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January 5, 2010

One thing’s certain: Tide, Horns will be ready to play on Thursday

One thing’s certain: Tide, Horns will be ready to play on Thursday NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — While it doesn’t formally say so in the name, Thursday’s “BCS National Championship Game” is most definitely a bowl game. Alabama and Texas both spent part of the day Saturday at Disneyland (Colt McCoy’s favorite ride was the Tower…

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January 5, 2010

SEC hasn’t lost its swagger

http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/01/hicks_sec_hasnt_lost_its_swagg.htmlSEC hasn’t lost its swagger The SEC hasn’t made the kind of impression it had hoped — or many expected — in this year’s bowl season. A 5-4 record with one very big game to go is not the glowing, we-are-the-champions signal the league wanted to deliver in the postseason. Yet, in that one remaining…

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January 5, 2010

When it comes to defense, nobody does it better than the SEC (says SEC)

When it comes to defense, nobody does it better than the SEC (says SEC) No disrespect to a Texas unit ranked among nation’s best, but Alabama end Lorenzo Washington maintains that nobody does defense like the Southeastern Conference. “No matter what team you go through, from the top to the bottom in the SEC, it’s…

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January 5, 2010

Mack Brown builds a quiet, consistent contender at Texas

Mack Brown builds a quiet, consistent contender at Texas AUSTIN — Four years ago today, as Texas football coach Mack Brown left a news conference, he was stopped by a fan wearing burnt orange. It was the day after the Longhorns won the school’s first national title in 35 years. “You have a free pass…

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January 5, 2010

Top 10 Best National Championship Showdowns Ever

Top 10 Best National Championship Showdowns Ever Every Saturday in college football marks another opportunity for a team to prove its merit against the best that its schedule has to offer. Twelve games later, if your team is left standing without a blemish, you might have a chance to see them play for the brass…

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January 5, 2010

10 College Football Recruits You’ll See in the 2013 NFL Draft

10 College Football Recruits You’ll See in the 2013 NFL Draft Don’t believe the articles and pundits who contest that star rankings and recruiting hype are poor indicators that an athlete will end up as an All-American or a high draft pick. On a pure percentage basis, many more five- and four-star kids make the…

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January 5, 2010

MATT ELAM BACK ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH URBAN MEYER, BUT SAYS HE’S STICKING WITH FSU

MATT ELAM BACK ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH URBAN MEYER, BUT SAYS HE’S STICKING WITH FSU Dwyer safety Matt Elam, the area’s No. 1 recruit, refused to take calls from University of Florida coach Urban Meyer last week, but the two spoke on the phone earlier today and reconciled some hurt feelings. Despite his conversation with…

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January 5, 2010

Tide’s ride rests heavily on McElroy

Tide’s ride rests heavily on McElroy NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Greg McElroy was supposed to be the potential chink in Alabama’s armor, the factor who could foil Nick Saban’s quest to bring a national championship to Tuscaloosa in his third season. A three-game stretch in October, when the Crimson Tide offense sputtered and McElroy failed…

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January 5, 2010

Mazzone to run ASU offense

Mazzone to run ASU offense Noel Mazzone has been named the Arizona State offensive coordinator job, the school announced. yahoo.com 1/5/10

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January 5, 2010

Television ratings increase for first 2 BCS games

Television ratings increase for first 2 BCS games NEW YORK — Television ratings are up for the first two BCS games. Tim Tebow’s final college game appeared to boost ratings for the Sugar Bowl. Florida’s 51-24 win over unbeaten Cincinnati on Friday on Fox earned an 8.5 fast national rating and 15 share. The game…

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January 5, 2010

LSU’s Les Miles stops by to check on West Monroe commitment

LSU’s Les Miles stops by to check on West Monroe commitment Visitors to the Applebee’s at Pecanland Mall got a little brush with fame Monday. LSU head football coach Les Miles was hosting recruit Jordan Allen, West Monroe’s senior defensive end, and West Monroe coach Don Shows on a quick lunch meeting before Miles headed…

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January 5, 2010

Scarbinsky: McElwain’s a head coach in waiting, but where?

Scarbinsky: McElwain’s a head coach in waiting, but where? NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Who’s it going to be? Kirby Smart? Jim McElwain? A protege to be named and groomed later? Who’s going to be the first assistant coach under Nick Saban at Alabama to leave to become a head coach? It’s bound to happen. Championship teams…

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Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

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December 15, 2025

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

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$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

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BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

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Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years

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Should Christians tithe?

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Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

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PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble

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One thing’s certain: Tide, Horns will be ready to play on Thursday

SEC hasn’t lost its swagger

When it comes to defense, nobody does it better than the SEC (says SEC)

Mack Brown builds a quiet, consistent contender at Texas

Top 10 Best National Championship Showdowns Ever

10 College Football Recruits You’ll See in the 2013 NFL Draft

MATT ELAM BACK ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH URBAN MEYER, BUT SAYS HE’S STICKING WITH FSU

Tide’s ride rests heavily on McElroy

Mazzone to run ASU offense

Television ratings increase for first 2 BCS games

LSU’s Les Miles stops by to check on West Monroe commitment

Scarbinsky: McElwain’s a head coach in waiting, but where?

News

Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025

Ole Miss playoff game gifts Oxford, region economic holiday surge

Business

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Culture

Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years

Should Christians tithe?

Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage

Opinion

PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble

Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers

The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development

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