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ToC Short Session: Pete Nakos, On3 transfer portal expert Dec 07, 2023

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In this edition of Talk of Champions: Short Sessions, Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) is joined by On3’s Pete Nakos, the Transfer Portal Czar, to talk the recruitments of Texas A&M defensive tackle Walter Nolen, South Carolina wide receiver Juice Wells and many, many more. Plus, Pete has thoughts on the work Ole Miss’ Walker Jones and the Grove Collective have done, as well as roster retention and NIL reputations paying dividends.

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Red and Blue Smoke: Greg Jones loves the first-time matchup for Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl Dec 07, 2023

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Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) welcomes back Greg Jones of LB’s Meat Market for another installment of Red and Blue Smoke and to cover a wide-range of topics. Among them, the Peach Bowl matchup between Ole Miss and Penn State, as well as Christmas tenderloin preparation, gifts and so much more.

#notcommitted: Early? Yes. But there’s real Ole Miss smoke around Walter Nolen Dec 07, 2023

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In this edition of #notcommitted, Zach Berry and Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit (OMSpirit.com), an affiliate of On3, deep-dive into the latest rumors and scoop surrounding Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss football Rebels’ transfer-portal pursuits, including the very-real possibility of landing Walter Nolen.

Nolen, formerly the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2022 class, is a transfer defensive tackle from Texas A&M. The Rebels are an early favorite to land him. And he’s far from the only one.

Let’s get after it.

Daytime Fireworks: Ole Miss-Penn State is the Spider-Man Meme Bowl Dec 06, 2023

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Ole Miss football is back in the Peach Bowl for the first time in nearly a decade. As a result, Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and David Brandt (Associated Press) are reuniting for, and bringing the heat with, an all-new edition of Daytime Fireworks. What can we expect when the Rebels and Nittany Lions face off in a New Year's Six battle of two 10-win teams? Plus, thoughts on the College Football Playoff chaos.

The Flagship: Murphy Holloway not the least bit surprised by Ole Miss’ first 8-0 start since 2007 Dec 06, 2023

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All-time Ole Miss basketball great Murphy Holloway sits down with Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit (OMSpirit.com) in this edition of The Flagship, powered by College Corner, and a member of the Talk of Champions podcast network.

Holloway is now serving as a graduate assistant under first year Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard. The Rebels, following a win over Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday, are 8-0 to start a season for the first time since 2007.

Holloway finished his Rebel career as the school record-holder for rebounds (1,093). He was the only player in SEC history to post 1,400 points, 1,000 rebounds and 190 steals. He had 39 career double-doubles, the second-most all-time at Ole Miss.

Holloway as a professional played for 13 different teams across several different countries from 2013 to 2022.

Rebel Yell Hotline: Al Pinkins (Ole Miss basketball assistant) and former football Rebel Shay Hodge Dec 05, 2023

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Ole Miss basketball assistant Al Pinkins and former Rebel football wide receiver Shay Hodge join this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline. Pinkins discusses the Rebels’ 7-0 start, including their thrilling win over Memphis on Saturday, while Hodge details the recruitment of JUCO wide receiver Deion Smith, the former LSU standout, who committed to the Rebels on Monday.

Peach Bowl Press Conference: Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, Penn State’s James Franklin and others Dec 04, 2023

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Ole Miss and Penn State will face off for the first time ever when the teams play in the Peach Bowl on December 30. Bowl CEO Gary Stokan, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and Penn State head coach James Franklin all met the media on Sunday to break down the matchup.

The Flagship: Portal action already fast and furious for Ole Miss football Dec 04, 2023

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The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on Monday.

And the action is already fast and furious for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss football Rebels.

Ole Miss — which will face off against Penn State in the Peach Bowl later this month — has interest in a number of players, among them Chris ‘Pooh’ Paul, an accomplished linebacker from rival Arkansas.

Where all will the Rebels turn? Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 (OMSpirit.com) try to connect the dots in this edition of The Flagship, powered by College Corner.

The Flagship: Chris Beard hasn’t just rebuilt Ole Miss basketball. He’s reinvented it. Dec 02, 2023

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Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of OMSpirit.com come together on this Victory Saturday for Ole Miss basketball to instantly weigh in on the Rebels’ 80-77 win over rival Memphis.

Ole Miss, now 7-0, could find itself ranked in the Top 25 next week. The Rebels received votes on Monday, while Ole Miss and Memphis both entered the day as projected NCAA Tournament teams, according to Andy Katz of NCAA.com.

What a turnaround it’s been already under first-year head coach Chris Beard. Beard’s looking to make Ole Miss the fourth separate program he’s led to the NCAA Tournament since 2016. The Rebels have been just nine times in their 100-plus-year history.

The Flagship: Ole Miss and college football with Barstool’s Ben Mintz Dec 01, 2023

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In this edition of The Flagship, powered by College Corner, Ben Garrett of OMSpirit.com is joined by Barstool’s Ben Mintz to talk the juiciest storylines in college football right now, including the Rebels’ New Year’s Six potential and much, much more.

Mintz believes Lane Kiffin has squeezed every last drop out of this Rebel team. Ole Miss secured 10 regular-season wins for the second time in program history with a 17-7 win at rival Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, and a postseason win would clinch the Rebels’ first-ever 11-win campaign.

Mintz just hopes it comes against Texas in the Cotton Bowl, rather than Iowa in the Citrus. Oh, and he’s got some thoughts on Mike Elko, who, months ago, Mintz predicted would end up as the new Texas A&M head coach come this silly season. But even Mintz couldn’t have predicted Mississippi State would pluck from the Kiffin Coaching Tree and hire former Rebel offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby.

Let’s get after it.

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