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FSU’s Bobby Bowden diagnosed with a terminal medical condition

July 21, 2021Articles, News, PressedBobby Bowden, Florida State Football, Florida State Seminoles, Florida State University

Hate to see this about a great former college football coach. Tap below to read the full article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2021/07/21/bobby-bowden-florida-state-university-college-football-coach-age-91-terminal-condition/8019584002/

Mississippi State pitcher Houston Harding signs free-agent deal with Los Angeles Angels

July 21, 2021Articles, MLB, MLB Draft, PressedHouston Harding, Los Angeles Angels, Mississippi State Baseball, MLB

Houston Harding signed with the Los Angeles Angels this week. Tap below to read the article. https://cdispatch.com/sports/2021-07-21/mississippi-state-pitcher-houston-harding-signs-free-agent-deal-with-los-angeles-angels/

The SEC, NCAA and a Fight to Change College Sports

July 19, 2021Articles, News, PressedCollege Sports, Greg Sankey, Mark Emmert, NCAA, Ross Dellenger, SEC

Interesting article by Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated on the struggle between the SEC and the NCAA on how college athletics should be managed. Tap below to read the article.…

SEC would be wise to follow Greg Sankey’s ‘vaccination motivation’

July 19, 2021Articles, PressedGreg Sankey, SEC, SEC Football, Sporting News

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reinforced a matter-of-fact-message for 2021. He even dropped an F-bomb — "forfeit" — to drive home that point. Tap below to read the article from the…

With the NCAA’s authority quickly eroding, significant change is ahead for major college sports

July 18, 2021Articles, FYI, Pressedcollege athletics, NIL

The NCAA taking a step back will open a door for others to claim authority over the industry. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/with-the-ncaas-authority-quickly-eroding-significant-change-is-ahead-for-major-college-sports/

MISSISSIPPI’S PITCHING PROWESS SHOWS IN MLB DRAFT

July 15, 2021Articles, College Baseball, Odds and Ends, PressedChristian MacLeod, Eric Cerantola, Mike Christensen, Mississippi Scoreboard, MLB Draft, Pitching, Will Bednar

Here's an article from Mississippi Scoreboard breaking down the pitchers from the state who were drafted in the 2021 MLB Draft. Tap below to read the article. https://mississippiscoreboard.com/states-pitching-prowess-shows-in-mlb-draft-by-mike-christensen/

Resolution congratulates NCAA baseball champs

July 14, 2021Articles, FYI, News, Pressed

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representative Michael Guest, R-Miss., Tuesday, July 13, introduced a resolution in recognition of the Mississippi State University baseball…

MLB’s downsized draft changes the equation for college baseball

July 13, 2021Articles, MLB, Pressed

Here's an interesting article on the downsized MLB draft and how it will affect college baseball and it's recruits by Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY. Tape below to read the entire…

Five Bulldogs Find Landing Spots in 2021 MLB Draft: Things To Know and Slot Values

July 13, 2021Articles, News, PressedChristian MacLeod, Cowbell Corner, Eric Cerantola, Kansas City Rpyals, M:B Draft, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, Mississippi State Baseball, MLB, New York Mets, Rowdey Jordan, San Francisco Giants, Sports Illustrated, Tanner Allen, Will Bednar

Nice article from SI Cowbell Corner on the five Diamond Dogs drafted in the MLB Draft this week. Tap below to read the article... https://www.si.com/college/mississippistate/baseball/2021-mlb-draft-will-bednar-tanner-allen-mississippi-state-baseball-national-championship

Twins select LHP Christian MacLeod with pick #159

July 12, 2021Articles, MLB, News, PressedChristian MacLeod, John Foley, Minnesota Twins, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, SEC, Twinkie Town

Congratulations got o Christian MacLeod on being selected in the 5th round of the MLB draft today by the Minnesota Twins. Here is a great writeup about Christian. Tap below…