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Oxford Chargers

Chargers roll Wave, get top playoff seed

Oxford handled its business and then got a little help Friday to assure itself of a No. 1 seed in the postseason. The Chargers finished ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:01 am

Ole Miss athletics

Details emerge in Ole Miss lineman’s shoplifting arrest

Ole Miss offensive lineman Rod Taylor didn’t ring up several groceries items while shopping in Oxford on Sunday and told police it was because he was distracted ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:16 pm

Lafayette Sports

GREAT EXPECTATION: Lafayette’s Fair aiming for state title in first season

Lafayette’s new head football coach isn’t tiptoeing into his new job. Michael Fair on Wednesday met with his players at Lafayette for the first time ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:01 pm

Newsletter

Adeboyejo getting physical this spring

Quincy Adeboyejo has specialized as a speedy slot receiver his first three years at Ole Miss. Now he’s trying to round out his game heading ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter

Taylor arrested on shoplifting charge

One of Ole Miss’ projected starting offensive linemen was arrested over the weekend on a shoplifting charge. Rod Taylor was taken in by an officer ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:02 pm

Newsletter

NOTEBOOK: Evans making move on Rebels’ DL

Ole Miss defensive line coach Chris Kiffin believes his unit will be just as deep as it was a season ago in large part because ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Commodores tab Fair as head coach

Lafayette has found its next football coach. Michael Fair, who spent the last two seasons as the coach at Senatobia, has been hired as Lafayette’s ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:02 pm

Newsletter

Kelly out after sports hernia surgery

Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly will miss the remainder of spring practice after recently undergoing surgery on a sports hernia. Kelly is expected to be ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:01 pm

Lafayette Commodores

Lafayette hires Michael Fair as head football coach

Lafayette has found its successor to Eric Robertson. Michael Fair, who spent the last two seasons as the coach at Senatobia, has been hired as ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, April 4, 2016 2:30 pm

Ole Miss athletics

Frosh WR Jefferson leans on NFL upbringing

Van Jefferson’s preparation for his college football career has been a little different than most. Ole Miss’ freshman receiver is pushing to be a part ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, April 3, 2016 6:01 am

Water Valley Blue Devils

Devils stay perfect in region play

WATER VALLEY — Water Valley’s offense backed a solid start from Kenny Goolsby, and the Blue Devils remained unbeaten in Region 2-3A play with an ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, April 3, 2016 6:00 am

Newsletter

Gates adjusts to new leadership role

DeMarquis Gates had a quietly productive season last fall. On a defense that included the likes of Robert Nkemdiche, Denzel Nkemdiche, C.J. Johnson, Mike Hilton ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 1, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter

As draft nears, Elston has ‘something to prove’

Trae Elston is used to getting overlooked. Undersized for his position, the former Ole Miss safety wasn’t highly recruited out of high school. Multiple years ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:00 pm

News Main

POWER SURGE: Dillard, Chargers use long ball to rout Saltillo

Thomas Dillard isn’t thinking so much as simply playing, and Oxford is reaping the benefits. Dillard continued his recent tear with a pair of home ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:04 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Treadwell: Physicality, not speed, is my game

NFL representatives have the times they’ve been waiting for, and Laquon Treadwell was relieved to finally supply them. Treadwell ran unofficial times of 4.63 and ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:03 pm

Newsletter

Defense making steady progress this spring

More attrition than usual has made Ole Miss’ progress on the defensive side of the ball slower than coaches would like this spring, but things ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:00 pm

News Main

MAIN ATTRACTION: Tunsil strengthens case as draft’s No. 1 prospect

A scheduling conflict didn’t allow for Laremy Tunsil to talk to members of the media afterward, but he didn’t have to say anything following his ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 12:02 pm

Newsletter

Nkemdiche deals with off-field inquiries

Monday served as a reminder of why many of the questions Robert Nkemdiche is fielding from NFL teams aren’t about what he can do on ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 12:01 pm

Newsletter

Treadwell giving back with local camp

Most of Laquon Treadwell’s time these days is spent preparing for next month’s NFL Draft, but the former Ole Miss receiver will soon take a ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, March 28, 2016 12:00 pm

Ole Miss athletics

Defensive line confident in life after Nkemdiche

Robert Nkemdiche is no longer a part of Ole Miss’ defensive line, but those who are still around aren’t worrying too much. Nkemdiche’s All-American career ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, March 27, 2016 6:00 am

Lafayette Sports

Offense carries ‘Dores past Byhalia

Katie Jenkins wants more consistency throughout her lineup. Lafayette’s coach hopes Thursday night was a sign the Commodores are getting closer. Lafayette cranked out 14 ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, March 25, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter

Healthy Swinney showing total package at RB

Eric Swinney is healthy, and it’s easy to notice this spring. Ole Miss’ redshirt freshman running back has drawn cheers and gasps from teammates and ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, March 24, 2016 12:00 pm

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