SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI RUMORS
Patriots Sign 2nd-Rd Pick LB Jamie Collins
The Patriots have announced that second-round pick Jamie Collins, who was the first player the team drafted this year after trading out of the first round, has signed his contract.
Under the rookie salary slotting system, as the 52nd overall pick Collins' deal has a total value of around $3.76 million, with a signing bonus of $1.1 million.
The 23-year old Collins, listed...
2013 Pre-Season Preview: Southern Miss Golden Eagles
2012 Record: 0-12 (0-8 in C-USA)
Head Coach: Todd Monken (First Year Head Coach)
Last Bowl Game: 2011 Sheraton Bowl: beat Nevada 24-17
Stadium: M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, MS (capacity = 36,000)
Home Field Advantage: ranked 45th out of 55 mid-major teams
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Conference Home Games: 10/5 vs FIU, 10/26 vs...
Patriots Select Southern Miss LB Jamie Collins (Rd.2, No.52)
With the 52nd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Patriots select Southern Miss LB Jamie Collins. A tall lean end/linebacker hybrid for Southern Miss, Collins racked up 20 tackles for loss (and 10 sacks) for the Golden Eagles during his first-team All-Conference USA senior season. Though hes not an elite pass rush talent and is still growing into his frame, he presents scouts...
Thomas Enjoys Spring Game Experience
The Golden Eagles wrapped up a fun spring game in front of a good crowd Saturday afternoon at Petal High School. The defense had a great showing and the defensive line was a big reason. We caught up with Octavius Thomas after the game to hear about his spring and what it means to him to be back on the field.
Via southernmississippi.scout.com
April 20, 2013
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Sloter Ready To Shine
The quarterback position was one of the biggest pieces of the jigsaw puzzle that was last year's Southern Miss team. Coach Monken will look to turn that around this season, as he searches for a solid and reliable starter. One of the top options so far this spring is red-shirt freshman Kyle Sloter. The Georgia product begins his quest to be the starter for the Golden Eagles in the fall.
Via southernmississippi.scout.com
March 29, 2013
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Lampley, Weaver Ready For Opportunity
Former Golden Eagle stars Jason Weaver and Tracey Lampley took to Petal High School's field for Southern Miss pro-day last week. GoldenEaglePride.com caught up with both players and talked to them about the day and their expectations at the next level.
Via southernmississippi.scout.com
March 15, 2013
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Draft Zone Spotlight: Jason Weaver, OL, University of Southern Mississippi
Draft Zone Spotlight: Jason Weaver – OG – University of Southern Mississippi
Jason Weaver has had a very wild path to the draft, but this massive Offensive Lineman understands that all his hard work is about to pay off. Jason was granted an extra year due to medical issues by the NCAA and boy did he make his competitors pay. The 6’5, 305 pound offensive lineman paved the...
Southern Miss. 70, UCF 62
Dwayne Davis scored 34 points, Rashard McGill added 10 and Southern Mississippi beat Central Florida 70-62 on Saturday night.
Davis was coming off a career-high 35 points against Marshall earlier in the week, and had another spectacular performance on Saturday, shooting 9 of 15 from the field and 12 of 12 on free throws.
His 3-pointer with 2:11 remaining stopped a final Central...
Via AP on Fox
March 09, 2013
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Southern Miss. 135, Dillard 41
Daveon Boardingham and Cedric Jenkins scored 22 points each and Southern Mississippi scored the first 12 points of the game and cruised to a 135-41 victory over Dillard on Thursday night.
The 135 points were the most ever for the Golden Eagles (11-4), surpassing the 133 they scored against Virginia Tech in 1988.
The Golden Eagles have won five of their past six games. Also in double...
Via AP on Fox
January 03, 2013
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Southern Miss. 61, Denver 50
Dwayne Davis led Southern Mississippi with 22 points as the Golden Eagles picked up a 61-50 victory over Denver Tuesday night in a nonconference matchup.
Davis was backed by Jerrold Brooks, who had 12 points, and Michael Craig, who chipped in seven points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals for Southern Mississippi (6-0).
The win was the Golden Eagles' 17th consecutive...
Via AP on Fox
November 27, 2012
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Redshirt Freshman Quarterback Ricky Lloyd Could Get His First Start This Weekend
Southern Miss redshirt freshman quarterback Ricky Lloyd could get his first career start on Saturday against Louisville. The injuries among all three of the Golden Eagles quarterbacks was a big topic at Southern Miss head coach Ellis Johnson’s press conference yesterday.
Ellis, who is in his first year as the head coach in Hattiesburg entered the season with a three-man quarterback...
Southern Miss' leading rusher arrested for robbery
Jamal Woodyard, who was Southern Mississippi's leading rusher last season as a redshirt freshman, was one of three men arrested over the weekend and charged with felony second-degree robbery, according to the Mobile Press Register.
He was released from jail after posting a 15,000 bond.
According to the report, Woodyard and two others robbed an 18-year-old man on Friday night...
Via Fox Sports South
May 08, 2012
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Southern Miss' Woodyard arrested
Southern Mississippi running back Jamal Woodyard has been arrested and charged with felony second-degree robbery.
The Baldwin Country Corrections Center website says Woodyard entered the jail on Saturday and has been released on $15,000 bail. The 21-year-old from Fairhope, Ala., led the Golden Eagles with 732 rushing yards last season while averaging 6.7 yards per carry. He scored...
Via Fox Sports
May 07, 2012
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Southern Miss RB Woodyard arrested for robbery
Southern Mississippi running back Jamal Woodyard has been arrested and charged with felony second-degree robbery.
The Baldwin Country Corrections Center website says Woodyard entered the jail on Saturday and has been released on $15,000 bail. The 21-year-old from Fairhope, Ala., led the Golden Eagles with 732 rushing yards last season while averaging 6.7 yards per carry. He scored...
Via AP on Fox
May 07, 2012
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Falcons Select Southern Miss. OT Lamar Holmes (Rd.3, No. 91)
With the 91st overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Falcons select Lamar Holmes, OT (Southern Mississippi). Holmes has good natural strength and an anchor to stall bull rushers at the point of attack. He has an evenly proportioned body throughout his 6-foot-6 frame and looks the part of a starting NFL tackle. He doesn't have a lot of range in his pass set, but he generally...
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