Mark Barron At SEC Media Days

Here is the link to the on camera interview that ESPN's Chris Low had with Alabama All American Safety Mark Barron at SEC Media Days.  Barron is from Mobile and an Alumnus of St. Paul High School.  Barron's teammate at St. Paul's was A.J. McCarron who is competing for the starting QB job at Alabama.  I thought it was interesting that Low didn't mention the connection when he asked Barron about the QB situation.

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/25330/video-alabamas-mark-barron

Once Again Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Has Reloaded

Remember the names of the players mentioned in this feature on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs from the Sun Herald.  Chances are they will be among the premier Division I players in the nation in the next couple of years.

Bulldogs to report in two weeks with high hopes

By DOUG BARBER - dmbarber@sunherald.com

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs report for practice in two weeks with the usual high expectations.
Gulf Coast won the Mississippi Bowl back in December along with the MACJC state championship. The Bulldogs went 10-2 in 2010. One preseason magazine -- The Sporting News College Football -- projects the team as high as No. 2 in the nation among community colleges.
“That’s a testament to the guys who have been here before,’’ MGCCC coach Steve Campbell said on Monday. “We try to have high expectations every year. But each year is different. It’s junior college football and you have to replace so many guys.’’

Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/07/25/3299206/bulldogs-to-report-in-two-weeks.html#ixzz1TD3wqFvk

Pascagoula's Vick Ballard Representing Bulldogs At SEC Media Days

Here is a link to the soft spoken, yet touchdown scoring machine Vick Ballard of Mississippi State with ESPN's Chris Low at SEC Media Days.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/24967/video-mississippi-state-rb-vick-ballard

Lockett's Return Big Morale Booster For Rebels

Here is another feature on Kentrell Lockett from SEC Media Days:

Rebs welcome Lockett's voice

Written by

Ross Dellenger

HOOVER, ALA. — Brandon Bolden can once again hear the laughs echoing through the hallways of the Ole Miss football facility.
"We know who that is," the Rebels running back says. "That's 40."
It's Kentrell Lockett, the joke-telling, morale-boosting, charisma-oozing Ole Miss defensive end who wears No. 40 on game days.
Lockett, granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA after a season-ending injury early last season, has returned to his old form - vintage Lockett, some would say.

To continue reading go to:  http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20110723/SPORTS030103/107230326/Rebs-welcome-Lockett-s-voice?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

Hahnville's Kentrell Lockett Preseason All-SEC Pick For Rebels

Hahnville High School in Boutte, Louisiana is one of the strongest programs in the state.  Its alumni include former LSU All American and current Washington Redskins Safety LaRon Landry.  Another former Hahnville Tiger is also bracing for a big season.  Ole Miss Defensive End Kentrell Lockett has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, and is a preseason All SEC selection after missing the majority of the 2010 season due to injury.  Lockett was one of the player representatives for Ole Miss during SEC Media Days and the following is an excerpt from ESPN.com about his return from injury and the high expectations on him for the upcoming season.

Kentrell Lockett: A Rebel with a cause

By Edward Aschoff

HOOVER, Ala. -- Superman lives.

Ole Miss senior defensive end Kentrell Lockett, or "Superman" to his fans, is back and ready to exact his revenge on skittish quarterbacks around the SEC.

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Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesKentrell Lockett suffered a knee injury last season, but coach Houston Nutt expects "him to be full go the first game."

Lockett, who was granted a sixth year of eligibility after suffering an ACL injury early last season, says he's fully healthy and ready for his last romp through the SEC.

Lockett skipped spring practice to recover more, but insists that he hasn't lost any quickness or mobility.

To continue reading go to: 
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation