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The Maroon Mic
By Colton, Andrew, Daniel, & Lounge Dawg
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The Maroon MicJan 26, 2024
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Baseball wins Governor's Cup and has big series ahead
State took the Governor's Cup 5-1 over the Rebels. Now they look to continue building out their hosting chances this weekend against Bama. We then dive into all the news items for the week.
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The Whistler is Silenced
Baseball gets a huge series win at Vanderbilt. Suddenly the Diamond Dawgs are in the hosting conversation. Plus a recap of the NFL Draft and all the other news around Bulldog sports.
![Ranking MSU Football's Spring Position Groups and Vandy Series Preview](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/1869384/1869384-1661283373211-2365230ec6a11.jpg)
Ranking MSU Football's Spring Position Groups and Vandy Series Preview
How do MSU football's position groups stack up in the spring? We rank them. Then we preview baseball's series in Nashville.
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Baseball Gets Sweep and Spring Game Reaction
Baseball sweeps Auburn, the basketball portal is heating up, and football plays its spring game.
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Super Bulldog Weekend Preview
Super Bulldog Weekend has arrived. We talk the spring game and baseball's series with Auburn. But first we look at the transfer portal.
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A Good Thing Came to an End
It finally happened. State lost a series to Ole Miss in baseball. We had 'em in the first half, not gonna lie. Andrew and Lounge discuss a frustrating weekend on the diamond where State let the series completely slip away. Then Andrew discusses the back half of the MSU defense and how those positions are currently shaping out.
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Baseball Hopes to Keep Streak Going over Ole Miss
We talk portal news in basketball, football's search for a running back, discuss the fat guys on the football team, preview baseball's series in Oxford, and close talking a huge weekend ahead for softball.
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Baseball Takes Series From UGA
Baseball gets back on track with a big series win in Starkville. We discuss the positives from the weekend and the incompetence that is SEC officiating. We then talk softball ascending to new heights, have a long discussion about Chris Jans and the basketball coaching carousel, and close with a look at the MSU pass-catchers.
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Baseball Looks to get Back on Track vs UGA
Baseball is in bad need of a series win after a frustrating week. Can they get it done against a UGA squad that absolutely rakes? But first, we talk MSU's spring running back room and the concerns around that unit plus portal news for basketball and a look at softball.
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Baseball is Frustrating but Future Stays Bright for Hoops
Baseball squanders a perfect opportunity at Florida and then dropped an ugly midweek to Central Arkansas. Hooray. Basketball gets good news about next season's roster, and we look at the spring QB room for football.
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The Biggest Questions Facing MSU Football Entering Spring
Spring football is underway in Starkville. We discuss the biggest question marks around the team. Then we dive into our weekend preview as baseball travels to Florida.
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Baseball Loses Series in College Station, Softball gets massive wins, and still some hoops talk
The crew talks baseball's series loss in College Station, softball's series win over Arkansas, WBK making a WBIT run, and MBK falling in the tournament.
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MBK Falls in First Round of Tournament
State's run in the NCAA Tournament was short-lived. The Bulldogs lose in the First Round to Michigan State 69-51. Andrew discusses where things went wrong.
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The NCAA Tournament Starts Today
THIS IS MARCH. The Bulldogs open up Tournament play with the battle for the real MSU. We break down the Spartans and the matchup for State. Then we dive into another big SEC series for baseball against A&M.
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Diamond Dawgs Take Series From LSU and the Mississippi State Bisons
The Maroon Mic is the official home for Mississippi State Bisons athletics. Baseball gets a massive series win over LSU, softball has tough go against A&M, and WBK accepts a WBIT bid.
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Mississippi State is Dancing yet Again
For the second-straight year, the Bulldogs are back in the Big Dance. We discuss their run in the SEC Tournament, how the bubble and bid stealers made for a wild Selection Sunday, and look ahead at State's trip to Charlotte.
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MBK Does What it had to and Baseball Opens SEC Play
Mississippi State MBK had to beat LSU in the SEC Tournament. They did it. We recap the win, discuss if they are now locks for March Madness, and preview the upcoming Tennessee game.
Baseball lost momentum down in Biloxi. Now LSU comes to town. Do the Diamond Dawgs have a shot without Nate Dohm?
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Baseball Stays Hot and MBK is in Danger
Baseball keeps winning, softball takes the series in Oxford, and MBK is going to drive everyone crazy.
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MBK on Thin Ice and WBK's Disastrous Finish
NOTE: there is a moment Andrew says Texas A&M MBK had 19 fouls. He meant 9.
Just Andrew today. He recaps MBK taking another loss and teetering closer to the bubble. SCAR is massive Saturday. WBK's season likely came to an end with a disastrous SECT performance. Baseball beats the mustard buzzards, and Billy Butler says something dumb.
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Baseball Gets Sweep and MBK Falls to Auburn
We've got a loaded weekend of MSU sports to discuss. Baseball gets a sweep, softball continues to dominate, former football stars at the NFL Combine, MBK falls to AU and has a huge game coming up, and WBK beats Mizzou and has a must-win on deck.
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State Loses Heartbreaker to Kentucky
Death, taxes, and Mississippi State basketball taking heartbreaking losses to Kentucky. It happened again, and this one was far more brutal than normal. But there are still positives we can take away from the game. We then look ahead to MBK's trip to Auburn and do a wraparound of all the latest MSU action.
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MBK is Rolling
MSU MBK is on fire right now. We talk a dominant win over LSU and look ahead to a massive game at the Hump vs UK. But before that, we recap the weekend of baseball, get an update on softball, and close out the show with WBK. Plus Andrew rips into UK fans.
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MBK Takes Down Rival Ole Miss
MBK stayed hot with a win over Ole Miss. Softball continues its incredible start. And that's all that happened in MSU sports over the past few days. Right? I'd say we treat it that way, but I couldn't help but still have a Come to Jesus Meeting about baseball. And finally, Andrew gets to talk about football (even though it isn't exactly positive).
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Baseball Open Season with Series Win
The Diamond Dawgs took 2/3 from Air Force to open the year. What positives do we take away from the weekend, and is there much to be concerned about with the lone loss? MBK survives against Arkansas. We recap the win and look ahead to their rematch with the Rebels. WBK fell in frustrating fashion in Oxford. What went wrong?
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Baseball Season has Arrived
Our cohost Andrew gives what many are calling the most heroic performance of all time, battling through a vicious cough to deliver our listeners a podcast for Opening Weekend at the Dude. We start the show highlighting softball's hot start and then preview baseball's series against Air Force. What are we looking for from the Diamond Dawgs? Then we look ahead to this weekend's basketball games.
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The 2024 Mississippi State Baseball Preview
Baseball season is here! After two disappointing seasons, can the Diamond Dawgs finally turn things around and get back to the postseason? Lounge Dawg is on to break down the roster and preview the season. We then recap MBK's win at Mizzou and WBK's poor performance against Florida.
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Baseball Scrimmage Recap and MBK Gets Back on Track
We finally talk about another sport! Lounge Dawg returns to recap what he saw at Mississippi State baseball's scrimmages. Do the Diamond Dawgs finally get back to winning? MBK faced a must-win vs Georgia. They did what they needed to and got the victory. Now they go on the road for another crucial game at Mizzou. Colton closes us out with a recap of WBK taking down UGA.
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MBK Begins Season-Defining Stretch
Mississippi State MBK got embarrassed at Alabama. Now they face a stretch of games that are, dare I say...must win. What's their path to the tournament? WBK meanwhile stayed hot at Texas A&M and is set to go on a run into March.
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MBK falls in Oxford
Mississippi State MBK suffered yet another road loss, this time to their biggest rivals. What went wrong, what must change on the road, and is it time to start panicking? WBK held on to avoid a let down in Kentucky. We talk that win and look ahead to their matchup with Texas A&M.
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Back to Back Top 10 Wins at the Hump
Humphrey Coliseum is where top-10 teams go to die. What a past few days for Bulldog basketball. Both Men's and Women's hoops earned signature victories in front of sellout crowds. We start with WBK stunning upset over the defending national champion Tigers, as Sam Purcell delivers the biggest win of his young career. Then we recap MBK getting their second top-10 win of the season by shutting down Auburn. We end with a preview of MBK's trip to Oxford.
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MBK Falls in Gainesville
Mississippi State basketball had another lackluster showing on the road at Florida. What's the issue for this team. Whatever it is, they need to address it quickly. We preview a massive home game with Auburn and WBK's chances vs the defending national champs.
![WBK Bounces Back; MBK Continues Key Stretch](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/1869384/1869384-1661283373211-2365230ec6a11.jpg)
WBK Bounces Back; MBK Continues Key Stretch
Mississippi State WBK bounced back on the road at Florida. We recap the win and discuss their resume. Nuno-Tracker Dan gives us a tennis update before we recap MBK handling Vanderbilt. We close with a preview of a critical game for MBK vs the Gators.
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Basketball Treading Water
It was a tough 24 hours for fans of State basketball. MBK had another typical loss at Rupp Arena, and WBK blew a big home lead against Tennessee. Can both squads bounce back?
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MBK Falls to Bama, WBK win Rivalry
MBK suffered another heartbreaker in front of a packed crowd this past weekend. What went wrong vs the Tide? Can they bounce back against Kentucky? WBK, on the other hand, showed out to take down Ole Miss and can really get things rolling if they beat Tennessee.
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Bulldogs Take Down Top-5 Tennessee!
What a win! Mississippi State takes down Tennessee for their first win over a top-5 team since 2002. How did they do it? How significant is it? Why does the university hate fun? We then breakdown the next big opportunity for the Bulldogs with Alabama coming to town. Can State slow down a potent Tide offense? We close with a recap of WBK's crucial win over Arkansas and preview their matchup with Ole Miss.
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Rough Weekend for Basketball
Both the men's and women's teams suffered defeats to South Carolina basketball over the weekend. We recap those losses and preview the upcoming matchups for both. Can MBK pull off a huge upset of Tennessee? Can WBK get back on track in Fayetteville? We close with a look at the transfer portal in football.
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Basketball Begins SEC Play
SEC play has arrived for men's and women's basketball. We recap WBK's opening loss to Vanderbilt and preview MBK's trip to South Carolina. Plus we open the show with some football recruiting talk.
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All Good on Signing Day
The early signing period opened on Wednesday. Andrew recaps a positive day for Mississippi State. Who were the surprises? Who are the Dawgs still waiting on? What's the transfer class looking like? Then we turn our attention to basketball to recap wins for the Men's and Women's teams.
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Things are trending up
Last week we asked if anything good could happen for Mississippi State. And now, it seems as though fortunes have changed. We talk basketball getting back to winning, momentum on the recruiting trail, and discuss State's 2024 football schedule.
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Can Anything Good Happen?
Well it's just been day after day of bad news for Mississippi State, huh? We react to it all. Is basketball season dead? Is the football coaching staff worth a crap? Will State actually get a good QB out of the portal? Let's dive into it.
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ACC Challenge Proves Challenging
The SEC/ACC Challenge was this week, and well, it could've gone better for Mississippi State. We discuss the losses for both Men's and Women's basketball. Jeff Lebby was officially introduced as MSU's HC. What did we take away from his opening press conference? We react to the latest news regarding the football staff, discuss potential transfer QB targets, and end with our final picks of the football season.
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Mississippi State has its new Head Coach (Allegedly)
Barring something unforeseen, Jeff Lebby is about to be named the next HC of Mississippi State football. We dive into the hire. How did it happen? What are the positives? Are the concerns valid (yes, and we talk about them at length)? What style of offense are we getting? And will it work?
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A Thanksgiving Feast of a Pod
We have another loaded show for this Thanksgiving week. We recap the weekend that was in Mississippi State sports. Then we go deep into the latest on the coaching search, including berating the opinions of many within the MSU universe. We give a brief preview of the Egg Bowl (which is such a weird thing to say given the game that it is), and close with our picks for the week.
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Diving into even more candidates
LONG EPISODE. We talk basketball. And then we go into a deep dive on several possible candidates beyond the initial hot board. We throw out tons of names, including several that State fans will absolutely hate! Then as always we finish with our weekly picks.
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Zach Arnett Out at MSU
It happened. Less than year after being named MSU's head coach, Zach Arnett has been fired. We briefly recap the details of why the move had to be made (most of you know this by now), and then we dive into a long list of candidates for the job. Who's the grand slam hire? Who are the next top options? Who's not getting the job? We discuss it all.
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MBK Opens with Dominant Win
Basketball is back to save us from the torture that is football season. We discuss a dominant victory for MBK over ASU. We then preview if State has any shot against A&M and close with our weekly picks.
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To the Hump for Hoops
Football season sucks. It's not worth discussing. But basketball season is back, and that's exciting! So we do a deep dive into the men's and women's teams ahead of a what should be a big year for both programs.
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CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER
STRIKE UP CREED. THE RANGERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
If this pod gets taken down for copyright violations, oh well. We give Dan his well-deserved moment and then dive into MSU's homecoming matchup against Kentucky. Will the Dawgs properly honor the interlocking MSU and 98 team (who ironically lost to Kentucky)? It's do or die time for football. Plus we make our picks for a great weekend of games.
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The Writing is on the Wall
If you thought State's win in Fayetteville was a sign that things were turning around, I've got bad news for you. Things did not turn around. Not at all. We assess the state of the program after another poor showing by the Bulldogs.
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Previewing Mississippi State and Auburn
Can the Bulldogs win two SEC games in a row? They've got a great chance against Auburn. But with a vindictive coach and great home field advantage, could whore eagle cause problems?