The Slate
It is a long shot, but at 5-8, the New Orleans Saints are still alive in the playoff race. They will need to win out and get help to get …
Bryan's Rant
Celebration Bowl Preview
The first-ever Celebration Bowl will feature this year's SWAC champion, the Alcorn State University Braves, against this year's MEAC champion, the North Carolina A&T University Aggies.
Person of the Day
Darryan Ragsdale
Until last Saturday's SWAC Football Championship Game, Alcorn State University running back Darryan Ragsdale might have been the best under-the-radar football player at a Mississippi college or university.
Bryan's Rant
Postseason Bowlnanza
All three Mississippi schools are back in bowls this season, and Alcorn State University is in the mix this year, which means four state teams will play.
The Slate
Alcorn State blew out Grambling State 49-21 to win back-to-back SWAC football championships. The Braves set championship game records in total offense (613), rushing yards (411) and points (49).
Person of the Day
Nick Mullens
It is safe to say that after a 9-3 regular season that includes a Conference USA West Division, Nick Mullens finally blossomed.
Bryan's Rant
A New USM Fear
No matter what happens this Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Conference USA Football Championship, where the University of Southern Mississippi will take on the University of Western Kentucky, USM has …
The Slate
The Mississippi high-school football championships are in Oxford Dec. 4-5. You can catch all six games on TV with channel 35 (WLOO) or on radio with 87.7 FM.
Person of the Day
Chad Kelly
University of Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly has been better known for his blowups on the field and his troubles off the field.
Bryan's Rant
Being Thankful
Each Thanksgiving, we gather with family, or with friends who have become family. While food may be one of the reasons for this, Thanksgiving has a deeper meaning than just …
The Slate
It's Egg Bowl week in our state. A player from Mississippi State or the University of Mississippi will have a chance to gain immortality in Bulldog-Rebel lore by making a …
Person of the Day
Javancy Jones
Jackson State University has nominated stud defensive end Javancy Jones. He will try to become the first player from Jackson State to win the 2015 C Spire Conerly Trophy.
The Slate
The 2015 New Orleans Saints defense is starting to closely resemble their 2012 defense, which holds the NFL record for most yards surrendered in league history.
Bryan's Rant
The Holy Trinity of Games
Thanksgiving is a time when we get together with family and friends, and give thanks for another year. In between the feasting, naps, leftover turkey, holiday shopping and more naps, …
Person of the Day
Mychal Ammons
It hasn't been an easy road to basketball greatness for Mychal Ammons, as many may have guessed.
Bryan's Rant
Dak Prescott’s Final MSU Days
Mississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott has just four games left in his illustrious college-football career, as he prepares to take on the University of Alabama, the University of Arkansas, …
The Slate
It's a big week in Starkville for Mississippi State fans. The No. 20 Bulldogs host Alabama, and basketball fans get a first look at Callaway High star Malik Newman on …
Sports
Conerly Trophy Hopefuls, Part Two
About a quarter of the college football season is left, and most teams are down to their final few games as this week's prepare to kickoff.
The Slate
Drew Brees threw seven touchdowns against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 1, but it was kicker Kai Forbath who propelled the Saints to a win with a 50-yard field goal. …
Person of the Day
Jenna Bush Hager
This year's keynote speaker at the second annual Women's Day at the Country Club of Jackson is Jenna Bush Hager.
Music
James Lewis
Jackson-based keyboardist James Lewis died in his home on Friday, Oct. 23, following a prolonged bout with lung disease.
Bryan's Rant
Life After the Death of USM Football
For fans of University of Southern Mississippi football, 2012 felt like the death of the program, and 2013 and 2014 felt like the mourning period. But 2015 feels like something …
The Slate
The SEC West gets more interesting by the week with the ups and downs of the rankings. Mississippi State is back in at No. 25.
Person of the Day
Michael Gordon
While the state's colleges and universities try to sign the best athletes, some of our players do end up playing out of state. One of those players is Michael Gordon.
Bryan's Rant
UM Rebels Have No Margin for Error
Last week was one of the wildest college-football weeks in recent memory.
The Slate
After this past Saturday, I'm sure Robert Nkemdiche's days of playing offense are over, as he left the loss against Memphis with a head injury he suffered during offensive play.
Person of the Day
Sean Payton
A report that surfaced this past Sunday said that after this season, teams such as the Miami Dolphins, who have already fired their head coach, and possibly the Indianapolis Colts …
Bryan's Rant
Turmoil at Jackson State
Jackson State University made a shocking decision when it decided to name former star player Harold Jackson as its new head coach.
The Slate
Jackson State returns to the field for the first time since head coach Harold Jackson was dismissed last week. The question is, how will the Tigers will respond against Alabama …
Person of the Day
Larry Smith
The year-long run up to Larry Smith's induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame will give plenty of time for people to tell stories about a basketball player who …
Bryan's Rant
NFL Right on ‘Three-Year Rule’
While Leonard Fournette is starting for the Tigers, the media are debating whether he will soon be bound for the NFL Draft.
The Slate
This weekend had perfect weather for football, as the days go shorter and colder. But it wasn't the best weekend for Mississippi's college-football teams.
Person of the Day
Deatrich Wise
Deatrich Wendell Wise Sr. will be honored as part of the 2015 Hall of Fame Class for Jackson State University Friday, Oct. 2, during the 2015 Hall of Fame Banquet.
Bryan's Rant
Big Decisions Await the Saints
It is early in the 2015 NFL season, but with the New Orleans Saints sitting at 0-3 with star quarterback Drew Brees out with an injury, it might be time …
The Slate
All hope isn't lost for the New Orleans Saints. Five teams have started 0-3 and still made the playoffs. True, it hasn't been done since 1998, but it is overdue …
Person of the Day
Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is dealing with a bruised rotator cuff and might not play this weekend.
Bryan's Rant
Jackson State’s Woes
Jackson State University hasn't had the big opening that football fans wanted in the 2015 season. The Tigers are off to an 0-3 start overall with 0-1 in SWAC play.
The Slate
The University of Mississippi was impressive against the University of Alabama on the road. The Rebels are in position to do something special this season but still have roadblocks like …
Person of the Day
Janet Leach
When Delta Airlines closed its marketing office in Jackson in 1994, it turned out to be the best thing to happen to Janet Leach because it led her to a …
Bryan's Rant
Football Thoughts Two Weeks In
Here's a number that currently means nothing: 149. That's the University of Mississippi Rebels' combined score from their first two games.
The Slate
The Saints' season-opening loss against the Cardinals wasn't the start the team's fans hoped for. New Orleans struggled on defense early and late, and the offense settled for too many …
Person of the Day
Serena Williams
Tennis champion Serena Williams put the discussion of whether she's one of the best women's players to bed long before her dominating run this year.
Sports
2015 Conerly Trophy Hopefuls
Each year, the best college football player at a four-year college or university in the state of Mississippi receives the Conerly Trophy. And every year, I try to look at …
The Slate
One of the best things to watch after the first week of college football is the overreaction. One loss is the end of the world, and a win means titles.
Sports
Saints Look to Rebound
Last season's New Orleans Saints broke a five-season streak of finishing .500 or better and had their first losing season since 2007.
Person of the Day
Robert Walker
Vicksburg native Robert Walker is starting his second term as interim athletic director at Jackson State University, a position he previously held from February to August 2011.
Bryan's Rant
College Football’s Realities and Arrests
Thursday marks the start of the 2015-2016 college football season. Here are a couple of things to chew on while you wait for your favorite team to kickoff the season.
The Slate
College football is back. The games count, and kickoff is Thursday night. Cold weather is also on the way with the return of football.
Person of the Day
Tori Bowie
Former USM sprinter Tori Bowie has gone from tiny Sandhill, Miss., to challenging the best women sprinters for the top spot.
Bryan's Rant
Bryan’s Wild Predictions 2015
Each year around this time, I take a look in my cloudy crystal ball and make some predictions about the upcoming college-football season.
