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Brian O’Connor checks every box Selmon is looking for in Mississippi State’s next head baseball coach. A proven winner with a National Championship, 7 College World Series appearances, over 900 career wins, and an elite .705 winning percentage. He’s also developed 102 MLB Draft picks—a true developer of talent and culture. 🏆 What he built at Virginia is nothing short of remarkable—transforming a program with limited baseball tradition into a perennial powerhouse. That’s no small feat in the ACC, and speaks volumes about his vision, leadership, and ability to sustain excellence. O’Connor is a man of faith, something that deeply aligns with the Mississippi State community and values. He leads with integrity, connects with his players, and represents a program the right way on and off the field. Financially, Mississippi State could offer a substantial increase from his current salary. More importantly, he’d be stepping into a fan base that lives and breathes baseball, with unmatched facilities and support. There are a handful of exciting candidates out there—but very few, if any, have the resume, character, and championship pedigree of Brian O’Connor. If this were to happen, it would be a true home-run hire—one the entire fan base could unite behind. When both of our baseball seasons are complete (Mississippi State & Virginia), it’s worth stating that: Brian O’Connor is the A+ pick for STATE.

ONLY an estimated 33% of eligible voters in the state of Mississippi came out to vote. The turnout in 2024 was 57%. The turnout in 2022 was 32%. The turnout in 2020 was 60%. The turnout in 2018 was 44%. This is proving that Mississippians are just lazy. It takes 10-20 minutes of your time to go to your precinct and vote. If you don’t vote in local, state, or country-wide elections, then you don’t have a right to have a say what happens around you.

100%. People who put their trust in politicians don’t read scripture. Put your faith in Jesus and not man. However, it is important to pray for our leaders no matter who is in power. Don’t forget who you serve and forget who is in control.

People are tired of lifelong failed politicians.

Any candidate that Trump endorsed got negative publicity. People are tired of Trump. Americans are. He hasn’t held up the promises that he made. Far worse this presidency than the last. He lost this election for republicans because he is so far out of touch with everyday Americans.

Republicans will be at fault when America turns into a Muslim and socialist nation. They’ve sat on their ass for two years and done zilch for the American people. Choosing greed over serving the people who put them in. Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for what they’ve done. Start acting for the people instead of being a sellout.

Texans are destroying their own state.

Texas will end us just like California. Liberals turning the state to shit. Feel for my Texas folks.

Best defensive effort since Vic Schaefer.

I think this team is going to be the best team Purcell has ever had. Talented team.

Mississippi State’s top 5 football teams since 1991 by SEC scoring margin: 2014 — +11.25 PPG 1998* — +9.44 PPG 1991 — +6.57 PPG 2018 — +4.88 PPG 1999 — +4.38 PPG *1998 includes the SEC title game. Regular season only, ’98 leads at +11.88.

Man this is such a loser’s mentality. What Mississippi State has done in the past doesn’t in the slightest reflect our ceiling of what we can do as we head into the future. Mississippi State CAN win at the highest level in all of college football. However, you have to have people inside the organization that actually believe they can do it.

It’s appalling how there are “fans” at State who consider 5-6 wins a successful season.

Big time win! Down goes Alabama. ⚽️

In all seriousness, I’m for retaining Coach Lebby. I’m all for giving him another 2-6 years to try and figure it out. The pay is going to have to come down though and go forward with better/ proven assistants. Including not just an ELITE strength coach, but an entire strength staff.

Things keep getting worse and worse for Mississippi State. Now that Ohio State has lost, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss is now the leading candidate to win the Heisman trophy award.

Amazes me so many “State fans” are content with scoring 3 points on the road. There are a lot of fans in this fanbase who love mediocrity. It is appalling to see some many enjoy being average.

2027 is Lebby’s extension year for FOUR seasons. If he does well, he will receive a massive raise. If he can’t even be competitive without Kamario, what makes people think he will be competitive post-Kamario. Sounds like there’s a big chance we are going to get stuck with a big bill after going 7-5 or 8-4.

Mississippi State HC rankings since 1991: 🏈 1. Mullen −1.7 | 9 seasons 2. Sherrill −4.7 | 13 seasons 3. Leach −3.5 | 3 seasons 4. Croom −12.6 | 5 seasons 5. Moorhead −1.9 | 2 seasons 6. Lebby −15.2 | 3* seasons 7. Arnett −18.4 | 1 season *negative numbers are all SEC scoring margins while being the head coach of the Bulldogs.*

Jesse Palmer: “It is so easy to overlook a team like Mississippi State. It’s great to see Texas not overlooking them with their upcoming ranked matchup at Missouri.”

It is going to take everyone in our locker room to take down Vanderbilt and Tennessee Tech. Both teams have shown to competitive in big games.