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April 23, 2009
Arkansas hopes it finally has its elite quarterback
Arkansas hopes it finally has its elite quarterback Some think quarterback often has been a problem area at Arkansas. But before accepting a blanket statement like that, let’s consider some facts. • Just four years ago, Razorbacks quarterback Matt Jones was taken in the first round of the NFL draft. Then again, he was selected…
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April 23, 2009
Would a four-team playoff solve BCS problems?
Would a four-team playoff solve BCS problems? We had a very lively discussion yesterday about the BCS and the possibility of going to a four-team or eight-team playoff when the current contract expires after the 2013 regular season. It made me think of some research that I did about a year ago, showing that a…
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April 23, 2009
Sticking around works for Ole Miss’ Oher
Sticking around works for Ole Miss’ Oher OXFORD — Michael Oher’s football career has been seemingly scripted since he was a teenager at Briarcrest High in Memphis. Greatness came easy for the mammoth offensive tackle. It was preordained that his path to NFL stardom would follow a few simple steps. First, dominate in high school…
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April 23, 2009
Drafting quarterbacks an inexact science
Drafting quarterbacks an inexact science NFL coaches and scouts give the Zapruder-film treatment to any game tape involving quarterbacks they might draft. They scrutinize expression and inflection in every potential quarterback’s interview answer. Everything measureable gets measured. Perhaps no athletes in any sport get so thoroughly studied. Why then do NFL teams let future Hall…
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April 23, 2009
Harvin’s draft status plunges following drug test report
Harvin’s draft status plunges following drug test report GAINESVILLE – One-time can’t-miss receiver Percy Harvin has spent the past few weeks watching his name slip down NFL Draft boards. Harvin’s stock has been in freefall since NFLDraftBible.com reported April 2 that the former Florida star failed a drug test for marijuana at the NFL scouting…
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April 22, 2009
Mullen’s first camp brings many changes
Mullen’s first camp brings many changes STARKVILLE – All new coaches bring with them a good amount of change. Dan Mullen has brought a lot of change to Mississippi State football. A lot. It’s more like a complete overhaul, and yet there are some old, familiar parts being utilized. It’s been evident during spring drills,…
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April 22, 2009
MSU reports secondary violation involving Sherrill
MSU reports secondary violation involving Sherrill STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will self-report former coach Jackie Sherrill’s involvement in an April 10 spring football practice as as secondary violation of NCAA rules, athletic department spokesman Joe Galbraith said today. In a letter addressed to Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive, the school said it would take the…
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April 22, 2009
SEC list: Five who could make a difference (Torbush listed)
SEC list: Five who could make a difference (Torbush listed) THE LIST Five new SEC coordinators or assistants who could make a difference 1. Monte Kiffin, Tennessee defensive coordinator: The 69-year-old Kiffin is considered one of the best defensive minds in the history of pro football. So how does that translate to college? Stay tuned.…
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April 22, 2009
Powe’s ‘humor’ doesn’t sit well with police or coach
Powe’s ‘humor’ doesn’t sit well with police or coach OXFORD — Jerrell Powe has the potential to be a quality defensive tackle for the Ole Miss football team. The same can’t be said for his comedic skills. After receiving a noise violation for playing loud music just after midnight on Sunday morning at his apartment,…
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April 22, 2009
Before, they were five-stars: How top draft picks graded out as preps
Before, they were five-stars: How top draft picks graded out as preps The stars seem to be getting more accurate. For the second consecutive year, we looked back at the top NFL draft prospects through the eyes of college football recruiting services. Rivals.com’s top-ranked quarterback (Matthew Stafford), top-ranked running back (Beanie Wells) and top-ranked player…
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April 22, 2009
John Calipari: Kentucky’s Next Economic Stimulus?
John Calipari: Kentucky’s Next Economic Stimulus? Years ago this space featured “The Tubby Quotient,” a back-of-the-envelope calculation that shed light on Coach Tubby Smith’s generosity in Kentucky. It suggested that Coach Smith’s charitable efforts and community investments would help area teens stay in school longer, increasing their collective earning potential up to $100 million over…
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April 22, 2009
MSU reports secondary violation involving Sherrill
MSU reports secondary violation involving Sherrill STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will self-report former coach Jackie Sherrill’s involvement in an April 10 spring football practice as as secondary violation of NCAA rules, athletic department spokesman Joe Galbraith said today. clarionledger.com 4/21/09
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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2025
Runoff elections being held Tuesday in 28 cities, 2 House Districts
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 21, 2025
US stocks sink with the US dollar’s value as investors retreat further from the United States
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Daniel Tyson
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April 21, 2025
Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Lynne Jeter
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April 9, 2025
Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections
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Parrish Alford
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April 21, 2025
Dart, a possible first rounder, makes Kiffin two-for-two. Can Simmons complete the trifecta?
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Robert St. John
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April 21, 2025
Friendship
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 21, 2025
God’s children now
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Kimberly Ross
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April 21, 2025
From Shapiro to Trump, political rage does not justify political violence
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Jonathan Bain
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April 18, 2025
“One Door” is an open door for welfare expansion in Mississippi
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Sam Franklin
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April 17, 2025
Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic
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