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    Christopher Walsh

    Christopher Walsh is the publisher of Cowbell Corner. He's covered college athletics since 2004, and is the author of 26 books. He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA. Walsh is also the publisher of BamaCentral and MizzouCentral in the SI/FanNation network.

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    All Things State

    Women's Basketball Late-Season Slide Continues, Morning Bell: Monday, Feb. 26. 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State softball against No. 1 Oklahoma
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, February 24, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State soccer player Ilana Izquierdo
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State softball logo
    All Things State

    Mississippi State Softball Takes First Loss of Season

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State's Aspen Wesley (28) throws a pitch against Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, Friday, April 1, 2022.
    All Things State

    Miss. State Softball Notches 3rd, 4th Wins Against Ranked Foes This Week

    By Christopher Walsh
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    All Things State

    Mississippi State Softball Sweeps No. 23 Ragin' Cajuns

    By Christopher Walsh
    SEC logo in green on softball stadium padding
    All Things State

    Mississippi State to get a cut of $741.0 Million in SEC Revenue Distribution

    By Christopher Walsh
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball around Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) while being sacked by Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium.
    All Things State

    Chris Jones, Wille Gay Jr. Going Back to the Super Bowl, Morning Bell: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs fans react during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Humphrey Coliseum.
    All Things State

    Two Former Bulldogs Still in Super Bowl Chase, The Morning Bell: Monday, January 22, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State freshman guard Josh Hubbard celebrates a home win against No. 5 Tennessee
    Basketball

    Everything Mississippi State Basketball Players Said After Shocking Tennessee

    By Christopher Walsh
    Forward Tobe Awaka (11) of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Humphrey Coliseum
    Basketball

    Everything No. 5 Tennessee Basketball Said After Losing at The Hump

    By Christopher Walsh
    South Carolina Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso (10) shoots over Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jessika Carter (4) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Monday, January 8, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward D.J. Jeffries (0) rebounds during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Prudential Center.
    All Things State

    Both Basketball Teams Get AP Poll Votes, The Morning Bell: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reacts during the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium.
    All Things State

    The Final Mississippi State Morning Bell of the Year: December 31, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Senior guard Jerkaila Jordan Leads Mississippi State against Mississippi Valley State in 2023.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, December 30, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Senior guard Darrione Rogers recorded a triple-double for Mississippi State women's basketball against Mississippi State Valley.
    Basketball

    Mississippi State Women's Basketball Crushes Mississippi Valley State 99-35

    By Christopher Walsh
    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) attempts a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in 2023.
    Football

    Mississippi State Bulldogs in the NFL, NBA and MLB

    By Christopher Walsh
    Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    All Things State

    Chris Jones Can't Spoil Raiders' Christmas; The Morning Bell: Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs away from the pressure of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) during the first half of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Dec. 24, 2023.
    All Things State

    Dak Prescott, Cowboys edged by Dolphins; The Morning Bell: Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) reacts after a dunk against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at Prudential Center.
    All Things State

    Twin Double-Doubles a Season First, The Morning Bell: Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) rebounds against Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Aundre Hyatt (5) during the second half at Prudential Center.
    Basketball

    What Mississippi State Men's Basketball Said After Rutgers Win

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shakeel Moore (3) dunks the ball during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Prudential Center.
    Basketball

    Mississippi State Scores Gotham Classic Win Over Rutgers, 70-60

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State legendary basketball player Jim Ashmore
    All Things State

    MSU Legend Jim Ashmore Dies; The Morning Bell: Sunday, December 17, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws from his own end zone as Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) pressures him on a corner blitz in Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, December 16, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Quarterback Michael Van Buren
    Football

    Mississippi State Football Recruiting Tracker

    By Christopher Walsh
    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown with Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz (63) in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Monday, December 11, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Guard/Forward Cameron Matthews during the game between the Tulane Green Wave and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Sunday, December 10, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Forward DJ Jeffries during the game between the Tulane Green Wave and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
    Basketball

    What Mississippi State Coach Chris Jans, Players Said After Tulane Win

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach answers questions on the main stage in the Hyatt Regency during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, December 9, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Defensive coordinator Matt Barnes speaks to members of the media ahead of Memphis football spring practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex in Memphis.
    Football

    Jeff Lebby's Defensive Coaching Staff Takes Shape at Mississippi State

    By Christopher Walsh
    Former head coach Ron Polk speaks at the Ring Of Honor Inductee Ceremony. Mississippi State played Youngstown State on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Friday, December 8, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs players react with the Egg Bowl trophy after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in 2018.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Thursday, December 7, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs mascot Bully tosses t-shirts into the crowd during a time out during the first half against the Southern Jaguars at Humphrey Coliseum.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State's Marcus Banks (1) gets taken down by LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste during a punt return in second half of the Egg Bowl at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive lineman Cole Smith (57) carries quarterback Will Rogers (2) after the victory against Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in 2022.
    Football

    Coming and Going: Mississippi State 2024 Offseason Roster Tracker

    By Christopher Walsh and CC Staff
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) collects a rebound over Southern Jaguars forward JaRonn Wilkens (1) during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum.
    Basketball

    How Far Did Mississippi State Basketball Fall in Latest Polls?

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) dunks during the first half against the Southern Jaguars at Humphrey Coliseum.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Monday, December 4, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans in the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Sunday, December 3, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon with tight end Reggie Kelly (1995-98) when he was named a 2023 SEC Legend.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, December 2, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt.
    Football

    Greg Sankey Touches on 12-Team Playoff, SEC Title Game Staying in Atlanta

    By Christopher Walsh
    Jeff Lebby celebration
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) gets ready before the game against Northwestern Wildcats at Mohegan Sun Arena.
    Basketball

    How to Watch: Mississippi State at Georgia Tech in ACC/SEC Basketball Challenge

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) blocks a shot by Northwestern Wildcats forward Blake Preston (32) during the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena.
    Basketball

    How Far Did Mississippi State Men's Basketball Rise in Post-Thanksgiving Polls?

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon Jeff Lebby and new head football coach Jeff Lebby at Davis Wade Stadium
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Monday, November 27, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    2023 Volleyball Senior Night
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Sunday, November 26, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Forward Jimmy Bell Jr.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Saturday, November 25, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Zavion Thomas (1) runs the ball for a first down during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
    Football

    The Morning Bell: Friday, November 24, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
    Football

    Gutsy Egg Bowl Goes to Ole Miss, 17-7 Over Mississippi State

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive lineman Cole Smith (57) carries quarterback Will Rogers (2) after the victory against Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in 2022.
    Football

    The Morning Bell: Thursday, November 23, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Ole Miss TE Jonathan Hess (80) goes head to head with Mississippi State CB Marcus Banks (1) at the 2022 Egg Bowl at Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
    All Things State

    The Morning Bell: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
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