Robbie Faulk

Starkville

Sports Writer at Starkville Daily News

High School beat writer for the @StarkvilleDaily covering Oktibbeha, Choctaw and Webster county sports.

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Articles

Daniels sees different Bulldogs during spring football

6 days ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

A season ago, there were many unknowns in the Bulldog backfield. Daniels was a bright spot but had not yet proven anything in the Southeastern Conference and there wasn’t much returned talent from the previous year. Additionally, MSU’s eventual leading rusher Davon Booth wasn’t even on the commit list and didn’t arrive until the summer. This year, it’s a room filled to the brim with talent and experience.
Tillman continues to develop for Bulldogs in football

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Coach Dan Mullen made a successful tenure in Starkville finding instate players that fell under the radar and he turn them into stars. Tillman is a player that could do the same for head coach Jeff Lebby and defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler. For the last few seasons, Tillman has been developing more and more every year, and the flashes have been there. Now, Tillman is stepping into the leadership position where he was meant to be.
Area high school baseball, softball teams begin postseason action

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

An exciting playoff season is on the way for the Starkville Daily News area softball and baseball teams with several in the mix for a long run. Last season, the East Webster Wolverines took home the Class 3A baseball title and more area teams are hoping for a similar run. On the subject of the Wolverines, they will have a chance to defend their 3A title on the baseball diamond this year.
Lady Charger Woodard signs in baseball with Owls

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

When Hathorn got back into coaching and took over the program three years ago, Choctaw County was in rebuilding mode. Woodard was one of the early cornerstone players for Hathorn that helped the Lady Chargers to back-to-back Class 3A, Region 4 crowns and playoff success that included a win in each of the last two seasons. Woodard evolved as a player in her time and matured as the team’s most important voices.
Bulldogs on the move as football transfer portal opens

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman JaCorey Whitted, recent transfer offensive lineman Jesse Ramil, junior college defensive lineman Mason Clinton and linebacker Donterry Russell all have hit the portal after spring practices. Whitted plans to make a move after just one year on campus. The 6-6, 280-pounder came to the Bulldogs as a tight end last year but grew into a lineman after one year.
Spring provides freshmen faces to the Bulldogs

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Early high school enrollees are up, and the transfer portal is changing the landscape of the roster year-to-year. Mississippi State is seeing an influx this spring as well. While the junior college and other transfers are making up the bulk of those new faces in Starkville, there are some exciting freshman on Jeff Lebby’s roster for 2025. The coach brought in several players that the coach hopes can change the culture, and the results for the Bulldogs.
Diamond Dawgs in the Show Update: April 15

1 week ago | on3.com | Robbie Faulk

It’s baseball season yet again. The Major League Baseball season is underway and several former Mississippi State players are doing their thing on baseball’s biggest stage. That includes former State standout Jake Mangum who made his debut with Tampa Bay this year and he has made a major impact. The State legend is one of 10 former Bulldogs that are active in the league with several more likely in and out this year.
Crisp commits to Purcell, Bulldogs

1 week ago | starkvilledailynews.com | Robbie Faulk

Sam Purcell’s roster rebuild has begun at Mississippi State and the Bulldogs have their second commitment from the transfer portal. Sources indicated and Purcell confirmed the move later on Monday that North Carolina senior guard Trayanna Crisp will transfer to to the Bulldogs. The Arizona native played two seasons at Arizona State before spending last season in Chapel Hill. Crisp was a reserve guard for the Tar Heels last season playing in 28 games with one start.
State delivers big home runs, dominant pitching to grab series against No. 12 Bama

1 week ago | on3.com | Robbie Faulk

Mississippi State couldn’t find a big hit in Saturday’s loss to No. 12 Alabama, but the Diamond Dawgs had just enough on Sunday. Solo home runs from Ross Highfill and Ace Reese in the latter innings would spearhead a 4-2 victory in Tuscaloosa. Behind another strong bullpen game, State was able to take the series over the Crimson Tide. The series was the second-straight in SEC play for the Bulldogs and they’ve now defeated the Crimson Tide in nine-consecutive series dating back to 2016.
Bama shuts down State offense in 4-1 game two win

1 week ago | on3.com | Robbie Faulk

Mississippi State took its monster offensive day on Friday and translated it to the first at bat on Saturday, but the Diamond Dawgs couldn’t keep it rolling. After Gehrig Frei hit a solo home run in the first at bat of the game, the Bulldogs never scored again. Starting pitcher Riley Quick dominated the State hitters and the bullpen kept it going as the Crimson Tide evened the series in a 2-1 game.