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Aubrey Miller

Jackson State University opened the 2021 season against Southwestern Conference newcomer Florida A&M University. The Tigers and the Rattlers faced off in the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens, …

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Nikki McCray-Penson

Former head coach Nikki McCray-Penson stepped down as the Bulldogs’ head coach to focus on her health in hopes of returning to coaching one day. The move was announced on …

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Makai Polk Enters 2022 NFL Draft

Mississippi State University is losing its record breaking wide receiver after just one season with the program. Redshirt sophomore wide out Makai Polk has announced he will enter the 2022 …

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It All Comes Down to This

Super Bowl XLVII features an interesting matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. Both teams are strong defensively but very different on offense.

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A League of Their Own

Around the country, especially in California and Texas, flag football leagues have grown in popularity over the last few years. High-school and college programs travel the country playing seven-on-seven flag …

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Joseph LeBeau & Rico Richardson

Over the next three days (starting tonight, April 25, with the first round) the NFL will hold its annual amateur draft. Two Jackson State Tigers are hoping to hear their …

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Blair Schaefer

Senior guard Blair Schaefer, daughter of MSU head coach Vic Schaefer, is one of the three finalists for the award, which is the top women's basketball player in our state …

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Do we care more about football than basketball?

In Mississippi, we have patience with basketball coaches, but not football coaches—football coaches are expected to win right away.

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Jackson Showboats: High Hopes for Year Two

The Jackson Showboats are looking to win an ABA title in their second year.

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Tobias Singleton

One of the more interesting names that should be at the Jackson State Pro Day is former Madison Central High School star Tobias Singleton.

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FSU’s Big Problem

At this point in the summer, most of the college football world turns to Media Days and previews of the upcoming season. Two recent incidents at the same school left …

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Breein Tyree

Breein Tyree's career-high 31 points against Vanderbilt helped the Rebels to an 81-17 win over the Commodores. Tyree earned the title of SEC Player of the Week, making him the …

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Open That Defense

Last football season, late in the year, I wrote about the Denver Broncos offense under Tim Tebow.

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The Madness So Far

This year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has reached the Sweet Sixteen. We've seen some entertaining games the first weekend, including some surprises no one expected.

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Eli Manning

If the 2020 college football season is played, a third number will be retired. Former Rebel great Eli Manning follows in his father’s footsteps and is having his number retired …

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Living Up to the Clichés

Overused phrases and cliches run rampant in sports today. For instance, how often is the word "elite" thrown around when discussing quarterbacks?

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Beating the Heat

While everyone wonders what kind of series the Chicago Bulls could have given the Miami Heat with all healthy players, I wonder if any team left in the playoffs can …

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Millsaps Baseball Team

Millsaps has been on a roll this baseball season. The Majors won the Southern Athletic Association regular season title and earned the number-one seed in the Southern Athletic Association Baseball …

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Cooperation Helps MSU

Outgoing Ohio State University President Gordon Gee took a shot at illiteracy in the Southeastern Conference a few months ago. But Gee and others could learn an important thing from …

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2013 JFP Preseason Top 25

This year's poll begins as it has the last two years, with the Alabama Crimson Tide on top. Alabama is looking for its third-straight title and its fourth title in …