MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

One look at Scott Stricklin’s resume and it’s easy to see why he was a prime candidate for Mississippi State’s open Athletic Director position in May 2010. We are now six years into the Scott Stricklin era, so let’s take a look at how he’s done. The University has completed several construction projects to athletic facilities during Stricklin’s six years. The most notable is the 75 million dollar expansion to Davis Wade Stadium, which included a closed in end zone and a new jumbotron. Football has also added a 25 million Leo Seal Complex. The 11.7 million dollar Mize Pavilion has been added to Humphreys Coliseum. Both the tennis and softball facilities have received 6 million dollar renovations and the golf team added a 2.2 million dollar facility at Old Waverly. Lastly, a 40 million dollar over haul of Dudy Noble Field is in the developmental stages. If nothing else, this shows that Stricklin can keep the boosters and big spenders happy enough to spend their money. -Jared Aldridge, Maroon and White Nation, Read More