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I'm currently a sophomore in college majoring in English. I love all sports, but most all college football. Of course, as you can tell, my favorite team is Ole Miss. I've enjoyed writing for various high schools and Ole Miss sports. Thanks for dropping by and if any questions, leave me a note at the bottom. Thanks again and God Bless!

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Jevan Snead #4 Mississippi Rebels claps on the field during the game against the Florida Gators during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 27, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Ole Miss-Alabama: Jevan Snead's Performance Crucial to Rebels in SEC Clash

Published about 1 month ago
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OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 17: Fans of the Mississippi Rebels cheer in a game against the LSU Tigers on November 17, 2007 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium/Hollingsworth Field in Oxford, Mississippi. LSU beat Mississippi 41-24. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

So, Where Do The Rebels Go From Here?

Published about 1 month ago
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SEC Primetime Showdown: No. 4 Ole Miss vs. South Carolina Preview

Published about 1 month ago
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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators is pressured by Greg Hardy #86 of the Ole Miss Rebels during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 27, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Five Burning Answers Regarding the Ole Miss Rebels

Published about 1 month ago
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Alex Roberts responded to a comment on South Carolina-Ole Miss: Five Keys to a USC Victory
Alex Roberts responded to a comment on South Carolina-Ole Miss: Five Keys to a USC Victory

The Short List What Derek thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Albert Pujols, LeBron James, Dexter McCluster, Brett Favre, Rafael Nadal, Monta Ellis, Chris Paul, Deuce McAllister, Phil Mickelson
Favorite Sports Teams

Ole Miss Football, Basketball, and Baseball; New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Saints, Memphis Redbirds
All Time Sports Moment

Super Bowl XLII
Most Memorable Game Attended

2006 SEC Championship Florida over Arkansas; 2003 LSU vs. Ole Miss
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive games played
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC! SEC! SEC!

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by Blake
18 days ago

Look forward to seeing what you write about this weeks game between the Rebels and the Razorbacks.
by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column
by James
6 months ago

Derek,
Great writing man. I have reposted a few of your articles on my blog site located at www.secnation.net.

My postings are linked to you so I am not plagiarizing...I just wanted you to know. Hotty Toddy. Great profile pic by the way, looks like you are enjoying your student section seating.
by Justin
6 months ago

Hey Derek,

Need some Ole Miss insight for 2009 team. Shoot me an email at jhoke2@bellsouth.net, just wanted to ask you a few questions. I am the Auburn community leader as well.

Thanks.
by Donald
10 months ago

Derek,

You went AWOL for a while. Glad to see you back. I don't normally do this but I wrote an article on Oklahoma and I'm afraid if it doesn't generate some quick buzz, everyone is going to tune out because the season is over. So, if you have the time, I'd love to get you to comment on it. It can be found here...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108738-oklahoma-the-new-ohio-state-is-0-2-versus-teams-with-a-defense
by Gray Ghost
10 months ago

Derek, CONGRATS to your boys on a great game! I love the Rebels!! Always have. Houston Nutt is a class cat and Ole Miss made the SEC proud! The nation saw an excellent team today!
by GeorgiaDawg
11 months ago

I had to set the record straight....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90419-a-football-history-lesson-georgia-bulldogs-vs-georgia-tech-yellow-jackets
by Ray
11 months ago

I realized the BCS is better than a play-off, and decided it needed to be defended. I'd love your input.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90374-bcs-football-in-the-wake-of-selection-sunday-we-defend-the-red-headed-stepchild

I'd appreciate it if you had the chance.
by Tim
11 months ago

I saw your note on Zander's profile...I have the same problem, but only in Firefox. I discovered the reason is having Flash 10 installed, so that could be it. Beyond that, Zander might have a better answer for you, but I know Adobe screwed up Flash 10 as far as how it operates with opening browse windows.
by Tim
about 1 year ago

SEC week six action fresh and ready for your viewing:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64497-sec-football-weekly-rundown-week-six-displays-uk-vs-bama-and-auburn-vs-vandy
by Tyler
about 1 year ago

Derek,
I know you can answer this question for me. What is up with the Rebel secondary? Do we just not have the talent, or are the right men for the job not in there? Second, why is Marshay Green a defensive back? In my opinion he was much better on the offensive side of the ball. If you can answer these questions for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Tyler
by Kristofer
about 1 year ago

Derek,

I want to start a B/R college football poll with B/R writers as the pollsters.

If you are interested, I would love for you to participate.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54418-calling-all-br-college-football-fans-join-the-party

Thanks!

Kristofer
by Nic
about 1 year ago

Hey man,

I know you are sitting pretty here on Bleacher Report, but I am a part of another site who is still looking for guys who want to write and we don't have an Ole Miss writer yet. If, you are interested, I can get you hooked up for this.

Nic Gulas
by Tyler
about 1 year ago

Sup. I've read some of your articles before, and we've talked a little SEC football as I'm a razorback fan.

That's besides the point though. I'm trying to get a fantasy football league going of bleacher report writers. If you or anyone else you know on the web site is interested, post your email on my profile. We have five that are in as of now and I'm sending this same message to a ferw others.
by Brock
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the note. You avoided answering for the most part--don't worry, though, I understand. Ole Miss fans don't have a 'beef' with the new coach, YET. I just wanted you to see that Arkansas fans aren't as crazy as Nutt and ESPIN would lead one to believe. The links I provided weren't message boards. They were links to state-wide newspapers, and those articles were viewed by the entire state. Of course, none of that EVER made ESPIN or USA Today, so you can see why UA fans would have a different opinion than OM fans.

Anyway, good luck this season. Nutt is one of the best motivators in all of college football (seriously) and will inspire your team this year.

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Ole Miss-Alabama: Jevan Snead's Performance Crucial to Rebels in SEC Clash

So, Where Do The Rebels Go From Here?

SEC Primetime Showdown: No. 4 Ole Miss vs. South Carolina Preview

Five Burning Answers Regarding the Ole Miss Rebels

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