Ben Garrett

Oxford, United States

Writer, Ole Miss Spirit at On3

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Middle-of-the-Order Ready: Pacella poised to make immediate impact for Rebels

6 days ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Clemson’s Tristan Bissetta is ticketed to start in an outfield corner for Ole Miss baseball next season. The other corner is reserved for Illinois State’s Daniel Pacella, who Ole Miss landed in June over LSU, Mississippi State and others. Pacella last season was a first-team All-MVC selection. He started all 56 games in left field for the Redbirds and totaled 59 RBI, the seventh-most in a single season in program history. Pacella led the team with a .355 batting average.
All Eyes on Bissetta: Ole Miss banking on big bat and clean bill of health

6 days ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Ole Miss baseball in 2026 is replacing all three of its starting outfielders. The Rebels have already signed two replacements for the corners in Tristan Bissetta (Clemson) and Daniel Pacella (Illinois State). Both are MLB Draft risks. Bissetta had wrist surgery prior to last season and has been recovering from Tommy John. “It’s huge power.
Why Ole Miss is sending fewer players to summer ball than ever before

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Ole Miss sent out 10 players to summer baseball leagues this month, including second-year sluggers Hayden Federico and Ethan Suroweic.
Ole Miss transfer haul gains steam with eye on pitching, infield help

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Ole Miss baseball is on commitment watch for San Diego St. right-handed pitcher Marko Sipila. Sipila is just the start, too.
WATCH: SpiritBen joins Fred Smoot, Get Loud to talk Ole Miss CB Trey Amos

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

The Washington Commanders in April selected Ole Miss All-American cornerback Trey Amos in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s already making waves. Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit joined Get Loud with Washington legend Fred Smoot to break down what the Commanders are getting in Amos, as well as Mississippi football, including Smoot almost going to Ole Miss and much, much more. Talk of Champions is an Ole Miss podcast always powered by RiverLand Roofing.
NFL Rebels: Watkins ‘balling’ for 49ers; Williams a breakout contender in Dallas?

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Jordan Watkins was the second Ole Miss wide receiver off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers selected Watkins with the last pick of the fourth round, No. 138 overall. He played three seasons at Ole Miss and had six 100-yard games, including an historic performance in a win over Arkansas last season. Watkins set new Ole Miss records for single-game receiving yards (254) and touchdowns (5). Ole Miss finished with 10 wins or more for the third time in four seasons.
Red and Blue Crew Podcast: The world of NIL is out of control

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Join hosts Brad Logan and David Johnson as the crew discusses the wild world of NIL in the college space and how Ole Miss has led from the front. Presented by: The Landshark, The Velvet Ditch and the Hearn Law FirmTalk of Champions is an Ole Miss podcast always powered by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call RiverLand today for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss athletics in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.
Zach Day soaks up Pedulla’s wisdom as Ole Miss reloads for another tourney run

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Former walk-on Zach Day earned a scholarship last season and is one of just three returners back for another NCAA Tournament run with Ole Miss basketball. The others are Malik Dia and Eduardo Klafke. Both were in the rotation in 2024-25, but only Dia was a key piece. He started all 36 games and averaged 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Dia shot 64 percent from the floor and 35 percent from 3-point range. “Last season, just excited to be here,” Day said this week.
Raymond Collins runs it up in CFB ’25 and drops real-life Ole Miss football intel

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Ole Miss veteran linebacker Raymond Collins dropped some significant football tidbits in a sit-down with the Spirit this week.
Rebel Gamers: CFB '25 with Ole Miss LB Raymond Collins

1 week ago | on3.com | Ben Garrett

Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit is joined on Wednesday, June 18 by Rebel linebacker Raymond Collins for a play-through of the Rebels’ season opener against Georgia State. Plus, the latest on all things football, including summer workouts and a potentially expanded role for Collins in 2025-26. Talk of Champions is an Ole Miss podcast always powered by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call RiverLand today for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297.