The Maroon Mic

We're back after our hiatus, and naturally, we've missed a lot of news. We break down the final signees for football plus transfers and give our thoughts on the coaching staff. Then we do a deep dive into men's basketball: what's led to the turnaround and what must happen for them to make the tournament? 

MSU got a *much needed addition out of the transfer portal this week* when Tulu Griffin announced his decision to remove his name from the portal and remain a Bulldog. Andrew talks about that situation as well as what else to watch for with regards to the transfer portal. Then he dives into all the latest with MSU's basketball teams. Plus, live reaction to the news of Mike Schmidt being hired as OL coach (what!?!?!)

The most anticipated and talked about hire in the entire sports universe is official: MSU has named Kevin Barbay its next Offensive Coordinator. We discuss that hire and the other new faces on the football staff and the new AD. We close with a Hoops update. 

MSU closed out the season the way the Pirate would've wanted, taking down Illinois for their 9th win. We give our thoughts on the victory and then take a look at all the staff changes occurring within the football program. Is Kendal Briles the guy for OC? Finally, we close things out with a little hoops talk. 

The Bulldogs are down in Tampa with a chance to close out the season with a 9th win against Illinois. We preview how State matches up with the Illini as they look to honor Mike Leach's legacy in their final game. 

Conference play starts this week for MSU's basketball teams. Let's breakdown a huge matchup at the Hump with MBK hosting Alabama and take a look at WBK's upcoming trip to Nashville. 

Colton joins the pod to give his thoughts on Zach Arnett's promotion to head coach. We break down where MSU stands heading into National Signing Day, give an overview of potential candidates for the open OC job, and close with a look at the latest happening in basketball. 

Tragedy struck the Mississippi State community and the football community as a whole when Mike Leach passed away earlier this week. We reflect on a man whose impact on the game of football cannot be overstated and whose whit could not be rivaled. Thanks for Swinging Your Sword, Pirate. 

Why can't State just be normal? We're all asking that question. With the transfer portal heating up and a player making an explosive exit from Starkville, there's a lot of uncertainty around the football program right now. Andrew tries to answer why certain players are leaving and gives his thoughts on the Dillon Johnson situation. 

MSU is making a return trip back down to Tampa to take on Illinois in the Artist Formerly Known as the Outback Bowl. Andrew gives some early thoughts about that matchup and College Football Playoff field.