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Oxford High School head football coach Chris Cutcliffe grew up with his successful, much-respected father, David Cutcliffe, coaching at Tennessee and Ole Miss. But Chris chose a different route, high school coaching and teaching, and has never looked back.
Starkville’s Ally Barefield, who just turned 17, has achieved a first in Mississippi – a high school student proposes and then spearheads successful legislation in high school sports.
‘He touches people. He strives to make even strangers’ lives better. He lives the Golden Rule every day, that is, he does unto others as he would have them do unto him.
Mississippi State played well. The Bulldogs shot a high percentage and committed only six turnovers. Oregon was just a little better.
Rebel coach and athletic director fully back players who were kneeling in reaction to a march of Confederate supporters just a few blocks away.
Tennessee has won eight national titles and a combined 35 SEC championships. The proud Lady Vols have never been hammered by an SEC team as they were Sunday at Mississippi State.
