Talk of Champions

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Jacob Peeler: Ole Miss coaches like 'kids in a candy store' after Jerrion Ealy news Jul 01, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host David Brandt weigh in on interim Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter's decision to not roll over Mike Bianco's contract, including potential ramifications of the decision, from Matt Luke's future to recruiting and more. Plus, Ben is joined on the Modern Woodmen phone line by Rebel wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler (29:56) to discuss the latest in Ole Miss football. What went into the recruitment of five-star RB Jerrion Ealy and the reaction of the staff when the news came down Ealy wasn't heading to MLB.
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Ole Miss lands a four-star QB, Rebel basketball's Win Case sees a Sweet 16 team Jun 25, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host John Garcia Jr., recruiting analyst for 247Sports, analyze the commitment of 4-Star QB Robby Ashford to Ole Miss. Does John like the fit? And could Ole Miss be in line for more good news from a highly-ranked Alabama prospect? Plus, Ben is joined on the Modern Woodmen phone line by Rebel basketball assistant Win Case (25:46), who discusses his 11-year loyalty to Kermit Davis, Khadim Sy's recruitment, how anything short of the Sweet 16 would be a disappointment for the Rebels in 2019-20 and much, much more.
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Tyrone Nix: Ole Miss return, 2009 Egg Bowl, Rebel LBs, learning to win again + more Jun 24, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Brian Scott Rippee try to make sense of the drastically different approach of national and local media to LSU's NCAA investigative case compared to Ole Miss. Spoiler alert: Ben has issues with Dan Wolken again. Plus, Rebel outside linebackers coach Tyrone Nix joins on the Chaney's Pharmacy phone line (34:41) to discuss his return to Ole Miss, the 2009 Egg Bowl, the development of the Rebel LBs, bringing back a winning culture and more.
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Riley Allen: Basketball strength and conditioning, summer gains, Austin Crowley & workout warriors Jun 20, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp take an in-depth look at Ole Miss basketball following Ben's visit to practice on Wednesday. Who's impressing, what's the latest and when will Khadim Sy, Sammy Hunter and Bryce Williams arrive on campus? Plus, Ben is joined by strength and conditioning coach Riley Allen (31:01) to break down the workout plan for Breein Tyree and others, including summer gains for Luis Rodriguez and Austin Crowley, his role in recruiting, workout warriors and much, much more. Also, Ben and Bennett have the latest in Ole Miss baseball and football recruiting.
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Thomas Dillard: 'Our program does need to get to Omaha' Jun 17, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp break down realistic expectations for the Big Three sports (football, basketball and baseball) of Ole Miss athletics in 2019-20. Plus, Ben is joined by now-former Rebel baseball player Thomas Dillard (27:47) to discuss Ole Miss falling short of Omaha, the Mike Bianco debate, his future with the Milwaukee Brewers, the legacy of the 2016 No. 1 recruiting class, his final message for Ole Miss fans and much, much more.
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Jerrell Powe: Summer football workouts, taking Orgeron in a fight, celebrity softball + more Jun 13, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bunkie Perkins weigh in on the close of the 2019 athletics year for Ole Miss. Can the season-ending loss in Fayetteville be classified as WAOM? Also, Bunkie stumps for the athletics director post, and Ben is joined by former Ole Miss defensive lineman Jerrell Powe (32:02), who talks his celebrity softball tournament, the importance of summer football workouts, if he could take Ed Orgeron in a fight and more.
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Tyler Siskey: Ole Miss football recruiting flurry, summer camps, 2020 class numbers and more Jun 12, 2019

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In this mailbag edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host David Brandt of the Associated Press answer your questions, including the complicated legacy of Mike Bianco, bold predictions for Ole Miss sports in 2020 and more. Plus, Ben is joined by Tyler Siskey (17:55), assistant A.D. for player personnel for Rebel football, to break down recruiting, from the recent flurry of commitments to the summer camp slate, class numbers and star rankings.
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Doug Nikhazy sheds light on why he's the the Jeff Spicoli of Ole Miss baseball Jun 06, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Brian Scott Rippee break down how the 2019 MLB Draft affected Ole Miss baseball, as well as dive further into the Rebels' Omaha chase. Plus, Ben is joined by Ole Miss freshman left-hander Doug Nikhazy (27:46) to discuss his freshman rise to stardom and home run ability, love of skateboarding, Ole Miss' postseason run and his dreams of living in a van down by the river.
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Mike Clement: Ole Miss two wins away from Omaha, Grae Kessinger drafted, his green light + more Jun 04, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Collin Brister look back at the Oxford Regional and ahead to Super Regional play. Will Ole Miss punch its ticket to Omaha? Plus, Rebel hitting coach Mike Clement stops by (23:14) to weigh in on Sunday's celebration at Swayze Field, the matchup with the Razorbacks, Grae Kessinger being drafted by the Houston Astros, his perpetual green light as third base coach and more. David Johnson drops in for a Recruit Check (42:01), as Ole Miss landed four-star DL Josaih Hayes on Monday.
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Keith Carter previews what the Ole Miss athletics department would like under his leadership May 29, 2019

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, Ben Garrett and guest co-host Bennett Hipp take a final look at the Oxford Regional. Is the legacy of baseball's No. 1 recruiting class at stake this weekend? Which player from the 2018 team would you take right now? Plus, Ben is joined by interim Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter (23:04) to discuss the transition from Ross Bjork, the SEC meetings in Destin, his long-term interest in the position, football season ticket sales and what the athletics department will look like under his leadership.
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