Mississippi State hired Rick Argro as associate head track and field coach, bringing in a longtime Florida State coach with a strong record developing sprinters. Argro spent 11 seasons with the Seminoles and was part of FSU’s 2006 national championship team as an athlete.

By the Numbers
  • At Florida State, Argro coached 76 All-Americans, including 43 first-team selections.
  • His athletes won 29 ACC championships and earned eight ACC MVP awards.
  • His 2019 men’s 4x100-meter relay team set an NCAA Championship record of 38.08 seconds.
  • In 2026, freshman Micahi Danzy ran the 400 meters in 44.38 seconds, an NCAA-leading time and the 22nd-fastest in collegiate history.
Yes, But

Argro’s track record is extensive, but his impact at Mississippi State remains to be seen; his prior results were built with different athletes and a different program.

Bottom Line

Mississippi State is adding a proven sprint coach with championship experience and a history of developing elite talent—credentials that raise expectations for the Bulldogs’ track and field program.