Talk of Champions

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How Michael Thompson's departure is relevant to Matt Luke, and '40' returns to the pod Oct 10, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, brought to you by Modern Woodmen, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp, a pair of Braves fans in mourning, attempt to talk through their postseason disappointment while also making sense of Michael Thompson's departure from Ole Miss athletics, which ties in somewhat to Matt Luke. Plus, former Rebel defensive end Kentrell Lockett joins (15:35) to preview Missouri, as well as discuss Brent Schaeffer, Patrick Willis, the challenges of Columbia and more.
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Mailbag: Is Ole Miss' run-heavy offense sustainable against good teams? Oct 08, 2019

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In this mailbag edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host David Johnson of the Ole Miss Spirit answer your questions, including thoughts on the Rebels' run-heavy approach and whether it's sustainable against the SEC's best teams. Plus, the guys discuss the process that led to Glenn Boyce being hired as chancellor, the status of Matt Corral, basketball recruiting following the Jaemyn Brakefield and AJ Hoggard developments and much, much more.
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Rebel Yell Hotline: Glenn Boyce and Langston Rogers Oct 08, 2019

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In this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, Chuck Rounsaville and Yancy Porter are joined by Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce and Rebel historian Langston Rogers.
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Full Ford Dye and Glenn Boyce conference call Oct 04, 2019

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After a public press conference was abruptly cancelled Friday afternoon due to protests, Ford Dye, head of the IHL, and new Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce met the media on a conference call.
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Jordan Ta'amu: Ole Miss QB situation, the XFL, Phil Longo and his decision to stay Oct 03, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Brian Hadad wistfully walk down memory lane to five years ago, when college football in Mississippi was at its high point. What have we learned, and will the in-state rivals ever rejoin the nation's elite? Plus, the guys touch on Jeffrey Simmons, basketball, Hugh Freeze and Dan Mullen, etc. Former Ole Miss QB Jordan Ta'amu joins on the Modern Woodmen phone line (27:05) to discuss the current Ole Miss quarterback situation, his potential career in the XFL, Phil Longo, his decision to remain a Rebel and much, much more.
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Ansu Sesay: His return to Ole Miss, Valpo, assisting Kermit Davis and more Oct 01, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by BNA Bank, Ben Garrett is joined by guest co-host Nick Suss of the Clarion-Ledger to discuss the latest in Ole Miss football, from the three-man quarterback situation to potential improvement of the offensive line and the next wave of Rebels arriving sooner than expected. Plus, all-time Ole Miss basketball great Ansu Sesay calls in on the Modern Woodmen phone line (26:48) to discuss his return to Ole Miss, the infamous loss to Valpo, assisting Kermit Davis and much, much more.
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Rebel Yell Hotline: Charles Clark and Ole Miss basketball report Oct 01, 2019

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In this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, Chuck Rounsaville and Yancy Porter are joined by Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit for a report on Rebel basketball, as well as football defensive backs coach Charles Clark.
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Deuce: Seeing himself in Jerrion Ealy, his NFL career cut short, almost playing LB + more Sep 26, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp weigh in on the absurd 30-plus-point spread of Ole Miss-Alabama, as well as the latest on the QB situation and Rebel basketball. Plus, Ben is joined on the Modern Woodmen phone line (19:01) by former Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints RB Deuce McAllister to discuss Deuce seeing a bit of himself in Jerrion Ealy, how his NFL career was cut short, when he knew D.K. Metcalf was good, almost playing LB, the art of returning kicks and punts and much, much more.
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Von Hutchins: Life as an NFL scout, art of identifying talent, his Ole Miss career + more Sep 24, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Nick Suss, Ole Miss beat reporter for the Clarion-Ledger, weigh in on the quarterback quandary facing Matt Luke with Matt Corral and John Rhys Plumlee. Plus, the guys consider Ole Miss' identity, among other topics. David Brandt of the Associated Press joins (22:30) to remember former Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead, who passed away over the weekend, while former Ole Miss DB Von Hutchins calls in on the Modern Woodmen phone line (33:04) to break down life as an NFL scout, the art of identifying talent, his Ole Miss career and much, much more.
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Rebel Yell Hotline: Mike Clement and Kermit Davis Sep 24, 2019

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In this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, Chuck Rounsaville and Yancy Porter are joined by Ole Miss assistant baseball coach Mike Clement and Rebel basketball head coach Kermit Davis.
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