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Rebels’ NCAA Football Case Provides New Twists

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It might be worth being a proverbial fly on the wall when the University of Mississippi sits down with the Committee of Infractions arm of the NCAA. The university has admitted to some wrong-doing alleged in the NCAA investigation but is fighting others. In this instance, the university is going to the wall for current head coach Hugh Freeze. The biggest charge UM is fighting against is the lack of institutional control leveled at Freeze. Another dispute between the university and the NCAA is an allegation that a recruit received $10,000 in cash. Continue Reading

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USM, MSU and UM in Track and Field Nationals

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Most major track and field events take place in Eugene, Ore., including the U.S. Championships and qualifying competitions for the Olympics. So, it is no surprise that the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be in the same location. The top college track and field athletes will be at the national championships Wednesday, June 7, through Saturday, June 10. Mississippi State University, the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi all will send athletes to take home titles. Southern Miss will have two athletes there, both in the men’s events. Continue Reading