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John Cohen named University's 17th Athletic Director
The current MSU head baseball coach and two-time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year replaces Scott Stricklin, who was named athletic director at the University of Florida in September.
Cohen, 50, has spent over two decades coaching college baseball and has been the head baseball coach at MSU since 2009. In July he was given the title of Associate Athletic
Director, broadening his role in the MSU Athletic Department.
"I'm fortunate to know our MSU coaches as friends and colleagues, and to know many of our athletes in all sports," Cohen said. "While baseball has been a huge part of my life, my passion for seeing MSU athletics thrive and win extends to all sports. As associate director of athletics, I've been a significant part of planning the future of MSU Athletics and I believe I can hit the ground running in advancing that agenda. I'm grateful to Dr. Keenum and the Bulldog stakeholders who advised him for allowing me to embrace these new and critical responsibilities."
Cohen will take over an athletic department that has recently achieved new heights in athletic, academic, facility and fundraising accomplishments. As athletic director, Cohen is charged with providing leadership, management and administration for the university's athletic programs.
Full article available at HailState.com.
Cohen Names Cannizaro Head Baseball Coach
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Andy Cannizaro was officially introduced as Mississippi State's new head baseball coach during a press conference Monday (11/7/16) afternoon.
Cannizaro replaces John Cohen.
The former Major Leaguer, pro scout and Southeastern Conference assistant coach comes to MSU with a lifetime of baseball experience and high praise at all ranks of baseball from around the country.
"I always had goals and aspirations to be able to be a Division 1 head baseball coach at the highest level. The SEC is the biggest, baddest league on the planet. I am speechless. The fans are amazing, the players play hard, and it was a dream of mine to coach somewhere with so much tradition. Now that it is a reality, I am the most excited man on the whole planet."
Full article available at HailState.com
Dudy Noble to Showcase Largest Video Board in College Baseball
Dudy Noble Field, home to the top 13 on-campus attendances in college baseball, will now become home to the largest video board in college baseball in time for the upcoming 2017 season.
Measuring 43.2 feet tall and 60 feet wide, the new board will span a total of 2,592 square feet, which is 260 percent larger than the existing board.
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Campus Updates