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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Daniel Black looks back at what might be the final nail in the coffin of the Mississippi State men's basketball season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Host Justin Strawn breaks down what the NCAA's decision to predetermine host site for baseball means for Mississippi State and what it will take for the Bulldogs to prevail against Auburn. Thanks to Cherokee Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the show! CLICK HERE to book a tee time online! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Starkville State of Mind podcast is back with host Justin Strawn returning to the mic to get you a preview of Mississippi State and Kentucky in baseball. He also looks back at both basketball teams' seasons and what lies ahead for both programs. As always, thanks to Cherokee Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the show! CLICK HERE to book a tee time online. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Both of the Mississippi State Basketball teams are in difficult spots. Neither can find much traction and support for the programs are as low as they have been in years. Host Justin Strawn takes a look at the big picture for both programs on this episode of Starkville State of Mind. He finishes the episode on a brighter note with a quick look at how the baseball team might pan out for the 2021 season. Thank as always to Cherokee Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the show! You can CLICK HERE to book a tee time today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

After tough losses to Kentucky at home for both the Men's and Women's basketball teams, a good week was needed for both programs. And both of them came through this week. The Mississippi State Basketball Men's team had an impressive win over 12th ranked Missouri on Tuesday, and they followed it up with a three point win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday. The Women's team was able to get two wins of their own. They beat the Florida Gators on Thursday night, and they kept their winning streak against the Ole Miss Rebels alive with a four point victory on Sunday. Host Justin Strawn breaks down a successful week for both Mississippi State basketball teams, and he looks a little bit at the recruiting news that broke on Sunday afternoon as well. As always, thanks to Cherokee Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the show! You can CLICK HERE to book a tee time online. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The 2020 Mississippi State football season has come to a close with a 28-26 Bulldog win in the Armed Forces Bowl. It was a bumpy ride for the most part in 2020, but the Bulldogs finished with some positive momentum and will have some things to build upon when the 2021 season kicks off later this year, and Host Justin Strawn weighs in on how it might impact the Bulldogs in the future. While there were plenty of positive things to look at, there was also an ugly fight to end the Armed Forces Bowl. While it was a bad look at the time, Justin explains why Bulldog fans shouldn't get too worked up over people taking shots at the Mississippi State football program because of it. To end the show, Justin examines how the basketball teams fared and what they might have to look forward in the coming weeks as the 2020-21 season gets full swing into SEC play. As always, thanks to Cherokee Valley Golf Course for sponsoring the show. CLICK HERE to book a tee time online! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

New Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach tweeted a meme that stirred up quite a controversy this past week. Host Justin Strawn looks at the reaction, and he tells you why he thinks this will eventually blow over once Mike Leach has a chance to meet with his players. He also explains why he doesn't want this to change the way Mike Leach interacts with the public in general. The show is presented by Cherokee Valley Golf Course in Olive Branch, MS. For the best practice facilities and golf course in the Memphis metro area, look no further than Cherokee Valley Golf Course. You can call them at (662) 893-4444 or click here to book a tee time online. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Men's Basketball team could not afford a letdown on Saturday against their arch rival Ole Miss, and the Bulldogs came out firing. Mississippi State won on Saturday in Starkville by 25 points and clinched a double bye in the SEC Tournament this weekend in Nashville. Host Justin Strawn breaks down the game and where Mississippi State stands in terms of making it to the NCAA Tournament. The Women's basketball team won its first two games in the SEC Tournament, but the team could not repeat their SEC Tournament Championship from a season ago. They fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks and await their future in the NCAA Tournament. The baseball team got a much needed sweep over the Quinnipiac Bobcats this weekend. They have a tough week ahead, and Justin breaks down the tall task the Bulldogs will be facing when they travel to Biloxi on Tuesday to take on Texas Tech. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs looked sluggish at times, but they managed to grind out a 10 point win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday. Host Justin Strawn explains why it was so important to get that win and what it will take to beat the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday in Oxford. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Mike Leach wrapped up his first National Signing Day as the Mississippi State head coach. Host Justin Strawn looks at what to expect in 2020 and beyond with the players who inked their letters of intent with the Bulldogs. He also takes a glance at the loss to Kentucky on the hardwood and explains why the Bulldogs can't afford a loss this Saturday to the Vanderbilt Commodores. He ends the show looking at who will play the infield for the Bulldogs in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Highly Touted grad transfer quarterback KJ Costello committed to Mississippi State on Monday night. Host Justin Strawn examines what it will mean for the 2020 season and beyond. He also looks back at the Bulldogs' big win over Tennessee and what it will take to bring down the Wildcats. Last, he looks at the starting rotation for the baseball team, and how it could help propel the Bulldogs back to Omaha. It's a jam packed show on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Men's Basketball team received a much needed NCAA Tournament resume boost this past Tuesday when they took down the Florida Gators. Host Justin Strawn looks at whether or not the Bulldogs can carry that momentum into Saturday when they take on the Tennessee Vols on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Mississippi State hosted a number of recruits this past weekend, but all eyes were on KJ Costello. The highly touted grad transfer is expected to commit to Mississippi State, and if he does so, host Justin Strawn discusses what it could mean for the program. He also talks about the gut wrenching loss the Men's basketball team suffered in Oklahoma and what to expect when they take on Florida this Tuesday. He finishes up with a discussion about how much the tables have turned in Women's basketball between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs ended their search for a defensive coordinator this week when they hired Zach Arnette. Host Justin Strawn gives his thoughts on the hire, plus he breaks down the hot streak the Men's Basketball team is on and what it means as the team heads into the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. He also looks back on the performance by the Women's team in Columbia South Carolina and how it might impact the rest of the season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The 2020 Mississippi State football team received a much needed shot in the arm on Wednesday when Kylin Hill and Erroll Thompson both announced they will return to Starkville for the 2020 season. Host Justin Strawn looks at how it will impact their draft stock and the impact it will have on the Bulldogs. He also takes a look at the upcoming games for both the Men's and Women's basketball teams. And to finish the show, he talks about where Mississippi State landed in the D1baseball.com Preseason Top 25. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

John Cohen needed a new football coach, and he went out and got one of the biggest names in the sport. Mike Leach will be the 33rd head football coach for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. With big news like this, host Justin Strawn reached out to his old blogging partners Ethan Lee and Daniel Black to discuss all of the potential ups and downs of such a hire for the Bulldogs. Lots to discuss on this episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State football team is in the market for a new head football coach. The Joe Moorhead era ended unceremoniously after two seasons, and now John Cohen must search for his replacement. Host Justin Strawn looks at some of the candidates being discussed on this episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Due to a post practice altercation between Garrett Shrader and Willie Gay, the Mississippi State Bulldogs will be without their starting quarterback for the Music City Bowl. What impact will it have on the outcome of the game? Host Justin Strawn answers that question and more on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will be headed to their tenth straight bowl game in 2019. Host Justin Strawn looks at the possible destinations for the Mississippi State football team, and he discusses how the Ole Miss coaching change might affect the Bulldogs on the late week edition of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs emerged victorious in the 2019 Egg Bowl on Thanksgiving night. Did the win save Joe Moorhead's job? Host Justin Strawn discusses the game and the fallout on the newest episode of The Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels will collide on Thanksgiving night in another Battle for the Golden Egg. With the disappointment of the season, many have believed Joe Moorhead might need a win to keep his job. Host Justin Strawn addresses the rumors circling around the program indicating Moorhead might not be the coach of the program in 2020 regardless of the outcome in the Egg Bowl. He also previews a highly unpredictable game on the latest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs dispatched the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Homecoming and now turn their attention to the Egg Bowl. Host Justin Strawn examines the rumors surrounding Joe Moorhead's fate and looks at what the basketball teams have been up to on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State football team will welcome Abilene Christian to Davis Wade Stadium for homecoming this weekend. Host Justin Strawn briefly discusses it, and he takes an in-depth look at what awaits the Mississippi State Men's basketball team when they take on Villanova in the second round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs were handed a 38-7 defeat at the hands of the Crimson Tide on Saturday, and host Justin Strawn also explains why the result has little impact on the rest of the season. He also has a message for the gloom and doom fans as well as looks at what the Men's Basketball team has been up to on the latest episode of the Starkville State of Mind Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face one of their most difficult tasks of the year this weekend as the Alabama Crimson Tide come to Starkville. Host Justin Strawn looks at what the ingredients are for the Bulldogs to stem the Crimson Tide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs ended their four game losing streak when they traveled to Fayetteville this past weekend. What does it mean going forward? Also, the Men's basketball team began their season on Tuesday night with a win over FIU. Host Justin Strawn breaks down all the action on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are running out of time to get the necessary six wins to become bowl eligible. With only four games remaining, and one of those games against Alabama, the Bulldogs must win this weekend against Arkansas to give them their best chance at making it to their tenth straight bowl game. Host Justin Strawn looks at what it will take for the Bulldogs to get back to their winning ways on this episode of the Starkville State of Mind Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State football team had a tough weekend against the LSU Tigers as they fell 36 - 13. What will it take for the Bulldogs to rebound and pull out a win in College Station? Host Justin Strawn discusses what he hopes to see from the Bulldogs to pull off the upset against the Texas A&M Aggies on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs traveled to Knoxville and suffered one of the most difficult to swallow losses in the Joe Moorhead era. Host Justin Strawn looks at where the program can go from here on the early week edition of the Starkville State of Mind podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will head to Knoxville Saturday and put the humiliating performance against the Auburn Tigers in the rearview mirror. Host Justin Strawn looks at the three things the Bulldogs must do if they want to emerge victorious and the three things they must avoid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs traveled to Auburn this past weekend, and things did not go so well for the Maroon and White. After an embarrassing loss to the Auburn Tigers, host Justin Strawn tells you the things he knows for certain about this team and the things he still has yet to figure out on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Football team will hit the road for the first time in SEC play this weekend as they travel to Jordan Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers. Host Justin Strawn looks at the three things Mississippi State must do and the three things they must avoid if they want to emerge victorious in Auburn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs emerged victorious against the Kentucky Wildcats in large part due to the efforts of their true freshman quarterback Garrett Shrader. Host Justin Strawn discusses that and the rest of the things we learned about the Mississippi State football team on the newest episode of the Starkville State of Mind podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs open SEC play at home this weekend against the Kentucky Wildcats. Host Justin Strawn looks at the three things Mississippi State must do and the three things they must not do if they want to start SEC play 1-0. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

The Mississippi State Bulldogs suffered a big setback this past weekend when they lost to Kansas State 31-24. Host Justin Strawn breaks down the things we know about this football team and the things we still need answers on as the Bulldogs prepare for their SEC opener this weekend against the Kentucky Wildcats. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message

Mississippi State welcomes the Kansas State Wildcats to Davis Wade Stadium this Saturday in a matchup of Power 5 teams. The Bulldogs pummeled the Wildcats a year ago, and hope to do so again in 2019. Host Justin Strawn breaks down the three things the Bulldogs must do and the three things they must not do if they want to win this Saturday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-strawn/message