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Dear Ol’ State: Tolu Smith And The Road Back
Dear ol' State
Published on 10/17/2023
Dear ol' State
Published on 10/17/2023
Earlier this month, it was revealed Mississippi State standout center Tolu Smith will miss significant time in the first half of the upcoming men's basketball season due to injury. On the latest episode of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery chat with Smith about his road back to the court, his love for MSU and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Published on 9/30/2025
On the latest episode of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery introduce you to a pair of the newest Mississippi State baseball players – pitcher Tomas Valincius and outfielder Aidan Teel. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 9/25/2025
A big weekend is coming up in Starkville. Mississippi State football is hosting No. 15 Tennessee, plus MSU will honor the 25th anniversary of the memorable victory by the 2000 Bulldogs in the Independence Bowl, better known by history as the Snow Bowl. On this week's Inside The Huddle edition of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery relive that game by visiting with legendary head coach Jackie Sherrill. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 9/24/2025
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Published on 9/18/2025