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Scouting the schedule, Game 8: Mississippi State faces toughest test with road trip to Alabama – The Dispatch
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Editor’s observe: That is the eighth installment of our “Scouting the schedule” collection, which breaks down each sport on Mississippi State’s 2022 soccer schedule. Half 7 was in regards to the Bulldogs’ go to to Kentucky, whereas Half 9 will element MSU’s residence matchup with Auburn.
If Mississippi State was going to beat Alabama for the primary time in additional than a decade, the 2 groups’ 2021 matchup appeared like a superb time to do it.
MSU took on a (supposedly) reeling Crimson Tide workforce coming off a loss to Texas A&M. The Bulldogs had been recent off a bye week, they usually had been internet hosting the sport at Davis Wade Stadium.
It didn’t matter.
Alabama crushed Mississippi State 49-9, and the Bulldogs should deal with much less favorable circumstances this time round.
In 2022, the Tide will host, though they gained’t be coming off a bye. However the return of quarterback Bryce Younger, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and extra will maintain Alabama towards the highest of the rankings and make MSU’s mountain to climb significantly taller.
Mississippi State will face Alabama on Oct. 22 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama fast information
2021 report: 13-2 (7-1 SEC)
Coach: Nick Saban, sixteenth yr
ESPN Soccer Energy Index: No. 1
All-time collection: 83-16-3, Alabama leads
Final assembly: Oct. 16, 2021
Historical past
Prefer it has most groups, Alabama has dominated Mississippi State over the course of historical past.
The Crimson Tide has gained 83 of 102 matchups between the 2, profitable by a mean of practically two touchdowns. MSU hasn’t overwhelmed Alabama since back-to-back wins in 2006 and 2007, the latter of which marked Nick Saban’s first yr in Tuscaloosa.
The present 14-game skid isn’t even the worst within the rivalry’s historical past. Alabama rattled off 15 straight wins over the Bulldogs from 1981 to 1995; the Tide additionally gained yearly from 1958 to 1979, a 22-game stretch. Solely a historic 6-3 upset of the top-ranked Tide in 1980 saved Alabama from a 38-game streak of wins over the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State, in the meantime, has by no means overwhelmed Alabama greater than thrice in a row.
However then once more, few groups have — solely eight, in keeping with sports-reference.com.
2021 season
The Crimson Tide was much less dominant than traditional in 2021, however it nonetheless virtually amounted to a different title in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama rebounded from its loss to Texas A&M in fashion, profitable its last six regular-season video games — together with a four-overtime win at Auburn in an epic Iron Bowl — after which knocking off Georgia within the SEC title sport. The Tide went on to deal with Cincinnati within the School Soccer Playoff semifinals.
However Georgia had the higher hand within the nationwide championship sport, utilizing its historic protection to safe a 33-18 win and its first title since 1980.
Alabama’s 2021 season included wins over Arkansas, Ole Miss and Tennessee along with its 49-9 win in Starkville.
Quarterback Bryce Younger returns in 2022 off a Heisman Trophy-winning season wherein he put up 4,872 yards and threw 47 landing passes in opposition to simply seven interceptions.
Wideout Jameson Williams (1,572 yards, 15 touchdowns) was a first-round decide by the Detroit Lions after a torn ACL within the title sport, whereas operating again Brian Robinson Jr. was chosen within the third spherical by the Washington Commanders after a 1,392-yard season.
Receiver John Metchie III (1,142 yards, eight touchdowns) was a second-round decide of the Houston Texans.
Alabama returns the nation’s finest defensive participant in Will Anderson Jr., a top-five Heisman Trophy candidate in 2021 after an absurd 34.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks.
Linebacker Henry To’oT’o’o, who led his workforce in tackles with 102, is again in 2022.
Key additions
Alabama’s stellar recruiting class ranks behind solely Texas A&M within the 247 Sports activities composite rankings.
The Tide landed three five-star recruits, led by in-state edge rusher Jeremiah Alexander. IMG Academy edge rusher Jihaad Campbell and Tennessee quarterback Ty Simpson are the Tide’s different two five-stars.
With 21 four-star gamers, Alabama has greater than some other workforce, and the Tide additionally made a killing within the switch market.
Alabama landed five-star cornerback Eli Ricks from LSU and former Georgia Tech operating again Jahmyr Gibbs, who ran for 746 yards and added 470 receiving yards final yr.
Theo DeRosa studies on Mississippi State sports activities for The Dispatch. Comply with him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa.
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Who should be SBLive’s Mississippi high school player of the week? (Aug. 25-31)
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Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Mississippi high school Athlete of the Week for August25-31. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. The poll will close Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email Tyler@scorebooklive.com. For questions/issues with he poll, email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com.
Editor’s note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes that receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
Kohl Bradley, DB, George County: Racked up 17 tackles and returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown in a 33-7 win over East Central.
DaJuan Colbert, DB, Natchez: Recorded 15 tackles, forced one fumble and returned another one 75 yards for a touchdown in a 58-50 win over Hancock.
Garrison Davis, QB, Holmes County Central: Completed 14 of his 21 pass attempts for 375 yards and three touchdowns in a 20-6 win over Vicksburg.
Xzavion Gainwell, DB, Yazoo County: Recorded nine tackles, an interception and an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Panthers’ 20-16 win over South Delta.
Elijah Jones, RB, West Jones: Had 24 carries 226 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-6 win over Laurel.
Kingi McNair, WR, Pearl: Caught four passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 win over Neshoba Central.
Ashton Nichols, DB, Clinton: Recorded six tackles to go with two big pass breakups, a blocked punt and a return for a touchdown in a 26-20 win over Warren Central.
Ethan Prater, RB, Pisgah: Rushed for 132 yards on 27 carries with three scores and caught a 60-yard touchdown pass in a 33-32 win over North Forrest.
Glen Singleton, RB, Madison Central: Rushed for 174 yards on 18 carries with all four touchdowns in a 27-20 win over Ocean Springs.
Damarius Yates, RB, Kemper County: Rushed for 193 yards on 17 carries and returned a kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown in a 38-15 win over Kosciusko.
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‘If they cannot play Thalia Hall, they cannot play in Mississippi at all’: Broadway in Jackson speaks out about possible show cancellations
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s been one month since Thalia Mara Hall closed its doors due to a mold outbreak.
Innovation Arts and Entertainment is the company responsible for bringing Broadway productions to Jackson.
Representatives from the company visited Jackson after hearing the building had been closed.
CEO Adam Epstein says the City of Jackson did not inform them of the news.
“We did not find out from anybody within the city. We found out by reading news clippings forwarded to us by other people in Jackson,” Epstein said.
Certified Industrial Hygienic Testing reported visible dirt, debris, and suspected mold growth on many surfaces.
Epstein fears this could change the possibility of bigger shows coming to the capital city.
“They’re going to skip over us because of this mess. We need to show as a community that Jackson cares about this valuable asset and that we demand our elected leaders to support and treat this really, incredibly valuable asset with the TLC it deserves,” he said.
Thalia Mara Hall is the only venue in the state that can host a Broadway production due to the technical needs and accommodations required.
“Touring theatrical shows. If they cannot play Thalia Hall, they cannot play in Mississippi at all,” he said.
Broadway in Jackson is not only a great source of entertainment in the city, but it’s also beneficial economically.
“Those other businesses don’t benefit. The city doesn’t earn tax revenue from events that we present. They don’t earn rental income from the events we present. They don’t earn facility fees from the events we present. This is a real tragedy. It’s unacceptable.”
The well-being of the potential audience is the company’s main priority.
“I will not risk our ticket buyers’ health and safety and comfort. Our shows can and will cancel before we’d ever put somebody in jeopardy. We’ve issued a 100% guarantee of a full refund if the venue is not given a clean bill of health,” Epstein said.
All shows will be canceled on a case-to-case basis.
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Tire failure suspected in deadly Mississippi bus crash, NTSB says
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Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting a probe into Saturday’s crash that killed seven and injured 36 people.
The deadly bus crash in Mississippi that killed seven people and injured dozens of others early Saturday occurred after the vehicle experienced a tire failure, causing it to run off the road and overturn, officials and authorities said.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board, in coordination with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, are conducting a probe into Saturday’s crash that left seven people dead and another 36 people injured. The collision occurred at about 12:40 a.m. on Interstate 20 near Vicksburg, Mississippi, when the bus left the roadway and overturned.
The bus, which authorities described as a 2018 Volvo commercial passenger bus, traveled westbound when its left front tire failed, NTSB member Todd Inman said at a news conference Sunday. The bus then moved onto an embankment and rolled over on its left side.
Inman added that investigators will be at the scene for at least another week and are looking into several factors of the crash, including the vehicle’s mechanical condition, motor carrier safety, the condition and experience of the driver, and environmental factors.
According to U.S. Department of Transportation records, the bus was operated by Autobuses Regiomontanos. Records show that in the 24 months before Saturday, the transit company’s vehicles were involved in one fatal crash, two injury collisions, and a crash requiring a tow truck.
The transit company has over 20 years of experience and provides trips between more than 100 destinations throughout Mexico and the United States, according to Autobuses Regiomontanos’ website.
“Everyone at the NTSB sends their expressions of sorrow for everything that the survivors and victims of this crash went through,” Inman said.
7 killed, 36 injured in bus crash
The bus carried a total of 41 passengers and two drivers, according to authorities. It was traveling from Atlanta to Dallas when the incident occurred.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to Master Sergeant Kervin K. Stewart with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Six people were pronounced dead at the scene and another person died later at a hospital, Stewart said.
Another 36 people were transported to area hospitals.
Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey said two victims killed in the crash were identified by their mother as a 16-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy, according to The New York Times. Authorities were working to identify the other victims.
Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY
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