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.

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