Mississippi State News and Notes: Kentucky Game Day

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Standing with G- This is a cause that’s actually kinda close to me. Gina Biscardi is a wonderful person who I had the pleasure of mentoring when I was a youth ministry intern a few summers back. She’s an incredibly kind 16 year old who has been diagnosed with Dysautonmia. You can buy a shirt or donate here or you can share this link to help her out.

Around the web:

Preseason projections still have Mississippi State, Ole Miss fighting for SEC basketball respect- “Both of Mississippi’s Southeastern Conference teams were picked to finish near the bottom of the league standings in the media’s preseason league basketball poll released Wednesday as part of the SEC’s annual media day at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.” From Magnolia State Live

Mississippi State forward shows off incredible trick shot after practice- “It didn’t take long for Mississippi State forward Mitchell Storm to catch the eyes of his teammates or Bulldog basketball fans. The 6-7 sophomore showed off his range with an incredible backwards, no look, one handed shot all the way from the far three point line.” From Magnolia State Live

In case you missed it from For Whom the Cowbell Tolls:

Mississippi State-Kentucky Preview- “Mississippi State is set to take on the Wildcats this afternoon.”

JK’s Week 8 Best/Worst/Bold Prediction- “ITS “RIVALRY” WEEK”

Purdum’s Prudent Perceptions: Midseason Thoughts on Mississippi State’s Progression- “Some thoughts on the first six games of the 2017 season.”

It’s Always Sunny in Starkville: Keys for a Mississippi State win over Kentucky- “Managing Editor Justin Strawn looks at the keys to winning against Kentucky.”

Cookin’ Up the Competition: Kentucky Edition- “I hate Kentucky because Mike Slive said I have to.”

Today’s tunes:

Turnpike Troubadours’ newest album was recently released and it is certainly a thing of beauty. Their song “Something to Hold on To” might just be the best track from the album. Take a listen right here.