Talk of Champions

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In-depth with Michael Thompson on game day atmosphere, alcohol sales and more Aug 08, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Nate Gabler of the Oxford Eagle talk Ole Miss fall football camp, the recently-unveiled 2020 schedule, etc. Plus, Ben is joined on the Modern Woodmen phone line by Ole Miss Deputy A.D. for External Relations and Business Development Michael Thompson (17:53) to break down the latest in game day atmosphere improvements, future alcohol sales, Tony the Landshark and much, much more, from the NCAA investigation to building the Ole Miss brand.
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Sean Rawlings believes in Matt Luke '110 percent' and predicts a bowl trip in 2019 Aug 06, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp weigh in on the Ole Miss backup QB race, the Rebel TEs, Jaemyn Brakefield's recruitment, etc. Plus, Ben is joined by Ole Miss Spirit publisher Chuck Rounsaville (12:46) for an update from the practice fields, as well as former Ole Miss OL Sean Rawlings (31:45) on the Modern Woodmen phone line. Rawlings shares his thoughts on Matt Luke, the coordinator shakeup, the Rebels' bowl chances, what went wrong last season, his frustrating recruiting process, Matt Corral and much, much more.
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College football is back in Mississippi, and Roach and Bicknell call in from fall camp Aug 02, 2019

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In this football-packed edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Brian Hadad of SuperTalk Mississippi discuss the return of college football in the state, from the all-Mississippi team to who they'd take if they could steal one player off either Ole Miss or Mississippi State to play for the other team. Plus, 'My Boy' picks and way-too-early Egg Bowl predictions, and Ben is joined on the Modern Woodmen phone line by both Rebel offensive line coach Jack Bicknell (28:22) and defensive line coach Freddie Roach (42:45) to break down Ole Miss preseason practices.
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Ben Still and the adjustment of Ole Miss' 2019 outlook with Alex Givens sidelined Jul 30, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Sudu Upadhyay, formerly of the Ole Miss Spirit and currently the sports anchor for channel 5 in Memphis, weigh in on the news of Alex Givens' back surgery, as well as talk Memphis, the Rebels' season-opening opponent, and much, much more. Plus, Ben is joined by former Ole Miss offensive lineman Ben Still on the Modern Woodmen phone line (20:45) to further discuss Givens and nerd out about offensive line play, from scheme and calls to Laremy Tunsil and how the the biggest question mark on offense in 2019, the line, can find its footing.
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Best of Talk of Champions: Issac Gross Jul 25, 2019

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In this best-of edition of Talk of Champions, from February of 2017, Ben Garrett and Ole Miss great Kentrell Lockett are joined by former Ole Miss defensive lineman Issac Gross, who goes in-depth on his recruitment, battling the stigma of being undersized for his position, carrying on the South Panola legacy and much, much more.
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Inside the Ole Miss running backs room with Rebel assistant Derrick Nix Jul 25, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp answer leftover mailbag questions and touch on a variety of other topics, while Ben is joined by David Johnson of the Ole Miss Spirit (20:15) for a Recruit Check, brought to you by John Welty Realty. Rebel RBs coach Derrick Nix calls in on the Modern Woodmen phone line (34:02) to discuss Scottie Phillips, the recruitment of Jerrion Ealy, the challenges of Mississippi recruiting, the Ole Miss return of his brother, Tyrone, and much, much more.
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Mailbag: Who will have the better NFL career, Jerrion Ealy or Cam Akers? Jul 23, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host David Brandt of the Associated Press open the Modern Woodmen mailbag to answer listener questions. Who will have the better NFL career, Jerrion Ealy or Cam Akers? Which of the young backup QBs are impressing? Would the 2014 season turned out differently had Laquon Treadwell not gotten hurt? All-time Ole Miss basketball starting five?
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Best of Talk of Champions: Brandon Bolden Jul 22, 2019

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In this best-of edition of Talk of Champions, following the New England Patriots' Super Bowl win in February of 2017, Ben Garrett and former Ole Miss DE Kentrell Lockett are joined by former Rebel RB and then-Patriot Brandon Bolden to discuss his championship NFL career, days as a Rebel, Houston Nutt and much, much more.
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Best of Talk of Champions: Romaro Miller Jul 21, 2019

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In this best-of edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett is joined by former Ole Miss QB Romaro Miller to discuss his Rebel career, from playing under Tommy Tuberville and David Cutcliffe to the Independence Bowl, Deuce McAllister and more.
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Best of Talk of Champions: Bo Wallace Jul 19, 2019

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In this best-of edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett is joined by former Ole Miss QB Bo Wallace to discuss the highs and lows of his Rebel career, as well as the birth of Dr. Bo, his tenuous relationship with Hugh Freeze, recruiting and more.
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