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Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Rick has been recognized 13 times as Mississippi Sports Writer of the Year, and is recipient of multiple awards and honors for his reporting and writing.

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Mullens returns, sparks huge USM upset

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If you knew Boo, you are thankful for him

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The great Boo Ferriss has died at 94

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Coach Tim Floyd bullish on State’s Weatherspoon

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Kent Hull: Trophy’s namesake solid as a rock

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MSU’s Justin Senior wins Kent Hull Trophy

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10 finalists selected for C Spire Conerly

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Alcorn delivers for the original ‘Air McNair’

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Nation’s leading scorer will represent DSU

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Pondering the New Orleans Baby Cakes

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Conerly Trophy will be awarded Nov. 29; four of 10 schools name their nominees

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JSU Coach Hughes sticks to his plan despite 7 losses

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Hard to believe now that Ole Miss Rebels scored 43 points against this Bama defense

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Take the shirt off Patterson? I wouldn’t

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1946 football Bulldogs made history

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