Norris leads Chargers’ offensive line
Avery Norris may be the nicest guy in the world walking the halls of Oxford High during the week, but when the lights turn on Friday nights, he becomes a different person altogether.
The 5-foot-10, 210-pound senior is the Chargers’ center, the leader of the offensive line, an additional coach on the field each game and the designated fireplug, or enforcer if you will, of the team. His role as the guy that will lay his body on the line is as important as his ability to snap the ball to quarterback Guy Cameron Billups each play. In short, without Norris, the Chargers’ offense can not function like it’s supposed. (August 20, 2010, Page 6A)
Oxford hosts Grenada in season opener
Speed is something the Oxford Chargers are going to have to deal with when they host Grenada Friday night at Bobby Holcomb Field.
While first games are always the hardest for coaches to scout for, the one thing that has been consistent in preparing for Grenada is the amount of speed it has at the skill positions.
Leading the way from a skill standpoint is Cedric Tillman, who was second in Class 6A in the 100 meter dash this past spring. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound senior leads a talented backfield for coach Lamar Pitcock, who turned was able to improve Grenada from a 1-10 team in 2008 to a 5-6 team last year. (August 19, 2010, Page 6)
Billups, Chargers’ O shines in jamboree
This year’s official Oxford High football T-shirt has the saying ‘the power of the stache’ printed on the back in honor of coach Johnny Hill’s famous facial hair.
But after the way senior quarterback Guy Cameron Billups played in Oxford’s jamboree game against Ripley Saturday morning, the booster club may want to print up a new shirt entitled ‘fear the experience of the blonde’ in honor of Billups’ golden locks and his ability to move the offense. (August 16, 2010, Page 6)
OHS’ Ivy discusses lopsided jamboree win, upcoming season
Oxford senior receiver Stan Ivy took time after the Chargers’ 33-6 victory over Ripley on Saturday to discuss the upcoming season, OHS’ lopsided jamboree win at Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and more: (more…) (August 15, 2010, Page 6)
Chargers’ offense shines in jamboree win
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — Oxford’s skill on offense really shined Saturday morning in a 33-6 win over Ripley in the Ole Miss-Oxford Jamboree held at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (more…) (August 14, 2010)
Chargers still working on little details
Making sure the small details, as well as some questions that still need to be answered, is what Oxford High football coach Johnny Hill is hoping to accomplish this week in practice.
The Chargers will play Ripley in a jamboree Saturday morning at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, but before that happens, he’s looking to get his group in even better physical condition. (August 11, 2010, Page 9)
Dean carries load in first scrimmage
Oxford High’s first football scrimmage of the 2010 preseason Friday night provided some positive results in all three phases for coach Johhny Hill and his staff to build on.
Some of the highlights for the Chargers’ first-team offense, led by quarterback Guy Cameron Billups and running back Mont Dean, was producing a combined four touchdowns. Also, the team’s main defensive unit was able hold the offense down on the goal line on a fourth-down situation.
Chargers making contact for the first time
The Oxford Gridiron Chargers took another step forward during Wednesday’s practice, doing hitting drills in pads for the first time.
For the veterans, making solid contact is like riding a bike, it just takes a few reps to get back in the swing of things. (August 5, 2010, Page 7)
Everything is coming together for OHS
Over a week into summer camp, Oxford head coach Johnny Hill would like to have had a few practices in pads, but the torrential Mississippi heat has been a tough customer to work with.
Originally scheduled to move out of shirt and shorts on Monday, the heat index in Oxford reached over 118 degrees. Tuesday brought more of the same with predicted temperatures today again in the triple digits. (August 4, 2010, Page 8)
Williams to get fresh start in Omaha
A fresh start in a state made famous for its football is what awaits former Oxford High standout Derrick Williams. The 2008 EAGLE Player of the Year committed to play football at the University of Nebraska-Omaha over the weekend. Williams will leave Oxford Wednesday to begin his career as a Maverick under the direction of coach Pat Behrns.
Williams got a call from Behrns late last week and decided that his future would be best suited in Omaha despite not taking a visit to the campus. (August 3, 2010, Page 6)
