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Here’s how Mississippians performed in the 2023 NFL combine

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2 years ago

March 8, 2023

From the end of the college football season and performances in all-star bowl games, the National Football League (NFL) combine is the week-long showcase of talent held annually at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Ind. Each year, college football players complete physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts.

13 players with Mississippi ties — either in being from a town, went to junior college, or played at one of the state’s six Division I universities — were invited to attend based on their collegiate experience. For the most part, these Mississippians performed well, which could affect their draft status along with salary.

With the NFL Draft garnering more notice year in and year out, the scouting combine has also grown in significance, allowing personnel directors to evaluate upcoming prospects in a standardized setting. All the way from the quarterback position on offense to the cornerback position on defense, the Magnolia State was…

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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Here’s how Mississippians performed in the 2023 NFL combine
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/heres-how-mississippians-performed-in-the-2023-nfl-combine/
Published Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:39:05 +0000

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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State

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2 weeks ago

March 22, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-03-22 09:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 21-23

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2 weeks ago

March 21, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-21 08:59:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16

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3 weeks ago

March 14, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-14 07:26:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events. In Jackson, iconic saxophonist Boney James performs at the convention center, while the JXN Food & Wine festival showcases culinary talents. The LeFleur Museum District hosts a “Week of Wonder,” and several exhibitions, including “Of Salt and Spirit,” celebrate Black quilters. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage tours, a reenactment of Annie Stewart’s story, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. In Hattiesburg, comedian Rob Schneider performs, and various events like a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and a talent show will take place throughout the area.

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