Hail State Basketball Coaches Tip Off “Dawg Talk” This Monday
Mississippi State men’s and women’s basketball coaches are set to tip off the 2024-25 season of “Dawg Talk” presented by Learfield this Monday, October 23, at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Starkville. The lively radio show, hosted by Neil Price for the men and Jason Crowder for the women, will run from 7-8 p.m. CT.
Fans eager to catch the show in person can head to Walk-On’s, which is locally owned by State alumni, located at 996 MS HWY 12 E in Starkville. Those unable to attend in person can watch the entirety of “Dawg Talk” live online, streaming options include www.Facebook.com/HailState as well as Hail State On-Demand at www.HailState.com/watch and The Varsity Network App.
Both Mississippi State basketball programs boast impressive starts to their seasons, with a combined record of 15-1 leading into this week’s highly anticipated SEC/ACC Challenge matchups. The men’s team welcomes the Pittsburgh Panthers to Humphrey Coliseum at 8:15 p.m. CT on Wednesday. The women’s program will travel to face Georgia Tech on the same night.
Hold onto your hats, Bulldog faithful! This week promises special insight into both competitions, likely coversations on preparation, rivalries, and game plans.
“Dawg Talk” with Coach Jans
Head Coach Chris Jans is scheduled to make four additional appearances on “Dawg Talk” this season, giving fans recurring opportunities to get the inside scoop on Mississippi State basketball. Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates:
* Monday, December 9
* Tuesday, January 28
* Monday, February 10
* Monday, February 17
Coach Jans will be joined throughout the season by various coaching staff members, a rotating selection of student athletes, and special guests.
“Dawg Talk” with Coach Purcell
Fans of the women’s program will have ample opportunities to connect with Coach Sam Purcell. Following the initial joint broadcast, Coach Purcell has a five-part line-up of guest appearances at:
* Monday, January 6
* Monday, January 13
* Monday, February 3
* Monday, February 24
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As with Coach Jan’s appearances, fans can expect Coach Purcell’s installments to feature insights from his coaching staff, interviews with student-athletes, and insights from special guests throughout the season.
You can find tickets for remaining non-conference home games through the Mississippi State Athletic Ticket Office at www.HailState.com/tickets or by calling (662) 325-2600 / (888) 463-2947 (GO DAWGS). For all the latest updates on both programs, visit www.HailState.com or follow the men’s and women’s teams on social media – ‘HailStateMBK’ and ‘HailStateWBK’ on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
What insights into the upcoming Sne/ACC Challenge matchups can fans expect from “Dawg Talk”?
## Hail State Basketball “Dawg Talk” Ready to Tip Off!
**[Host]** Welcome back to Hail State Sports Report. We’re gearing up for a hot week of basketball action, and edging that excitement forward, we’re talking “Dawg Talk.” Joining me today is [Guest Name], Associate Athletics Director for Communications, to tell us all about it. Welcome to the show!
**[Guest]** Thanks for having me!
**[Host]** Let’s dive right in! For those who don’t know, what’s “Dawg Talk,” and why is it such a big deal for fans?
**[Guest]** “Dawg Talk” is our weekly basketball show where fans can get an inside look at both our men’s and women’s programs. We’ve got dedicated hosts, Neil Price for the men and Jason Crowder for the women, who sit down with the head coaches and maybe even some guest players. It’s a chance to get insights, hear about upcoming games, and truly feel connected to the teams.
**[Host]** This Monday’s episode is particularly exciting because…?
**[Guest]** It kicks off the entire 2024-25 season! Both teams are coming off amazing starts, 15-1 combined – incredible! We want fans pumped for this week’s SEC/ACC Challenge matchups, so “Dawg Talk” is the perfect way to ramp up that excitement.
**[Host]** Where can our listeners catch the show?
**[Guest]** For those who can make it, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Starkville is the place to be. It’s locally owned by State alumni, so it’s a real home-court advantage atmosphere. But if you can’t make it in person, we’ve got you covered! We’ll be live streaming on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/HailState, as well as on Hail State On-Demand at www.HailState.com/watch and The Varsity Network App.
**[Host]** Sounds like there’s no excuse to miss it! Thanks for the insider scoop, [Guest Name].
**[Guest]** Anytime! Go Dawgs!
**[Host]** You heard it here first, folks! Catch “Dawg Talk” this Monday at 7 p.m. CT. Now, let’s move on to…
