The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:38 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Matt Balis Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 So exactly how energized is Marcus Green to be unexpectedly back in action for one more season? This: he says preseason camp has been…fun? http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1211031.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1211031.html Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:17:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Dan Mullen had lots of things to look for Thursday afternoon. But it was something the Mississippi State coach did not see in the opening practice of preseason that likely pleased him most. “It wasn’t confused looks on peoples’ faces. And we put a lot in on them today.” http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1207844.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1207844.html Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:38:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Mississippi State junior linebacker Brandon Wilson talks about being one of the leaders on the team, how the summer workouts have been under strength coach Matt Balis and his thoughts about the young linebackers. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1092192.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1092192.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:33:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate That Gator Bowl trophy had been residing on campus already. But Dan Mullen didn’t at all mind taking opportunity to share it with a few thousand friends during a Saturday halftime re-presentation. Though, the Mississippi State coach has other, ultimate ideas on where such shiny hardware should sit. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1043801.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1043801.html Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:43:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate It’s no news Dan Mullen is a rather energetic fellow. Do they still use ‘hyper’ these days? I can’t keep track of latest lingo, but that label fits too, especially after the intense contests his squad plays these days. Last night one wondered if the Bulldog coach had broken into the Halloween candy early, but no. It’s the sweet taste of success keeping the Mullen motivated and motorvated. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1017209.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1017209.html Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:05:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate This has to be LaDarius Perkins’ favorite week of the calendar. But not for the competition; it’s all about the candy with Perkins, a self-confessed addict to the sweet stuff. “I have a stash, a drawer in my room. I have a lot of chocolate, a lot of sour-sweet candy. I eat a lot!” http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1016021.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1016021.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:08:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Included is a video clip of Mississippi State head strength coach Matt Balis explaining how he prepares incoming freshmen to handle the rigors of strength and conditioning on the college level. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1000111.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/1000111.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:10:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Included is a video clip of Mississippi State head strength coach Matt Balis explaining how he decides what a team can do strength-wise and conditioning-wise from year to year. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/998628.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/998628.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:54:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Naturally the new head coach got an enthused welcome here last July. Ahhh, but returning to the scene with a season under his Bulldog belt and a gilded, egg-shaped trophy safely housed on campus? “That’s a good thing, right?!” quipped Dan Mullen. “Keep a smile on everybody’s face that’s here, (and) as long as we hold on to that Egg we can make this a fun trip every year.” http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/984261.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/984261.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:01:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate He intends no offense to his thinclad peers. But Corey Broomfield is also relieved to finally be recognized by campus folk for the correct game. “People know I play football now,” he explains. “I used to get track all the time!” http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/978101.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/978101.html Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:40:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Wednesday morning found Matt Balis doing something a bit unusual. Specifically, slowing the summer pace. With legitimate reason, of course, since no Bulldog football players were in the Holliman Center weightroom at the time. “Today they’re off,” Balis explained. And thus so was their strength coach. Sort of, anyway. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/976050.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/976050.html Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:55:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Their high school doors have barely closed behind them, yet up to nine guys fresh from graduations are already attending their first college courses. And, about to receive their first exposure to the life of a college football player, as part of the June summer semester at Mississippi State. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/974002.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/974002.html Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:53:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate If you are out early in the morning and just happen to be going by the Mississippi State football stadium there is a chance you may see a group of MSU football players inside the stadium running the steps of the stadium - all of the steps. Your normal human being might look at what those players are doing and think that's not humanly possible. But these players aren't your normal human beings. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/953204.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/953204.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:35:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate It’s been a full week since the last signatures went onto the stack. Still Dan Mullen welcomes the chance to again review the results of his second Mississippi State signing class on a case-by-case basis…while at the same time preparing to work with the Bulldogs already on campus during upcoming spring practices. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/945487.html 2047 David Murray http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/945487.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:19:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Sophomore running back Robert Elliott has always had the moves and speed to be a big-time running back, but he's also got another attribute that is necessary if you want to achieve greatness and that is a tremendous work ethic. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/888914.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/888914.html Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:09:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate While the actor Robert Downey, Jr. earned the lead role in the Iron Man movie, Mississippi State redshirt freshman Sylvester Hemphill has earned the lead role of Iron Man when it comes to lifting the iron in the MSU weight room. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/888430.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/888430.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:03:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Mississippi State offensive line coach John Hevesy talks about his freshmen offensive linemen. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/886948.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/886948.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:05:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate August 5th Mississippi State football practice photo gallery. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/885251.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/885251.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:59:00 GMT 0 136 Mississippi State mississippistate Mississippi State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Les Koenning talks about incoming freshman quarterback Tyler Russell. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/885019.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/885019.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:54:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Mississippi State football wide receiver commitment Malcolm Johnson and his head coach, Mike Smith of Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, talk with Gene's Page. http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/883066.html 2047 Gene Swindoll http://mississippistate.scout.com/2/883066.html Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:15:00 GMT 1 136 Mississippi State mississippistate