[Bryan's Rant] Aboard the Tebow TrainTwenty years from now, it might be interesting to see what people remember as they look back at the 2011-2012 NFL season. As time passes, which storyline captivated our attention?
Devon DesperOn Jan. 5, some of the best high-school football talent descended on Orlando, Fla., for the 2012 Under Armour All-American game. This game started in 2008 under the sponsorship of athletic clothing and shoe company Under Armour. Athletes were showcased …
Running on Friendship"I'm done," I thought to myself. "Stick a fork in me. I am done."
JFP Bowl Schedule: Week 4After nearly a month of bowl games, it all ends Jan. 9. This is our final bowl schedule; games this week will lead up to the national championship game. Enjoy the final college football games of the 2011-12 season.
[Bryan's Rant] Hazardous HazingWhen people think of hazing in college, I am guessing that the Greek system comes to mind for most. The press has written and talked about sorority and fraternity hazing for a while now, although colleges and universities have tried …
Marathon for the BluesMississippi is often characterized as a state fraught with racial turmoil and economic and educational issues. From the pain and strife of the Magnolia State's past, however, has risen some of the most soul-stirring and original music the country can …
Dealing With ItBeing a paraplegic hasn't stopped Chris Waddell from competing. In 1988, Waddell was a rising star on the ski slopes. Then, a skiing accident changed his life, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to get back to skiing, …
The ‘Smalls'The Jackson area schools that aren't major contenders in Mississippi college basketball are known as the "small" schools. But they're only small in enrollment, not in talent, drive or determination.
Game ChangerWomen's college basketball is rightfully gaining attention these days. Last season, the women's national championship game between Texas A&M and Notre Dame was much more exciting than the men's title game.
JFP Bowl Schedule: Week 3The third week of the bowl schedule features the majority of the games including Mississippi State. As always, my picks are included. By now, I am sure to have been completely wrong.
JFP 2012 College Basketball PreviewThe great thing about sports is that each season begins fresh and anew. Every new year, hopes begin high, and every fan dreams of dancing.
Mississippi Teams Go BowlingTwo Mississippi college football teams are going bowling this year: Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi. Both the Bulldogs and the Golden Eagles fell short of expectations, but they are getting an extra month of practice time.
JFP Bowl Schedule: Week 2This week's college bowl games feature Southern Miss and North Carolina—that's Larry Fedora's "old" team and his new one.
Favre for JSU?An interesting piece of news came out of the Mississippi State bowl practice the other day: Redshirt freshman quarterback Dylan Favre is leaving Starkville. Favre says his plan is to attend Pearl River Community College next semester. Nothing is wrong …
Gifts for Your Sports FanaticA few years ago, my wife, Lacey, gave me one of my favorite books. "The Sports Book" (DK Publishing, 2007, $19.95) has an Astroturf cover and contains information about multiple sports. Not only has the book been great to read, …
The great thing about sports is that each season begins fresh and anew. Every new year, hopes begin high, and every fan dreams of dancing.