Talk of Champions

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Tre Harris ‘probably No. 1 or No. 2’ Ole Miss wide receiver ‘from a sheer talent standpoint’ Jul 13, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and Chuck Rounsaville of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 provide the very latest Ole-Miss-insider news/rumors/scoop on Rebel football.

The Spirit has talked to and written stories on seven of the Rebels’ 20 brought in transfers from the off-season. Talk of Champions goes in-depth on each of their potential roles in 2023, as well as provide insight on their respective transitions to Ole Miss.

Plus, the podcast has the latest on the enrollment status of a number of other high-profile off-season additions, among them transfer wide receiver Zakhari Franklin. The Rebels are still awaiting word on one final class from UTSA, but sources indicate they remain confident Franklin ultimately makes it to campus.

They also touch on an up-and-down off-season for Ole Miss baseball, including the disappointing development of the likely loss of start shortstop signee Cooper Pratt.

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#notcommitted: Ole Miss recruiting and the Curious Case of Spencer Sanders Jul 12, 2023

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In this edition of #notcommitted, Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit is joined by On3 scouting and rankings assistant Cody Bellaire to discuss, among other topics, the ranking process for recruits on services such as On3 and elsewhere.

Plus, Bellaire has in-depth scouting reports on the Rebels’ newest 2024 quarterback offers, Hauss Hejny and Trever Jackson. Bellaire likes both prospects. Did they pass the eye test at the Elite 11 Finals? And Bellaire has the latest on Ole Miss in-state wants Kamarion Franklin and Jamonta Waller, including where the pair were slotted in the latest On3 rankings update.

Finally, the podcast covers the Curious Case of Spencer Sanders. What will his be role at Ole Miss? How does the addition of Walker Howard potentially impact his decision to stay or go?

Draft signs were pointing Ole Miss’ way for Cooper Pratt. Then came the Milwaukee Brewers. Jul 11, 2023

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In this edition of Daytime Fireworks, Zach Berry is joined by Perfect Game scouting coordinator Troy Sutherland to talk about the 2023 MLB Draft and Ole Miss baseball recruiting.

Prized Rebel shortstop signee Cooper Pratt was selected in the sixth round by the Milwaukee Brewers and it appears he'll sign.

Sutherland weighs in on Pratt's status, as well as touches on myriad other topics, including his scouting report on several Ole Miss verbal commitments for the next few classes.

Rebel Yell Hotline: Former NFL/Florida Gator tight end Ben Troupe Jul 11, 2023

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In this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, Chuck Rounsaville of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 and the rest of the gang are joined by former NFL/Florida tight end Ben Troupe. Troupe now serves as a motivational speaker and ESPN Radio host.

Ole Miss baseball in the MLB Draft, a football de-commit and SEC Media Days Jul 10, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 deep-dive into some major Ole Miss developments from the weekend. Among them, Rebel baseball received some much-needed MLB Draft luck, even if two of its best players (Jacob Gonzalez and Kemp Alderman) were selected in the Top 50.

Plus, let’s make sense of the seemingly-abrupt de-commitment of four-star 2024 quarterback Demond Williams, as well as the player attendees for SEC Media Days, which were announced by the league office on Monday.

Star second-year Rebel running back Quinshon Judkins is one of the headliners. Actually, he might be THE headliner.

Let’s get to it.

Commitment Watch and the other big-ticket Ole Miss sports items for the weekend Jul 07, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 get you ready for the weekend with the big-ticket Ole Miss items you most need to be paying attention to.

Plus, they play another spirited round of Buy or Sell? to break down, among other topics, the very latest in the recruitment of four-star tight end Caleb Odom, who will announce his college decision next week. Ole Miss led for months, but Alabama has seized momentum lately.

Also, has first-year men’s basketball coach Chris Beard put together the best debut coaching staff in Rebel athletics history? Ben thinks so, and Zach has the skinny on the next possible commitment for Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss football Rebels.

Hint: He announces on Saturday.

Let’s get to it.

Ole Miss football can expect ‘the best Isheem Young’ in 2023 Jul 06, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit is joined by veteran Rebel safety Isheem Young to discuss the Rebels’ off-season work, as well as fall camp fast-approaching, a new defense under Pete Golding, his impressions of the newcomers (transfers and freshmen) and much, much more.

Current G.O.A.T./Potential G.O.A.T.: Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins is on his way Jul 05, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit briefly touch on the most-pressing Rebel sports topics, before pivoting to the 2023-24 college football national championship odds released on Wednesday.

Ole Miss came in at No. 20.

But they don't stop there.

Also on the docket is a position-by-position edition of Current G.O.A.T./Potential G.O.A.T. Some picks might surprise you. One (Quinshon Judkins, RB) won't in the slightest.

Let's get to it.

Rebel Yell Hotline: Walker Jones, the Grove Collective and Ole Miss in the NIL space Jul 04, 2023

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In this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, Chuck Rounsaville (Ole Miss Spirit/On3) and others are joined by Walker Jones, the executive director of the Grove Collective, for a comprehensive update on the state of the Rebels' overall NIL efforts.

‘Arguably the best prospect in the state’: Ole Miss commit William Echoles is no typical three-star Jul 03, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett is back from a magical trip to LA to talk all things Ole Miss football recruiting with his fellow Ole Miss Spirit-er Zach Berry.

The Rebels stopped their in-state slide with the commitment of three-star William Echoles. But more importantly, they landed a player they believe is very much undervalued both nationally and in the state.

Echoles is ranked as the No. 808 player in the country by the On3 Industry Ranking. He’s the No. 25 recruit in Mississippi.

“Will Echoles is a big-time defensive lineman,” an Ole Miss source relayed to the Ole Miss Spirit. “One of the best interior workouts and camps I have seen since coaching. Like, he is elite.

“I think he’s arguably the best prospect in the state.”

Plus, a long-overdue round of Trending or Ending? Will Jamonta Waller stick with Florida? Can the Rebels pull another Starkville coup and flip Braylon Burnside? Does Noreel White remain in play?

Let’s get to it.

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