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Big Men, Big Game

Normally, Dr. S wouldn't mention something as mundane as an NBA regular-season game. But tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets (8:30 p.m., ESPN) in a game that could be something special. It's the first meeting between Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal and Rockets rookie middle man Yao Ming. Shaq's the present; Yao might be the future. Their collision figures to be interesting. Previews ...

FYI on Eli and Rod

Dr. S admits he was surprised to learn that Eli Manning and Rod Davis were going to return to their respective schools for their senior seasons rather than going on to the NFL. Eli, the Ole Miss QB, surprised Dr. S because he was going to be a first-round pick (probably). Eli can probably boost his stock by playing at Ole Miss – if he doesn't get killed in the process.

Hot Rod Staying In Hub City

Good news for Southern Miss fans; linebacker Rod Davis says he's going to come back for his senior year. That's bad news for the teams on the Eagles' schedule.

Breaking News: Eli returning to Ole Miss

Good ole Eli said today that he's returning to Ole Miss next year after all. Read the breaking story.

Whatever Happened To ... ?

Remember Tang Hamilton, the standout basketball player for Mississippi State and Lanier High? He's still playing basketball, working on getting back to the NBA by playing for Columbus, Ga., in the NBDL. He was named the developmental league's player of the month for December after scoring in double figures in 10 of 11 games. And speaking of whatever happened to, Columbus is coached by another former Mississippi State star who went on to NBA glory: Jeff Malone.

Rebels Belong In Shreveport

"Don't play us in Shreveport," Ole Miss coach David Cutcliffe crowed after the Rebels beat one of the worst Nebraska teams in decades 27-24 on Friday. OK, Towel Boy, Dr. S acknowledges that you're the king of Shreveport. But the first time you go 5-6, you will get fired. Of course, Dr. S is surprised to hear that Cutcliffe is sticking around in Oxford. But Dr. S won't be surprised when Eli Manning tells Rebel Nation that he won't be sticking around. Take the money, Eli ...

For Those About To Lose, We Analyze You

Thank goodness Southern Miss and Ole Miss are playing a bowl doubleheader today. We can wrap up the 2002 football year in Mississippi with these losses. Then Dr. S can start giving the rest of the bowl games the attention (none) they so richly deserve. Let's start our bowl preview with some mean words from the Los Angeles Times:

Happy Holidays

What is Trent Lott dreaming of today? A white Christmas, of course.

Dr. S would like to wish all of you a happy holidays. Check back in the next day or so for previews of the Southern Miss and Ole Miss bowl games. And Dr. S promises to get back on a regular Sports Blog schedule as soon as he awakes from his Christmas ham coma. (That Christmas bills coma will last much longer.)

How About More Holiday Treats For Jackson Fans?

In a column on Saturday, Rick Cleveland of The Clarion-Ledger echoes what Dr. S said earlier. The Mississippi State basketball game at the Mississippi Coliseum earlier this week was a huge success. Now why can't games like that become a holiday tradition in Jackson? Sure, this Mississippi State team is a special case, but I think Jackson fans (especially those from State and Ole Miss) would welcome a chance to see their school's team at least once a year. And who knows, it might help attendance in Starkville and Oxford, too, once fans get a look at the Bulldogs and Rebels.

An Evening of BAS-ketball, Mississippi State-style

Dr. S was among that number (6,592) at a sold-out Mississippi Colisem on Wednesday night that saw 16th-ranked Mississippi State crush Georgia State 78-54. It was one of the great nights in Jackson sports history. Dr. S' question: Why can't the capital city have this kind of fun more often?

MUW Dumping Women's Sports

Ouch. The Mississippi University for Women (and Men, actually) is trying to abolish its women's athletics programs due to budget cuts and tornado damage. "MUW President Claudia Limbert is asking state College Board approval on Thursday to take steps to eliminate the school's four teams beginning July 1, 2003," the Clarion-Ledger reported today.

Fester Brings New Funk

Our crazed Cajun correspondent Fester sounds off with a postseason postmortem on Mississippi State and a sneak peek at the bowl opponents for Southern Miss and Ole Miss (snore).

Rammer, Jammer, Yellow Hammer ...

Fester is slacking again this week. I think it's some kind of holiday down in the swamps of Baton Rouge. They will make up any excuse to eat alligator or nutria. Anyway, the next time you hear an Alabama fan say, "I can't believe Dennis Franchione left Alabama for a dump like Texas A&M," here's a bit of info to pass along.

Hot Rumors

Welcome to Rumor Central, where we have all the dope on who's going to be coaching where. Which dope will be coaching your favorite team next?

Ask The Doctor

Dr. S answers the burning questions of the day. But like Al Jaffee said, ask a stupid question, get a snappy answer.

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