Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers. Rick has authored four books and has been recognized 13 times as Mississippi Sports Writer of the Year.
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Six state championships display thrill of victory, agony of defeat
The MHSAA State Football Championships rarely disappoint when it comes to drama. The 2022 championship games were no exception.
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Tough choice for Conerly voters, starting with Judkins, Sanders
Quinshon Judkins and Shedeur Sanders are favorites to win the C Spire Conerly Trophy, awarded to the state’s best college football player.
It’s a rivalry of mutual respect between Sanders and McNair
Ahead of Saturday’s Soul Bowl, Jackson State coach Deion Sanders and Alcorn State coach Fred McNair share respect for each other.
GOAT fuel? Call it what you want, but Alabama’s armor has chinks
Alabama will play well. Ole Miss will get Bama’s best shot. But Alabama’s best shot, as good as it is, is not what it has been.
RIP Ray Guy, the best athlete I ever saw
Ray Guy, the best athlete these eyes have ever witnessed, died Thursday morning in Hattiesburg following a long illness. He was 72.
Cohen leaving for Auburn adds lots of spice to already savory Mississippi college football season
With high-performing programs and high-profile personnel moves, this Mississippi college football season keeps getting spicier.
Thursday at Southern Miss, we saw the Joe Paul and Will Hall Show
Joe Paul was introduced as USM’s 11th president, and Coach Will Hall led the Golden Eagles to a 39-22 victory of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
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