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Former St. Martin/Biloxi linebacker heading to LSU

Another big decision yesterday from a former St. Martin Yellow Jacket and Biloxi Indian as Donte Starks has committed to LSU. According to ESPN, Starks is a four-star recruit, rating as the top linebacker in Louisiana. Starks held offers from…

Southern Miss QB talks decision to transfer

Keon Howard’s decision to leave the Southern Miss football program didn’t happen overnight, but after months of careful thought and consideration the rising junior is ready for a change of scenery. Howard tells News 25 that he’ll be in pads…

Southern Miss junior QB announces decision to transfer

Keon Howard never had much clarity as a quarterback at Southern Miss and he still doesn’t. The rising junior has been in a position battle with Kwadra Griggs among others for more than a year and now Howard is clarifying…

Gulfport quarterback to play running back at USM

Gulfport quarterback TQ Newsome has committed to Southern Miss as first reported by the Sun Herald. According to that story, the rising senior will likely play running back at USM, having rushed for more than 900 yards and 15 touchdowns…

Pierre Thomas recalls Super Bowl run

Headlining the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame weekend in Biloxi was former running back Pierre Thomas. Prior to Friday’s Shuckers games versus the M-Braves, he received a special introduction as a future Hall of Famer. A defining achievement for…

Alvin Kamara taking backfield ownership in second season

In 2017, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara burst onto the scene and walked away with NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, but 2018 will provide a different kind of challenge without the early season protection from Mark…

Saints’ defense recharged for 2018

At the risk of this being too soon, we all remember the Minneapolis Miracle. The brilliance of Drew Brees going all for naught and one of the most inexplicable defensive gaffes in NFL history, costing the New Orleans Saints a…

Marcus Davenport battles through injured thumb

Marcus Davenport was a full participant on day one of mini-camp despite battling through a thumb injury that will require him to have surgery at the end of this week. According to reports, the 2018 first round selection will be…

Mark Ingram opens up about impending four game suspension

Between his impending four game suspension and the perceived narrative of an off-season holdout, Mark Ingram has grabbed more headlines than any other New Orleans Saints player over the past month. That brings us to day one of mandatory mini-camp…

Former St. Martin wide receiver heading to EMCC

All that being said, former St. Martin wide receiver Kalem Reddix is essentially trading places with Dillard. Back in January, News 25 reported the class of 2017 standout had enrolled in classes at Gulf Coast with plan of suiting up…

Former Gulfport linebacker signs with MGCCC

On National Signing Day, former Gulfport linebacker Karlos Dillard was all in as he made it official with the United States Air Force Academy. On Saturday, he announced he had signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Dillard tells News…

Gulfport linebacker offered by LSU

Gulfport linebacker Derick Hall has yet another division I option to consider. Today, the rising senior received a scholarship offer from LSU, his ninth from the SEC. At this point, it’s easier to list the schools that haven’t offered him.…

Super Bowl returns to New Orleans in 2024

The Super Bowl is headed back to New Orleans in 2024. The NFL has awarded future Super Bowls to Arizona and New Orleans. The 2023 title game will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona while the…

MSU’s Joe Moorhead embracing high expectations

Each year, the Mississippi State Athletic Department loads up the bus for the Road Dawgs Tour, making ten stops across five different states. Tonight, the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino was the seventh venue on the schedule. One of only…

New Orleans Saints draft recap

Last year, the New Orleans Saints had arguably one of the best draft classes ever with first-rounder Marshon Lattimore and third-round selection Alvin Kamara, both going on to win rookie of the year on their respective sides of the ball.…

Southern Miss Spring Game recap

In Hattiesburg, Southern Miss also held its annual spring game on Saturday with the gold team earning a 20-15 victory over the black squad. The winning quarterback was incumbent starter Keon Howard, who was the best man under center, leading…