Taylor Curet

Aug 20, 2024 | wdam.com | Taylor Curet

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The strength of Southern Mississippi’s defensive line has been harped on all fall camp. Head coach Will Hall said the Golden Eagles have talent, experience and depth at that spot of the field. Wayne County grad Armondous Cooley will factor heavily into the equation up front. “He’s a Cooley from Wayne County,” Hall said. “His uncle was a great player here and he’s proud to be here. We’re so glad he’s back. He’s one of those guys that everybody loves.

Aug 16, 2024 | wdam.com | Taylor Curet

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss hopes to avoid the injury bug which plagued its defensive backfield a season ago. Brendan Toles had a promising start to his junior season at cornerback before tearing his ACL just three games in. He admits how tough it was to watch from the sidelines last year, but it helped him gain a new perspective. “I learned that little things matter,” Toles said. “An inch matters, a foot matters. Just gotta stay technical in our stuff that we do, just try to be perfect.

Aug 14, 2024 | wdam.com | Taylor Curet

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s hard to replace 4,022 yards of rushing. Frank Gore Jr. left Southern Miss with that mark, the third-most in program history. Senior Dreke Clark will spearhead the 2024 running back room, returning from a 429-yard season which was cut two games short due to a broken hand. There will be more opportunities for guys like JQ Gray. The Oak Grove grad enters his second year on campus as a redshirt freshman.

Aug 14, 2024 | wdam.com | Taylor Curet

MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s a new man in charge of Mount Olive football. Eric Nelson begins his head coaching career with the Pirates. “I got guys in that locker room that know how to play football,” Nelson said. Nelson won’t be navigating these uncharted waters alone. Guys like junior Haiden Payne will help lead the way on both sides of the ball. Payne’s a talented receiver and lock-down cornerback. “I like to catch interceptions and covering the best guy on the field,” Payne said.

Aug 12, 2024 | wdam.com | Taylor Curet

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Heidelberg Oilers made history last season, advancing to the school’s first state championship. They return in 2024 with hopes of making more history. “Everybody’s locked in,” said second-year Heidelberg head coach Darryl Carter. “Nobody’s taking any days off, taking anything for granted.”“Everybody comes out hype, yelling, screaming,” said Heidelberg senior linebacker Devin Tribble. “Just ready to play.”The dog days are over in Heidelberg.