SUMMARY: The Manning Passing Academy welcomed top college football names and high school players for training sessions led by standout quarterbacks like Mississippi State's Blake Shapen and Ole Miss's Jackson Dart. The camp saw Blake Shapen sharing his high expectations for the 2024 season and adjusting to Southern culture. Eli Manning expressed optimism about the year ahead, particularly regarding Ole Miss's talent. Former Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College quarterback Pat McQ highlighted his unexpected journey in football. Notre Dame's Riley Leonard, a transfer from Duke, commended the humility and eagerness to learn in top Mississippi recruit Duce Knight. The camp runs through Sunday.

Some of the biggest names in college football made their way to the Manning Passing Academy on Friday.

For more Local News from WLOX: https://www.wlox.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZgBHlQMqHUV_hf4_9jLLQ

Source

SUMMARY: College football rosters are set to evolve due to changes in transfer rules and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws. Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger discusses the financial implications for NCAA institutions and athletes. Over the past three seasons, fans have navigated the complexities of the transfer portal and NIL, amid significant lawsuits like House vs. NCAA. The NCAA lifted rules allowing athletes to earn via NIL, and now power conferences are negotiating revenue-sharing settlements. Power Five schools, particularly in the Big Ten and SEC, will share around 22% of their revenues with athletes, equating to $20-23 million annually. Conversely, Group of Five schools may struggle to afford similar revenue-sharing. This change is delayed, with implementation expected around August 2025.

Changes to transfer rules and NIL laws have shifted the way college football rosters will look for seasons to come.

For more Local News from WLOX: https://www.wlox.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZgBHlQMqHUV_hf4_9jLLQ

Source

SUMMARY: Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in road and bridge improvements in South Mississippi. Key projects include a $155 million widening of I-10 from Diamond Head to Long Beach, with future expansions planned across the state. Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby highlights the need for additional widening on I-10, especially between Gautier and the Alabama line. However, bottlenecks like the Pascagoula River Bridge pose significant challenges. Conversations about bridge expansions with Louisiana are pending. Meanwhile, the Mississippi State Lottery is funding state-wide road and bridge maintenance, including repaving projects, through lottery revenues.

$155 million is the price tag for widening I-10 to six lanes from Diamondhead to Long Beach.

For more Local News from WLOX: https://www.wlox.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZgBHlQMqHUV_hf4_9jLLQ

Source