Quick list of former Southern Miss players in professional baseball as of April 7, 2010.
Major League
None
Minor League
AAA
P Brent Leach - Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers)
2B Jarrett Hoffpauir - Las Vegas 51s (Blue Jays)
2B Marc Maddox - Omaha Royals (Royals)
P Bob McCrory - Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox)
AA
None
A Advanced
P Barry Bowden - Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals)
P Tyler Conn - Lakeland Flying Tigers (Tigers)
P Brian Leach - Bradenton Marauders (Pirates)
A
P J.R. Ballinger - Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox)
OF Bo Davis - Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres)
SS Brian Dozier - Beloit Snappers (Twins)
OF Toddrick Johnson - Stockton Ports (A's)
Short Season A
Not yet assigned
Unassigned
P Josh Billeaud - (White Sox)
2B James Ewing - (Mets)
Japan
P John Bale - Hiroshima Toyo Karp
Free Agents
P Chad Bradford - Considering retirement after an injury-plagued career.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Small Ball, Long Ball, Pitching (lack there of) Dooms Eagles
St. Mary's College did it all on the offensive side of the ball tonight. Whether is was bunts, extra base hits or home runs the Gaels looked like they could do no wrong.
Lead off batters in first two innings reached on bunts. Moved the runners successfully with steals and sacrifice bunts. And the Gaels hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning off of freshman pitcher Geoffrey Thomas to jump out to an early 3-0 lead.
The walk bug got to Thomas in the third inning when he walked three in a row to load the bases with one out before being pulled for Seth Hester. Hester gave up a grand slam increasing the Gaels lead to eight runs.
Southern Miss staged a small rally in the bottom of the third. After a lead of homer by Marc Bourgeois, USM had the bases loaded with no outs, but only managed to get two more runs. After three innings, the Golden Eagles were down 10-3. USM scored three more runs with a home run by B.A. Vollmuth in the bottom of the fourth to cut the lead to 10-6.
SMC scored nine more runs, including seven in the 7th inning to increase the lead to 19-6. USM scored four more in the bottom of the 8th and another in the 9th, but it wasn't enough to get the win. St. Mary's wins 19-11.
Bottom line - tonight was an ugly night for Southern Miss. Everything went SMC's way. Something this team is missing right now is leadership. Last year, seniors like Bo Davis and Brian Dozier were instrumental in leading the team to the College World Series. This year, no one has stepped up and taken this role. If the Golden Eagles keep playing like this, they can kiss the regional appearance streak goodbye. Heck, they might not even make it to the Conference USA tournament. Who will step up and rally the troops?
Lead off batters in first two innings reached on bunts. Moved the runners successfully with steals and sacrifice bunts. And the Gaels hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning off of freshman pitcher Geoffrey Thomas to jump out to an early 3-0 lead.
The walk bug got to Thomas in the third inning when he walked three in a row to load the bases with one out before being pulled for Seth Hester. Hester gave up a grand slam increasing the Gaels lead to eight runs.
Southern Miss staged a small rally in the bottom of the third. After a lead of homer by Marc Bourgeois, USM had the bases loaded with no outs, but only managed to get two more runs. After three innings, the Golden Eagles were down 10-3. USM scored three more runs with a home run by B.A. Vollmuth in the bottom of the fourth to cut the lead to 10-6.
SMC scored nine more runs, including seven in the 7th inning to increase the lead to 19-6. USM scored four more in the bottom of the 8th and another in the 9th, but it wasn't enough to get the win. St. Mary's wins 19-11.
Bottom line - tonight was an ugly night for Southern Miss. Everything went SMC's way. Something this team is missing right now is leadership. Last year, seniors like Bo Davis and Brian Dozier were instrumental in leading the team to the College World Series. This year, no one has stepped up and taken this role. If the Golden Eagles keep playing like this, they can kiss the regional appearance streak goodbye. Heck, they might not even make it to the Conference USA tournament. Who will step up and rally the troops?
Softball Snaps Losing Streak, Baseball Tonight
Coach Howard Dobson's softball club ending a 10 game losing streak with a mid-week sweep of Jackson State. It was the Golden Eagles first win since a 6-2 victory over Eastern Illinois at the Razborback Invitational on March 6. With the win, USM is now 14-14 (0-6 in Conference USA). Next up will be a three game set on the road against UTEP starting tomorrow.
Scott Berry's club is looking to rebound from a tough loss at South Alabama on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles could not hold a nine run lead and fell to the Jaguars 14-13. USM starts a three game home series with St. Mary's tonight.
Scott Berry's club is looking to rebound from a tough loss at South Alabama on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles could not hold a nine run lead and fell to the Jaguars 14-13. USM starts a three game home series with St. Mary's tonight.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Golden Eagles Blow Nine Run Lead, Lose Game
With a grand slam from Joey Archer, Southern Miss jumped out to a 13-4 lead against South Alabama on Tuesday night at Stanky Field in Mobile. Unfortunately, a nine run lead was not enough to hold of the Jaguars. USA responded with 10 runs over the next five innings to take the win.
With runners on first and third with no outs in the top of the ninth inning the Golden Eagles had a chance to tie or win the game, but Kameron Brunty was picked off at third and Adam Doleac hit into double play to end the night.
Scott Berry's club is obviously not "gelling" right now. Poor pitching has doomed the Golden Eagles all season long. Everyone knew pitching would be the achilles heel of the squad, but not this bad.
The bats were there tonight, but fell cold when really needed.
And then there is base running. Brunty's pick off at third in the ninth adds to the second straight season of base running blunders for Southern Miss. Berry or assistant coach Chad Calliet needs to work to correct these inexcusable errors.
USM returns to Hattiesburg this weekend to play St. Mary's. This should be a winnable series, but if the poor pitching and comedy of base running errors continues Golden Eagle fans could be in for a long weekend.
With runners on first and third with no outs in the top of the ninth inning the Golden Eagles had a chance to tie or win the game, but Kameron Brunty was picked off at third and Adam Doleac hit into double play to end the night.
Scott Berry's club is obviously not "gelling" right now. Poor pitching has doomed the Golden Eagles all season long. Everyone knew pitching would be the achilles heel of the squad, but not this bad.
The bats were there tonight, but fell cold when really needed.
And then there is base running. Brunty's pick off at third in the ninth adds to the second straight season of base running blunders for Southern Miss. Berry or assistant coach Chad Calliet needs to work to correct these inexcusable errors.
USM returns to Hattiesburg this weekend to play St. Mary's. This should be a winnable series, but if the poor pitching and comedy of base running errors continues Golden Eagle fans could be in for a long weekend.
Lineman Dismissed, Baseball Struggles Continue, USM Turns 100
Head coach Larry Fedora dismissed senior offensive lineman Trevor Newsom from the football team to for a violation of team rules. Newsom played in nine games after transferring to Southern Miss from Itawamba Community College. He wasn't a starter, but losing a lineman at any point hurts the already thin group. Time for the younger guys to step up.
The Southern Miss baseball team went 1-3 last week with losses to Ole Miss and UAB. The lone victory came in the second game of Saturday's double header against the Blazers. Lack of quality pitching and timely hitting seems to be hurting the Golden Eagles. USM is back in action tonight against rival South Alabama.
The University of Southern Mississippi turned 100 today. Here are a few quick notes about Southern Miss athletics over the past century.
* The University of Southern Mississippi (then State Teachers College) was founded March 30, 1910. When Southern Miss opened its doors on September 18, 1912, athletics, most notably football, must have been on the minds of both the administration and the students, because less than a month passed before the college's first football game occurred. Also during that first month, approximately 150 students organized an athletic association, with science professor Ronald J. Slay as athletic director. At the association's first meeting, held in October 1912, the schools colors of black and gold were adopted.
* Football was established during the 1912 season and the Golden Eagles have played 93 seasons on the gridiron. The school's first game was played on October 13, 1912 at Hattiesburg's Kamper Park (which would remain the football team's home until 1932) against the Hattiesburg Boy Scouts, winning 30-0.
*The Golden Eagles football program won two UPI College Division national championships during the 1958 and 1962 seasons and have captured four league titles since joining Conference USA in 1995 and also won the Gulf States Conference championship in 1948, 1950 and 1951.
* The football team reached its first postseason game in the 1953 Sun Bowl and have been to 20 postseason events in its history including in each of the last eight seasons.
* The program has enjoyed 65 winning seasons including 17 consecutive years from 1651 until 1967 and currently sports 16-straight winning seasons.
* Men's basketball started during the 1912-13 school year and has played 91 seasons on the hardwood. The 1959-60 squad finished the season with a 23-2 record and was ranked fourth in the UPI College Division poll and the 1960-61 squad finished the year 23-3 and ranked 2nd in the UPI College Division poll and 3rd in the Associated Press College Division Poll.
* Men's basketball has a national title of its own, winning the 1987 National Invitational Tournament and becoming team the first in-state Division I team to win a national basketball tournament. The program also has made two NCAA Tournament appearances in 1990 and 1991. During the 1990-91 basketball season the Golden Eagles were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation and won the regular season championship of the metro Conference.
* Women's basketball was played for the first time during the 1912-1913 school year and continued to play until the early 1930s. The program started again for the 1975-76 season. The women's basketball team has reached NCAA Tournament play eight times including a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 1994. They won the metro Conference regular season title in 1988-89, 1992-93 and 1993-94.
* The baseball program began at Southern Miss in 1913 and competed until the early 1930s, then resumed following World War II. The baseball team reached the College World Series for the first time in the program's history during the 2009 campaign and the school's highest-ever final ranking of No. 8 nationally, by winning the Atlanta regional and the Gainesville super-regional producing the school's crowning moment. The baseball program won the regular season and post-season Conference USA tournaments in 2003 and has played in 10 NCAA regional tournaments, including the last seven seasons.
*The Lady Eagle softball has won two NCAA regional championships and appeared in the College World Series twice (1999 and 2000). The Lady Eagles have appeared in the NCAA regionals four times (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004) and won the Conference USA regular season championship in 2000 and 2004 and the Conference USA Tournament championship in 2000 and 2001.
The Southern Miss baseball team went 1-3 last week with losses to Ole Miss and UAB. The lone victory came in the second game of Saturday's double header against the Blazers. Lack of quality pitching and timely hitting seems to be hurting the Golden Eagles. USM is back in action tonight against rival South Alabama.
The University of Southern Mississippi turned 100 today. Here are a few quick notes about Southern Miss athletics over the past century.
* The University of Southern Mississippi (then State Teachers College) was founded March 30, 1910. When Southern Miss opened its doors on September 18, 1912, athletics, most notably football, must have been on the minds of both the administration and the students, because less than a month passed before the college's first football game occurred. Also during that first month, approximately 150 students organized an athletic association, with science professor Ronald J. Slay as athletic director. At the association's first meeting, held in October 1912, the schools colors of black and gold were adopted.
* Football was established during the 1912 season and the Golden Eagles have played 93 seasons on the gridiron. The school's first game was played on October 13, 1912 at Hattiesburg's Kamper Park (which would remain the football team's home until 1932) against the Hattiesburg Boy Scouts, winning 30-0.
*The Golden Eagles football program won two UPI College Division national championships during the 1958 and 1962 seasons and have captured four league titles since joining Conference USA in 1995 and also won the Gulf States Conference championship in 1948, 1950 and 1951.
* The football team reached its first postseason game in the 1953 Sun Bowl and have been to 20 postseason events in its history including in each of the last eight seasons.
* The program has enjoyed 65 winning seasons including 17 consecutive years from 1651 until 1967 and currently sports 16-straight winning seasons.
* Men's basketball started during the 1912-13 school year and has played 91 seasons on the hardwood. The 1959-60 squad finished the season with a 23-2 record and was ranked fourth in the UPI College Division poll and the 1960-61 squad finished the year 23-3 and ranked 2nd in the UPI College Division poll and 3rd in the Associated Press College Division Poll.
* Men's basketball has a national title of its own, winning the 1987 National Invitational Tournament and becoming team the first in-state Division I team to win a national basketball tournament. The program also has made two NCAA Tournament appearances in 1990 and 1991. During the 1990-91 basketball season the Golden Eagles were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation and won the regular season championship of the metro Conference.
* Women's basketball was played for the first time during the 1912-1913 school year and continued to play until the early 1930s. The program started again for the 1975-76 season. The women's basketball team has reached NCAA Tournament play eight times including a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 1994. They won the metro Conference regular season title in 1988-89, 1992-93 and 1993-94.
* The baseball program began at Southern Miss in 1913 and competed until the early 1930s, then resumed following World War II. The baseball team reached the College World Series for the first time in the program's history during the 2009 campaign and the school's highest-ever final ranking of No. 8 nationally, by winning the Atlanta regional and the Gainesville super-regional producing the school's crowning moment. The baseball program won the regular season and post-season Conference USA tournaments in 2003 and has played in 10 NCAA regional tournaments, including the last seven seasons.
*The Lady Eagle softball has won two NCAA regional championships and appeared in the College World Series twice (1999 and 2000). The Lady Eagles have appeared in the NCAA regionals four times (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004) and won the Conference USA regular season championship in 2000 and 2004 and the Conference USA Tournament championship in 2000 and 2001.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Football Schedule, Basketball Season Over, Baseball, Softball Slide Continues
The 2010 Southern Miss football schedule was announced earlier this week. So far two games are scheduled to be televised by ESPN and future TV dates will be announced later in the year.
Thur., Sept. 2 at South Carolina (ESPN)
Sat., Sept. 11 Prairie View A&M
Fri., Sept. 17 Kansas (ESPN)
Sat., Sept. 25 at Louisiana Tech
Sat., Oct. 2 Marshall
Sat., Oct. 9 East Carolina
Sat., Oct. 16 at Memphis
Sat., Oct. 30 UAB
Sat., Nov. 6 at Tulane
Sat., Nov. 13 at UCF
Sat., Nov. 20 Houston
Sat., Nov. 27 at Tulsa
Southern Miss ended its 2009-19 campaign with a 66-57 loss to Louisiana Tech in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. The Golden Eagles finished the season with a 20-14 record. Barring any draft entries or transfers, USM should have a solid group returning next year led by Gary Flowers.
The Southern Miss baseball squad went 3-1 during the week with wins over New Orleans, Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana Tech. The lone loss came to Louisiana Tech in the opening game in Ruston on Friday night. The rubber game of the Tech series was canceled due to snow (what is this global warming thing we keep hearing about?). Like the canceled Troy game earlier in the season, the game will not be rescheduled. The Golden Eagles return to action on Tuesday night against nationally ranked Ole Miss at Trustmark Park.
After losing to Mississippi State 14-4 on Wednesday, the USM softball team extended its losing streak to six games. After having the weekend off, the Golden Eagles travel to Nicholls State on Wednesday.
Thur., Sept. 2 at South Carolina (ESPN)
Sat., Sept. 11 Prairie View A&M
Fri., Sept. 17 Kansas (ESPN)
Sat., Sept. 25 at Louisiana Tech
Sat., Oct. 2 Marshall
Sat., Oct. 9 East Carolina
Sat., Oct. 16 at Memphis
Sat., Oct. 30 UAB
Sat., Nov. 6 at Tulane
Sat., Nov. 13 at UCF
Sat., Nov. 20 Houston
Sat., Nov. 27 at Tulsa
Southern Miss ended its 2009-19 campaign with a 66-57 loss to Louisiana Tech in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. The Golden Eagles finished the season with a 20-14 record. Barring any draft entries or transfers, USM should have a solid group returning next year led by Gary Flowers.
The Southern Miss baseball squad went 3-1 during the week with wins over New Orleans, Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana Tech. The lone loss came to Louisiana Tech in the opening game in Ruston on Friday night. The rubber game of the Tech series was canceled due to snow (what is this global warming thing we keep hearing about?). Like the canceled Troy game earlier in the season, the game will not be rescheduled. The Golden Eagles return to action on Tuesday night against nationally ranked Ole Miss at Trustmark Park.
After losing to Mississippi State 14-4 on Wednesday, the USM softball team extended its losing streak to six games. After having the weekend off, the Golden Eagles travel to Nicholls State on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Post Season Basketball, Baseball Sweeps, Football Schedule Update
After a nice run in the Conference USA tournament, Southern Miss basketball will be in post season basketball play for the first time since 2001. The Golden Eagles accepted an invite to the CIT Tournament and will face Louisiana Tech in the first round Thursday night in Ruston.
And for those that didn't see RL Horton's shot against Houston.
Scott Berry's club put together a weekend series sweep for the first time this season after taking three games from visiting Missouri State. Scott Copeland's performance on Saturday earned him Conference USA's Pitcher of the Week honors. There is still room for improvement, especially with Sunday starting pitching. Jeff Stanley will get another shot in next Sunday's game at Louisiana Tech. The Golden Eagles will face UNO tonight at the Pete before hitting the road for games at Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana Tech.
The 2010 football schedule will be released today at noon.
And for those that didn't see RL Horton's shot against Houston.
Scott Berry's club put together a weekend series sweep for the first time this season after taking three games from visiting Missouri State. Scott Copeland's performance on Saturday earned him Conference USA's Pitcher of the Week honors. There is still room for improvement, especially with Sunday starting pitching. Jeff Stanley will get another shot in next Sunday's game at Louisiana Tech. The Golden Eagles will face UNO tonight at the Pete before hitting the road for games at Louisiana-Monroe and Louisiana Tech.
The 2010 football schedule will be released today at noon.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Eagles Win In First Round, Secure Post Season Bid?
Southern Miss beat Tulane today in the opening round of the Conference USA basketball tournament. It was USM's third win over the Green Wave this season. The Golden Eagles will face UAB tomorrow afternoon at 2:30pm in a nationally televised game on CBS College Sports.
Rumors have been circulating that the Golden Eagles might make to a post-season tournament and after the game Larry Eustachy said they are in. In addition to the traditional NCAA and NIT, two sixteen-team tournaments (CBI and CIT) have been developed over the past several years. At this point, USM will most likely be in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) against a regional opponent. As Eustachy pointed out, "that's not what we're here for." If the Golden Eagles win out, they will be in the Big Dance and maybe a chance at the NIT if they make it to the C-USA Championship Game.
Rumors have been circulating that the Golden Eagles might make to a post-season tournament and after the game Larry Eustachy said they are in. In addition to the traditional NCAA and NIT, two sixteen-team tournaments (CBI and CIT) have been developed over the past several years. At this point, USM will most likely be in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) against a regional opponent. As Eustachy pointed out, "that's not what we're here for." If the Golden Eagles win out, they will be in the Big Dance and maybe a chance at the NIT if they make it to the C-USA Championship Game.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Baseball Cancelled, Softball's Ugly Weekend, Basketball Tournaments
Tomorrow night's home baseball game against Troy has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game may be rescheduled at a later date, but there is a good chance the game will not be made up. The extra day off gives injured players like Joey Archer and Travis Graves more time to heal nagging injuries. The cancellation may also speed up anticipated weekend pitching rotation changes. Weekday starter Jeff Stanley may take the Sunday spot on the mound allowing freshman Geoffrey Thomas to move to a weekday spot or the bullpen. The Golden Eagles return to action on Friday for a three game set against visiting Missouri State.
The softball team dropped four of five games over the weekend at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Golden Eagles lone win was over Eastern Illinois. Now 12-6, Southern Miss will open Conference USA play on the road this weekend when they face Houston for a three game series.
The women's basketball team ended their horrible season with a 102-64 loss in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament in Tulsa. The Lady Eagles finished the season with a 9-21 record. Is Joye Lee-McNelis on the hot seat?
If their was one positive to the season, it was senior Pauline Love. She had an incredible season and was rewarded by being named First Team All-Conference USA.
Larry Eustachy's club finished the regular season with a little momentum with wins over Tulane and East Carolina. The Golden Eagles will face Tulane for the third time this season tomorrow in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament in Tulsa. Tulane has dropped both meetings against Southern Miss this season. The winner will face UAB in a nationally televised game (CBS College Sports) on Thursday at 2:30pm.
Gary Flowers and Sai'Quon Stone both earned post season honors from Conference USA. Flowers was named Second Team All-Conference USA and Stone was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive Team.
The softball team dropped four of five games over the weekend at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Golden Eagles lone win was over Eastern Illinois. Now 12-6, Southern Miss will open Conference USA play on the road this weekend when they face Houston for a three game series.
The women's basketball team ended their horrible season with a 102-64 loss in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament in Tulsa. The Lady Eagles finished the season with a 9-21 record. Is Joye Lee-McNelis on the hot seat?
If their was one positive to the season, it was senior Pauline Love. She had an incredible season and was rewarded by being named First Team All-Conference USA.
Larry Eustachy's club finished the regular season with a little momentum with wins over Tulane and East Carolina. The Golden Eagles will face Tulane for the third time this season tomorrow in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament in Tulsa. Tulane has dropped both meetings against Southern Miss this season. The winner will face UAB in a nationally televised game (CBS College Sports) on Thursday at 2:30pm.
Gary Flowers and Sai'Quon Stone both earned post season honors from Conference USA. Flowers was named Second Team All-Conference USA and Stone was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive Team.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Dunn Officially Added To Staff, Basketball On Senior Day
Larry Fedora officially added Kasey Dunn to the football coaching staff today. Dunn will coach wide receivers after spending the past two seasons coaching running backs for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.
Southern Miss beat Tulane 66-57 tonight in the final home game of the season at Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles improved to 17-12 (7-8) with the win. Golden Eagles fans said goodbye to outgoing seniors Buchi Awaji, Bryson Brewer, Gustavo Lino and Andre Stephens.
Southern Miss beat Tulane 66-57 tonight in the final home game of the season at Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles improved to 17-12 (7-8) with the win. Golden Eagles fans said goodbye to outgoing seniors Buchi Awaji, Bryson Brewer, Gustavo Lino and Andre Stephens.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Baseball Struggling, Softball Sweeps Weekend Invitational
After a blowing out Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday, Southern Miss dropped two games to visiting LeMoyne over the weekend. Errors, walks and young arms seem to be the biggest challenges for Scott Berry's staff so far. Young pitchers are being thrown in the fire and the team is missing the productivity from key positions. Berry has been proactive in trying to find the right combination to put on the field with several lineup changes in the first seven games. The Golden Eagles (4-3) will try to right the ship on Wednesday when they host Louisiana-Monroe. The Warhawks (2-3) can be a dangerous team to face and already have a victory over nationally ranked Ole Miss this season.
After dropping a mid-week game to South Alabama, the Southern Miss softball team rebounded by winning the Southern Miss Invitational. The Golden Eagles four victories came over Belmont, Central Arkansas, Indiana and Jackson State. Coach Howard Dobson will take his 11-2 squad to Fayetteville, Arkansas this weekend for the Razborback Invitational. USM is scheduled to play Drake, Iowa State, Eastern Illinois, Louisiana-Lafayette and Arkansas during the three-day tournament.
After dropping a mid-week game to South Alabama, the Southern Miss softball team rebounded by winning the Southern Miss Invitational. The Golden Eagles four victories came over Belmont, Central Arkansas, Indiana and Jackson State. Coach Howard Dobson will take his 11-2 squad to Fayetteville, Arkansas this weekend for the Razborback Invitational. USM is scheduled to play Drake, Iowa State, Eastern Illinois, Louisiana-Lafayette and Arkansas during the three-day tournament.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Golden Eagles In Professional
Quick list of former Southern Miss players in professional baseball as of February 25, 2010.
Major League
None
Minor League
(MLB team, projected level to start 2010 season)
P Brent Leach - Los Angeles Dodgers, AAA
2B Jarrett Hoffpauir - Toronto Blue Jays, AAA
2b Marc Maddox - Kansas City Royals, AA
OF Toddrick Johnson - Oakland A's, A
P Josh Billeaud - Chicago White Sox, A
P Barry Bowden - Kansas City Royals, A
P Brian Leach - Pittsburgh Pirates, A
P Tyler Conn - Detroit Tigers, A
P J.R. Ballinger - Chicago White Sox, A
OF Bo Davis - San Diego Padres, A
SS Brian Dozier - Minnesota Twins, A
2B James Ewing - New York Mets, A
Japan
P John Bale - Hiroshima Toyo Karp
Free Agents That May Sign This Year
P Chad Bradford - Considering retirement after an injury-plagued career.
P Bob McCrory - Signed with Boston during off season, but was released after failing physical.
Major League
None
Minor League
(MLB team, projected level to start 2010 season)
P Brent Leach - Los Angeles Dodgers, AAA
2B Jarrett Hoffpauir - Toronto Blue Jays, AAA
2b Marc Maddox - Kansas City Royals, AA
OF Toddrick Johnson - Oakland A's, A
P Josh Billeaud - Chicago White Sox, A
P Barry Bowden - Kansas City Royals, A
P Brian Leach - Pittsburgh Pirates, A
P Tyler Conn - Detroit Tigers, A
P J.R. Ballinger - Chicago White Sox, A
OF Bo Davis - San Diego Padres, A
SS Brian Dozier - Minnesota Twins, A
2B James Ewing - New York Mets, A
Japan
P John Bale - Hiroshima Toyo Karp
Free Agents That May Sign This Year
P Chad Bradford - Considering retirement after an injury-plagued career.
P Bob McCrory - Signed with Boston during off season, but was released after failing physical.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Big Wins All Around This Weekend
Baseball took two out of three against visiting Northwestern State. Overall, the starting pitching seems to be solid. Todd McInnis pitched a stellar game on Friday, allowing one hit in six innings of work while striking out nine. Scott Copeland allowed two earned runs in six innings of work on Saturday. And Geoffrey Thomas allowed one earned run in a surprise start on Sunday. The bullpen was solid in the first two games, but the young (mostly freshmen) arms were roughed up in Sunday's loss. The Golden Eagles return to action on Wednesday against visiting Mississippi Valley State at Pete Taylor Park.
The men's and women's basketball teams were both victorious on Saturday evening at the Green House. The Lady Eagles beat visiting Rice 68-60, extending their home winnings streak to five games. They hit the road on Thursday for a game against Tulsa.
Larry Eustachy's team found themselves down at halftime, but staged a furious comeback to beat Central Florida 68-58. The win improved their season record to 16-10 and 6-6 in Conference USA play. The Golden Eagles will host #25 UTEP on Wednesday night at the Green House.
Softball dropped its first game of the season to Notre Dame, but finished the weekend with two wins after beating Alcorn State and Louisiana Tech in the Southern Miss Mizuno Classic.
The men's and women's basketball teams were both victorious on Saturday evening at the Green House. The Lady Eagles beat visiting Rice 68-60, extending their home winnings streak to five games. They hit the road on Thursday for a game against Tulsa.
Larry Eustachy's team found themselves down at halftime, but staged a furious comeback to beat Central Florida 68-58. The win improved their season record to 16-10 and 6-6 in Conference USA play. The Golden Eagles will host #25 UTEP on Wednesday night at the Green House.
Softball dropped its first game of the season to Notre Dame, but finished the weekend with two wins after beating Alcorn State and Louisiana Tech in the Southern Miss Mizuno Classic.
Love, McInnis Named Players Of The Week
Southern Miss women's basketball player Pauline Love and pitcher Todd McInnis were named Conference USA players of the week.
Love averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 43.2 percent from the field in Southern Miss' two C-USA home wins. Southern Miss has won four of its last six games. This is Love's second player of the week honor this season and fourth of her career.
McInnis struck out nine batters while allowing one hit in six innings of work in a 11-0 victory over Northwestern State on Friday.
Love averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 43.2 percent from the field in Southern Miss' two C-USA home wins. Southern Miss has won four of its last six games. This is Love's second player of the week honor this season and fourth of her career.
McInnis struck out nine batters while allowing one hit in six innings of work in a 11-0 victory over Northwestern State on Friday.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Basketball, Baseball, Softball
Basketball season will be coming to an end over the next few weeks. This season has been tough to watch for both teams. Both teams will need to win their post-season tournaments to reach the NCAA tournament. One has to wonder if there will be wholesale coaching changes after the season.
Baseball will begin their run for another College World Series appearance this weekend. New coach Scott Berry will have his hands full replacing players like Bo Davis, James Ewing, Brian Dozier and Jimmy Ballinger. Junior college transfers are expected to fill the gaps and keep the Golden Eagles in the post-season hunt. If the pitching staff, led by new coach Michael Federico, can come together early, USM will be a dangerous team to face. The Golden Eagles host Northwestern State for a three game series beginning on Friday at Pete Taylor Park.
Softball off to 4-0 start including a win over ranked Florida State. The Golden Eagles return to action this weekend as they host the Southern Miss Mizuno Classic. Visiting teams for the Classic include Alcorn State, Louisiana Tech, Notre Dame and Stephen F. Austin.
Baseball will begin their run for another College World Series appearance this weekend. New coach Scott Berry will have his hands full replacing players like Bo Davis, James Ewing, Brian Dozier and Jimmy Ballinger. Junior college transfers are expected to fill the gaps and keep the Golden Eagles in the post-season hunt. If the pitching staff, led by new coach Michael Federico, can come together early, USM will be a dangerous team to face. The Golden Eagles host Northwestern State for a three game series beginning on Friday at Pete Taylor Park.
Softball off to 4-0 start including a win over ranked Florida State. The Golden Eagles return to action this weekend as they host the Southern Miss Mizuno Classic. Visiting teams for the Classic include Alcorn State, Louisiana Tech, Notre Dame and Stephen F. Austin.
New Defensive Backs Coach, Promotions
Former Kansas defensive backs coach Je'Ney Jackson has been added to the Southern Miss coaching staff. Jackson spent the last five seasons with the Jayhawks.
Coach Fedora also announced promotions for current assistants Blake Anderson and Chris Kapilovic. As expected, Anderson was named the offensive coordinator in addition to his quarterback coach responsibilities. Kapilovic will now be the run game coordinator in addition to the offensive line coach.
Coach Fedora also announced promotions for current assistants Blake Anderson and Chris Kapilovic. As expected, Anderson was named the offensive coordinator in addition to his quarterback coach responsibilities. Kapilovic will now be the run game coordinator in addition to the offensive line coach.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Signing Day Fruitful For Golden Eagles
Coach Fedora and his staff signed what some have said is Fedora's best recruiting class on Wednesday. Many of the commitments made their pledge early in the process and Southern Miss coaches had to fight off other schools late into signing day.
Class Gems: Travis Woodyard & O.C. Brown
Sleeper: Arsenio Favor
Immediate Impact Player: Corey Acosta
Corey Acosta (PK) 5-10, 182
Memphis, Tennessee (Christian Brothers High School)
Converted 12-of-17 field goals and connected on 29-of-30 extra points during his senior campaign for coach Kevin Locastro at Christian Brothers. A two-star athlete by Scout.com and was ranked the No. 14 kicker in the country. Rated the 17th-best kicker by Rivals.com and a two-star prospect. Hit a 49-yard field goal during the year. Was 3-of-5 from 40-yards and beyond. Earned First Honors for a 3.80 grade point average or better for the first two quarters of his senior year. A member of the blue squad for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All Star game. Also received scholarship offer from Memphis.
Kelvin Bolden (WR) 6-0, 165
Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Gulf Coast Community College)
Attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and finished the year with 1,337 yards receiving on 53 catches and 17 touchdown receptions. An All-Region 23 selection and first team MACJC pick tallied 236 yards receiving in the state championship game with three touchdown receptions. Added a 194-yard receiving game on four catches against Hinds, a 172-yard contest against Southwest Mississippi Community College on 13 catches and three touchdowns and a 112-yard tilt against East Mississippi with three touchdowns during the year. Attended Ocean Springs High School. Also received scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Mississippi State and North Texas.
Cortez Bowen (LB) 6-2, 218
Memphis, Tennessee (Trezevant High School)
Prepped at Trezevant High School for coach Teli White. Tallied 74 tackles to go along with nine sacks and four fumble recoveries during his senior campaign. Added 102 stops, 18 sacks and two fumble recoveries as a junior during his first season of playing organized football. A three-star linebacker by Rivals.com and was projected as the No. 22 player in the state following his senior campaign. A two-star athlete by Scout.com. A three-star athlete by ESPN.com. A 4A Tennessee Sportswriters Association All-State pick. A member of the blue squad for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All Star game. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech and Texas Tech.
Furious Bradley (ATH) 5-8, 158
Gulfport, Mississippi (Harrison Central High School)
Played running back and defensive back last season for coach Ronnie Cuevas at Harrison Central High School. Rushed for 937 yards on 132 carries with 12 touchdowns, to go along with 19 catches for 211 yards. Added 47 tackles, including 31 solos, to go along with three interceptions. A first team All-State pick by the Clarion Ledger. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 selection. Played in the Mississippi/Alabama All Star game where he made six tackles and tallied an interception. Voted three-stars by Rivals.com and is the No. 29 athlete from the state of Mississippi. Notched two stars by Scout.com.
O.C. Brown (OL) 6-2, 319
Memphis, Tennessee (Manassas High School)
A member of the offensive line at Manassas High in Memphis. A 3A All-State selection by the Tennessee Football Coach Association. Voted by Memphis Commercial Appeal as one of the ‘Most Wanted’ football players in area in 2009. Played on blue squad in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Subject of film documentary profiling his recruiting process and was also featured in segment on ABC’s 20-20. A four-star player by Rivals.com and was voted by the website as the No. 6 rated player in the state of Tennessee and No. 11 in the country at offensive guard. A three-star performer by Scout.com and No. 34 nationally among offensive guards. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Colorado, Kentucky, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State and Mississippi State.
Jacorius Cotton (ATH) 5-11, 179
LaGrange, Georgia (Troup County High School)
Played on both sides of the football for Bubba Jeter at Troup County High, concentrating mostly in the secondary during his senior campaign. A three-star athlete by Rivals.com and earned two stars from Scout.com. Named team’s offensive most valuable player at the inaugural Columbus Valley High School Awards luncheon. Also received offers from Central Florida, South Florida and Troy.
Arsenio Favor (QB) 6-2, 226
Montgomery, Alabama (Stanhope Elmore High School)
Played for coach Jeff Foshee at Stanhope Elmore High. Garnered WSFA-TV and Montgomery Quarterback Club Player of the Week honors once each. An all-county performer. A two-star athlete by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Junior stats included 87 completions for 175 attempts for 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns. Also scored six rushing touchdowns that season. Also received offers from Arkansas State and Western Kentucky.
David Fowler (OL) 6-3, 289
Daphne, Alabama (Daphne High School)
Prepped Daphne High for Coach Glenn Vickery in which the school reached the state playoff quarterfinals. An Alabama Sportswriters Association Class 6A All-State selection. A three-star rated prospect by Rivals.com. A two-star prospect and the No. 91 rated offensive guard by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic last December in a 21-13 win for his home state. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Duke, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisville, Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Jeremy Hester (RB) 5-7, 172
Panama City, Florida (Arnold High School)
Attends Arnold High and plays for Coach James Hale. Rushed for 1,497 yards on 164 carries with 17 rushing touchdowns. Returned one kickoff for 94 yards and a touchdown to earn All-Bay County honors. Garnered FSWA 3A First Team All-State in 2008 on the strength of 2,305 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns. A three-star rated prospect by Rivals.com and No. 27 All-Purpose Back nationally. A three-star prospect by Scouts Inc. and No. 97 running back nationally. One of 30 finalists for the inaugural Rudy Award. Also received offers from Colorado State, East Carolina, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisville, Memphis, Northern Illinois and Western Kentucky.
Lamar Holmes (OL) 6-6, 335
Gastonia, North Carolina (Itawamba Community College)
A December signee from Itawamba Community College where he played the last two seasons for Jeff Terrill. NJCAA Pre-Season All-American first team prior to 2009 campaign. Was a first team MACJC North pick during his freshman campaign. A three-star performer by Scout.com and a four-star pick by Rivals.com and No. 18 junior college player nationally. Prepped at Huss High School in North Carolina. Also received offers from Auburn, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Troy.
Alan Howze (RB)6-1, 209
Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Ocean Springs High School)
Used at running back for coach Todd Mangum at Ocean Springs High. Rushed for 868 yards on 158 carries with a pair of touchdowns. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 pick … An All-South Mississippi Honorable Mention by the Sun Herald in 2008. A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and rated two stars by Scout.com.
Reggie Hunt (ATH) 5-9, 175
Robertsdale, Alabama (Copiah-Lincoln Community College)
A three-star athlete by Scout.com and Rivals.com from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Recorded 18 tackles, including eight solos, to go along with 16 pass breakups and one interception in which he returned for a touchdown at defensive back in 2009. Prepped at Daphne (Alabama) High School, where he was one of the top 20 prospects in the state of Alabama. Participated in the 2007 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in which he rushed for 15 yards and caught two passes for 32. Played cornerback as a sophomore at Daphne before switching to offense as a junior and rushing for 1,009 yards and 12 touchdowns on only 72 carries. A nagging ankle injury limited him to just over 800 yards rushing as a senior, though he added about 500 yards receiving. Originally signed with Auburn out of high School. Also received offers from Memphis, Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Josh Magee (WR) 5-10, 170
Hoover, Alabama (Hoover High School)
A first-team 6A Alabama All-State selection who helped Hoover High School to a 14-1 record and a state championship in 2009. A two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com that participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Birmingham News 2009 Hoover/South Player of the Year. A dual-sport athlete that is expected to play infield for the Golden Eagle baseball team as well as wide receiver for coach Larry Fedora on the gridiron. A top baseball prospect in Alabama and will likely be drafted in this June’s major league baseball amateur draft. Son of former major league outfielder Wendell Magee, who spent seven seasons in the major leagues with Philadelphia and Detroit from 1996-2002. Also received offers from Middle Tennessee State and UAB.
Dasman McCullum (DE) 6-5, 230
Taylorsville, Mississippi (West Jones High School)
A first-team 5A all-state selection as a defensive end from West Jones High School by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. A second team selection all-state by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger. Tallied 45 tackles to go along with three sacks, while adding an interception, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Played in the 61st Bernard Blackwell All Star Football Classic last December. A two-star defensive end by Scout.com and Rivals.com. Named one of the Sun Herald’s top 30 prospects and the Clarion Ledger’s top 40 prospects for the state of Mississippi. Selected to the WDAM All-Area Team. Also received offers from Arkansas State and Memphis.
Steve McNair, Jr. (WR) 6-1, 195
Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Oak Grove High School)
Member of the Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen team as wide receiver from Oak Grove High for coach Nevil Barr. Caught 61 passes for 709 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 311 yards on 66 carries with four touchdowns. Named the 12th best player in the state by Scout.com. A three-star receiver by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. Helped lead his team to an 11-3 record and to the class 6A state championship game as a senior. Participant in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in which he caught two passes. Selected as the Area Player of the Year by WDAM television. Son of the late Steve McNair Sr., a former NFL MVP who spent 13 seasons in the NFL. Also received offers from Minnesota, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Tulsa and West Virginia.
Justin Penn (LB) 6-1, 193
Bassfield, Mississippi (Bassfield High School)
A 3A first-team all-state selection from Bassfield High for coach Lance Mancuso. Tallied 74 tackles, four sacks, 4 interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. A three-star linebacker by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. Helped lead his team to the class 2A State Championship. Named one of the top 40 prospects in the state of Mississippi by Scout.com and the Clarion Ledger. Selected to the WDAM All-Area Team. Participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and registered one tackle. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 pick.
Taylor Peterson (OL) 6-4, 296
Auburn, Alabama (Auburn High School)
Prepped at Auburn High for Tim Carter for a squad that went 13-1 his senior campaign. A two-star athlete by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Started as a sophomore and junior at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia before transferring to Auburn High in 2009. Was an honorable mention region 5-AAAA while at McIntosh High in 2008. Also received offers from Memphis, Troy and UAB.
Seth Reedy (OL) 6-3, 264
Piedmont, Alabama (Piedmont High School)
A Class 3A All-State pick by the Alabama Sports Writers Association for coach Steve Smith at Piedmont High. Ranked a three-star rated player by Rivals.com and a two-star by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic. As a junior he was named ASWA 3A first-team All-State as well as all-region and all-county. Graded out at 92 percent that year and helped team to a 10-3 record. Recorded 52 pancake blocks and only one sack allowed. Also received offers from Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Brandon Smith (DE) 6-2, 247
Columbus, Georgia (Carver High School)
Played at Carver High for coach Dell McGee. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com in which he was also rated as the #29 defensive end in the nation by and No. 43 overall in Georgia by the website. Played in Georgia North-South All-Star Game on Dec. 29 in Columbus. A Top 50 player from state of Georgia by Macon.com. Also received offers from Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami and South Carolina.
Dominque Sullivan (QB) 6-3, 189
Taylorsville, Mississippi (Taylorsville High School)
Played for coach Bud Blackledge at Taylorsville High School. Compiled 1,997 yards passing and 16 TDs to go along with 386 rushing yards and 5 TDs. The Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year in Mississippi. Named 2nd team All-State by the Clarion Ledger. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 selection. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com…Rated as the No. 40 pro-style QB nationally by Rivals.com and No. 23 overall in Mississippi. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic … Threw for 50 yards in the contest. A WDAM All-Area selection as a junior and senior.
Also received offers from Florida International, Louisiana Tech and Tulane.
Markese Triplett (WR) 6-4, 199
Louisville, Mississippi (Louisville High School)
Prepped at Louisville High for coach Brad Peterson. A Class 4A second-team All-State selection by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Named first-team All-State by Clarion Ledger. A Top 30 selection by the Biloxi Sun-Herald. Registered 37 receptions for 633 yards and seven TDs. Added 55 tackles, four sacks and three interceptions. Rated the No. 57 wide receiver nationally by Rivals.com and No. 12 player in Mississippi. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic, where he caught one pass for 38 yards and a touchdown from Dominque Sullivan. Also received offers from Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State.
Alexander Walters Jr. (DB) 5-10, 163
Northport, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County High School)
Played for Coach Lee Gibson at Tuscaloosa County High School in which they finished 7-4 during his senior season. Recorded 34 tackles to go along with three pass breakups and an interception. A two-star rated player by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Prepped at Park Hill South in suburb of Kansas City for his freshman and sophomore seasons and lived in Birmingham during his junior campaign before transferring to Tuscaloosa County.
Zeke Walters (TE) 6-2, 217
Birmingham, Alabama (Briarwood Christian High School)
Prepped for coach Fred Yancey at Briarwood Christian High School. Totaled 76 tackles at linebacker, 25 solo, along with one sack, two pressures, two tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery. Added 12 rushes for 18 yards and six TDs on the ground … Star of the week with 16 tackles against John Carroll. A team co-captain as well as an all-county as a senior and all-Over The Mountain his final two campaigns. Rated the No. 56 tight end prospect by Scouts.com and a two-star player. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com. Also received offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State and UAB.
Jason Weaver (OL) 6-5, 320
New Orleans, Louisiana (Arizona Western Community College)
Signed in December 2009 as a transfer player from Arizona Western Community College Enrolled in January for spring semester. Spent the last two seasons there, where his team finished 9-2 this past season and earned a trip to the 2009 Mississippi Bowl. A NJCAA All-American on the offensive line. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Also received offers from Arizona, Idaho, Kansas State and Miami.
Anthony Wilson (DE) 6-3, 215
Midfield, Alabama (Midfield High School)
Transferred to Midfield High after playing at Homewood High in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Ranked as the No. 26 defensive end prospect nationally and No. 21 player in the state. Tallied eight tackles for Homewood. Moved to state of Alabama following Hurricane Katrina from New Orleans. Also received offers from Auburn, LSU, Oklahoma, UAB and UCLA.
Jamal Woodyard (ATH) 5-8, 200
Fairhope, Alabama (Fairhope High School)
Played for coach David Faulkner at Fairhope High. A honorable mention 6A all-state selection by the Alabama Sportswriters Association. Star of Alabama when he rushed for 384 yards with six touchdowns on 32 carries against Foley. A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and a two-star performer by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic. An ASWA All-State 6A first-team selection in 2008 as a junior after he rushed for 1,442 yards. Also received offers from Louisiana Tech, Louisville, Mississippi State, Troy and UAB.
Class Gems: Travis Woodyard & O.C. Brown
Sleeper: Arsenio Favor
Immediate Impact Player: Corey Acosta
Corey Acosta (PK) 5-10, 182
Memphis, Tennessee (Christian Brothers High School)
Converted 12-of-17 field goals and connected on 29-of-30 extra points during his senior campaign for coach Kevin Locastro at Christian Brothers. A two-star athlete by Scout.com and was ranked the No. 14 kicker in the country. Rated the 17th-best kicker by Rivals.com and a two-star prospect. Hit a 49-yard field goal during the year. Was 3-of-5 from 40-yards and beyond. Earned First Honors for a 3.80 grade point average or better for the first two quarters of his senior year. A member of the blue squad for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All Star game. Also received scholarship offer from Memphis.
Kelvin Bolden (WR) 6-0, 165
Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Gulf Coast Community College)
Attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and finished the year with 1,337 yards receiving on 53 catches and 17 touchdown receptions. An All-Region 23 selection and first team MACJC pick tallied 236 yards receiving in the state championship game with three touchdown receptions. Added a 194-yard receiving game on four catches against Hinds, a 172-yard contest against Southwest Mississippi Community College on 13 catches and three touchdowns and a 112-yard tilt against East Mississippi with three touchdowns during the year. Attended Ocean Springs High School. Also received scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Mississippi State and North Texas.
Cortez Bowen (LB) 6-2, 218
Memphis, Tennessee (Trezevant High School)
Prepped at Trezevant High School for coach Teli White. Tallied 74 tackles to go along with nine sacks and four fumble recoveries during his senior campaign. Added 102 stops, 18 sacks and two fumble recoveries as a junior during his first season of playing organized football. A three-star linebacker by Rivals.com and was projected as the No. 22 player in the state following his senior campaign. A two-star athlete by Scout.com. A three-star athlete by ESPN.com. A 4A Tennessee Sportswriters Association All-State pick. A member of the blue squad for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl All Star game. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech and Texas Tech.
Furious Bradley (ATH) 5-8, 158
Gulfport, Mississippi (Harrison Central High School)
Played running back and defensive back last season for coach Ronnie Cuevas at Harrison Central High School. Rushed for 937 yards on 132 carries with 12 touchdowns, to go along with 19 catches for 211 yards. Added 47 tackles, including 31 solos, to go along with three interceptions. A first team All-State pick by the Clarion Ledger. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 selection. Played in the Mississippi/Alabama All Star game where he made six tackles and tallied an interception. Voted three-stars by Rivals.com and is the No. 29 athlete from the state of Mississippi. Notched two stars by Scout.com.
O.C. Brown (OL) 6-2, 319
Memphis, Tennessee (Manassas High School)
A member of the offensive line at Manassas High in Memphis. A 3A All-State selection by the Tennessee Football Coach Association. Voted by Memphis Commercial Appeal as one of the ‘Most Wanted’ football players in area in 2009. Played on blue squad in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Subject of film documentary profiling his recruiting process and was also featured in segment on ABC’s 20-20. A four-star player by Rivals.com and was voted by the website as the No. 6 rated player in the state of Tennessee and No. 11 in the country at offensive guard. A three-star performer by Scout.com and No. 34 nationally among offensive guards. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Colorado, Kentucky, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State and Mississippi State.
Jacorius Cotton (ATH) 5-11, 179
LaGrange, Georgia (Troup County High School)
Played on both sides of the football for Bubba Jeter at Troup County High, concentrating mostly in the secondary during his senior campaign. A three-star athlete by Rivals.com and earned two stars from Scout.com. Named team’s offensive most valuable player at the inaugural Columbus Valley High School Awards luncheon. Also received offers from Central Florida, South Florida and Troy.
Arsenio Favor (QB) 6-2, 226
Montgomery, Alabama (Stanhope Elmore High School)
Played for coach Jeff Foshee at Stanhope Elmore High. Garnered WSFA-TV and Montgomery Quarterback Club Player of the Week honors once each. An all-county performer. A two-star athlete by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Junior stats included 87 completions for 175 attempts for 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns. Also scored six rushing touchdowns that season. Also received offers from Arkansas State and Western Kentucky.
David Fowler (OL) 6-3, 289
Daphne, Alabama (Daphne High School)
Prepped Daphne High for Coach Glenn Vickery in which the school reached the state playoff quarterfinals. An Alabama Sportswriters Association Class 6A All-State selection. A three-star rated prospect by Rivals.com. A two-star prospect and the No. 91 rated offensive guard by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic last December in a 21-13 win for his home state. Also received offers from Arkansas State, Duke, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisville, Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Jeremy Hester (RB) 5-7, 172
Panama City, Florida (Arnold High School)
Attends Arnold High and plays for Coach James Hale. Rushed for 1,497 yards on 164 carries with 17 rushing touchdowns. Returned one kickoff for 94 yards and a touchdown to earn All-Bay County honors. Garnered FSWA 3A First Team All-State in 2008 on the strength of 2,305 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns. A three-star rated prospect by Rivals.com and No. 27 All-Purpose Back nationally. A three-star prospect by Scouts Inc. and No. 97 running back nationally. One of 30 finalists for the inaugural Rudy Award. Also received offers from Colorado State, East Carolina, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisville, Memphis, Northern Illinois and Western Kentucky.
Lamar Holmes (OL) 6-6, 335
Gastonia, North Carolina (Itawamba Community College)
A December signee from Itawamba Community College where he played the last two seasons for Jeff Terrill. NJCAA Pre-Season All-American first team prior to 2009 campaign. Was a first team MACJC North pick during his freshman campaign. A three-star performer by Scout.com and a four-star pick by Rivals.com and No. 18 junior college player nationally. Prepped at Huss High School in North Carolina. Also received offers from Auburn, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Troy.
Alan Howze (RB)6-1, 209
Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Ocean Springs High School)
Used at running back for coach Todd Mangum at Ocean Springs High. Rushed for 868 yards on 158 carries with a pair of touchdowns. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 pick … An All-South Mississippi Honorable Mention by the Sun Herald in 2008. A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and rated two stars by Scout.com.
Reggie Hunt (ATH) 5-9, 175
Robertsdale, Alabama (Copiah-Lincoln Community College)
A three-star athlete by Scout.com and Rivals.com from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Recorded 18 tackles, including eight solos, to go along with 16 pass breakups and one interception in which he returned for a touchdown at defensive back in 2009. Prepped at Daphne (Alabama) High School, where he was one of the top 20 prospects in the state of Alabama. Participated in the 2007 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in which he rushed for 15 yards and caught two passes for 32. Played cornerback as a sophomore at Daphne before switching to offense as a junior and rushing for 1,009 yards and 12 touchdowns on only 72 carries. A nagging ankle injury limited him to just over 800 yards rushing as a senior, though he added about 500 yards receiving. Originally signed with Auburn out of high School. Also received offers from Memphis, Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Josh Magee (WR) 5-10, 170
Hoover, Alabama (Hoover High School)
A first-team 6A Alabama All-State selection who helped Hoover High School to a 14-1 record and a state championship in 2009. A two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com that participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Birmingham News 2009 Hoover/South Player of the Year. A dual-sport athlete that is expected to play infield for the Golden Eagle baseball team as well as wide receiver for coach Larry Fedora on the gridiron. A top baseball prospect in Alabama and will likely be drafted in this June’s major league baseball amateur draft. Son of former major league outfielder Wendell Magee, who spent seven seasons in the major leagues with Philadelphia and Detroit from 1996-2002. Also received offers from Middle Tennessee State and UAB.
Dasman McCullum (DE) 6-5, 230
Taylorsville, Mississippi (West Jones High School)
A first-team 5A all-state selection as a defensive end from West Jones High School by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. A second team selection all-state by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger. Tallied 45 tackles to go along with three sacks, while adding an interception, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Played in the 61st Bernard Blackwell All Star Football Classic last December. A two-star defensive end by Scout.com and Rivals.com. Named one of the Sun Herald’s top 30 prospects and the Clarion Ledger’s top 40 prospects for the state of Mississippi. Selected to the WDAM All-Area Team. Also received offers from Arkansas State and Memphis.
Steve McNair, Jr. (WR) 6-1, 195
Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Oak Grove High School)
Member of the Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen team as wide receiver from Oak Grove High for coach Nevil Barr. Caught 61 passes for 709 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 311 yards on 66 carries with four touchdowns. Named the 12th best player in the state by Scout.com. A three-star receiver by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. Helped lead his team to an 11-3 record and to the class 6A state championship game as a senior. Participant in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game in which he caught two passes. Selected as the Area Player of the Year by WDAM television. Son of the late Steve McNair Sr., a former NFL MVP who spent 13 seasons in the NFL. Also received offers from Minnesota, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Tulsa and West Virginia.
Justin Penn (LB) 6-1, 193
Bassfield, Mississippi (Bassfield High School)
A 3A first-team all-state selection from Bassfield High for coach Lance Mancuso. Tallied 74 tackles, four sacks, 4 interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. A three-star linebacker by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. Helped lead his team to the class 2A State Championship. Named one of the top 40 prospects in the state of Mississippi by Scout.com and the Clarion Ledger. Selected to the WDAM All-Area Team. Participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and registered one tackle. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 pick.
Taylor Peterson (OL) 6-4, 296
Auburn, Alabama (Auburn High School)
Prepped at Auburn High for Tim Carter for a squad that went 13-1 his senior campaign. A two-star athlete by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Started as a sophomore and junior at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia before transferring to Auburn High in 2009. Was an honorable mention region 5-AAAA while at McIntosh High in 2008. Also received offers from Memphis, Troy and UAB.
Seth Reedy (OL) 6-3, 264
Piedmont, Alabama (Piedmont High School)
A Class 3A All-State pick by the Alabama Sports Writers Association for coach Steve Smith at Piedmont High. Ranked a three-star rated player by Rivals.com and a two-star by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic. As a junior he was named ASWA 3A first-team All-State as well as all-region and all-county. Graded out at 92 percent that year and helped team to a 10-3 record. Recorded 52 pancake blocks and only one sack allowed. Also received offers from Middle Tennessee State and Troy.
Brandon Smith (DE) 6-2, 247
Columbus, Georgia (Carver High School)
Played at Carver High for coach Dell McGee. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com in which he was also rated as the #29 defensive end in the nation by and No. 43 overall in Georgia by the website. Played in Georgia North-South All-Star Game on Dec. 29 in Columbus. A Top 50 player from state of Georgia by Macon.com. Also received offers from Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami and South Carolina.
Dominque Sullivan (QB) 6-3, 189
Taylorsville, Mississippi (Taylorsville High School)
Played for coach Bud Blackledge at Taylorsville High School. Compiled 1,997 yards passing and 16 TDs to go along with 386 rushing yards and 5 TDs. The Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year in Mississippi. Named 2nd team All-State by the Clarion Ledger. A Biloxi Sun-Herald Top 30 selection. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com…Rated as the No. 40 pro-style QB nationally by Rivals.com and No. 23 overall in Mississippi. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic … Threw for 50 yards in the contest. A WDAM All-Area selection as a junior and senior.
Also received offers from Florida International, Louisiana Tech and Tulane.
Markese Triplett (WR) 6-4, 199
Louisville, Mississippi (Louisville High School)
Prepped at Louisville High for coach Brad Peterson. A Class 4A second-team All-State selection by the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Named first-team All-State by Clarion Ledger. A Top 30 selection by the Biloxi Sun-Herald. Registered 37 receptions for 633 yards and seven TDs. Added 55 tackles, four sacks and three interceptions. Rated the No. 57 wide receiver nationally by Rivals.com and No. 12 player in Mississippi. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic, where he caught one pass for 38 yards and a touchdown from Dominque Sullivan. Also received offers from Louisiana Tech and Mississippi State.
Alexander Walters Jr. (DB) 5-10, 163
Northport, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County High School)
Played for Coach Lee Gibson at Tuscaloosa County High School in which they finished 7-4 during his senior season. Recorded 34 tackles to go along with three pass breakups and an interception. A two-star rated player by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Prepped at Park Hill South in suburb of Kansas City for his freshman and sophomore seasons and lived in Birmingham during his junior campaign before transferring to Tuscaloosa County.
Zeke Walters (TE) 6-2, 217
Birmingham, Alabama (Briarwood Christian High School)
Prepped for coach Fred Yancey at Briarwood Christian High School. Totaled 76 tackles at linebacker, 25 solo, along with one sack, two pressures, two tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery. Added 12 rushes for 18 yards and six TDs on the ground … Star of the week with 16 tackles against John Carroll. A team co-captain as well as an all-county as a senior and all-Over The Mountain his final two campaigns. Rated the No. 56 tight end prospect by Scouts.com and a two-star player. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com. Also received offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State and UAB.
Jason Weaver (OL) 6-5, 320
New Orleans, Louisiana (Arizona Western Community College)
Signed in December 2009 as a transfer player from Arizona Western Community College Enrolled in January for spring semester. Spent the last two seasons there, where his team finished 9-2 this past season and earned a trip to the 2009 Mississippi Bowl. A NJCAA All-American on the offensive line. A three-star rated player by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Also received offers from Arizona, Idaho, Kansas State and Miami.
Anthony Wilson (DE) 6-3, 215
Midfield, Alabama (Midfield High School)
Transferred to Midfield High after playing at Homewood High in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Ranked as the No. 26 defensive end prospect nationally and No. 21 player in the state. Tallied eight tackles for Homewood. Moved to state of Alabama following Hurricane Katrina from New Orleans. Also received offers from Auburn, LSU, Oklahoma, UAB and UCLA.
Jamal Woodyard (ATH) 5-8, 200
Fairhope, Alabama (Fairhope High School)
Played for coach David Faulkner at Fairhope High. A honorable mention 6A all-state selection by the Alabama Sportswriters Association. Star of Alabama when he rushed for 384 yards with six touchdowns on 32 carries against Foley. A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and a two-star performer by Scout.com. Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic. An ASWA All-State 6A first-team selection in 2008 as a junior after he rushed for 1,442 yards. Also received offers from Louisiana Tech, Louisville, Mississippi State, Troy and UAB.
Future Schedule Upate: 2010 OOC Opponents Finalized
Prairie View A&M was announced as the final out of conference opponent for the 2010 season. Prairie View defeated Alabama A&M, 30-24, in the SWAC championship game to win the title and the Panthers finished the year at 9-1.
Southeastern Louisiana was initially slated to be on the schedule, but the season opener at South Carolina forced SLU out.
Rumors circulated earlier this year that Mississippi Valley State would be playing in Hattiesburg, but terms could not be reached. There are also reports that Valley is struggling to meet NCAA certification. A team without certification can not be counted toward the necessary wins for the bowl eligibility.
Southern Miss future schedules as of 2/5/2010:
2010
9/2 at South Carolina
9/11 Prairie View A&M
9/18 Kansas
9/25 at Louisiana Tech
TBD at Tulane
TBD at Tulsa
TBD at Memphis
TBD at Central Florida
TBD Houston
TBD UAB
TBD Marshall
TBD East Carolina
2011
9/3 Louisiana Tech
9/24 at Virginia
11/12 at LSU
2012
9/1 at Nebraska
9/29 Louisville
2013
9/7 Nebraska
9/14 at Louisiana Tech
2014
8/30 at Mississippi State
9/6 Louisiana Tech
2015
9/5 Mississippi State
9/26 at Nebraska
2017
9/2 at Tennessee
Southeastern Louisiana was initially slated to be on the schedule, but the season opener at South Carolina forced SLU out.
Rumors circulated earlier this year that Mississippi Valley State would be playing in Hattiesburg, but terms could not be reached. There are also reports that Valley is struggling to meet NCAA certification. A team without certification can not be counted toward the necessary wins for the bowl eligibility.
Southern Miss future schedules as of 2/5/2010:
2010
9/2 at South Carolina
9/11 Prairie View A&M
9/18 Kansas
9/25 at Louisiana Tech
TBD at Tulane
TBD at Tulsa
TBD at Memphis
TBD at Central Florida
TBD Houston
TBD UAB
TBD Marshall
TBD East Carolina
2011
9/3 Louisiana Tech
9/24 at Virginia
11/12 at LSU
2012
9/1 at Nebraska
9/29 Louisville
2013
9/7 Nebraska
9/14 at Louisiana Tech
2014
8/30 at Mississippi State
9/6 Louisiana Tech
2015
9/5 Mississippi State
9/26 at Nebraska
2017
9/2 at Tennessee
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
New Receivers Coach?
Several websites are reporting that Kasey Dunn has been hired as the new wide receivers coach for Southern Miss. Dunn most was recently the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks and has had collegiate coaching stops at Idaho, San Diego, New Mexico, Washington State, TCU, Arizona, Baylor and Maryland.
Dunn brings a wealth of experience to the staff, but it's hard to say how long he will be in Hattiesburg. Based on his track record, he will only be here a season or two.
Dunn brings a wealth of experience to the staff, but it's hard to say how long he will be in Hattiesburg. Based on his track record, he will only be here a season or two.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Golen Eagles Ranked 21 In Baseball American Preseason Poll
Three Conference USA teams are ranked in Baseball America's preseason poll, released by the publication on Wednesday. Defending C-USA tournament champion Rice is ranked fifth, while defending regular season champ East Carolina is 18th and 2009 College World Series participant Southern Miss is listed at No. 21.
2010 Baseball America Preseason Poll
1. Texas (50-16-1)
2. Virginia (49-15-1)
3. Louisiana State (56-17)
4. Cal. St. Fullerton (47-16)
5. Rice (43-18)
6. Georgia Tech (38-19-1)
7. Florida (42-22)
8. U.C. Irvine (45-15)
9. Florida State (45-18)
10. South Carolina (40-23)
11. TCU (40-18)
12. Coastal Carolina (47-16)
13. Louisville (47-18)
14. Arizona State (51-14)
15. Clemson (44-22)
16. Miami, Fla. (38-22)
17. Arkansas (41-24)
18. East Carolina (46-20)
19. San Diego (29-25)
20. North Carolina (48-18)
21. Southern Miss (40-26)
22. Georgia (38-22)
23. UCLA (27-29)
24. Mississippi (44-20)
25. Oregon State (37-19)
2010 Baseball America Preseason Poll
1. Texas (50-16-1)
2. Virginia (49-15-1)
3. Louisiana State (56-17)
4. Cal. St. Fullerton (47-16)
5. Rice (43-18)
6. Georgia Tech (38-19-1)
7. Florida (42-22)
8. U.C. Irvine (45-15)
9. Florida State (45-18)
10. South Carolina (40-23)
11. TCU (40-18)
12. Coastal Carolina (47-16)
13. Louisville (47-18)
14. Arizona State (51-14)
15. Clemson (44-22)
16. Miami, Fla. (38-22)
17. Arkansas (41-24)
18. East Carolina (46-20)
19. San Diego (29-25)
20. North Carolina (48-18)
21. Southern Miss (40-26)
22. Georgia (38-22)
23. UCLA (27-29)
24. Mississippi (44-20)
25. Oregon State (37-19)
C-USA Softball Preseason All-Conference Team
Hill names Preseason All-Conference Player of the Year
IRVING, Texas - Southern Miss senior outfielder Megan Hill was named the Preseason All-Conference Player of the Year, while East Carolina's Toni Paisley earned the Preseason Pitcher of the Year award. Both honors were voted on by the league's nine head coaches.
Hill, the only unanimous preseason pick, returns for her senior season with a .356 career batting average and 30 home runs, which both rank in the Top 12 in the conference record books. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native also has a .674 career slugging percentage and hopes to build on these numbers into her final season as a Golden Eagle.
Player of the Year
Megan Hill, Southern Miss
Pitcher of the Year
Toni Paisley, East Carolina
Preseason All-Conference Team
C - Camilla Carrera, UTEP
IF - Tiffany Lane, UCF
IF - Cristen Aona, ECU
IF - Catherine Douglass, UAB
IF - Alianna Telles, Marshall
IF - Vanessa Vice, Tulsa
OF - Megan Hill, Southern Miss
OF - Lauren Lindsay, Tulsa
OF - Martina Landrum, UAB
OF - Christina Merrida, East Carolina
P - Toni Paisley, East Carolina
P - Jackie Lawrence, Tulsa
UT - Chelsea Troupe, UTEP
DH - Jennifer Kinkert, Houston
IRVING, Texas - Southern Miss senior outfielder Megan Hill was named the Preseason All-Conference Player of the Year, while East Carolina's Toni Paisley earned the Preseason Pitcher of the Year award. Both honors were voted on by the league's nine head coaches.
Hill, the only unanimous preseason pick, returns for her senior season with a .356 career batting average and 30 home runs, which both rank in the Top 12 in the conference record books. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native also has a .674 career slugging percentage and hopes to build on these numbers into her final season as a Golden Eagle.
Player of the Year
Megan Hill, Southern Miss
Pitcher of the Year
Toni Paisley, East Carolina
Preseason All-Conference Team
C - Camilla Carrera, UTEP
IF - Tiffany Lane, UCF
IF - Cristen Aona, ECU
IF - Catherine Douglass, UAB
IF - Alianna Telles, Marshall
IF - Vanessa Vice, Tulsa
OF - Megan Hill, Southern Miss
OF - Lauren Lindsay, Tulsa
OF - Martina Landrum, UAB
OF - Christina Merrida, East Carolina
P - Toni Paisley, East Carolina
P - Jackie Lawrence, Tulsa
UT - Chelsea Troupe, UTEP
DH - Jennifer Kinkert, Houston
C-USA Announces Pre-Season Baseball Awards
McInnis Named Preseason C-USA Pitcher of the Year; Cargill All-C-USA
Irving, TEXAS. - Conference USA announced their annual preseason baseball awards today, as voted on by the league's nine coaches, and two Golden Eagle pitchers took home honors.
Redshirt Junior Todd McInnis was named the preseason C-USA Pitcher of the Year and relief pitcher Collin Cargill earned the league's relief pitcher spot on the preseason All-C-USA team.
McInnis was also one of three pitchers named to the preseason all-conference team.
"This is a great honor for both of these guys and our program," head coach Scott Berry said. "We play in a very strong conference and anytime you get recognition from the other coaches in our league it really says something."
McInnis earned the highest honor given to a pitcher from Conference USA last year, as a sophomore, when he was named the C-USA Pitcher of the Year with his 9-4 record and 3.73 ERA.
In 2009 he was on the mound in the NCAA Regional Championship Game win over Georgia Tech, NCAA Super Regional Championship Game win over Florida and started the first game of the College World Series against Texas. Over the course of the season he struck out 90 hitters while walking only 34.
Cargill, a redshirt junior, emerged in his sophomore campaign as the Golden Eagle closer and recorded a C-USA leading 13 saves. He was 4-3 with a 3.55 ERA in 28 appearances.
He recorded his biggest saves of the season in the NCAA post season saving both wins over No. 13 Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlanta Regional and both games over No. 9 Florida in the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional, allowing just one run and four hits in those four games.
The Golden Eagles will open the 2010 season on February 19 as they host Northwestern State at Pete Taylor Park for a three game series.
2010 PRESEASON BASEBALL AWARDS
(as selected by C-USA's head coaches)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Anthony Rendon, Rice (Sophomore, Third Baseman)
PITCHER OF THE YEAR
Todd McInnis, Southern Miss (Junior, Righthander)
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
P Seth Maness Jr. East Carolina
P Todd McInnis Jr. Southern Miss
P Taylor Wall So. Rice
RP Collin Cargill Jr.. Southern Miss
C Jeremy Schaffer So. Tulane
IF Victor Gomez Jr. Marshall
IF Rick Hague Jr. Rice
IF Blake Kelso Jr. Houston
IF Jonathan Merritt Sr. UAB
IF Anthony Rendon So. Rice
OF Devin Harris Jr. East Carolina
OF Chad Mozingo Jr. Rice
OF Trent Whitehead Jr. East Carolina
DH/UT Kyle Roller Sr. East Carolina
Irving, TEXAS. - Conference USA announced their annual preseason baseball awards today, as voted on by the league's nine coaches, and two Golden Eagle pitchers took home honors.
Redshirt Junior Todd McInnis was named the preseason C-USA Pitcher of the Year and relief pitcher Collin Cargill earned the league's relief pitcher spot on the preseason All-C-USA team.
McInnis was also one of three pitchers named to the preseason all-conference team.
"This is a great honor for both of these guys and our program," head coach Scott Berry said. "We play in a very strong conference and anytime you get recognition from the other coaches in our league it really says something."
McInnis earned the highest honor given to a pitcher from Conference USA last year, as a sophomore, when he was named the C-USA Pitcher of the Year with his 9-4 record and 3.73 ERA.
In 2009 he was on the mound in the NCAA Regional Championship Game win over Georgia Tech, NCAA Super Regional Championship Game win over Florida and started the first game of the College World Series against Texas. Over the course of the season he struck out 90 hitters while walking only 34.
Cargill, a redshirt junior, emerged in his sophomore campaign as the Golden Eagle closer and recorded a C-USA leading 13 saves. He was 4-3 with a 3.55 ERA in 28 appearances.
He recorded his biggest saves of the season in the NCAA post season saving both wins over No. 13 Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlanta Regional and both games over No. 9 Florida in the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional, allowing just one run and four hits in those four games.
The Golden Eagles will open the 2010 season on February 19 as they host Northwestern State at Pete Taylor Park for a three game series.
2010 PRESEASON BASEBALL AWARDS
(as selected by C-USA's head coaches)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Anthony Rendon, Rice (Sophomore, Third Baseman)
PITCHER OF THE YEAR
Todd McInnis, Southern Miss (Junior, Righthander)
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
P Seth Maness Jr. East Carolina
P Todd McInnis Jr. Southern Miss
P Taylor Wall So. Rice
RP Collin Cargill Jr.. Southern Miss
C Jeremy Schaffer So. Tulane
IF Victor Gomez Jr. Marshall
IF Rick Hague Jr. Rice
IF Blake Kelso Jr. Houston
IF Jonathan Merritt Sr. UAB
IF Anthony Rendon So. Rice
OF Devin Harris Jr. East Carolina
OF Chad Mozingo Jr. Rice
OF Trent Whitehead Jr. East Carolina
DH/UT Kyle Roller Sr. East Carolina
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Golden Eagles Loses Again
With tonight's loss to UAB, the Golden Eagles lost their 4th straight conference game and dropped to 10-8 (0-4) for the season. Southern Miss had a 7 point lead at half time, but couldn't make key free throws down the stretch.
The losing streak may end this weekend against East Carolina, but the way things have been going USM may not win a conference game this year. Wins will come easy over NAIA schools, but the team needs more tough tests to make it through the season. Southern Miss needs a new spark and the perfect way would be a new coaching staff. Unfortunately, Richard Giannini probably has his hands tied with contract buyouts. Unless there is some sort of miracle, Eustachy will still be around next season. How much lower can we go?
Baseball anyone?
The losing streak may end this weekend against East Carolina, but the way things have been going USM may not win a conference game this year. Wins will come easy over NAIA schools, but the team needs more tough tests to make it through the season. Southern Miss needs a new spark and the perfect way would be a new coaching staff. Unfortunately, Richard Giannini probably has his hands tied with contract buyouts. Unless there is some sort of miracle, Eustachy will still be around next season. How much lower can we go?
Baseball anyone?
Friday, January 15, 2010
Future Schedule Update: Valley Coming To Hattiesburg?
With the addition of South Carolina to the 2010 schedule, Southern Miss was forced to reschedule a previously scheduled home opener with Southeastern Louisiana. Athletic department officials hoped to move the game to later in the season, but were not able to work it out with SLU officials. Sources in Hattiesburg are indicating that the Golden Eagles have added Mississippi Valley State to next year's schedule. It is believed that the game will be the home opener on September 11.
Valley isn't the highest caliber of an opponent, but the game will be a have a big turn out and will be nice confidence builder sandwiched between games at South Carolina and home against Kansas.
Adding in-state FCS schools to the schedule is a good thing as well. It keeps the money in the state and increases interest in the game and the program state-wide. Having on the schools on the schedule would be appropriate every third year.
The game against SLU will be rescheduled for a later season.
Southern Miss future schedules as of 1/15/2010:
2010
9/2 at South Carolina
9/18 Kansas
9/25 at Louisiana Tech
TBD Mississippi Valley State
2011
9/3 Louisiana Tech
9/24 at Virginia
11/12 at LSU
2012
9/1 at Nebraska
9/29 Louisville
2013
9/7 Nebraska
9/14 at Louisiana Tech
2014
8/30 at Mississippi State
9/6 Louisiana Tech
2015
9/5 Mississippi State
9/26 at Nebraska
2017
9/2 at Tennessee
Valley isn't the highest caliber of an opponent, but the game will be a have a big turn out and will be nice confidence builder sandwiched between games at South Carolina and home against Kansas.
Adding in-state FCS schools to the schedule is a good thing as well. It keeps the money in the state and increases interest in the game and the program state-wide. Having on the schools on the schedule would be appropriate every third year.
The game against SLU will be rescheduled for a later season.
Southern Miss future schedules as of 1/15/2010:
2010
9/2 at South Carolina
9/18 Kansas
9/25 at Louisiana Tech
TBD Mississippi Valley State
2011
9/3 Louisiana Tech
9/24 at Virginia
11/12 at LSU
2012
9/1 at Nebraska
9/29 Louisville
2013
9/7 Nebraska
9/14 at Louisiana Tech
2014
8/30 at Mississippi State
9/6 Louisiana Tech
2015
9/5 Mississippi State
9/26 at Nebraska
2017
9/2 at Tennessee
Golden Eagles In The NFL Update - Henderson Signed By Detroit
Former Golden Eagle defensive end Robert Henderson was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.
Golden Eagles In The NFL Update - 1/15/2010
Brett Favre (4) - Minnesota Vikings
Adalius Thomas (96) - New England Patriots
Jeremy Bridges (73) - Arizona Cardinals
Michael Boley (52) - New York Giants
Chris White (63) - Houston Texans
Chris Clark (75) - Minnesota Vikings (Practice Squad)
Robert Henderson (72) - Detroit Lions (Practice Squad)
Demar Dotson (69) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ryan McKee (68) - St. Louis Rams
Gerald McRath (51) - Tennessee Titans
Shawn Nelson (89) - Buffalo Bills
Golden Eagles In The NFL Update - 1/15/2010
Brett Favre (4) - Minnesota Vikings
Adalius Thomas (96) - New England Patriots
Jeremy Bridges (73) - Arizona Cardinals
Michael Boley (52) - New York Giants
Chris White (63) - Houston Texans
Chris Clark (75) - Minnesota Vikings (Practice Squad)
Robert Henderson (72) - Detroit Lions (Practice Squad)
Demar Dotson (69) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ryan McKee (68) - St. Louis Rams
Gerald McRath (51) - Tennessee Titans
Shawn Nelson (89) - Buffalo Bills
Coaching Carousel Continues: Robinson Leaving USM
Larry Fedora will be looking for a defensive backs coach for the second straight season. Travaris Robinson has accepted a position to be part of Tommy Tuberville's staff at Texas Tech. Robinson played for Tuberville at Auburn. The only name that has come up so far is Louisiana Tech's Terry Joseph.
This leaves two open positions on the Southern Miss staff. Offensive coordinator Darrel Wyatt resigned in December to take a position with Kansas. Early reports indicated that Blake Anderson was promoted to the offensive coordinator position, but there has been no formal announcement. There also have been reports that Fedora is still talking to a few coaches about the coordinator position.
This leaves two open positions on the Southern Miss staff. Offensive coordinator Darrel Wyatt resigned in December to take a position with Kansas. Early reports indicated that Blake Anderson was promoted to the offensive coordinator position, but there has been no formal announcement. There also have been reports that Fedora is still talking to a few coaches about the coordinator position.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Basketball Struggling, Football Coaching Changes
Both the men's and women's basketball programs are going through slumps right now. After jumping out to a quick start with over the NAIA schools, Larry Eustachy's team can't seem to do anything right. The team now holds a 9-4 record, with four of the wins coming against NAIA teams. If the Golden Eagles plan to right the ship, they need to do in conference play, which begins tonight at Marshall. Marshall will be a tough test and with the way USM has been playing, Marshall should win easily. The Golden Eagles next play at home against Memphis on Saturday, January 9.
Where does one begin with the Lady Eagles? Coming off an excellent season last year, expectations were high for Coach McNelis' club. Instead the Lady Eagles are in the middle of a five game losing streak and have 4-11 overall record entering conference play. No bench strength? Limited quality starters? Where has JLM gone wrong with this club?
If the same quality of play continues throughout the season, Richard Giannini may have no other choice than to find two new coaches who can get the job done.
With Darrell Wyatt's departure to Kansas, Larry Fedora has an open position on his staff. Southern Miss quarterback's coach Blake Anderson has been offered and accepted the offensive coordinator position. Anderson will continue to work with quarterbacks in addition to his new role. There are rumors circulating that Fedora will promote from within and name graduate assistant Cody Fredenburg either wide receivers or running backs coach. Pat Washington is currently the running backs coach, but he can easily move to the wide receiver position if necessary.
Where does one begin with the Lady Eagles? Coming off an excellent season last year, expectations were high for Coach McNelis' club. Instead the Lady Eagles are in the middle of a five game losing streak and have 4-11 overall record entering conference play. No bench strength? Limited quality starters? Where has JLM gone wrong with this club?
If the same quality of play continues throughout the season, Richard Giannini may have no other choice than to find two new coaches who can get the job done.
With Darrell Wyatt's departure to Kansas, Larry Fedora has an open position on his staff. Southern Miss quarterback's coach Blake Anderson has been offered and accepted the offensive coordinator position. Anderson will continue to work with quarterbacks in addition to his new role. There are rumors circulating that Fedora will promote from within and name graduate assistant Cody Fredenburg either wide receivers or running backs coach. Pat Washington is currently the running backs coach, but he can easily move to the wide receiver position if necessary.
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