3-5-24 Hour 2: Chris Lemonis on Facing Southern Miss Tonight, Jim Richmond, Kenny Mayne/SEC Insider Hit

Bo and the crew talk about Mississippi State playing Southern Miss in baseball, C Spire's work with local sports and working with Chris Mortenson in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Vice President of Marketing with C Spire Jim Richmond joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the C Spire College Series between Mississippi schools starting tonight. Jim mentions that there have been big changes for games in Trustmark Park and they have added things like trophies and players of the game. Jim mentions the high quality of baseball in the state and how now it will be put on display with trophies and more. Jim looks back at the 30 years of sports marketing for C Spire and some of the biggest names and teams they have worked with. Mississippi State Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the upcoming game against Southern Miss in Peral live in the BankPlus Studio. Coach Lemonis talks about Miami transfer Karson Ligon getting the start on the mound tonight and he talks about his career before MSU. Coach Lemonis thinksthe team has gotten a lot better on the mound and he likes where the weekend starters are right now. Bo asks Coach Lemonis about Jurrangelo Cijntje and he thinks he might be the most improved player on the team. Coach looks at the weakest point of the batting lineup and he talks about where the team can improve. Sports broadcasting legend Kenny Mayne joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about his favorite memories of the late legend Chris Mortenson live in the BankPlus Studio. Kenny talks about the passing of his friend Chris Mortenson and how he was a great man before a great broadcaster. Kenny talks about how big it was for Chris to be the first breaking news guy and his persistence with stories. Kenny remembers the effect Chris had on others as well such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Bo asks Kenny what it was like doing SportsCenter on Sunday night and the excitement surrounding the new developments. Kenny and Bo talk about the early days of fantasy sports and stats while watching SportsCetner in the 90's. Kenny tells a story about Chris and how he was able to affect people he never met.

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