They taught me a new man technique and just more about the game of football. 3 player in Mississippi. He said he didnt get along well with the seniors on last years team. Even when you see him do the things he does, you dont believe it. I have a chip of the helmet at home, said Smith, smiling. My mother did too. Do you have a blog? Gambling problem? That means a lot. It's just nice to be out here getting to work out with their coaches face-to-face. Until Ole Miss football takes the field against Florida on Sept. 26, there is no way to know exactly what the offense will look like under Lebby with Kiffins guidance. They often would run the traditional play early in the game and then follow it up with one of the following successive versions later in the game. He doth rise from the ground like feathered Mercury striding the heavens. After an illustrious senior season, how much higher did he climb? That is my name.. With Briles, FAU centered its base runs around an iso concept that didnt force the tackles to push their defensive counterparts horizontally. WebCareer Stats for DB Reggie Smith The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. I was always picked first for the baseball team. Red Cup Rebellion, an Ole Miss Rebels community, Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics. Ole Miss football and its coach are a blossoming union. Less than a week later, he was named the head coach at Ole Miss. The above three names are arguably the top targets for receivers coach Jacob Peeler in 2021. News Sports Lawrence is close with Ole Miss commits DeArre McDonald and Jabari Small and Tyrone Nix has recruited him non-stop for almost three years now. In the NFL, Conerly played 14 seasons, all with the New York Giants. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 250 people will join the Ole Miss coach next week as they work to control and still their minds. Its almost March, let chaos reign supreme, Line em up: Heres how the Rebels will take the field versus Louisiana Tech. During the 2015 National Championship, he knew Alabama had six points before O.J. He also learned the game of growing up with a father in the major leagues. Hes a tough out, as tough an out as youll find.. Kiffin knows a thing or two about Bush and one could surmise he is itching to utilize Ealy like he used the former Helix High School star in the Pac-12. Bush lined up split out in a five wide receiver set. I like coaches that get on my butt if I do anything wrong. 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Smith played college football at the University of Kansas before two 3rd round draft offers from the Denver Broncos (NFL) and Tampa Bay Bandits Under the Matt Luke and Rodriguez regime, Ealy and Conner combined for 26 total catches, with the former getting the lions share of touches as a check down last season. Excellent contact balance. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Thats one of the reasons I decided to retire from baseball. The basketball coaches at Montclair asked Smith to play basketball. Last Tuesday, with the score tied, 3-3, Smith came to bat in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and no one on base. My name is Reggie Smith Jr., son of ex-Dodger Reggie Smith. If the end wanted to move outside, the Big Uglies would move with them and lock them out. He also wasnt afraid to throw the ball on early downs or get creative. Coach Lane Kiffins yoga class is sold out. Hes willing to do it. Another way to get Ealy involved: special teams. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The 6-2 and 195-pounder was a big-play threat as a wideout for Southaven but many college scouts see the athletic build and project his potential as a safety. Some of the greatest names at the position once called the Magnolia state home. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. All three quarterbacks were not standup pocket passers, which allotted some additional room to maneuver in the backfield, and the receiving core and protection werent strong enough to hold their own. He had another 300 yards receiving with five more two-way star Isaac Smith when he arrived at the Ole Miss camp last Friday. The Gamecocks have been the perceived leader for a while now, but with Will Muschamps seat heating up, it could change. The Rebels ran it last year, but it didnt quite look the same as the Trojans. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Williams is ranked by the 247Sports Composite as the nation's No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Part of the Alabama way is imposing its will on opponents. In the same game, in the same stadium, a year later, Kiffin used the same concept to engineer a 50-yard bomb to Calvin Ridley. Now, his new challenge is getting Ole Miss back to competing with the heavy hitters in the SEC West. Rinse and repeat. While his time in the East Bay wasnt successful and (mutually) came to a screeching halt midway through year two, he was dealt a bad roster and forced to draft Jamarcus Russell (who can throw a ball 70 yards from his knees, according to scouts, which still doesnt matter in an actual game). On this scoring play, Oregon ran four vertical routes while the No. That opens up the deep ball. He pitches and plays center field left-handed. Who should be the next head coach of Ole Miss basketball? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Smith, a 16-year-old junior at the Van Nuys school, would rather earn attention on his own merits. My senior year in high school I had to make a choice whether to play college football or baseball. 4. Now, just shy of two decades later, the Rebels boast two backs cut from a similar cloth. The defense keyed on Bush (because he scored on the same route less than two minutes ago) and left Smith, who burnt the defensive back, wide open. The Owls show the inside-zone read, but the running back cuts back and becomes a lead blocker for the quarterback on the edge. Davis 10,892 career passing yards broke Favres Southern Miss record. We all know about Mr. Bush. In this instance, early in the first half of the Bush Push game, The President moved from the backfield out wide to the far left sideline and created a one-on-one matchup with a buck linebacker. In 2002, Smith was elected into the Arena Football Hall of Fame.[1]. 1. By marking good splits, the intention is to create a larger pocket and provide the quarterback with more time by spacing each offensive lineman out at the line of scrimmage. Well see. WebReggie L. Smith (born August 29, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois), is a National Board Member and Chicago Chapter Vice President of the National Football League Players Association, Former Players (NFLPA). Lets take a look at Kiffins plan for USCs 2010 rivalry game against its crosstown rivals. In 2003, he shared MVP honors in the NFL with Peyton Manning. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. He has to get the balls to the umpires, he has to know the idiosyncrasies of the players and what bats they like.. Top West Coast TE Recruit Hipp Set for First Ole Miss Visit. Hazelton, who sees Smith as a strong safety in college, said, hes Division 1, absolutely.. That aspect of Briles offense translated well to a backfield coached by Kevin Smith (who will lead the group in Oxford) and headlined by the ever-nasty rising NFL superstar Devin Singletary. 9. Before taking down Clemson in the title game, Alabamas win over Michigan State in the Playoff Semifinal was one of Kiffins best games. On the opposite side, Ridley runs the post while the other receiver runs the deep cross. The Rebels already have a connection with Smith. WebReggie Collier (Southern Miss): A dual-threat quarterback, Collier was the first player in NCAA history to throw and rush for more than 1,000 yards in the same season in 1981. Its Auburn and Ole Miss. He could have been thinking about the money he could still be collecting in Japan. He learned in Oakland that three yards per play is all it takes and meshes that idea with Sabans ideology of overpowering opponents. We get it, the play action pass is not revolutionary. Thats the type of person he is. This same offense featured 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart at quarterback, a 1,302 yard rusher in LenDale White, and two All-American receivers in Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith. As you can see, Bush complimented White a lot like Ealy compliments Conner. He excelled on both sides of the ball this season, helping the Chargers reach the second round the 6A playoffs. During the football season, Smith threw right handed as a quarterback. Five prospects in Mississippi have put themselves in position tobe considered the cream of the crop in terms of who Ole Miss is targeting for this next class. Because of his late decision to join the team, he missed the first two games. So regardless of who Kiffin and Lebby decide to take the handoff, theres going to be game-breaking speed in the backfield. Not to knock Fargas, who played at USC in 2002 when Kiffin was the teams wide receivers coach and recorded a 1,000-yard season with the Raiders in 2007, but he isnt the talent youd like in an NFL back. The 2022 target has a long way to go in this recruiting thing, but he already has major offers from Alabama and LSU. Quite the tree for quite the offense. He doesnt want to be known only as the kid whose dad played in the major leagues for 17 seasons, including six years with the Dodgers, and two in Japan. He was a 4A First Team All-State selection by high school coaches following a dominant season. 245 player in the country. I chose baseball because of the longevity. Record: 8-4 (22nd of 114) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Independence Bowl 27-25 versus Oklahoma, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. With Corral, Plumlee, Ealy, Snoop Conner and Henry Parrish in the backfield, and a group of fast, physical wide receivers led by Elijah Moore at his disposal, the next few years will be fun. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. After the 1984 football season, Smith just planned to lift weights. He has started for three years at Moss Point, with 228 tackles and 36 tackles for loss in 31 games. Against Houston Nutts Arkansas, which USC obliterated 70-17 (LOL), Bush broke from the backfield and followed Jarrett on a go route. The Littleton, Co. native ran for 1,302 yards and 24 touchdowns while sharing the backfield with the Heisman Trophy winner. The 2012 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were all in tight. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The common denominator merging these two timelines is Kiffin. Smiths sophomore season was his first at Montclair Prep. Should Gary Patterson have remained on staff, perhaps one I can slam a volleyball.. As a true freshman in the SEC, the Walnut Grove, Miss. RB Dontae Smith was the offensive standout of the game for Georgia Tech, rushing for three TDs and 102 yards on 11 carries. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. I still think the Rebels get him, but the Vols are coming after him hard. He batted .732, going 30 for 41 and hitting two grand slams. Using his best athletes, often times the running back, in unique ways is what Kiffin does best. They helped fix my backpedal. Smalls high school teammate is a top target for 2020 and it appears that its down to Ole Miss and Tennessee since Arkansas has fired everyone. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Who should be the next head coach of Ole Miss basketball? Kiffin moved on from Alabama in 2017 and accepted a head coaching job at Florida Atlantic. "My dad said he had a really great experience when he was at Ole Miss. LSU is the leader right now so this weekend could be huge in showcasing the opportunity to play. Web1988 Ole Miss Rebels Roster. The play reads run. The offense hummed to the tune of 49.1 points and 579.8 yards per game (yawn, nbd) and a Heisman Trophy for running back Reggie Bush (give it back, NCAA). Reggie Smith (wide receiver) (born 1956), American football player Reggie L. Smith (born 1962), American football player; Reggie Smith (defensive back) (born 1986), American football player Association football (soccer) Reg Smith (footballer, born 1903) (1903after 1932), English footballer with Brighton & Hove Albion Kiffin also was great about trust. Hes been a part of five conference championship teams largely due to his offenses taking center stage and overwhelming opposing defenses. Lascola said there are some players he sees as juniors who merit another look as seniors. Chow, who was USCs offensive coordinator in the early 2000s, learned from Edwards. This forced the outside linebacker (who would play as a viper in 2020) to keep up with someone who ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash. Conner has been, and will continue to be, valuable in the pass blocking and flat route role. 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Whether it was out of the backfield, screen passes, or finding a mismatch in the slot, he got the football to him as much as possible. pic.twitter.com/0PjItJ74nd. Kermit Davis and his staff are coming after the five-star hard and are utilizing being his first major Power 5 offer to their advantage. He is ranked overall as the No. I will offer my opinion on the targets below that, per sourcing, I believe to be their current situation on the recruiting trail as it stands today. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 41 safety prospect. No double moves, no pick plays, just guys getting open. 3. Offensively, he resembles his father, Pressman said. As mentioned before at nauseam, the goal is to get the ball into the hands of the playmakers. I would be remiss not to mention the difference in size, as Ealy stands 5-foot-8, 190 pounds to Bushs 6-foot-0, 203 pounds and Conner stands 5-foot-10, 215 pounds to Whites 6-foot-2, 235 (on the lighter side) pounds. When Reggie Smith Sr. watches his son play, he can almost see himself. In the NFL, he switched to running back and wide receiver. The middle of the book is a little bit more complicated and uses active movement to perplex the defense. The 2021 guard from Memphis is classmates with Ole Miss commit Jabari Small and major target Omari Thomas and hes also tight with 2020 basketball signee Matthew Murrell. Leinart, a lefty, takes a drop and looks downfield. Join our linker program. I still have picture of the team photo and hes in it. Manning led the Rebels to a 22-10-1 record from 1969-1970. Wide receiver Deion Smith planned to sign with Ole Miss after entering the college football transfer portal, but the former LSU standout will attend junior college instead, according to The Athletic. 8 player in Mississippi by the 247sports Composite and the nation's No. FULTON Isaac Smith has grown up surrounded by football excellence, and hes learned that excellence should not be limited to the field of play. Things came back full circle for the Itawamba AHS (Miss.) Hell of a run here by #OleMiss RB Snoop Conner. Twice while rolling out to his left, he completed the pass left-handed, much to the surprise of the defenders. defensive end Jamarious Brown is still waiting on his initial player evaluation and ranking in the 247Sports system but he is already making waves with college coaches. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Colson is a big-time target for 2021 that Tyrone Nix has been working hard. WebFootball Reggie Collier Stats, Bio Born: May 14, 1961 Hometown: Biloxi, MS Year Induction: 2008 High School Career DIberville High School (1976-1979) MVP of Mississippi High School All Star Football Game (79) Led DIberville to perfect 13-0 record (79) College Career The University of Southern Mississippi (1979-1982) "Ole Miss was the first school to offer me. They push you to be the best you can be by any means. Odds & lines subject to change. He was part of a championship team. He inherits an equally as athletic duo with Ealy and Conner at Ole Miss for 2020 and how the first-year head coach chooses to use them will likely resemble his Trojan tandem. Alabamas first deep ball was a ripoff of a play that went for six against Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl a year prior. "I'm going to Georgia and then Alabama. The decision defied conventional (read: conservative and easy) thought, and when the move failed, it opened him up to condemnation. Both Baylor and the Seattle Seahawks run this play, and both coaches have direct ties to each. In a sense, it played right into the hands of Kiffins simplicity. All rights reserved. McCready is also reporting that the following 2020 Ole Miss commitments will also be in town this weekend: * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). If Smith has his way, he will play football in college. McNair had14,496 passing yards and 152 total TDs at Alcorn State. Using a running back as a receiver in space is something that occurs often in a Kiffin scheme and for every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction. In the early 1980s, Colliers ability to run as well as throw was ahead of its time. Watch the left tackle here seal his man outside, which allows the back a clear lane inside. If the end attempts to stay out and contain the edge run, the quarterback keeps it himself and takes it through the B gap. Jimmy Lear (Ole Miss):Learis most famous for leading then-No. Just like his dad. Steve Smith, who is split out to the far sideline on the snap, sneaks past the linebacker and cuts back into the field in front of the cushioned-coverage corner. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Hattiesburg, Miss. 250 people will join the Ole Miss coach next week as they work to control and still their minds. Slaughter is ranked as the No. By combining staple Oregon concepts that he learned along the way and confirming them as effective on film, Kiffin continued to show off his seasoned offense in the Cotton Bowl. Expect Kiffin to use Ealy as often as possible in 2020. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Odds & lines subject to change. If the ends are crashing down and the sidelines are barren, break one to the outside. USC averaged 579 yards per game and became the first offense with two 1,000 yard rushers, a 3,000 yard passer and a 1,000 yard receiver (almost two) with the Sark/Kiffin duo calling plays in 2005. two-way star Isaac Smith when he arrived at the Ole Miss camp last Friday. Ole Miss has turned up the heat on the MUS lineman. He flashed that same An L.A. Baptist player laid down a bunt and Smith charged from the mound to make the play. Watch here as the entire Virgina Tech defense keys on White, who is running beyond the tackles to the far sideline behind a wall of Trojan linemen. Someone just needs to teach Snoop to dance like LenDale because great teams dont just cover, they taunt. The production his new offensive coordinator was able to get out of him was impressive and notable for Ole Miss with a quarterback like John Rhys Plumlee, who is more of a runner than a passer. In this instance, however, the Trojans worked from an empty set with Bush and Smith on the edge from the get-go. Playing strong safety gives you a chance to crush receivers, he said. 2 player in Mississippi and the No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. pic.twitter.com/eT8TngIPuD. Maximizing and deploying the top-tier talent available to the Tide is one thing, but elevating the play of the signal-caller to where the full weight of that talent can come to bear is another. 65 overall prospect in the country. But, Mr. Ealy is no slouch. The receiver should be hauling ass to the back corner of the end zone. Who should be the next head coach of Ole Miss basketball? Ridgeland High School (Miss.) Every play in the offense has a progression follow-up, and when the tempo is as fast as Kiffin and Briles like to go, the defense gets lost in the misdirection. It is not a particularly unique or different, but its something that grew from facing West Coast teams and wouldnt have been in the OG playbook. Currently, Smith is a professional speaker and a business development executive for Primus, Inc. There is no question that there is no better skilled position player in the Valley, Hazelton said. He won three straight league MVP awards from 1995-1997, and took the Green Bay Packers to two Super Bowls, winning one, during that stretch. Editors note: this is one of the longest posts the Cup has ever taken on, looking in-depth at the career of our new head coach. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. and the names of certain schools on it. I just wasnt comfortable playing baseball.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Watch the confusion of the defense. "The day spent at the Ole Miss camp was well worth the wait. A high-tempo, intricate twist on simple schemes is the only offense Kiffin has ever known, and he has proved he can call it. He flashed that same home run speed that Bush showed during his years at the Coliseum. Its long-been rumored that Forbes is wanting to flip to Ole Miss and its a matter of when not if. In the first-ever nationally televised prime-time college football game, he threw for 436 yards and three TDs. Tabbed as the fourth-best JUCO player in Mississippi according to 247Sports Appeared in six games in 2021, recording 22 tackles and two forced Here, Kiffin uses motion to create a mismatch and sets Bush in the slot. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 11 innings, he has struck out 14 batters, walked nine, allowed five hits and one earned run. Can Ole Miss seniors shock the SEC with a win on Senior Night vs. Texas A&M? Conner has a similar ability to pound the rock up the gut AND has speed to boot. History shows a Kiffin offense is based around simple concepts blooming into complex intricacies, goes fast, and gets the ball to the best athletes. Justin Fargas was Kiffins top running back. Perkins is ranked as the No. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. Both coaches use spread offenses, but Briles is bare-boned. Prescott finished with 111 total TDs in his college career. And once again, the manifest is stacked with big-time targets and commits for 2020 and 2021, per Rebel Grove publisher Neal McCready. Moss Point High School (Miss.) native ran for 722 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 6.9 nice yards per carry. Kiffin uses his tailback as the foreman again here, getting him into the flat with a wall of receivers.