Starkville State of Mind

Hosts Justin Strawn, Ethan Lee, and Daniel Black break down the new hires for the Mississippi State Men's and Women's Basketball teams while also looking at the mixed results of the baseball team. Plus, the Mississippi State softball team gets a huge sweep of archrival Ole Miss.

Hosts Justin Strawn, Ethan Lee, and Daniel Black break down the opening week of the baseball season and how the men's basketball team was able to keep their slim tournament hopes alive.

Daniel Black looks back at what might be the final nail in the coffin of the Mississippi State men's basketball season.

The Starkville State of Mind is back! Host Justin Strawn is joined by two new hosts Ethan Lee and Daniel Black. The three give their thoughts on the Mississippi State basketball team's continual life on the bubble, some transfer portal stuff, and a quick look at the baseball team.

Host Justin Strawn breaks down the upcoming Starkville Regional, and Quarterback Analyst Crissy Froyd joins the show to take a look at the quarterback situation for Mississippi State as the Bulldogs prepare to enter the 2021 season.

The 2020 Mississippi State football season got off to an incredible start this past weekend when the Bulldogs traveled down to Baton Rouge and took on the defending national champions. Despite being a three score underdog, the Bulldogs emerged victorious behind the record setting performance of grad transfer quarterback K.J. Costello. Justin Strawn breaks down how the game unfolded in the first half of the show.

In the second half of the show, Justin looks ahead to this weekend as the Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Starkville. Will the Bulldogs out up another record performance? Justin gives his thoughts on how the game will play out and what you can expect to see when the two teams take the field.

The 2020 Mississippi State football season kicks off this Saturday against the LSU Tigers. Host Justin Strawn takes a look at what he thinks will happen in the 10 game SEC only season. While it won't be an easy road to travel, Justin explains why there is some room to be optimistic about how the season will play out.

In the second half of the show, Justin looks at the game against the Tigers, and despite the fact the Bulldogs are nearly three touchdown underdogs, there is reason to be optimistic about the Bulldogs' chances in this one as well.

The Starkville State of Mind is back! Host Justin Strawn is back with his regular bi-weekly show now that it appears sports have returned!

In this episode, Justin breaks down both the offense and the defense and what you can expect in the 2020 from both groups. There are lots of questions to be answered, but lots of reason to be confident things will turn out just fine with new Head Football Coach Mike Leach at the helm. With nothing but SEC teams on the schedule, there should be lots to be excited about for the 2020 season! It's finally game week!

The Mississippi State Legislature has voted to change the flag, and after a few more formalities take place, the Flag of 1894 will no longer represent the state. It was a historic day for Mississippi, and one that will impact Mississippi State athletics, but it might not have happened had it not been for the efforts of one Mississippi State athlete.

There are other things impacting Mississippi State athletics, most particularly the coronavirus is spiking. This could have a huge impact on what football looks like this fall, or if there will even be football at all. Plus, there was some big recruiting news for the football team on Saturday at a much needed positon. Host Justin Strawn breaks it all down on the newest episode of The Starkville State of Mind Podcast!

After a shocking turn of events this past Sunday afternoon that saw Vic Schaefer leave Mississippi State for the the Texas Longhorns, the Bulldogs are on the hunt for a new Women's basketball head coach. If what one reporter in Virginia is saying is true, the Bulldogs might have their new coach already in place. Nikki McCray could be the next Bulldog head coach, but we'll have to wait for confirmation to know for sure.

Staying on the the hardcourt, the Men's Basketball team has another big hole to fill. On Thursday, Robert Woodard announced his intention to enter the NBA Draft, though he will keep his eligibility intact and not hire an agent for right now. The Bulldogs have a lot of rebuilding to do if they want to make it back to the NCAA Tournament in 2021.

The Coronavirus pandemic and its threat to the health of the American people has been ratcheted up in the last 24 hours. As a result, the attempt to contain the virus where it is means there will be no NCAA Tournament, no NCAA Women's Tournament, and no College World Series. Host Justin Strawn breaks down the impact this will have on Mississippi State and the populace in general on this episode of the Starkville State of Mind.

The Mississippi State baseball team received a tough blow on Thursday when it was announced J.T. Ginn had undergone season ending elbow surgery. Host Justin Strawn looks at what that means for the short term future this weekend against Quinnipiac and what it means for the long term impact on J.T. Ginn and the 2020 Mississippi State baseball season.

Justin also looks at how he thinks the Mississippi State Men's basketball team will do now that it appears the season is left in a win the SEC Tournament or head to the NIT mentality. He also gives a quick preview of the Women's SEC Tournament. It's a jam packed episode of the Starkville State of Mind!

The Mississippi State basketball team got a much needed home win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday. They'll need to keep the momentum going as they travel to Missouri to take on the Tigers. Host Justin Strawn explains why this game is so important for Ben Howland's team.

The baseball team had a disappointing loss on Tuesday to Texas Southern. In the early part of the season, the bats have not impressed. Justin explains why that could be a serious problem for the Bulldogs as they travel to California to take on a Long Beach State team with a red hot pitching staff.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are getting ready to host a big baseball series at Dudy Noble Field against the Oregon State Beavers, but they will have to do it without their star pitching ace J.T. Ginn. Chris Lemonis announced Carlisle Koestler will take Ginn's spot in the rotation on Friday. Host Justin Strawn looks at what this might mean for the Bulldogs as they move forward in the 2020 baseball season.

He also takes a look at the basketball team's gritty performance against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night. Can the Bulldogs carry that momentum  to Saturday against the Texas A&M Aggies? You'll have to listen to the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast to find out!

The Mississippi State Bulldogs went into Fayetteville, AR looking for a boost to their tournament resume. And thanks to a last minute tip by Abdul Ado, the Bulldogs got just what they needed. Host Justin Strawn looks back at how Mississippi State was able to get the much needed win and what it will take to keep the winning going when the South Carolina Gamecocks come to Humphrey Coliseum on Wednesday night.

The baseball team also opened their season this weekend, and the Diamond Dawgs came away with a sweep over Wright State. Justin tells you what if anything can be taken away from the lopsided series.

Last, the Women's basketball team suffered their second SEC setback in Lexington on Sunday. While it isn't ideal, it shouldn't do anything to deter what will be another stellar season for the Bulldogs.

The Mississippi State Men's Basketball team went to Oxford and was embarrassed while they were there. The Bulldogs were humbled in their 25 point loss to the Rebels, and it has host Justin Strawn asking if the game of basketball has passed Ben Howland by?

The Bulldogs will have to lick their wounds quickly because things don't get any easier. Mississippi State will travel to Fayetteville on Saturday to take on the Razorbacks. Justin takes a look at what it will take for the Bulldogs to get back on track.

He ends the show with a quick big picture preview of the baseball season as the Mississippi State baseball team will take the field for the first time in 2020 against Wright State on Valentine's Day. He reminds listeners to keep things in perspective as the Bulldogs try to advance to Omaha for the third consecutive year.