Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Howland

 Dave and Tracy talk about the interview with Ben Howland, the end of the regular season in basketball, and football official visits. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned College Basketball coach, Ben Howland, sits down with Coach Mark Gottfried. They discuss defining moments in Howland's career, including memorable recruiting experiences and the emotional impact of 9/11 on his team. Howland reflects on the pressures of coaching at UCLA, the joy of developing player relationships, and the challenges of today's recruiting landscape. He also shares valuable advice for young coaches and cherished memories of working with basketball legends, offering a unique glimpse into his storied coaching journey and the lessons learned along the way.

It's a special edition of the D1 & Done Pod...with guests! On this episode, we're joined by former Mississippi State men's basketball players Robert Woodard II and Mitchell Storm. Both Rob and Mitch are in the Indy area this week as they are gearing up to participate in the TBT with the Fail Harder team in the Indianapolis Regional. We get into the weeds talking everything TBT, Mississippi State basketball memories, how on earth they lost to Liberty in the first round back in 2019, stories of Quinndary Weatherspoon and Ben Howland, what life in the NBA/G-League/Overseas is like in professional basketball plus SO MUCH MORE. Thanks again to Robert, Mitch, Jake Mills, Kyle Guy and the entire Fail Harder TBT team - we look forward to cheering them on in their Tournament run! TAP IN & ENJOY!

Bo and the crew talk about the path to 14 SEC baseball wins, comparing former and current MSU basketball coaches and the biggest problems with MSU baseball in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo looks at the baseball schedule for Ole Miss and Mississippi State and wonders the possibility of either team getting 14 wins in the conference. The guys compare Chris Jans to former MSU basketball head coach Ben Howland and how Coach Jans has brought change to the program. Mississippi State insider Steve Robertson joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all things MSU sports live in the BankPlus Studio. Steve talks about MSU baseball losing to South Alabama and he mentions that the Bulldogs had the game won but gave it away. Steve isn't ready to give up on the post-season just yet because we don't know who the other SEC teams really are. Steve says the team needs at least 14 SEC wins to keep Chris Lemonis as head coach and make the postseason. Bo asks Steve about the latest on pitcher Nate Dohm and Steve says Chris Lemonis has been keeping his cards close to the chest so he's not sure when we'll see him on the mound. Steve thinks MSU basketball is playing in the biggest game for the program in the last 15 years and previews the matchup with LSU. Steve talks about the possible look of the offense for MSU football next year and how weak the defense will be. Out of Bounds is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOUNDS today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the madness of March just around the corner, it's perfect timing to sit down with a long-time Division 1 basketball coach and 2002 Naismith Coach of the Year; Ben Howland. Born in Oregon but growing up in Santa Barbara, Coach Howland fell in love with the game like many of our former guests; he was invited to check out a neighbourhood youth league and it all went from there! Shout out to the Goleta Boys and Girls Club! Developing and growing his skills as a player, Ben then had his eyes set on Division 1 and he ended up going the Junior College route first, with his final years being played out at Weber State. From there Coach had some great opportunities as an assistant, including being a graduate assistant at Gonzaga and having to guard future HOF PG John Stockton! Ben got his first head coaching gig at the University of Northern Arizona where he turned the program from one of the worst in the whole NCAA to Conference Champions and the schools first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament in 1997-98. (Yes you are correct, our friend and former guest Andrew Mavis was a key part of this tournament run and program turnaround). From Northern Arizona to PITT, then onto UCLA Coach Howland gives great reflection on how he approached each program with a different lens and mindset on who he wanted to recruit and why, finding a way to lead all those programs (including NAU) to a tournament appearance. At UCLA coach worked with numerous future overseas and NBA pros, most notably names like Jrue Holiday, Kevin Love, Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook. He also led the Bruins to three straight Final Fours from 2006-2008. The last chapter finds Ben at Mississippi State where in 2018-19 he took his team to yet another Tournament appearance, their first since 2009 (Sidenote- Only a handful of coaches have led four programs to March Madness appearances, with Coach Howland being one of them). His resume, pedigree and experience speak for themselves, this episode is fantastic and one you really won't want to miss. In the meantime please don't forget to like, share and subscribe, we thank Coach Howland for being with us! Tap in! Ben Howland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Howland https://twitter.com/ben_howland Aaron Mitchell - Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/ Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/ Sponsors: PGC Basketball https://pgcbasketball.com/ Parkside Brewery https://www.theparksidebrewery.com/ ATO Basketball Merchants https://www.atobball.com/

The 2002-03 Pitt basketball season was a breakthrough year for the Pitt Panthers which saw them accomplish many memorable firsts, but it ended in what would become an all too familiar fashion.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook

Doug is joined by 10-year NBA veteran point guard Darren Collison to discuss growing up with elite track athletes for parents, which coach most influenced his growth as a player, his L.A. hoops background, playing pick up vs. individual workout culture, the events leading up to his UCLA offer, his experience playing for Ben Howland, what stands out from the Bruin's Final Four run his freshman year, and the unforgettable wsin over Gonzaga and Adam Morrison to advance to the Final Four. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by 10-year NBA veteran point guard Darren Collison to discuss growing up with elite track athletes for parents, which coach most influenced his growth as a player, his L.A. hoops background, playing pick up vs. individual workout culture, the events leading up to his UCLA offer, his experience playing for Ben Howland, what stands out from the Bruin's Final Four run his freshman year, and the unforgettable wsin over Gonzaga and Adam Morrison to advance to the Final Four. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer & Max Kelton debate about Mick Cronin's current tenure in comparison to Ben Howland's! Also, UCLA WBB add some more top recruits for the Class of 2024! Lastly, UCLA Baseball has been struggling... This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast!#uclabasketball #ucla #uclabruins #uclawbb #mickcronin #nbadraft #nbadraftprospectsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer & Max Kelton debate about Mick Cronin's current tenure in comparison to Ben Howland's! Also, UCLA WBB add some more top recruits for the Class of 2024! Lastly, UCLA Baseball has been struggling... This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast! #uclabasketball #ucla #uclabruins #uclawbb #mickcronin #nbadraft #nbadraftprospects Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Former Pitt and Mississippi State coach Ben Howland joined the show. Ben highlighted the big man for Mississippi State, Tolu Smith, who Ben recruited to the school. Ben said Blake Hinson and Jamarius Burton are two huge factors for Pitt and gassed up the job Jeff Capel has done this season. Ben labeled Burton as the Panthers' most important player tonight. Ben talked about the concept of the First Four and loves that it creates a little bit more opportunity and how teams can make a run if they win this game. Ben is happy for Pitt's fans and that he's excited for the matchup tonight. Ben likes the rock fight approach because you won't always have your scoring ability, but should always be able to count on your defense. Ben gave a shout out to Jamie Dixon, who has TCU back in the dance, saying Dixon has always done an incredible job at evolving to the game.

Poni said if Mike Tomlin visits a pro day, someone from that team is eligible to be drafted with the Steelers first pick, noting that the team has almost never drafted a player in the 1st round without Tomlin visiting their pro day. Tomlin was at Clemson's pro day today, but was not at Northwestern for Peter Skoronski. Do we have to cross off his name?  Former Pitt and Mississippi State coach Ben Howland joined the show. Ben highlighted the big man for Mississippi State, Tolu Smith, who Ben recruited to the school. Ben said Blake Hinson and Jamarius Burton are two huge factors for Pitt and gassed up the job Jeff Capel has done this season. Ben labeled Burton as the Panthers' most important player tonight. Ben talked about the concept of the First Four and loves that it creates a little bit more opportunity and how teams can make a run if they win this game. Ben is happy for Pitt's fans and that he's excited for the matchup tonight. Ben likes the rock fight approach because you won't always have your scoring ability, but should always be able to count on your defense. Ben gave a shout out to Jamie Dixon, who has TCU back in the dance, saying Dixon has always done an incredible job at evolving to the game. Are the Steelers considering taking an inside linebacker at 17th overall as they continue to watch free agents at that position go elsewhere? And does Crowley have to shave his whole body? 

On this episode, Gary Morgan and Corey Crisan break down Pitt basketball's victories over Wake Forest and Miami, and how it impacts the Panthers' status among NCAA Tournament teams. Plus, a comparison by former Panthers coach Ben Howland of his 2003 Big East championship team to Jeff Capel's current team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are LIVE from BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Cerritos and get the welcome from a local city councilman. Former UCLA head coach Ben Howland. Great Sports Talk

We go over just how bad the Steelers offense has been under Matt Canada going back 11 games now and former Pitt basketball head coach Ben Howland hops on the show with us. 

The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network recaps the Mississippi State Bulldogs hiring of former New Mexico State Aggies head coach Chris Jans. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & NC Nick (@NC_Nick) break down the hiring and project just how they think Chris Jans will do in Starkville, Mississippi with the Bulldogs. Will Chris Jans perhaps get Mississippi State dancing this upcoming season? Does the hire of Chris Jans have the Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball program in a better state than they were in a year ago with Ben Howland? Did Chris Jans win the transfer portal already in his first year and how will his recruiting make the Bulldogs a better team within the SEC? Will this be the best hire Hail State has made in basketball since the days of Rick Stanbsury or Richard Williams? We talk it all on this Chris Jans to Mississippi State edition of The College Basketball Experience. ===================================================== Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review. SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app WynnBET - Bet $50 Get $200 In Free Bets - https://sg.pn/WynnBET Join Sleeper and get a 100% deposit bonus up to $100 - http://sleeper.com/sgp Support for this episode - IPVanish.com/sgp | DrinkTrade.com/sgp Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPN Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast   Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbyd Patty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831 NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK   Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch   Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network recaps the Mississippi State Bulldogs hiring of former New Mexico State Aggies head coach Chris Jans. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & NC Nick (@NC_Nick) break down the hiring and project just how they think Chris Jans will do in Starkville, Mississippi with the Bulldogs. Will Chris Jans perhaps get Mississippi State dancing this upcoming season?Does the hire of Chris Jans have the Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball program in a better state than they were in a year ago with Ben Howland? Did Chris Jans win the transfer portal already in his first year and how will his recruiting make the Bulldogs a better team within the SEC? Will this be the best hire Hail State has made in basketball since the days of Rick Stanbsury or Richard Williams? We talk it all on this Chris Jans to Mississippi State edition of The College Basketball Experience.=====================================================Download the SGPN APP today https://sgpn.app and leave us a rating & review.SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appWynnBET - Bet $50 Get $200 In Free Bets - https://sg.pn/WynnBETJoin Sleeper and get a 100% deposit bonus up to $100 - http://sleeper.com/sgpSupport for this episode - IPVanish.com/sgp | DrinkTrade.com/sgpFollow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comSlack - https://sg.pn/slackReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk SEC basketball and the NFL in the first hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys start the day talking NFL quarterbacks and the most famous player from the 90s. The guys have fun talking about Bo's injury and the upcoming rehab he will have to undergo in the coming weeks. Bo and Blake discuss the crazy quarterback carousel in the NFL as Deshaun Watson heads to Cleveland and the Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts, putting almost all the top talent at the position in the AFC. Bo gives his thoughts on the new head basketball coach at Mississippi State, Chris Jans, and what he brings to Starkville following the Ben Howland era. The guys discuss what Jans is walking into and the challenges he will face to get the Bulldogs back to the NCAA Tournament. Finally, Bo gives his thoughts on the latest article depicting the dysfunctional year Urban Meyer spent in Jacksonville. The guys talk about the sociopathic nature Urban displayed and debate whether or not he will coach in college football again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk SEC basketball and the NFL in the SEC Insider Hit live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo and Blake discuss the crazy quarterback carousel in the NFL as Deshaun Watson heads to Cleveland and the Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts, putting almost all the top talent at the position in the AFC. Bo gives his thoughts on the new head basketball coach at Mississippi State, Chris Jans, and what he brings to Starkville following the Ben Howland era. The guys discuss what Jans is walking into and the challenges he will face to get the Bulldogs back to the NCAA Tournament. Finally, Bo gives his thoughts on the latest article depicting the dysfunctional year Urban Meyer spent in Jacksonville. The guys talk about the sociopathic nature Urban displayed and debate whether or not he will coach in college football again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake fills in for Bo talking SEC baseball and the NFL in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Blake gives his thoughts on the big story from the NFL this weekend as Deshaun Watson is traded to Cleveland, not New Orleans, in a last-second swing for the embattled Texans quarterback. In the SEC Insider Hit, Mississippi State insider Steve Robertson joins the show on the Bucked Up Energy guest line talking Bulldogs athletics. Steve recaps the weekend in Athens as MSU baseball drops two of three games to Georgia. Steve discusses the struggles on the mound and why Mississippi State is still looking for consistency across the board. Steve gives his thoughts on the bullpen and what to expect as the SEC season unfolds. Steve talks about the offensive explosion over the weekend and the guys who are getting hot a month into the season. Steve discusses the new head basketball coach for Mississippi State as athletic director John Cohen moves quickly to hire Chris Jans from New Mexico State just a few days after parting with Ben Howland. Steve talks about what makes Jans a good hire and what his resume says about his coaching style and the differences from what Howland built over the last few years. Steve reacts to some of the negative feedback from the fanbase toward Cohen and his hiring process since becoming AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mississippi State insider Steve Robertson joins the show on the Bucked Up Energy guest line talking Bulldogs athletics. Steve recaps the weekend in Athens as MSU baseball drops two of three games to Georgia. Steve discusses the struggles on the mound and why Mississippi State is still looking for consistency across the board. Steve gives his thoughts on the bullpen and what to expect as the SEC season unfolds. Steve talks about the offensive explosion over the weekend and the guys who are getting hot a month into the season. Steve discusses the new head basketball coach for Mississippi State as athletic director John Cohen moves quickly to hire Chris Jans from New Mexico State just a few days after parting with Ben Howland. Steve talks about what makes Jans a good hire and what his resume says about his coaching style and the differences from what Howland built over the last few years. Steve reacts to some of the negative feedback from the fanbase toward Cohen and his hiring process since becoming AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mississippi State wasted no time in finding a replacement for Ben Howland, as the Bulldogs announced that New Mexico State

It had been trending this way for weeks, but on Thursday, Mississippi State made it official, announcing the dismissal of Ben Howland as head coach for men

Mississippi State and Coach Ben Howland have parted ways after seven seasons. The news is not a shock and was expected by most. The bottom line is that it was time for a change.So who will Mississippi State hire? The latest update on today's show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-boneyard/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Diamond Dawgs have won four in a row. The women's hoops team just got a new head coach. Men's basketball is about to begin postseason play. There's a lot going on in StarkVegas, so Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery get together to discuss it, as well as get insight from Parker Stinnett, Cade Smith, Kellum Clark and Ben Howland. The Dear Ol' State podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just search for Dear Ol' State.

Thursday night could have been the end for Ben Howland and Mississippi State, but instead, the Bulldogs put together possibly their best effort of the season in a 73-51 win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk ask can the maroon and white possibly maintain that effort of the course of the next three days.

It all comes down to this. Mississippi State opens up play in the SEC Tournament on Thursday and for head coach Ben Howland and the Bulldogs, the goal is clear. Try to run through the gauntlet and get to the Big Dance. On today's Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery discuss MSU's chances and welcome in Howland for his thoughts ahead of this week's event. The Dear Ol' State podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just search for Dear Ol' State.

Mississippi State's trip to LSU ended in familiar fashion, as the Bulldogs came back from a double-digit deficit only to fall short in the end. Now, it appears March Madness will not be an option for the maroon and white. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how it has all fallen apart for Ben Howland's squad, and what is left to finish out the season.

Tennessee Vols head coach Rick Barnes, Kennedy Chandler and Josiah-Jordan James all showed up in a major way as the BallerVols took down the Mississippi State Bulldogs, head coach Ben Howland and star Iverson Molinar last night. Santiago Vescovi was as steady as ever, Zakai Zeigler flashed again and freshmen Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Jonas Aidoo played well in the first half. Logan Ward of The Sports Animal joins the show to recap everything that was Tennessee basketball's sixth-straight SEC win.Be sure to participate in #TwitterTuesday by tweeting @LockedonVols or @_Cainer all your questions. Tuesday's show will answer them! DMs are open. Follow the show on those Twitter accounts and also on host Eric Cain's Facebook page: CainerOnAir. And every Friday is 5 Star Friday here on Locked on Vols! Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a positive review + a 5 star rating and we'll shout you out each and every Friday!The Locked On Vols podcast is your daily show covering Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball with Eric Cain. SUBSCRIBE to the show and catch it on every platform, completely free, right HERE. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank.___________________________________________________________________________________________________A special shoutout to James Manning (@GooseManning5) and Lance Dawe (@LanceDawe_) for their assistance in graphic design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee Vols basketball head coach Rick Barnes and the squad have a tough challenge tonight in Starkville against the Mississippi State Bulldogs and head coach Ben Howland. How will the Volunteers respond following the Olivier Nkamhoua injury? Josh Ward of Sports180 stops by for his weekly hit and Locked on SEC host Chris Gordy joins the show to breakdown Vols in the Reece's Senior Bowl. All that and more on a Wednesday Locked on Vols.Be sure to participate in #TwitterTuesday by tweeting @LockedonVols or @_Cainer all your questions. Tuesday's show will answer them! DMs are open. Follow the show on those Twitter accounts and also on host Eric Cain's Facebook page: CainerOnAir. And every Friday is 5 Star Friday here on Locked on Vols! Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a positive review + a 5 star rating and we'll shout you out each and every Friday!The Locked On Vols podcast is your daily show covering Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball with Eric Cain. SUBSCRIBE to the show and catch it on every platform, completely free, right HERE. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code SCORE to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank.___________________________________________________________________________________________________A special shoutout to James Manning (@GooseManning5) and Lance Dawe (@LanceDawe_) for their assistance in graphic design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mississippi State saw another opportunity get away on Saturday in Arkansas, and the Bulldogs are running out of chances to put a signature win on their NCAA Tournament resume. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at the clock, which shows little time left for Ben Howland's team to get off the bubble and into the big dance.

Mississippi State has a huge opportunity in front of it on Saturday. The Bulldogs face the Arkansas Razorbacks on the road with the chance to add a Quad 1 win to the NCAA Tournament resume. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery discuss the magnitude of Saturday's game and bring you Ben Howland's pregame media session on the latest episode of Dear Ol' State. The Dear Ol' State podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just search for Dear Ol' State.

Dear Ol' State's part-time cohost, Jake Mangum, is already in Florida getting ready for the 2022 baseball season, but after a few weeks away, he checks in with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. Come get the latest on Mangum, then the guys discuss a big Saturday for MSU men's basketball before Bulldogs head coach Ben Howland previews his team's showdown with Texas Tech. The Dear Ol' State podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Just search for Dear Ol' State.

Mississippi State travels to Kentucky Tuesday night looking to pull off what would be a season defining upset win. Can the Bulldogs knock off the longtime kings of the SEC? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how the gameplan should line up if Ben Howland's squad is to have a chance.

MSU senior writer Joel Coleman and assistant director of communications Logan Lowery discuss a huge week ahead for Mississippi State men's basketball, then Bulldogs head coach Ben Howland discusses his team on the eve of Tuesday night's showdown at Kentucky.

It was a critical Saturday in Starkville and Mississippi State got the job done. The Bulldogs got the win 78-60 over instate rival Ole Miss, bouncing back from a tough loss this past Wednesday at Florida and avenging a defeat against the Rebels from earlier in the season. On a postgame edition of Dear Ol' State, MSU senior writer Joel Coleman discusses the magnitude of the win and brings you exclusive interviews with Cameron Matthews, D.J. Jeffries and Iverson Molinar, as well as the postgame media session with head coach Ben Howland.

There's no two ways about it. Mississippi State's game against Ole Miss on Saturday is huge. On today's Dear Ol' State podcast, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery talk about the importance of Saturday's showdown, then later in the program, MSU head coach Ben Howland joins the show.

Mississippi State men's basketball has won six of its last seven and are fresh off a victory over a ranked Alabama squad. The Bulldogs are surging as they try to build an NCAA Tournament-worthy resume. On today's show, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery discuss why this MSU team has so much potential, and head coach Ben Howland joins to discuss SEC Player of the Week Iverson Molinar, the upcoming game at Florida and more.

On the heels of Mississippi State's huge 78-76 win over No. 24 Alabama, MSU senior writer Joel Coleman takes a quick look at the Dawgs' momentum and brings you postgame interviews with Cameron Matthews, Shakeel Moore, Iverson Molinar, Garrison Brooks and Ben Howland.

Mississippi State needed a bounce-back win and got it. MSU topped Georgia 88-72 at Humphrey Coliseum on Wednesday, reestablishing momentum after falling in Oxford over the weekend. State senior writer Joel Coleman takes a quick look at the big victory, plus hear postgame media sessions with Iverson Molinar, Javian Davis and Ben Howland.

What's behind the heart and resiliency of Mississippi State's women's basketball team? Come hear it from those who know firsthand. Guard Myah Taylor and interim head coach Doug Novak join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss how the Bulldogs keep rising to every challenge. Plus, hear MSU men's basketball head coach Ben Howland's full media session ahead of Wednesday's home tilt against Georgia.

Mississippi State returns to the hardwood to take on their in-state rival, and the Bulldogs find themselves an overwhelming favorite. But can Ben Howland break his streak of losing the series opener to the Rebels in what feels like a must win game for his squad? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down Saturday's showdown at The Pavilion.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery take a quick look back at Mississippi State women's basketball's resilient win over Alabama, then look ahead to the Saturday men's game against Ole Miss with help from head coach Ben Howland.

Mississippi State fans were hopeful this year could see Ben Howland's squad make a return to the NCAA Tournament, but two early season losses have the Bulldog faithful fully doubting whether or not this team can reach its potential. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look at Saturday's game against an undefeated Colorado State squad and the importance this one game brings for the rest of the month.

Mississippi State men's basketball has a buzz around it Bulldog fans haven't experienced in many years, and Coach Ben Howland knows the expectations are high for his squad this upcoming season. Brian Hadad catches up with the Bulldog head coach to get his thoughts on the transfer portal and how it benefitted his team, his roster, and the expectations to return to the NCAA Tournament. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

Collin Crane is the head strength and conditioning coach for the men's basketball team at Mississippi State University. In this episode we talk mentors and success, marriage and fatherhood, and everything in between. Collin played college hoops at Carson Newman University. He coached at the Florida, Missouri State, and UT Chattanooga in different capacities before landing his current role at Mississippi State, where he is rolling into his fifth season with the team. Collin takes an exceptional amount of pride in everything that he does which is evidenced by the level of success he's achieved at such a young age. He is a hoop nut and a true coach at heart. His humility, confidence, and obsession for preparation commands a genuine respect from others, and It's no mystery that his players love playing for him and that he has success wherever he goes. Above it all he is a great man, husband, and father, and I am lucky to call him a friend. Overview of Discussion Points Finding your identity and your why Focus on the process, not the results - “Focus on the root, not the fruit” The common denominators of successful people Mentoring from Billy Donovan, Ben Howland, and others How you do anything is how you do everything Appreciation for Courtney as a wife and mother Praying through times of transition Highlights and challenges of fatherhood What Collin is most proud of in his life so far

Saturday saw another embarrassing loss for Mississippi State basketball, and now on top of the defeats, you're seeing a team that isn't giving the same effort it did earlier in the season. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman have to ask, is Ben Howland in real danger of losing his job, or can the embattled coach turn it around for one more season in Starkville?

Mississippi State's NCAA tournament chances are entirely dependent on winning the SEC Tournament, so the Bulldogs have to find something else to play for this season. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at Saturday's win over South Carolina and how Ben Howland's squad has reached a point where they have something in common with Mike Leach's football team.

Mississippi State got bullied on its own court by Ole Miss Tuesday night, as the Rebels dominated both ends of the court in a 64-46 win at The Hump. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at another loss, and explain why one fact is the reason why Ben Howland will never enjoy the full support of the Bulldog fanbase.

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