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Writer. Eater. Talker. Reporter for @ilovetheburg and @thatssotampa A patron fond of rum.

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Bob Carskadon
6 years
No idea who shot this but holy crap. Video from the Left Field Lofts at the #NewDude
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5 years
It’s not Mississippi State if it’s easy
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6 years
I'm still not sure how to say this, though I'm positive Twitter doesn't allow enough characters to say it all, so I'll just stick to the important part. Tomorrow is my last day at Mississippi State. Let's not call it goodbye. Instead, thank you.
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6 years
No matter what happens from here, none of us have to hear the whistler again after tonight. Truly, we are all winners.
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6 years
Mississippi State is now the first program in NCAA history to lose the first game of a Regional and then come back to win the whole thing in back-to-back years. Won four straight elimination games in Hattiesburg last year and four straight Tallahassee this year.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Joe Moorhead takes Scott Field for the first time
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7 years
Moorhead says he won't go after any recruits already committed to Penn State. "I'm not gonna do that." Going all in on MSU's commits and targets.
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
Somewhere, the oldest living Mississippi State alum is out there celebrating, having waited longer than anyone to finally see this day.
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
No more holding of breath. No more not jinxing it. No more anxiety, anticipation or letdown. It’s done. It happened, and it’s real. Mississippi State, National Champions.
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6 years
Gary Henderson: "I continue to believe in the banana."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
It's not my story to tell, but @HailStateBB 's run was an incredible journey we all were able to witness. Through the words of those who lived it, MSU's high and lows were both equally necessary for a team that went farther than anyone would have guessed
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Schaefer has been going out of his way to take blame for the loss. Said several times to not take anything away from the players, repeated how proud he is of them. That's the kind of coach you want to play for.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Gary Henderson talking about the season MSU has had: "We started with humiliation, and we're sitting here tonight and we're going to Omaha. It's unbelievable."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
How packed was Starkville last night? It was one-in, one-out just to get in the door at Coconuts. Coconuts is a gas station.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Against FSU, MacNamee asked for a timeout, took a quick breath, then on the next pitch rocked a home run into left to win the game. Against Vandy, MacNamee asked for a timeout, took a quick breath, then on the next pitch rocked a home run into left to win the game.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Reporter: You'd seen them on tape, but what was Mississippi State like in person? Nicholls coach DoBee Plaisance: A class act. When we would tumble on the floor, I think the Bulldogs were quicker than our own players to help us up.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Vandy coach Tim Corbin on MSU: "There's just no give-in to them whatsoever ... you have to credit their kids. They came to our place ... and they won, fair and square."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
I can't believe this is real. Official statement from Dole bananas: "The world's largest banana provider has made its pick in the 2018 College World Series, the banana-loving Mississippi State University Bulldogs."
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6 years
No joke. We just got this press release from Dole Bananas saying "Dole picks Mississippi State to win College World Series". The story of the Rally/Run Banana continues to grow!
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Haven't even been to the stadium and already seeing a ton of maroon in Omaha around downtown and Old Market. Server at Stokes told me it's been almost nothing but MSU fans all day. Strong State presence, as usual
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Unreal. No way MSU was supposed to win that game. Impressive job by the players, interim staff. Career day by a freshman QB. Outstanding defense. Well done, MSU
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
"Like" this tweet if you're watching the @HailStateBB game at work and your boss doesn't know.
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6 years
Jake Mangum: "Cole Gordon was the MVP of the Super Regional. There's no question. He got us to Omaha."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
An older gentleman came into the brewery today wearing a Delta State shirt. I got excited and asked if he was from Mississippi. “No. I just really like okra.” #FightingOkra
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Moorhead had a path cleared out to go straight to a transport van. Instead, he's walking the length of the crowd shaking hands and meeting people
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
In its first 134 years of existence, Mississippi State didn’t play for a single National Championship in any sport. Now, they’ve reached the final game four times in eight years. It certainly feels like the breakthrough is building. Tonight, that dam could finally burst.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
A group in the Lounge had the usual heckling fun with Utah Valley's right fielder Jackson Overlund during Friday's doubleheader, then fed him after the games. Today, he ran out and tossed this ball to the group before game three
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Best part of Super Bulldog Weekend is seeing old friends and making new ones. One of my favorite things about Starkville and Mississippi State is that there are no strangers, just friends you haven't met yet. Weekends like this showcase that. Loved being around everyone.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Now this is a story all about how ... a Belgian hitchhiker ended up at a Mississippi State baseball game? So, about last night in the Left Field Lounge.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Schaefer: "I believe this, y'all - I think God puts things in your life to get you ready for something bigger down the line."
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Moorhead says he's already spoken on the phone with former MSU players Dak Prescott and Fletcher Cox.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
That's sort of MSU's season in a nutshell. You just sit there for a long time thinking nothing is gonna happen, then all of a sudden at the end, BOOM, THINGS ARE HAPPENING, GO BANANAS
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Far from all of it in this picture. Huge crowd to welcome back @HailStateBB
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6 years
Jake Mangum: "This school deserves its first National Championship. We hope to get it done."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
ELIJAH MACNAMEE. Walk-off winner. Again. That is absolutely unreal. MSU beats Vanderbilt 10-8 to take game one of the Nashville Super Regional. Bulldogs are one win away from Omaha.
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
If you're one of those who has felt tears well up in the last 24 hours, this is for you. On the emotions running through the world of Mississippi State Baseball, the 2021 National Champions.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
I can finally say this now that I'm not an emotional wreck: I've read and gone through every single reply, retweet, like, comment, all of it. Overwhelming. All I can say is, again, thank you.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
MSU's starting lineup when the game begins, presented by potassium and Mario Kart
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6 years
In his first offseason since signing a $56 million deal, former @HailStateFB star Gabe Jackson is finally giving his mom the present she always she wanted. Today, she gets to watch him walk across the stage at his graduation ceremony at Mississippi State
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Greg Knox looks like he might be near tears. "I can breathe," he just said with a huge exhale. Can tell how much this means to him
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
For once it seems MSU and Ole Miss fans agree on something - booing Ole Miss as they leave the field.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
There are three situations that have been very favorable for MSU lately: black jerseys, rain delays and elimination games. All three in play tonight.
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Bob Carskadon
28 days
Most MSU fans frustrated after that Toledo loss: Should I even go to the Florida game? This fan after watching MSU get beat: I will literally give 8 million dollars for this to never happen again.
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Mississippi State Football
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Mississippi State Athletics Announces Historic $8 Million Investment in the Football Program
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
People can say what they want - and I’ve said some of it too - but there’s no place like Starkville. It’s good to be home.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Allow me to set the scene. Bottom 9, game tied at two, runner on base, star hitter at the plate for the Lookouts. Me, doing my best to embarrass both him and me: “I love you Brent!” Five seconds later: @Brent_Rooker19 hits a walk-off to win the game. Good seeing you, Brent
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
This will be the third time in five years @HailState has played in a National Championship in a team sport. Didn't happen once from 1878-2012.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
MSU just announced this is the biggest crowd in the history of Humphrey Coliseum, men's or women's. 10,794. Sounds like it, too. Impressive.
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Bob Carskadon
8 years
Brown Family Egg Bowl picture
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Bob Carskadon
10 years
Fans didn't rush the field, so MSU rushed the stands http://t.co/nwQ5R9tDlW
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Bob Carskadon
8 years
Nick Fitzgerald, the man unenviably tasked with replacing Dak Prescott, just racked up 367 yards and five touchdowns in his first Egg Bowl.
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Also yeah I’m crying.
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SEC Network
5 years
An emotional goodbye from Jake Mangum.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
News has been out there, but can officially confirm that Brian Baker (DL) and Terrell Buckley (CBs) will both stay at MSU on Joe Moorhead's staff
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Could've written thousands of words about what the people here have meant to me and I still wouldn't have gotten it right, still wouldn't have mentioned every person who has been important to me. Words are my job, but they fail me in describing what MSU and Starkville mean to me.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Dan Mullen: "Obviously, i think the environment had a lot to do with it ... Our crowd was unbelievable tonight."
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Greg Knox told the team after practice that he was informed the Taxslayer Bowl had more NFL credential requests than any other bowl game. Lot of potential NFL talent between MSU and Louisville
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Jake Mangum asked about playing on the road, counters with "I feel like Omaha is gonna be like a home game for us. Honestly, Nashville was almost like a home game ... I know Omaha is gonna be painted maroon."
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Not only is Boys and Girls Club receiving $10K from Schaefer, more MSU fans decided to match Schaefer's donation, and a total of $46K is being donated tonight. Boys and Girls Club didn't know it was coming.
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
There are people who have been watching Mississippi State football for 50-plus years and haven’t come to a stress-induced death and I respect that
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
SEC titles, triple crown winners, All-Americans, Hall of Famers, legends and heroes and reputation. This was the only thing MSU was lacking. And from actual day one, this was the only thing Chris Lemonis wanted to talk about. Today, Mississippi State got its title.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
You know *why* Joe Moorhead was hired. This is the story of everything that happened *after* he was hired. Running diary of his first 24 hours in Starkville
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Jake Mangum on facing elimination tomorrow: "It’s a position we’re used to. We’ve been here a lot. We’re going to come out tomorrow and compete."
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Mississippi State football has officially hired Anthony Piroli as its new head strength and conditioning coach. Was at MSU in 2014 and spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
FWIW: Vic Schaefer won a National Championship in 2011 as an assistant at Texas A&M when the Aggies defeated Notre Dame after the Irish beat UConn in the semifinals.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Big news for @HailStateBB and for Jake. Mangum is coming back for his senior year
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Jake Mangum
6 years
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7 years
Victoria Vivians on Ole Miss rivalry, says she wants to keep MSU the dominant program in Miss.: "My mentality is not to lose to another school in this state. They're our little sister. We're big sister."
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Bob Carskadon
8 years
The Mullen family is in the house for the National Championship Game @CoachDanMullen
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Schaefer on Starkville being only sold-out tourney site: "I think it's time people recognize women's basketball is important here. Our fans and our players deserve all the credit. It's really transformed and changed. I think it's great for our game."
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
By all expectations, @HailStateFB shouldn't have won the Taxslayer Bowl. But they did anyway, and the players explained exactly why
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
6. Dru Hill 5. Jonah Hill 4. Bunker Hill 3. Lauryn Hill 2. Faith Hill 1. Kylin Hill
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Nice note from @brockt_msu : Mississippi State is the only SEC school with undefeated men's AND women's basketball teams. One of six schools nationally.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
State of The Union: I dunno, mostly brick. Looks good to me.
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
I’m really close to calling the upset for Mississippi State today. I’m also pretty close to saying they lose by 20.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
That was the most appropriate possible way for this team to clinch a World Series berth. Nothing has been easy for them all year. Why start now?
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Knox on his emotions afterward: "I’ve been here nine years. These guys, I recruited them. I’ve been in their homes. We’re family."
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6 years
Gary Henderson: "The fan support in Starkville and Mississippi for baseball is unbelievable."
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
Vanderbilt is currently experiencing the difference between being the home team, and playing at home. Commodores may be batting at the bottom of the inning, but I don’t know if Omaha has ever been so wrapped in the colors of one team. All Maroon and White in that park.
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Bob Carskadon
8 years
Just ran into Dak in the tunnel. He's pumped and having a blast. "They're not ready for us. Quote me on that, Bobby C."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
GAME OVER: The Bulldogs are going to Omaha. Mississippi State takes down Vanderbilt 10-6 in 11 innings to win the Nashville Super and MSU is going to the College World Series
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Lemonis confirmed what's already been out there: @JakeGautreau is staying on MSU's staff to run recruiting and work with hitters alongside Lemonis. That's big-time for @HailStateBB . Great coach and recruiter.
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OSU coach Jim Littell: "I've been to five NCAA Tournaments in the last seven years, and this is a great place to go ... Everything has been first class."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Bus is loaded and @HailStateBB is on the way to TD Ameritrade. There's already yelling and assorted loud noises on the bus. Team is more than awake. Saw at least one guy double-fisting coffee.
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
All six of 247's top six 2018 players in Mississippi signed with @HailStateFB . Only year that's ever happened since 247 started those rankings
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
“Unsportsmanlike conduct on all players from both teams” lololol #EggBowl
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
Walking out of The Hump at 10:49 p.m., look up and see Vic Schaefer still in his office studying film. Respect the work ethic.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Once again, MacNamee knew what was coming on that pitch. Knew to sit back and wait on the changeup. "I saw the pitcher wiggle his glove. It was the first time he'd wiggled his glove in three at-bats. I knew he wasn't bringing the fastball."
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Jacob Billingsley will start on the mound for MSU Friday
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Bob Carskadon
9 years
Impossible to stomach. Father and son go to the same high school, same college, play for same team 25 years apart, leave this world together
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Jordan Westburg: "I think we had a good banana today. That's all I can say about that."
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Bob Carskadon
2 years
Really putting the L in NIL huh, A&M
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Bob Carskadon
7 years
He decided to do it. Props to Moorhead, dude probably hasn't slept six hours the last two nights and won't get much tonight either, still out here talking with students and slinging cheese fries
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Coach Joe Moorhead
7 years
Now this is #StarkVegas ! Serving cheese fries in the Cotton District tonight. Love meeting our students! #HailState
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Bob Carskadon
3 years
For lack of a better way to do this: any MSU websites out there willing to publish a guest column? Felt some words stirring in me this morning, and I’d like to share them.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Ole Miss QB had a little trouble Corralling that snap
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Spring at MSU doesn’t smell like rain and flowers. It smells like grilled sausage and sweat. Probably wouldn’t sell well as a candle scent, but I still like it.
@HailState
Mississippi State Athletics
6 years
Happy #MaroonFriday ! There's only 5⃣ weeks until @HailStateBB in StarkVegas. #HailState 🐶
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Flew to Starkville on his own dime. Fame and all, still the same Dak. Watched him make time for kids all weekend, even if he couldn't get to every adult wanting to meet him.
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Mississippi State Football
6 years
“It’s always important to get back to Starkville for everything this city and this University did for me.” - @dak 🎥: #HailState 🐶 #FromStateToSundays
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
This is gonna be a really hard test for the “no crying in baseball” rule.
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Mississippi State Baseball
5 years
Last stand for the Mayor and co. #HailState 🐶 | @jakemangum15
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
I'm not entirely sure how to tweet about football for fun instead of work, but I plan to try, if that's cool with y'all. Or even if it's not cool with y'all, I suppose I'm still going to anyway. Whatever. Gonna do a little writing too. Should be fun. Go Sports.
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Bob Carskadon
6 years
Turkey for lunch, Egg for dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to the state of Mississippi.
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Bob Carskadon
8 years
The biggest crowd in Egg Bowl history just watched Mississippi State dominate the Battle for the Golden Egg
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Bob Carskadon
5 years
I don’t anticipate a great many highlights for MSU coming out this game. But Garrett Shrader is the real deal. He’s in the process of locking down the QB job for the next four years.
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