STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP)

 Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom is sticking by his words, and he doesn't care who is upset.

"I said it. I meant it," he said.

Two weeks ago, Croom said he doesn't think about rival Mississippi, and "we're going to beat their butt."

His comments have put a little spice into Saturday's Egg Bowl, a game between the Southeastern Conference's worst teams.

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