Mississippi State University
Posted by thespiritofcollege on May 20, 2008
From Oxford, we stay in the state of Mississippi and travel to Starkville. Starkville, Mississippi is the location of Mississippi State University, home of the Bulldogs.
Quick Facts
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Established in 1878
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12,630 students
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Colors: Maroon and White
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Nicknames: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
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Websites: www.msstate.edu, www.mstateathletics.com
Mississippi State fans, who definately believe that they are fans of the most superior college in Mississippi (hint: they do NOT like anything associated with Ole Miss), are definately proud of their Bulldogs and their great facilities. The MSU football team plays in Davis Wade Stadium, an absolutely beautiful stadium that seats 55,082 people. The recently successful mens and womens basketball teams have seen many sellouts at their own Humphrey Coliseum, a nice gym with a capacity of 10,500 that is nicknamed ”The Hump.” One of the prides of MSU is their baseball team, so it is fitting that the team plays in one of the biggest and best college baseball venues in the country. The baseball team plays in Dudy Noble Field, which seats approximately 15,000 fans.
Cowbells are a big deal at Bulldog football games. Even though the SEC has banned the use of artificial noise makers at sporting events, Davis Wade Stadium blares with the loud sound of ringing cowbells. It all started in the early 1900s when a cow wandered onto the field during a home football game. The Bulldogs won the game, and cows became a symbol of good luck. Eventually, cowbells were integrated into Bulldog football tradition.
The official mascot of MSU is a live English Bulldog named ‘Bully.’
The main rival of Mississippi State University is the Rebels from the University of Mississippi.
Coming Next: The University of Alabama
