If anyone is going to hold a cowbell ensemble record, it should be Mississippi State

By Kevin McGuireJun 23, 2014, 3:55 PM EDT

Mississippi State fans are known to make use of the cowbell, if you have not heard. Now that we know there is a world record for most cowbells at a single event, it should not take long for the Bulldogs to make a run at claiming the record, right?

The Portland Sea Dogs, a double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, claim to have set the world record for the largest cowbell ensemble with a total of 1,935 cowbells at a recent game. That’s cute, but the odds are not very good it will be lasting very long if Mississippi State has anything to say about it.

There would need to be some organizing to get the Guinness World Record people involved, but those in charge of confirming and certifying the world’s records is certainly open to attending college football games and doing their job on game day. Last fall Clemson took aim at the crowd noise record against Florida State. The record is currently held by the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.

Helmet sticker to Maroon & White Nation.

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By John TaylorOct 22, 2018, 9:46 PM EDT

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The most recent public pissing match between a pair of in-state rivals shows no sign of abating anytime soon. At all.

To recap:

Then-No. 6 Michigan beat then-No. 24 Michigan State in East Lansing this past Saturday, the Wolverines’ first road win over a ranked opponent in more than a decade.
After the win, Jim Harbaugh ripped what he described as bush league pregame tactics on the part of both the Spartans football players and, most notably, Mark Dantonio.
Dantonio responded in kind to the “bush league” rip job, calling the U-M head coach’s claim “BS.”
Harbaugh responded to Dantonio’s response two days later by essentially throwing the MSU head coach’s words from a few years ago back in his face.
Monday evening, MSU released a statement in which they attempted to explain the chain of events that led up to the pregame brouhaha.

In response to that statement, U-M athletic director Warde Manuel released his own statement Monday night. In it, Manuel began by writing about a pregame conversation with his MSU counterpart, Bill Beekman, that he preferred to keep private. To end it, Manual not-so-discreetly declared “SCOREBOARD!” on his rivals.

“It is a great rivalry between two Michigan Universities, and the focus should remain on the game, the way it’s played and,” wait for it… “the final result.”

Well played, Mr. Manuel. Well played.

I had a conversation on the field with Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman prior to the game regarding the situation that occurred during pregame warmups. My preference is to keep that conversation and any further discussions between us. I will work with our staff and the conference to see how this situation can be prevented from happening in the future. It is a great rivalry between two Michigan Universities, and the focus should remain on the game, the way it’s played, and the final result.

Report: TCU WR/KR KaVontae Turpin also also arrested in March

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By Zach BarnettOct 22, 2018, 6:19 PM EDT

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TCU wide receiver/kickoff returner KaVontae Turpin was suspended Monday after he was arrested for allegedly dragging his girlfriend across a parking lot and slamming to the ground at an apartment complex in Fort Worth on Saturday night.

“Texas Christian University is aware that one of its students was recently arrested for a reported domestic situation,” the university said in a statement. “The university takes these types of reports very seriously and is continuing to gather information to determine next steps. TCU expects its students to behave in an ethical manner, abide by campus policies and adhere to state and federal law.”

But it appears that isn’t all.

According to Shehan Jeyarajah of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, Turpin was also arrested on March 15 in Las Cruces, N.M., and charged with battery of a household member, criminal damage to the property of a household member under $1,000 and interference with communications.

Turpin failed to appear at a July 16 pre-trial hearing and is now subject to a bench warrant by the Las Cruces Magistrate Court.

If convicted, Turpin would face up to six months in prison for battery of a household member. He entered not guilty please to battery of a household member and criminal damage to the property of a household member under $1,000.