by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today December 19, 2023 The sports world doesn’t stop spinning during the holiday season. There’s all sorts of news, much of which deserves comment. To wit: Sports Illustrated names Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year. I don’t even...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today December 14, 2023 We have known for more than two years that powerhouse football programs Texas and Oklahoma would join the Southeastern Conference. We’ve known for eight months the process was going to fast-forward to begin with...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today December 6, 2023 Too bad college football’s 12-team College Football Playoff system doesn’t go into effect until next season — too bad on so many fronts. If the 12-team plan were in effect this year, Ole Miss likely would be the...
In a competitive vote following the conclusion of the college football season in the Magnolia state, Delta State University Quarterback Patrick Shegog has been named the 2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy winner. The award presented on Tuesday evening at the Country Club of...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today November 27, 2023 So much happening in Mississippi sports and so much upon which to comment. Here goes: Mississippi State hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its head coach. No big surprise here, at least not on this...
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today November 20, 2023 Ole Miss and Mississippi State will play football for the 118th time Thursday in Starkville. The weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, a slight chance of rain and a football-friendly 50 degrees at...
