JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of MississippiThe Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to become Fiesta Bowl champs.
Board Dismisses Ruling to Allow College Athletes to UnionizeThe National Labor Relations Board on Monday overturned a historic ruling that gave Northwestern University football players the go-ahead to form the nation's first college athletes' union, saying the prospect of union and non-union teams could throw off the competitive …
Rico RichardsonOne player from Jackson State is currently listed on an NFL roster: Rico Richardson for the Tennessee Titans.
Jalana Ellis: From Canada to MississippiSince driving more than 1,100 miles south to the JSU campus from her hometown just northwest of Toronto, Jalana Ellis has started every game and led the team in points during each of her two seasons.
Zack BirdThanks to a 13-player trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, former Murrah High School graduate and star pitcher Zack Bird did go home again.
Mullen Insists the 2015 Bulldogs Are a Veteran SquadCoach Dan Mullen insists the 2015 Mississippi State Bulldogs are a veteran football team. The seventh-year coach says last year's rotation was so deep — especially on defense — that the so-called second-string players could have been considered starters.
High School Football Preview 2015Football season starts on Friday nights in Mississippi. Here are 10 big stories to follow for the high-school football season.
Fred McAfeeThe town of Philadelphia, Miss., has produced some great athletes over the years. One of the most famous is Marcus Dupree, and this weekend, Dupree's first cousin, Fred McAfee, will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
Changing More Than the FlagSEC media days had a slightly political feel to them a couple of weeks ago. Both SEC coaches from the state of Mississippi were asked about changing the state flag.
Saying Dumb Things in SportsLast week, a few figures in the sports world made headlines for the things they said, which weren't good statements for the most part.
Nick GriffinFormer Mississippi State University running back Nick Griffin represented Mississippi in this year's International Federation of American Football Championship.
Outlaws in JacksonFounded in 2007, American Outlaws has become the U.S.'s most prominent soccer support association.
Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.
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 is back.
The Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to become Fiesta Bowl champs.
Last season turned out to be a perfect storm for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs had a great mix of returning players, a favorable schedule and opponents with more questions than answers.
One player from Jackson State is currently listed on an NFL roster: Rico Richardson for the Tennessee Titans.
Since driving more than 1,100 miles south to the JSU campus from her hometown just northwest of Toronto, Jalana Ellis has started every game and led the team in points during each of her two seasons.
Thanks to a 13-player trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, former Murrah High School graduate and star pitcher Zack Bird did go home again.
Coach Dan Mullen insists the 2015 Mississippi State Bulldogs are a veteran football team. The seventh-year coach says last year's rotation was so deep — especially on defense — that the so-called second-string players could have been considered starters.
Football season starts on Friday nights in Mississippi. Here are 10 big stories to follow for the high-school football season.
The town of Philadelphia, Miss., has produced some great athletes over the years. One of the most famous is Marcus Dupree, and this weekend, Dupree's first cousin, Fred McAfee, will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
SEC media days had a slightly political feel to them a couple of weeks ago. Both SEC coaches from the state of Mississippi were asked about changing the state flag.
Former Mississippi State University running back Nick Griffin represented Mississippi in this year's International Federation of American Football Championship.
Founded in 2007, American Outlaws has become the U.S.'s most prominent soccer support association.