking to whet your baseball appetite, transfer middle infielder RJ Yeager joins the show to discuss his journey to Starkville.
State got conference basketball play started on the right foot, but that dreaded first of two games against Ole Miss looms ahead this weekend. Hear what Colton and Andrew have to say about that and State’s NCAA tournament positioning ahead of Saturday’s big game.
Your favorite “pundits” give you all the angles of State’s Liberty Bowl tilt back Mike Leach’s former employer and, later, go over a couple key wins and a huge SEC opener for Hail State Hoops.
Colton and Andrew have a lot to say about the direction of Mississippi State basketball program under Coach Ben Howland. Tune in to hear why, as disappointing as they are, these losses aren’t killers— but they are huge missed opportunities.
Plenty to discuss on this weeks episode as the SEC bowl announcements were made Sunday, recruiting is starting to really pick up for Mississippi State, and basketball posted ahead scratching result in a tough loss this weekend.
Colton and Lounge Dawg go over the major splashes that have already occurred and predict all of the SEC Bowl Games before Andrew Miller comes on to breakdown a decent weekend of hoops and preview what’s to come for MSU Basketball.
Our longest episode in a while as Colton and Lounge Dawg analyze the Egg Bowl from all angles and give their predictions for Thanksgiving night, plus Andrew Miller rejoins for some basketball insight and previewing Ben Howland and Mississippi State’s biggest test to date in the young season.
Colton has the scoop on what bowl Mississippi State could find themselves in and what’s going on with all this Conerly Trophy nonsense. Oh, and State does have a football game this week so we’ll discuss that as well. Lounge Dawg will jump in later to talk about SEC picks and get you a little Free Money
Colton is out; Lounge and Andrew recap a successful week of MSU sports thay saw State win 9 competition in 4 sports since you last heard from us.
Colton and premier college hoops analyst Andrew Miller break down what should be a reinvigorating season for Mississippi State men’s basketball.
After recounting a very energetic week for Twitter, Colton and Lounge Dawg tell you why State can pull out the win in Fayetteville this weekend and why this Arkansas team is ill equipped to deal with the Bulldogs.
Colton and Lounge Dawg relive every bit of an epic win for State over the Wildcats (yes, even the bad parts).
Another solo show today, this time with Colton at the helm. He goes into great detail about the Wildcats and about what State has to do to win the game this Saturday. A reminder to all State fans to come out to homecoming this weekend and watch the National Champion Diamond Dawgs receive their championship rings on the field during the game.
Colton and Lounge discuss the pummeling of the Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend amongst other things
Colton and Lounge talk about all of the ~good things~ that happened this weekend before Lounge breaks down the atrocious Saturday night Mississippi State suffered at the hands of the Crimson Tide. They will also discuss the results of last weeks SEC games and their implications.
Colton and Lounge are all over this Saturday’s game with the stats and information you need to be an informed fan. Lounge Dawg will also make his Free Money picks and both guys will pick this week’s SEC games.
Colton and Lounge have a little bit of insider information as they recount the breaking news story of today’s resigning of Nikki McCrae-Penson before they discuss the crazy results in the SEC this weekend and answer listener questions.
The Dawgs picked up a really nice road win against a ranked opponent to get back on the bowl-eligibility track, and Colton and LD discuss that and all of the interesting outcomes in the SEC this weekend as they give some bonus content on the last episode before next Monday.
Colton and Lounge battle technical difficulties as they break down some surprising aspects of Texas A&M’s highly-touted defense and much-maligned offense. Lounge makes his free money picks and both hosts predict an exciting SEC slate of football games this upcoming weekend.
Colton and Lounge give criticism and praise to all to which they are due in the wake of a mistake-plagued and disappointing MSU loss to LSU.
Colton and Lounge give all the details you need to know about State’s upcoming tilt with the Bayou Bengals and prognosticate the entire SEC slate as well.
Colton and Lounge Dawg don’t mince words about the officiating or play calling from State controversial loss last Saturday, but they’ll telling y’all to pump the breaks on this “fire the coach” stuff.
Colton and Lounge have the lowdown on the Cowbell-hating Memphis Tigers, but Lounge will also introduce a brand new segment on the show as well as help Colton predict all of this week's SEC games.
Lounge has the positives and Colton’s got the negatives from the Dawg’s big win over one of the best-projected teams in the ACC last Saturday, and they’ll look back on the weekend in the SEC as a whole as well.
Colton and Lounge give you a thorough run-down of all the important names and numbers you need to be an informed Dawgs fan when the Wolfpack comes into town this Saturday. Listen as they discuss the keys to the game and pick this week's slate of SEC contests.
On the first of two episodes of the Maroon Mic this week, Lounge will try to tell you why Mississippi State is doomed while Colton reassures you that the Dawgs will be fine. Tune is as your cohosts review a wild day in Davis-Wade and a wild weekend of college football.
Colton and Lounge Dawg give you everything you need to know about tomorrow’s tilt against the bulldogs of Ruston, Louisiana
Colton and Lounge Dawg are previewing the defense you'll see in Starkville for State's 2021 season. Will the Dawgs have the personnel to improve on a middle-of-the pack defense from last season that loses one of its best players in Erroll Thompson? Listen to today's episode on your favorite podcast platform.
Today’s show comes to you on a Friday as The Maroon Mic is transitioning to its Football Season Schedule. Offense is the topic of the day as Colton and Lounge Dawg have some stats and numbers to put a little bit of facts behind your faith in the Air Raid offense for 2021.
Colton and Lounge talk about ~practice~ and let you know everything they’ve heard from the first week of football training camp in Starkville
Colton and Lounge Dawg provide updates on State’s pro hoops players, pro baseball players, recruiting, contract extensions, and even answer fan questions.
Colton and Lounge Dawg give analysis and predictions into how they say the SEC West division playing out this fall, and welcome special guest Tara Smith, writer of For Whom the Cowbell Tolls, to discuss her journey as a woman in sports.
Colton and Lounge Dawg give their SEC East preview and predict the records and standings for every East football team in 2021.
Colton and Lounge Dawg Break down the results of this weeks MLB draft, both from a monetary and a projection standpoint for your now-pro Bulldog baseball players; keep listening to hear each of them set their lineup for the 2022 season.
Colton Watson and new co-host Lounge Dawg bring to you the Maroon Mic. Out of the ashes of Starkvegas Report, Colton and LD will continue to provide analysis and news across MSU Athletics, starting with a breakdown of the most memorable sporting even in Mississippi State history.
Colton breaks down the recent basketball transfers and a very successful final weekend of the regular season for Bulldog Baseball
Gavin and Colton re-analyze a mostly successful trip to the Palmetto State for the Diamond Dawgs and a big recruiting win for Mike Leach this weekend.
Colton updates everyone on how State did this weekend in the NFL Draft, on the recruiting trail, and on the Diamond at Dudy Noble Field as Coach Lemonis made some lineup changes and delivered 3 wins in Starkville.
Colton describes what we should expect when the Aggies come into Starkville, and goes a little off-script of the so-called issues and strengths of the current Bulldog roster.
Colton and Gavin breakdown a tough road series loss to Vanderbilt and provide a football recruiting update.
Colton and Gavin preview not only MSU baseball’s massive upcoming weekend tilt in Nashville, but the 2021-22 men’s basketball season and the expectations for Ben Howland’s Bulldogs after these offseason additions.
Gavin and Colton are having a great Monday and they know you are too—relive the great weekend that was here on the Starkvegas Report as your cohosts break down the series win over Ole Miss and talk about how State looked in its Maroon and White game this Saturday.
Colton breaks down the pivot all series against the school up north and provides updates about three other sports as well
Mississippi State takes over the Plains and dominates Auburn while also getting some help around the league. Colton and Gavin go into all that and then some on today’s episode of the Starkvegas Report.
Gavin is back, and he and Colton have lots to talk about on this week’s Friday episode of the Starkvegas Report. There’s good recruiting news for Nikki McCrae-Penson, spring football updates, a programming update for SVR fans, an update on the new regional hosting requirements, and oh yeah an entire SEC baseball weekend series to talk about as the Dawgs head over to the Plains to take on Auburn.
Colton goes over all of the details of a successful sweep in Starkville this week over the Wildcats.
Colton and Gavin detail a really tough series in Starkville this weekend versus the Razorbacks and finally give that full-season review of Bulldog Basketball
Colton and Gavin go over a wild finish last night in Denton, Texas, that left Bulldog fans happy, plus they’ll discuss exactly what to expect from Arkansas when Number 1 and Number 2 square off on the Diamond at Dude Noble Field this weekend.
Colton and Gavin recap a successful weekend for both the Diamond Dawgs and the Dawgs of the Hardwood, and they’ll preview the upcoming midweek tilt against North Alabama and the upcoming post-season basketball action for State
SEC play is here! Colton and Gavin tell everyone what it’ll take for State to come away from Red Stick with a series win.
Colton and Gavin diagnose and analyze a very successful weekend on the diamond for Mississippi State, and share some good news for the men’s basketball team
Colton and Gavin go over what might have been the biggest week in MSU athletics since the pandemic started, breaking down the state of the Diamond Dawgs, the bag Dak Prescott just secured, and how men’s hoops finished up.
Colton and Gavin dig into another successful week on the Diamond for the Dawgs and break into what to expect from a pair of midweek matchups this week.
The Bulldogs had a successful midweek appearance, and prepare to face replacement opponent Kent State this weekend. Colton and Gavin have the scouting report and the expectations and keys to victory for your Diamond Dawgs this weekend
Gavin and Colton run back a fantastic weekend for baseball and a so-so one for basketball as February turns to March
Colton and Gavin discuss the 7-2 week the Diamond and both varieties of Hardwood Dawgs have collectively had over the last 7 games and preview the events of each of those teams for this weekend
Gavin and Colton can hardly contain their excitement as they breakdown their expectations and personnel of opening weekend of the 2021 college baseball season
Colton and Gavin go over every baseball position and analyze how that’s going to play out this season for Hail State baseball
Gavin and Colton discuss every current recruit in the 2021 football signing class and predict all 22 starters plus their backups for offense and defense in for State on the gridiron in 2021.
Gavin and Colton give updates on 2 huge wins State got on trail this past week, and analyze why basketball isn’t exactly making the good kind of headlines right now.
Is the Arnett Nightmare finally over? What are expectations for Bulldog Baseball now that the season schedule was made public this week? What’s the remedy for Hail State Hoops? Colton and Gavin will discuss these as well recruiting updates in the latest episode of Starkvegas Report.
Colton and Gavin go over all of the pressing football news of the hour before diving in to what’s plaguing both Hail State Hoops squads on the court (apologies for the technical difficulties that led to a delayed publication of this episode)
Colton and Gavin analyze the entire 2020 football season for the Dawgs and discuss the recent antics of both Bulldog hoop squads
Starkvegas Report discusses what we liked and disliked about the on-the-field performance from the Bulldogs in their Armed Forces Bowl win against the 2nd most penalized team in FBS
Join Colton and Gavin as they break down exactly what’s got to happen for State to finish the season in the W column tomorrow, as well as their thoughts on who’s going to be feeling good at the end of every remaining bowl game this season.
Colton and Gavin discuss a merry end to the MSU football’s regular season and it’s prognosis for both the upcoming bowl game and the future of the program
Colton and Gavin discuss, of course, all the Bulldogs’ goings-on of the hardwood and the gridiron (both previous and upcoming), but they spend a lot of time discussing many fans’ favorite topic this time of year—recruiting.
Gavin and Colton bring back Ole Miss insider Jackson Wright to discuss a tough loss in Oxford. Gavin also provided everything a State fan needs to be current on football recruiting, and Colton debriefs fans about both the men’s and women’s basketball situations.
Join Gavin, Colton, and special guest Ole Miss insider Jackson Wright as they discuss the biggest game of the year for both programs on this upcoming Saturday.
Colton and Gavin go over what most fans found to be a really encouraging night in Athens despite the losing effort.
Colton and Gavin give a little bit of a preview of Mississippi State’s upcoming tilt between the hedges in Athens, but they mostly take time to address the larger issues surrounding the football program. But first, listen for some important recruiting updates from your Bulldogs of the hardwood.
Colton and Gavin discuss an ugly win against last-place Vandy and point out that all the positives and negatives from Saturday’s contest.
Mississippi State has its best chance at a win in a long time when Vanderbilt steps across the lines on Scott Field on Saturday—listen here to find out what the Starkvegas Reporters say needs to happen to get that long-awaited W.
Colton and Gavin update on the news of the weekend and talk about a big loss to Bama that left little to be desired from your football team. Fortunately, there are sports podcasts that are much more entertaining than watching your team lose 41-0.
Gavin and Colton discuss a very hectic week for MSU football ahead of a tough game on the road in Tuscaloosa on Halloween night.
Colton and Gavin speak with Paul Sullivan, the operator of the famous and fabulous site hailstateunis.com, and then provide updates and analysis about some of your favorite out-of-season MSU squads as they prepared for their upcoming schedules during an off week for football
Colton and Gavin recap a bad loss to A&M, and go over all of the important updates that the early goings of the bye week has brought to MSU fans
Gavin and Colton discuss Mississippi State and the recipe for success if State expects to bounce back this weakened against a hot Aggie ball club.
Gavin and Colton go over what’s gonna have to change to get State back to it’s winning ways on Saturday, and you’ll hear from Nate of @eliteUKFootball speak from the Wildcat perspective of this matchup
Colton and Gavin invite @razorbackology back on the show to talk about a strange and disappointing night for Bulldog fans last Saturday in Davis Wade, and they discuss what has to change in order to get State back in the W column this week.
Gavin and Colton sit down with @Razorbackology (on Instagram) to discuss this week's showdown in Davis Wade Stadium, and to give their SEC picks of the week.
Gavin and Colton discuss everything you need to know about State’s upcoming tilt with LSU, and they bring in TJ from @lsu.prime on Instagram to break it all down for you.
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Gavin and Colton discuss a plethora of topics related to football and the upcoming season, including news pieces that continued to break throughout today. Listen as they go over the depth chart, predict the scores of all ten of State's games this season, and answer fan questions as well.
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Gavin and Colton go through exactly who to expect and what to expect at every position on offense for the Dawgs this season.
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Colton and Gavin go through who to expect and what to expect at every defensive position on the field for MSU on 2020.
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Gavin and Colton are back in a rebranded, new-and-improved podcast called Starkvegas Report. If you liked the Hail State ShockWave, you'll love this bigger, faster, stronger, prettier version of the show. This inaugural episode includes a recap of an exciting summer and a record prediction for the 2020 MSU Football season, as Gavin and Colton go game-by-game and tell you how they think State will fare in each weekend this fall.
Colton discusses the antics of Mississippi State men’s and women’s basketball, who have really hit their stride lately. Also, he’ll break down how he feels about the defensive coordinator and what to expect with Zach Arnett.
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Men’s and women’s basketball are both doing great things. Colton and Gavin discuss their antics and prognosticate the post-season future of each team, and also provide updates on the masters football developments.
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A bowl game, a coaching change, player decisions announcements...and that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the dramatic saga that is the current state of Mississippi State Athletics.
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Colton and Gavin go in detail about what exactly went down during last night’s tumultuous Egg Bowl victory, discuss how it pertains to the larger issues of the two programs.
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Gavin and Colton discuss the on-court success of both the men’s and women’s team and break down the upcoming Battle for the Golden Egg
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Gavin and Colton go over what they saw during this week’s loss to Alabama and how the Bulldogs look on both the men’s and women’s hoops teams, as well as discuss some other relevant topics of the day regarding the NFL
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There’s a lot to discuss regarding MSU athletics this year, from the recurring trail to the playing fields. Luckily, Colton and Gavin have you covered with the important news and analysis from this busy week.
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Gavin and Colton were forced to take a hiatus from the show, but they’re back to talk about the waning football season and the Bulldogs’ renewed antics on both the men’s and women’s basketball courts.
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Gavin and Colton discuss personnel updates for both teams and keys to victory for State when they take on UT this weekend in Knoxville.
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Gavin and Colton interview author, rock and roll fan, and the most well-known member of the Mississippi State athletics media circuit, Steve Robertson.
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Gavin and Colton discuss a poor weekend for Mississippi State Football and dissect the sources of State’s problems on and off the field.
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Colton and Gavin go over injury news, including updates on the quarterbacking situation and offer notes on how Bulldogs in the NFL performed this week as well as of course breaking down the game against Auburn this Saturday
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Colton and Gavin discuss last week’s game, describe their feelings about State’s quarterback situation, and talk about a wide variety of topics relating to MSU football.
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Colton and Gavin give injury updates, talk about how your Bulldogs are doing in the NFL, and breakdown what they think the game plan has to be in order for us to get a win against Kentucky this week+opinions and debate about some important news from the week.
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Gavin and Colton digest what went wrong last Saturday, and reassure fans that the season is far from over + injury updates and news
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Gavin and Colton update you on the latest football news and give their takes on the keys to an MSU victory, as well as discussing last week’s antics from your Bulldogs in the NFL
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Having and Colton share their thoughts about last Saturday’s game against southern Mississippi, as well as update everybody on player injury status and new eligibility rulings
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Gavin and Colton talk about what when wrong and right for the Bulldogs in Saturday’s game against Louisiana.
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Full scouting report and keys to success for Mississippi State tomorrow on the gridiron versus Louisiana.
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Colton and Gavin down everything you need to know about the recent NCAA sanctions against Mississippi State, plus the ramifications of Keytaon Thompson’s transfer announcement + thoughts and opinions on the situation and how it affects MSU and the lessons we can all learn from this.
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Gavin and Colton each give their predictions for the scores of all 12 games, plus pre-season predictions for which players will be most deserving of honors at the end of 2019.
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Updates on facilities renovations, football practices, and the lives of cohosts Colton and Gavin + lots of you fans’ questions
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A breakdown of the roster and expected contributors to the 2019 Mississippi State football defense
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Gavin and Colton talk about the players you’ll need to know on the offensive side of the ball when watching Mississippi State football in 2019.
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Join us as we welcome our second ever guest on the show, somebody you’d all appreciate hearing from, and, since we’re not quite ready to let go yet, listen as Gavin and Colton completely break down the 2020 Bulldog baseball team
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Every Mississippi state sports fan’s dream— we have updates from five different sports in today’s show, including the latest news and info from the 2019 football team
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Talking about the wonderful season that was, even if it didn’t end the way we wanted it to. Lots of analysis on what we think next year’s team looks like, and a look back at what we accomplished this season on the diamond.
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Listen to our conversation with Big Hit Mac as he talks about his career, his future plans, the future of NCAA baseball, and several other interesting topics. NOTE: the audio is slightly off, please bear with us through technical difficulties.
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Talking about what State did wrong in a close loss to Vandy and what’s got to change to beat a good Louisville team, plus basketball news and fan questions.
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Recapping a wild win in game one of the CWS plus looking ahead to State’s matchup with Vandy
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Breaking down the super regional that was, discussing the nuances and big moments of the weekend and the season to date
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Listen as Colton and Gavin go over just exactly what happened in the 2019 MLB draft not only for current players on the roster but for the MSU signing class for next season, before we go into discussion about this weekend’s super regional plus an update on from the football team on summer enrollees that and who’s not on campus yet for 2019 Bulldog football.
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We will analyze and discuss the events of the successful weekend in the Starkville baseball regional and begin to preview the upcoming super regional, as well as talk about some news on the recruiting trail for Mississippi state football followed by fan questions
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Breaking down the upcoming NCAA baseball regional as well as recent football and basketball news for Mississippi State + fan questions
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