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The Slate
It is great to see The Slate start and end with football. Next week will have plenty of NFL action, as the rest of the league kicks off its preseason …
Too Many Flags
Friday night's game between the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans became a flag fest. It seemed like neither team could run a play without a yellow flag littering the …
The Slate
Somewhere in the world, Warren Buffett is laughing that no one was able to win his billion-dollar bracket challenge. I, myself, busted out at ESPN, Yahoo, Sports Illustrated, Fox and …
Sports
The Mississippi Braves Are Back
Spring is in full effect, and as college basketball ends and the NBA and NHL move toward their playoffs, MLB celebrates its opening week. Baseball returns each summer, serving as …
Person of the Day
Parys Haralson
On Sept. 13, the New Orleans Saints announced the death of Flora native and former NFL linebacker Parys Haralson. The former All-American, as a senior at Madison Central High School, …
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Marathon Wins for MSU, Losses for USM
Last week was pretty successful for college football teams in Mississippi.
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Few Wins; Some Bad Losses
It was a tough football weekend for most Mississippi colleges. The only two four-year schools to win on the last Saturday of October were Ole Miss and Belhaven.
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The Uncertainty of the 2020 College Football Season
The only thing certain about the 2020 college football season is uncertainty. As last week—Aug. 10 to Aug. 14—showed us, plans can change with little notice, and the season could …
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Streaky Saints
The 2012 season was not one New Orleans Saints fans will want to remember for years to come.
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A Tough Week
It was another tough week for college football teams in Mississippi with one exception. Last week was SWACtastic for Mississippi as all three SWAC teams won this past weekend.
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Luke Reynolds
The start of the 2018 college baseball season was a long wait for Luke Reynolds. The current University of Southern Mississippi third-baseman hadn't played in a college game in two …
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Drew Brees
New Orleans entered this offseason, much like many in the past years, with one major question: "What will happen with quarterback Drew Brees?" Fans got their answer on March 13 …
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Meadowlark Lemon
Meadow George Lemon III—better known as Meadowlark Lemon after legally changing his name—was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters during the team's heyday and height of popularity.
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Shandricka Sessom
Shandricka Sessom has been one of the bright spots for the Rebels this season as they have tried to rebuild their women's basketball program back to being a winner.
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JFP 2015 College Basketball Preview: The Smalls
Alcorn State University has to be one of the favorites to win the SWAC this season. The Braves return with preseason SWAC Player of the Year and preseason first-team All-SWAC …
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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss Head Coach Todd Monken will have a nice core returning on offense this season. The Golden Eagles return most of their offensive line, and junior quarterback Nick Mullens …
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Ontario Harper
It took a long time for Ontario Harper to get his love of basketball back. The former Mississippi State University athlete was one of the top players in the state …
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Mo Williams
Former Murrah High School star and NBA player Mo Williams accepted JSU’s offer to serve as the school’s new head coach. Williams spent the last two seasons coaching at Alabama …
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Eduardo Cruz, Victor France and Tom Gavin
On Monday, April 29, the Mississippi Brilla announced they had added three members of the national-championship winning Belhaven Blazers soccer team.
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Callaway High School Football Team
Talk to any coach long enough, and he will tell you two things: One, that sports teach life lessons and, two, that sports build character.
