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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…

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 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…

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…

SEC Media Days scheduled announced

The announcement of the SEC Media Day schedule was released today. It is set to take place in Hoover, Alabama. Leading off the fun on July 10th is LSU head man Ed Orgeron. This will be his first time doing…

Former Southern Miss QB Training for NFL Draft in Madison

Former Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens set plenty of records during his time in Hattiesburg, but there are other numbers working against his favor as he trains for what he hopes is an opportunity in the NFL. Mullens is 6’1”…

Recapping Super Bowl LI

Unless you’re a Falcons fan, the first three quarters of last night’s Super Bowl were generally unexciting, uninspiring, and undeniably below average, but then came the fourth quarter to save the day, providing several of the best of moments from…

National Signing Day Recap

Let’s get to the rest of these four year guys, starting with Harrison Central, the only other Coast school to produce more than one. Tavis Williams signed with Jackson State. Noah Vance signed with Southeastern. East Central’s Conner Estes signed…

Jay Hopson Signs 25 to Southern Miss

When National Signing Day rolled around last year, Jay Hopson had been head coach of the Golden Eagles for three days. At that time, he was just trying to retain what Todd Monken had already hauled in, but this time…

USM Picks up Last Second Signee from Gautier’s Paul Gainer

Now signing day on the Coast wasn’t completely void of some drama as Gautier’s Paul Gainer let his decision come down to the wire. In the end, the uncommitted offensive lineman chose Southern Miss after decomitting last month from Mississippi…