Bully Banter

With men's basketball, baseball and softball in full swing, a new women's basketball coach and spring football practice starting soon, it's "everything season" for Mississippi State. Theo and Tom discuss where the Bulldogs stand in each sport.

Theo and Tom wrap up the 2021 college football season, give updates on Mississippi State men's and women's basketball and take a look at Joe Lunardi's projected NCAA tournament field.

After a good-sized break brought on by holidays, vacations and schedule changes, Theo and Tom recap the past four weeks in Mississippi State sports — and to look forward to what's to come in 2022.

Mississippi State will take on Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl as Mike Leach finally faces his old team. Theo and Tom discuss the matchup between the Bulldogs and the Red Raiders and take a look at the bowl games to come over the next two weeks.

A disappointing Egg Bowl for Mississippi State came to a close last Thursday. Theo and Tom recap the game, discuss coaching changes around the country and get into some Bulldogs basketball and volleyball.

Mississippi State battles Ole Miss for the Golden Egg Trophy, it's Rivalry Week around college football, and college basketball is in full swing. Theo and Tom break down the happenings in Starkville and around the country.

Theo and Tom discuss Mike Leach's call for "open tryouts" at kicker, take a look at the season openers for men's and women's basketball and preview Mississippi State's game at Auburn.

Theo and Tom discuss Mississippi State's win over Kentucky, break down the initial College Football Playoff rankings and preview the Bulldogs' game Saturday at Arkansas.

After a win against Vanderbilt, Mississippi State hosts No. 12 Kentucky at 6 p.m. Saturday. Theo and Tom preview the Bulldogs' homecoming game and discuss happenings across the nation.

Theo and Tom discuss Mississippi State's 49-9 loss to Alabama, the Bulldogs' upcoming trip to Vanderbilt, the oustings of Ed Orgeron and Nick Rolovich and the growing popularity of sports betting.

Theo and Tom discuss the top-ranked Crimson Tide's impending visit to Starkville, theorize about potential Group of Five conference realignment and break down the sudden resignation of women's basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson.

Mississippi State has an open date after last week's win at No. 15 Texas A&M. But the Bulldogs' next game will come against a formidable opponent.

Theo and Tom break down Mississippi State's SEC opener against LSU, preview Saturday's road game against Texas A&M and discuss the stalled talks for a 12-team College Football Playoff.

Theo and Tom look back at two controversial calls in Saturday's game between MSU and Memphis, take a look at the Bulldogs' 2022 schedule and preview this week's contest against LSU in both teams' SEC opener.

Theo and Tom look back at Mississippi State's win over NC State, talk about national college football news, pick Saturday's SEC slate and preview the Bulldogs' road game at Memphis.

Dispatch sports editor Tom Rysinski and Mississippi State beat reporter Theo DeRosa break down last week's game against Louisiana Tech, preview Saturday's contest with NC State and take a look around the SEC.

Mississippi State reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge sign off one final time as Ben moves on to a new job in South Carolina.  Before the farewells, a little men's and women's basketball talk.

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge breakdown the Bulldogs' women's basketball program missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years and what that means for Nikki McCray-Penson going forward. Later, Ben and Garrick discuss the men's basketball team and what to expect from them heading into the NIT. 

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge break down the Bulldog women's early exit from Greenville, South Carolina. Later in the show, Ben and Garrick discuss the men's team's upcoming meeting with Kentucky.

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge break down 2-1 showing at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Later in the show, Ben and Garrick talk MSU men's and women's basketball as the Bulldogs are nearing the end of their respective regular seasons.

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge break down the MSU men's basketball team's near-miss at No. 18 Tennessee. Later in the show, Ben and Garrick discuss the women's basketball team's impending game against No. 4 South Carolina.

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge break down the state of MSU men's and women's basketball after both teams suffer embarrassing losses this week.

Mississippi State Beat Reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge break down the Bulldogs' ugly loss to Texas A&M Wednesday night and take a big picture look at what it means for Ben Howland and his squad going forward.

Mississippi State beat reporter Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge return from their holiday hiatuses to talk about the beginning of SEC men's and women's basketball and where both Bulldog teams stand early in conference play.

Mississippi State beat writer Ben Portnoy and Sports Editor Garrick Hodge are joined by Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to break down MSU's Saturday contest against Missouri.