New Orleans Saints open training camp
A model of consistency under center, Drew Brees is in the midst of his 12th training camp with the Saints. This year, the same as all the rest. "Just focusing on the process, I love the process. I love coming…
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QB battle rages on at USM fall camp
For the first time since 2013, the Southern Miss football team has a true battle at the quarterback position. In 2015, Tyler Matthews challenged Nick Mullens for the starting role, only to have the latter go on and win Conference…
Saints open training camp Thursday
The New Orleans Saints have a lot to figure out when their training camp opens tomorrow. They enter 2017 as one of the biggest mysteries and perhaps the most banged up team in the NFL. After spending the last three…
[Viewer Discretion Advised] MSU standout expresses regret over 2016 incident
Jeffrey Simmons’ first year in Starkville was a controversial one to say the least. Before ever taking the field for the first time, he pled no contest to a simple assault charge after a video surfaced of him hitting a…
USM’s Ito Smith assuming leadership role
For the last four years, one of the strongest voices in the Southern Miss locker room has been that of Nick Mullens. Following his graduation, leadership will have to become a collective effort, starting with the seniors. Perhaps the most…
Matt Luke era begins at Ole Miss
According to an article published by the website Saturdaydownsouth.com, the average tenure of a head football coach at Ole Miss is 3.4 years. So by that standard, Hugh Freeze had a good five year run in Oxford, but now it’s…
Nick Fitzgerald embracing leadership role for Bulldogs
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald had to grow up in a hurry in 2016 as the man in charge of an SEC offense as just a sophomore. Now a full year removed from the shadow of Dak Prescott, he’ll look…
Southern Miss football returns Wednesday
No matter what generation it is there’s always going to be a debate between new school and old school. Over the next few weeks, college football will create that divide in fall camp without the likes of two-a-days. Southern Miss…
Southern Miss Beach Bash
Fresh off this week’s appearance at Conference USA Media Days, the Southern Miss football team made a trip down to the Coast tonight. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at the Hard Rock hotel and Casino in Biloxi with more on…
Gulfport Admiral replaces Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss
In the midst of a dark time for the Ole Miss football program comes great opportunity for the next in line. In the wake of yesterday’s shocking resignation from Head Coach Hugh Freeze, Gulfport native Matt Luke has been thrust…
C-USA Media Days: Southern Miss reflect on ups and downs of Jay Hopson’s first year
In a world of peaks and valleys, highs and lows, the Southern Miss football team found itself living on both ends of the spectrum at different times during the 2016 season. In the end, the Golden Eagles finished off Jay…
C-USA Media Days: Southern Miss determined to win turnover battle in 2017
The Southern Miss football team comes into 2017 trying to replace Nick Mullens, the school record holder for passing yards and touchdowns. While the QB battle is important, the Golden Eagles have some other things they need to address this…
SEC Media Days: Staying motivated no problem for Crimson Tide
Today in Hoover, Alabama Crimson Tide visited the Wynfrey Hotel for its round of questioning. The Crimson Tide was led into the event by 11th year head coach Nick Saban. The previous ten seasons have produced five trips to the…
Kelvin Bolden: Player and Coach
One of the participants at Legarrette Blount’s football camp over the weekend is a South Mississippi football guy through and through. Kelvin Bolden says the sport is still a big part of his life, even six years removed from his…
Former EMCC running back returns a two-time Super Bowl champion
Like all good things, Legarrette Blount’s time with the New England Patriots came to an end this offseason. Even as a Philadelphia Eagle his legacy is still intact as a two-time Super Bowl champion. He didn’t wear either of his…
Former St. Martin receiver steps away from football
During his senior season at St. Martin High School, Kalem Reddix caught 20 touchdowns. It’s hard to imagine a talent like that not playing at the next level, but that’s the decision he made over the weekend. Yesterday, the former…
Ole Miss staying positive amidst 2017 postseason ban
Three possible months remain for Ole Miss to meet the NCAA Committee on infractions. Those months are August, October, and December. According to the NCAA’s website, the meeting will take place during a weekend and this kind of meeting is…
Former MSU running back hosts youth clinic
Last week, former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott held a youth football camp in Starkville. Today, another Bulldog alum followed suit up in the metro. Former MSU running back Anthony ‘Boobie’ Dixon set up shop at the Madison Healthplex, one…
Brett Favre teases return to NFL
When Brett Favre talks about a return to the NFL, we listen. Only this time it has nothing to do with his seemingly never-ending retirement saga, although this would be way more interesting if it did. Instead, the USM legend…
Dak is back: Former MSU QB returned to Starkville this week
In 2016, one of the overnight sensations in the NFL was former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott. Already a star in Starkville, the offensive rookie of the year received a hero’s welcome this week when he made his return to…
Saints DT still undergoing medical evaluation
Today was the last day of organized team activities for the New Orleans Saints and still no sign of defensive tackle Nick Fairley. Not because he’s exercising his right to make OTA’s optional, but instead as a result of his…
Former Gulfport QB Cleveland Ford leaving Alcorn State
After spending the spring semester in Lorman, former Gulfport quarterback Cleveland Ford has decided that Alcorn State is not the place for him. Late last night, the dual-threat speedster made his decision known on Twitter, citing “recent events” as his…
Rivalry renewed: USM and Tulane four game football series starting in 2022
Dating back to the old metro days, the Southern Miss football program has had many rivals over the years. Even in Conference USA, Tulane was one of the big ones and could be once again. Today, USM athletics announced a…
Southern Miss Pro Day: Nick Mullens among NFL draft hopefuls
After leading Southern Miss to its first bowl game victory in five years, Nick Mullens immediately shifted his focus to preparing for the next level and getting a shot in the NFL. Today he got to put all that hard…
