Freeze explains defensive tweet
Wednesday was a pretty incredible day for the Ole Miss football program.
Before the sun had risen on the East Coast, the No. 1 recruit in the country, Robert Nkemdiche, had already announced his intent to play for Ole Miss. (more…) (February 7, 2013, Page 8)
Rebs getting quality, not just quantity
Ole Miss’ football team was making headlines this time last year for the quantity of scholarship offers floating around.
As it turns out, the Gridiron Rebels may be making headlines come signing day on Feb. 6 for quality instead of just quantity. (more…) (January 17, 2013, Page 6)
Jackson Callaway boasts top recruits for 2014
Oxford Eagle Sports Editor John Davis takes a look at recruiting, including a closeup view of the Jackson Callaway football program and its top prospects for 2014 as well as an update on Robert Nkemdiche and other recruits playing in the Under Armour All-America Game this weekend. (January 3, 2013, Page 6)
Late rally not enough to lift Mississippi past Alabama
A fourth-quarter rally wasn’t enough to propel the Mississippi All-Stars past Alabama in the 26th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic played Saturday afternoon in Montgomery, Ala. (more…) (December 17, 2012, Page 1B)
SP’s Conner still a long way from commitment
JACKSON — Antonio Conner’s athletic ability has been on display at South Panola for years and his potential is unquestioned.
Where he might end up in college, however, is anyone’s guess. (more…) (July 26, 2012, Page 6)
Canton’s Bouldin not a typical OL
Offensive tackle Daronte Bouldin won’t get a chance to play quarterback his final season at Canton High School, but it’s not because he doesn’t have the arm strength or the athletic ability to get it done. (July 3, 2012, Page 6)
Freeze pleased with first class of players
Ole Miss’ final verbal commitment, and subsequent letter of intent, of the 2012 football signing class made the biggest impact Wednesday for first-year coach Hugh Freeze and his staff.
As highly rated and needed as Aberdeen defensive end Channing Ward is to the signing class, Oxford, Ala., Trae Elston (6-foot, 183 pounds) coming on board Wednesday and picking the Rebels over LSU and Oklahoma State live on ESPNU from his high school helped finish out Freeze’s first class in style. (February 2, 2012, Page 6)
