Darrell Luter’s first opportunity to start as a freshman came in week four of PRCC’s 2018 season.The Oak Grove grad took advantage, finishing the year with two interceptions. Luter looks forward to an even bigger role in the Wildcats’ defensive backfield this season."
KLLM Transport Services donated tractor trailers to both the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Mississippi to use during away football games this season.
Jones College won ten games last season - including a bowl victory for the first time since 1998 - but fell short of a national championship on the football field. However, the Bobcats were awarded perhaps an even bigger honor as the NJCAA’s Football Academic Team of the Year.
University of Southern Mississippi football coach Jay Hopson said he was pleased with what he saw Saturday night during the Golden Eagles' second preseason scrimmage.
Benson's attorney, Sam Bassett, said Austin law enforcement told him that Benson was killed in the wreck Saturday night. Bassett said he did not have details of the accident.
Football coaches say it routinely – it all starts up front.Jay Hopson believes it and feels like the defensive line could be very stout for Southern Miss this fall.The Golden Eagles return preseason All-Conference USA linemen Jacques Turner and Demarrio Smith.
A new turf field, a new season and new life for Pearl River football.The Wildcats continue to grind toward their August 29 season-opener at Itawamba Community College.Third-year head coach Ted Egger is excited about five returners on the defensive line and a strong secondary this season.
Natorian and Nataurean Watts – better known as “Deuce” and “Phat,” respectively – have played football together almost their entire lives.The twin brothers made for a tough tandem at Petal High School and are doing more of the same at Jones College.
Eleven practices into fall camp, first-year USM offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner has had the chance to evaluate the talent he’ll be working with this season.
As the Golden Eagles talked with reporters during Saturday’s Media Day, their eyes lit up when asked about the team’s goals this season.It’s clear Southern Miss is on a mission to win its first Conference USA championship since 2011.
It’s been called the “summer of competition” by head coach Jay Hopson.The Southern Miss depth chart continues to shake out ten practices in to August. The operative word is “depth.”Hopson feels like the Golden Eagles are a much deeper football team with 15 more scholarship players this season.
Jefferson Davis County High School middle linebacker Markis Middleton is ready for his senior season and a final run at a Class 3A state football championship.
The University of Southern Mississippi defense came up with four interceptions, a fumble recovery and six sacks at the Golden Eagles' first scrimmage of preseason practice.
While Southern Miss continues fall camp with players competing for spots across the field, there’s no question who will lead the “Nasty Bunch” on defense.Linebacker Racheem Boothe returns for his junior season after four sacks and 48 tackles last year.
Southern Miss first-year offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner joined the Golden Eagles at a peak time for the wide receiver group.Preseason All-Conference USA receiver Quez Watkins returns for his junior season after leading USM with 72 catches for 889 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
Two days in to USM fall camp, and there’s still plenty to be resolved.Fourth-year head coach Jay Hopson expects there to be battles at a number of position groups including quarterback.
Next to the quarterback, arguably one of the most important positions on a football field is the center.Especially in an offense led by future Hall of Famer Drew Brees, getting the ball in his hands is a responsibility Cameron Tom doesn’t take lightly...
There was a lot of talk floating around Southern Miss football practice on Friday as the Golden Eagles held their first day of fall camp. However, one word in particular kept being repeated – competition.
According to councilman Ashby Foote’s Facebook page, the project has been in the works for months. The Mississippi Mudcats will start playing this coming spring at the Mississippi Coliseum.
After a 10-2 season and first bowl win since 1998, Jones College strives for even more in 2019.The Bobcats approach August 29th’s season-opener at Coahoma Community College ranked top ten in three different preseason polls.
Laurel High School last reached the Class 5A football state championship game in 2016, last won a state crown in 2014. Senior safety Keno Smith said that’s been far too long an absence for the Tornadoes.
Along with going through various drills, pick-up games were played to seven amongst the campers. With games starting as early as 7 a.m., Tyree was awake and ready to play.
Mississippi State’s defensive tandem of junior linebacker Erroll Thompson and junior cornerback Cameron Dantzler made the 2019 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List on Tuesday.
Hemby, who was picked to the Jim Thorpe Award watch list yesterday and has also been chosen preseason All-Conference USA, paces a Golden Eagle defense as its top returning tackler from last season.
After a 10-2 season and first bowl win since 1998, Jones College has raised the level of excitement in Ellisville as calendars turn to August.However, no past success or recent projections affect the Bobcats’ process in fall camp.
It was 15 years ago that Al Jefferson stepped onto Prentiss High School’s court – in front of family and friends – to announce he would bypass college and enter the NBA Draft.Jefferson stood on that same court Monday – passing down his 14 seasons of NBA knowledge to the next generation...
