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Mississippi Valley State coach Rick Comegy heads into the fifth game of the season searching for his first win of 2017. Now that the toughest part of the team’s schedule is behind it, Comegy believes Valley is ready to show its an improved football team.

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Delta Devils hit road seeking first victory
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,10/06/17-2:16PM , 135 Reads
Mississippi Valley State is ready to move forward after getting through the toughest part of its schedule.

The Delta Devils are 0-4 overall, 0-1 in the SWAC after being outscored 158-23 in losses to North Dakota State, Southern Illinois, Grambling State and Charleston Southern.
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Southern Mississippi wide receiver Korey Robertson of Greenwood reaches for a pass from quarterback Kwadra Griggs of Greenwood (7) last week against North Texas in Hattiesburg. After losing that game, Saturday’s game at USTA is as big as an early October game can be if USM wants to stay in the C-USA West race.

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Griggs and Co. face off against tough defense
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,10/06/17-2:12PM , 156 Reads
Kwadra Griggs and the Southern Mississippi offense will face a stiff challenge Saturday.
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Mississippi State’s Jesse Jackson fumbles last Saturday against Auburn. The Bulldogs can use this bye week to find answers after back-to-back blowout losses in the SEC.

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Burrus: Bulldogs have to find way to stretch field
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Thu,10/05/17-2:32PM , 128 Reads
Mississippi State was the toast of the SEC a couple of weeks ago.

But things change fast in the SEC. Now the Bulldogs are just an afterthought after empressing blowout losses to Georgia and Auburn.
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Senior Eli Burton (1) hopes to give the Pillow Academy offense a spark Friday night for homecoming after the Mustangs were shut out in the second half last week in a 32-10 loss to Starkville Academy.

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Kirk presents Pillow with chance to turn the tide
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Thu,10/05/17-2:30PM , 151 Reads
It’s been a rough season so far for Pillow Academy, but the Mustangs are still in position to win a conference title and make the playoffs.
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