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And The Trophy Goes To ...

Who's going to win the Conerly Trophy, the annual award supposedly given to the state's top college football player? The Sun Herald of Biloxi says it knows the answer: Southern Miss linebacker Rod Davis. Now that would be the biggest upset of the year in Mississippi college football.

Translated Into English

Last week, Dr. S weighed in on the antics of American sports fans, pointing out that even the most unruly U.S. sports fan can't hold a candle to the soccer hooligans of Europe, particularly those in England. Aside from being hit by a falling goal post, doused with pepper spray, brained by an empty whiskey bottle, knocked down by an opposing team's assistant coach or choked by Bobby Knight, the out-of-control U.S. sports fan has little to fear. The English soccer fan runs the risk of being fatally beaten by opposing fans, arrested and thrown in a dungeon by police, or being crushed or trampled inside the arena by "friendly" fans.

Day of the Jackal

Heads have begun to roll at Mississippi State. Football coach Jackie Sherrill fired five of his assistants on Monday, including the offensive and defensive coordinators. Why stop with them, Jackie? Dr. S says fire yourself, too. But AD Larry Templeton would never pull the trigger on the Prince of Darkness and MSU is still looking for a permanent university president. So the reign of error will continue for at least another year.

Why Do These Things Always Start In England?

Dr. S heard this "sport" discussed at length on Fox Sports Radio one afternoon. Another sign that the Apocalypse is imminent? I think the site will speak for itself.

American Hooligans Still Lag Behind Europe's

There have been a lot of stories and sports talk radio jabber in recent weeks about violence at college football games, usually related to fans storming the field after a game and attempting to tear down the goal posts. (Historical note: This is why Mississippi State and Ole Miss started handing out the Golden Egg Trophy 75 years ago.) But U.S. sports hooliganism is still minor-league compared to what goes on overseas.

BCS Explained, Sorta

Do you want the real story on the byzantine Bowl Championship Series? Check out this column by the LA Times' Chris Dufresne ...

The Turkey (Egg) Bowl

Mississippi State and Ole Miss get together for their annual hatefest on Thursday night. Beware, this Egg Bowl might give you indigestion.

Kicked To The Curb

Folks, when Dr. S says you're going to lose your job, you had better start packing the boxes. So long, JSU football coach Robert Hughes, not that you will be missed. Dr. S predicts you won't be the last state college football coach to go.

Check Out The Big Brain On Dr. S!

Bloggers, it's been a long hard football season, especially for those of you who based your football wagers (that's illegal in 49 states, you know) on the prognostications of Dr. S. As the Stones once sang, "I'm feeling drunk, juiced up and sloppy, and I only drank 14 beers and 16 shots of Jaeger at the Lounge last night ..." Or something like that. Back on Planet Football, this is the last big Saturday for our state schools, so Dr. S prescribes some predictions .He was a startling 2-4 last week. You have been warned. ...

The Turkey Gobbles

Dr. S will be here for you 24/7, slaving away to bring you the sports news and views you so richly deserve. Meanwhile, our raving correspondent Fester is taking Thanksgiving week off. I think the real problem is, they don't have computers in the jail he's visiting. Anyway, the slacker does offer some brief words of wisdom this week.

Go Jackson State!

Sorry, Alcorn. We've got to root for the home team. Tickets are $32, $22, and $17. And, truth be known, the "Braves" part doesn't help anything. Go Tigers!

Matchup Made In Hell

So are you hoping that Ole Miss and Southern Miss will both become bowl-eligible and end up playing each other in a bowl game? (If so, you are one sick puppy. That would be one butt-ugly game with this year's teams.) But don't hold your breath. At least, that's what the Biloxi Sun-Herald says.

Down On The NCAA Plantation ...

Mississippi State announced Wednesday that the NCAA has decided it made a mistake two years ago when it said Mario Austin was eligible to play college basketball. Perhaps the NCAA should put itself on probation. Or better yet, give itself the death penalty.

Dread Descends On Dogpatch

Here's some bad news if you're a Mississippi State basketball fan. As of Tuesday night, State still didn't know if All-Everything center Mario Austin will be eligible to play in Saturday's season opener with Louisiana-Lafayette.

Changing Channels, Part 1

Dr. S is sick of ESPN talking head Stuart Scott. There are times when Dr. S hates Stuart (usually when Dr. S is watching ESPN). Stuart's act has long since worn thin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Bob Wolfley sums up the trouble with Stuart in a critique of ESPN's coverage of the NBA:

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