And The Trophy Goes To ...Who's going to win the Conerly Trophy, the annual award supposedly given to the state's top college football player? The Sun Herald of Biloxi says it knows the answer: Southern Miss linebacker Rod Davis. Now that would be the biggest …
Translated Into EnglishLast week, Dr. S weighed in on the antics of American sports fans, pointing out that even the most unruly U.S. sports fan can't hold a candle to the soccer hooligans of Europe, particularly those in England. Aside from being …
Day of the JackalHeads have begun to roll at Mississippi State. Football coach Jackie Sherrill fired five of his assistants on Monday, including the offensive and defensive coordinators. Why stop with them, Jackie? Dr. S says fire yourself, too. But AD Larry Templeton …
Why Do These Things Always Start In England?Dr. S heard this "sport" discussed at length on Fox Sports Radio one afternoon. Another sign that the Apocalypse is imminent? I think the site will speak for itself.
American Hooligans Still Lag Behind Europe'sThere have been a lot of stories and sports talk radio jabber in recent weeks about violence at college football games, usually related to fans storming the field after a game and attempting to tear down the goal posts. (Historical …
BCS Explained, SortaDo you want the real story on the byzantine Bowl Championship Series? Check out this column by the LA Times' Chris Dufresne ...
The Turkey (Egg) BowlMississippi State and Ole Miss get together for their annual hatefest on Thursday night. Beware, this Egg Bowl might give you indigestion.
Kicked To The CurbFolks, when Dr. S says you're going to lose your job, you had better start packing the boxes. So long, JSU football coach Robert Hughes, not that you will be missed. Dr. S predicts you won't be the last state …
Check Out The Big Brain On Dr. S!Bloggers, it's been a long hard football season, especially for those of you who based your football wagers (that's illegal in 49 states, you know) on the prognostications of Dr. S. As the Stones once sang, "I'm feeling drunk, juiced …
The Turkey GobblesDr. S will be here for you 24/7, slaving away to bring you the sports news and views you so richly deserve. Meanwhile, our raving correspondent Fester is taking Thanksgiving week off. I think the real problem is, they don't …
Go Jackson State!Sorry, Alcorn. We've got to root for the home team. Tickets are $32, $22, and $17. And, truth be known, the "Braves" part doesn't help anything. Go Tigers!
Matchup Made In HellSo are you hoping that Ole Miss and Southern Miss will both become bowl-eligible and end up playing each other in a bowl game? (If so, you are one sick puppy. That would be one butt-ugly game with this year's …
Down On The NCAA Plantation ...Mississippi State announced Wednesday that the NCAA has decided it made a mistake two years ago when it said Mario Austin was eligible to play college basketball. Perhaps the NCAA should put itself on probation. Or better yet, give itself …
Dread Descends On DogpatchHere's some bad news if you're a Mississippi State basketball fan. As of Tuesday night, State still didn't know if All-Everything center Mario Austin will be eligible to play in Saturday's season opener with Louisiana-Lafayette.
Changing Channels, Part 1Dr. S is sick of ESPN talking head Stuart Scott. There are times when Dr. S hates Stuart (usually when Dr. S is watching ESPN). Stuart's act has long since worn thin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Bob Wolfley sums up …