Author: Stefan Krajisnik, Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach refused to grade the officiating this season – but he’d comment on it if someone sent him a sizeable check first.

Mississippi State football freshman offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 19.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach on SEC’s future structure: “They oughta let me handle that. I’ll have that done by lunch.”