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Zac Selmon Named Athletics Director At Mississippi State

January 13, 2023Articles, College Football, Events, Media, NCAA, News, Pressed, SECAthletic director, Mississippi State Bulldogs, President Mark E Keenum, Zac Selmon

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [Jan. 13] announced Zac Selmon as MSU's new Director of Athletics. Tap below to read the release from Mississippi State. https://hailstate.com/news/2023/1/13/zac-selmon-named-athletics-director-at-mississippi-state.aspx

NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage

January 11, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, Transfer PortalCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Division I Council, NCAA Football, Shehan Jeyarajah, Transfer Portal, Waivers

The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Wednesday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-council-votes-to-limit-eligibility-for-second-time-transfers-to-curb-ballooning-portal-usage/

PG Preseason Top 25 Rankings

January 5, 2023Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, Polls, SEC BaseballCollege baseball, Craig Cowart, NCAA, Perfect game, Preseason Top 25, SEC Baseball, Vincent Cervino

The first Top 25 of 2023 is upon us. Tap below to read the article by Vincent Cervino and Craig Cowart of Perfect Game. https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=21545

In memoriam: Cliff Gustafson

January 2, 2023Articles, College Baseball, College World Series, NCAA, News, PressedCliff Gustafson, NCAA, NCAA Baseball, Texas Longhorns Baseball

Legendary Texas Baseball coach, College Baseball Hall of Famer and Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member passed away January 2, 2023. Tap below to read the report by the University…

Elgton Jenkins and Packers reportedly agree to $74M 4-year extension, 2nd highest for an NFL guard

December 23, 2022Articles, FYI, News, NFL, PressedCallie Lawson-Freeman, Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mississippi State Football, NFL, Yahoo Sports

Former Mississippi State football great Elgton Jenkins has signed a huge contract extension with the Green Bay Packers. Tap below to read the report from Callie Lawson-Freeman for Yahoo Sports.…

Hailstate Baseball Camp for Women

December 19, 2022Articles, Camps, College Baseball, Events, News, PressedCamps, Clinics, Coaching staff, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA, SEC

Join the Baseball coaching staff for camps and clinics geared to improve your baseball skills. Tap below for information or to register https://www.hailstatecamps.com/baseball/

Mississippi State football’s Sam Westmoreland honored in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats

December 16, 2022Articles, College Football, Media, NFL, PressedCleats, Jackson Clarion-Ledger, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mississippi State Football, My Cause My Cleats, NFL, Preston Rogers, Sam Westmoreland, Stefan Krajisnik

Preston "Stick" Rogers gave a tribute to former Mississippi State football offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland. Tap below to read the article by Stefan Krajisnik of the Clarion-Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/mississippi-state/2022/12/16/sam-westmoreland-mississippi-state-football-new-england-patriots-my-cause-my-cleats-preston-rogers/69735269007/

Significant NLRB Move Will Aid Pursuit of College Athletes Becoming Employees

December 15, 2022Articles, College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedDivision I, FBS, NCAA Football, NLRB, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated, USC Trojans

The National Labor Relations Board’s Los Angeles Region plans to pursue unfair labor practice charges against USC, the Pac-12 and the NCAA as single and joint employers of FBS football…

Volunteer D-I Baseball Coaches File Antitrust Suit Against the NCAA

November 30, 2022Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, PressedAmanda Christovich, antitrust suit, Divsion 1 baseball, Front Office Sports, NCAA, NCAA Baseball, Volunteer coach

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, volunteer baseball coaches claim the governing body illegally sets their pay at $0. Tap below to read the article by Amanda Christovich of Front Office…

Angels acquire slugging outfielder Hunter Renfroe from Brewers in exchange for trio of pitchers

November 22, 2022Articles, MLB, News, PressedHunter Renfroe, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers. Tap below for more info. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/angels-acquire-slugging-outfielder-hunter-renfroe-from-brewers-in-exchange-for-trio-of-pitchers/