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August 24, 2008
Spurrier plans to avoid repeat of last season’s fade
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/aug/23/spurrier-plans-to-avoid-repeat-of-last-seasons-fad/ He’s disappointed but not despondent; guarded, yet full of hope; enthusiastic but careful enough not to set himself up for another crash. For Coach Steve Spurrier, bringing South Carolina from the middle of the pack to the top of the Southeastern Conference has been as much about balancing emotions as finding an offense that…
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August 22, 2008
After Upshaw’s death, it’s prudent to extend labor deadlines
After Upshaw’s death, it’s prudent to extend labor deadlines The surprising death of Gene Upshaw has sent shock waves through the NFL. In time, however, significant questions regarding the future of the NFL Players Association will need to be addressed. As an initial matter, the union will be reeling to replace him but needs to…
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August 22, 2008
Upshaw’s player mentality yielded mixed results
Upshaw’s player mentality yielded mixed results Somehow, the news that Gene Upshaw has died at the age of 63 does not shock. Ex-football players tend to die young. “We have a short life span,” said another Hall of Fame guard, Joe DeLamielleure, Upshaw’s contemporary and more recently, his antagonist. “It’s just the way it is.”…
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August 22, 2008
‘I can’t think of anyone like Gene’
‘I can’t think of anyone like Gene’ When I heard the stunning news of the death of Gene Upshaw this morning, I thought: How many people in NFL history have been as impactful on the game as Upshaw? A few, certainly. But how many people have had two totally different careers in the same sport…
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August 22, 2008
Remembering Player, Friend and Enemy
Remembering Player, Friend and Enemy Nobody expected to be writing a Gene Upshaw memorial now. No one expected to be speaking of Upshaw in the past tense. As news circulated Thursday morning that Upshaw had died of pancreatic cancer at his home in California’s Lake Tahoe region, the reaction from friends and enemies was shock.…
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August 22, 2008
Gene Upshaw, N.F.L. Union Chief, Dies at 63
Gene Upshaw, N.F.L. Union Chief, Dies at 63 They called Gene Upshaw the Governor because he carried himself like a leader from the time he arrived in the N.F.L. from the tiny Texas College of Arts and Industries. For 15 years, he was such a bedrock of the Oakland Raiders’ offensive line that he became…
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August 22, 2008
Sleeper Picks: Naming the Sleepers in Each BCS Conference
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/49913-sleeper-picks-naming-the-sleepers-in-each-bcs-conference What do Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC, Clemson, and West Virginia have in common? Most college football prognosticators are picking them to win their respective conferences. While some are bigger favorites than others, each one will face some stiff competition from a “sleeper” team in their conference. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a sleeper as…
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August 22, 2008
Next union leader would be wise to learn from Upshaw’s legacy
Next union leader would be wise to learn from Upshaw’s legacy So now what? The sudden death of NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw raises a raft of questions, and let’s get started: Where does the union go from here? Who replaces Upshaw? What impact will his passing have on future collective bargaining talks? And what…
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August 22, 2008
FOOTBALL: Thursday practice notes
FOOTBALL: Thursday practice notes – In the absence of Jonathan Cornell, the first-team middle linebacker is Tony Fein. No surprise there. It’s not known how long Cornell (strained calf) will be out. Fein was said to be really pushing Cornell already. – While strong side linebacker Allen Walker is back at practice, Lamar Brumfield continues…
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August 22, 2008
Nutt praises DT Laurent, WR McCluster after workout
Nutt praises DT Laurent, WR McCluster after workout OXFORD – After his team practiced indoors for the second-straight day, Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt cited the play of defensive tackle Ted Laurent and wide receiver Dexter McCluster on Wednesday as the team begins to turn its focus to its Aug. 30 season opener against Memphis.…
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August 22, 2008
SEC Football: What Each Team Must Overcome To Be Successful This Season
SEC Football: What Each Team Must Overcome To Be Successful This Season Mississippi State: Last year they snuck up on a few teams and pulled out wins. This year those teams will be looking for payback. Wesley Carroll did a nice job managing the game last year but he must improve if he is to…
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August 22, 2008
Stocked With Talent, Gators Want SEC Title
Stocked With Talent, Gators Want SEC Title Talent can go a long way in college football, but what separates the elite from the rest of the pack is the ability to capture a conference championship. Luckily for Florida, the man who is arguably the most talented player in the game is focused on getting the…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 20, 2024
Mississippi Dept. of Education pushes additional changes to K-12 funding formula
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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December 20, 2024
Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
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Frank Corder
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December 20, 2024
State Rep. Charles Young, Jr. has died
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Frank Corder
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December 16, 2024
Stark Aerospace adding nearly 100 jobs in Columbus to support new U.S. Navy contract
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Lynne Jeter
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December 11, 2024
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
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Frank Corder
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December 10, 2024
DeLisle announced as site for new PCC GulfChem plant
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 20, 2024
Folly of doubt
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Ben Smith
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December 19, 2024
The duck massacre
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Susan Marquez
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December 19, 2024
Local spirits make great gifts
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Steven Gassenberger
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December 18, 2024
The PERS $25 billion problem
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Sid Salter
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December 18, 2024
GOP’s Clarke Reed fundamentally changed partisan politics in Mississippi and the South
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Jameson Taylor
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December 16, 2024
Federalism at the crossroads: What’s next for the states after Chevron?
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