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Volume 95 Issue 34
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Students revel in refunds
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Students wait in line to use the ATM machine at Cook Library on Wednesday, Feb. 2
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There was a long line in the lobby of Cook Library yesterday, but instead of checking out books or videos, students were using the ATM to withdraw their money from refunds. Connie Lang, Manager of Receivables for Business Services,
explained exactly what these refunds are. “Refunds can come from a few different places,” Lang said. “Generally, they’re from proceeds from financial aid. But they also come when students drop a class during the refund period or gets a credit from meal plans, among other things.” Before the Go Gold Card became the standard, refund disbursement
was handled through paper checks. Lang clarified the paper checks are still available if students would like to use that instead, as well as direct deposit into any bank account. “Students can opt-in to use those through the Go Gold Card website,” she said. “All disbursement is handled through Higher One bank. The Go Gold Card functions as a Master-
Card debit card that students can access their money through wherever they can use it,” Lang said. Lang added that the exception to this rule was Parent PLUS Loan proceeds, which are still sent by paper check in the mail to parents. Aubree Gaines, a sophomore English literature major, said she thinks
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LOCAL
‘Bath salts’ drug face ban Ashton Pittman Web Editor Mississippi state legislators are working to implement a ban on new drugs disguised as bath salts. The salts, sometimes referred to as “synthetic cocaine,” contain chemicals designed to mimic a cocaine high. Senate Bill 2226, which
passed in the Senate last week, would outlaw the sale of the salts and their key ingredients. Should it pass, anyone caught selling the salts would face up to 30 years in prison. The salts are typically sold at convenience stores at a much higher cost than regular bath salts. Users smoke, inject, or snort the powder. The effects of the salts, which can last for days,
include increased heart rate, paranoia, hallucinations, and suicidal tendencies. “I’ve done the bath salts,” said one local student on condition of anonymity. “They are coarse and burn to snort, just like cocaine. But unlike cocaine, they gave me an awful headache, my sinuses drained for three days, and my heart rate was increased for two days.
“So, needless to say, my experimental days are over.” The effects of the drug were far more deadly for others. According to the Jackson Clarion Ledger, the bill was named after Tippah County sheriff ’s deputy Dewayne Crenshaw, who was killed by a sus-
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Pay(ing with your) phones on the rise Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer As if it doesn’t do enough, your smart phone or tablet could soon try to take over another facet of your daily life: the way you pay for things. According to Bloomberg, the technology mobile devices could use to stand in for your cash or debit or credit card in the near future is called “NearField Communication.” James Revels, a construction management student from McComb, Miss., said security concerns would stop him from using his iPhone for such reasons. “I definitely wouldn’t use my phone to pay for things, and I wouldn’t want to store that sort
of information on my phone,” Revels said. Revels compared the technology to MasterCard’s Paypass and similar offerings by Visa and American Express. These cards allow customers to simply put their cards close to a receiver to pay for merchandise. The chips in these devices are called EMV’s and there are no reports of increased fraud because of their implementation. NFC can send and receive information at a distance of up to 4 inches using a special terminal, and “is due to be embedded in the next iteration of the iPhone for AT&T Inc. and the iPad 2... Both products are likely to be introduced this year,” said Richard Dougherty, director of consulting firm En-
Refund, from 1 that since both options are available for students through Higher One, the new system is great for students. “Yeah, it’s another card to keep up with, but it makes handling the refund so much easier,” Gaines said. Gaines, who works as a resident assistant, said she usually uses the money to treat herself, such as to a nice jacket or a new bike. She has different plans for her refund this semester, though. “As for this one, I’m going to save it as long as I can and hopefully add to it,” she said. Senior Jennifer Taylor from Picayune, Miss. is a tourism management major who uses the money from her refund to pay bills, among other things. “I shop,” she said. “But I do a lot of things with it, the extra money is really useful.” Though the fees associated with the card do draw criticism from
visioneering Group, told Bloomberg, citing “engineers who are working on hardware for the Apple project.” With a number of users already making purchases through the Apple and iTunes stores, the company has bank account information, credit card numbers and other information for many consumers on file. Zach Knight, a junior from Gulfport, is an advertising student who uses his iPad mainly for school. Knight said he already uses his iPad to buy things like
magazines, and this extra step, paying for physical consumer goods, is something he might be interested in using. “I think that could be really useful and convenient,” said Knight. Though it’s probably not something many have heard of, the technology is not new. In fact, its already made it into smartphones.
The Samsung Nexus S, an Android device, can read information from NFC tags and according to the Bloomberg article, the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, has tried to get the technology to catch on for years. Dougherty said, “Apple could be the game-changer.” According to Dougherty, Apple has already produced “a prototype of a payment terminal that small businesses, such as hairdressers and mom-and-pop stores, could use to scan NFC-enabled iPhones and iPads.” To encourage fast, nationwide adoption of the technology, Dougherty said Apple “is considering heavily subsidizing the terminal, or even giving it away to retailers.”
cutting his throat. Sanders survived that attempt and was rushed to the hospital. After being released, however, Sanders suffered another wave of effects from the drugs and died after shooting himself in the mouth with a .22-caliber youth rifle. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced an emergency ban on the bath salts last month. “The reality is that the chemi-
cals used to make these dangerous substances have no legitimate use other than to provide a high for the user,” said Jindal. “Make no mistake – these are very dangerous drugs and we must get them off the streets.” Mississippi’s bill to ban the substance is under consideration by the House, where it would then move to Governor Haley Barbour’s desk to be signed into law.
Bath Salt, from 1 some students, Taylor said she prefers the cards to the old paper check method. “With the checks, after you get it and deposit it into your bank account, it takes a week or so to get there,” she said. “With the card,” she said, snapping for emphasis, “It’s right there, the same day.” Taylor said if she has one problem with the system, it is access. There is only one ATM on the campus that allows students to access their refunds on the card. If one uses his card with the PIN number (i.e. to get cash back at the grocery store) there is a charge for the transaction. Gaines echoed Taylor’s concerns about access. “Having just one ATM with a student population of our size is just a little ridiculous,” Gaines said.
pect in December. Investigators believe the suspect was under the influence of the bath salts at the time. NOLA.com reported that 21-year-old Dickie Sanders of Covington, La., committed suicide while under the influence of the salts last November. For three days, Sanders suffered hallucinations and paranoia before his father and sister witnessed him attempt suicide by
Appeals recommendations announced USM President Martha Saunders announced a decision made by the Executive Cabinet to accept the recommendations of the Program Elimination Appeals Committee. This means that of the 23 programs origi-
nally up for elimination, 10 of them will be retained. The programs that will remain are: Art, BA; Philosophy, MA; Latin and Greek courses; Education of the Deaf, BA; German courses; Instructional Technology, MS
(ITD emphasis); Allied Health, BS; Nursing, MS (Psychiatric Nursing Practitioner emphasis); Recreation, BS (Recreational Administration emphasis); Marine Sciences, BS; Geology, MS; and Religion, BA.
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Arts & Entertainment
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REVIEW
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Pretty Little Liars moves pretty fast Marie John Printz Writer Author Sara Shepard’s young adult novel series “Pretty Little Liars” has recently been adapted into an ABC Family series following the lives of four girls and the challenges they face after the disappearance and murder of their best friend. Frequently classified as “Desperate Housewives” for a younger audience, the show follows the first eight book installments with the possibility of continuing with
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the next four books, all scheduled to be released by 2012. The show, which in its first pilot episode featured main characters Spencer, Hanna, Aria and Emily coming together a year after the death of their clique leader, Allison, has gained moderate attention from the media. For avid fans of the book, the TV show has not come across quite as popular. The underlying conflict in both the books and show is the harassing character mysteriously known as “A,” who always stirs up the plot. The four girls, who are tying to discover the identity of “A” and the story behind Allison’s disappearance, encounter different characters and problems in each episode. Criticized as moving too quickly through the books (with its 15th episode to air this Monday and the first season already into the third book), the show has some controversial topics many find too risque for ABC Fam-
ily. Featuring plots like a student/ teacher love affair, drug usage by teenagers, the coming out of a gay character and grand larceny, the show is gaining a reputation for drama and mature content. The book plot, which is slower and varies greatly from the show, brings five girls together from different backgrounds and lifestyles. When the disappearance of Allison tears the clique apart, the first novel picks up three years later (whereas the TV show picks up after just one). The fan base for the show is typically exclusive to younger females who have not read the books, whereas the book lovers are typically females of an older age (probably from following the book series as it progresses) who do not tune in for the show. While the book series and the ABC Family program do share basic characters and a beginning plot, fans of one version may not be as pleased with the alternative form.
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Abnormal behavior a warning sign Deonica Davis Printz Writer As the trial for the Tuscon tragedy draws nearer, friends, neighbors, teachers and classmates of the shooter, Jared Loughner, have all put forth testimony confirming Loughner displayed peculiar behavior. To officials, his actions were immediate red flags. Students at Loughner’s college described him as “weird” and said he “kept to himself.” He was known for laughing in class at inappropriate times, shaking his fists and making outlandish statements when asked for his opinion, causing peers to be afraid of him and sometimes reporting him to school officials. In light of Loughner’s tragic actions, one might say it’s time students at all universities be made aware of the warning signs of mental instability, when to go for help, and who can provide that aid. “The mental health of all our students is of paramount importance and is a growing challenge,” said Southern Miss Vice President of Student Affairs Joe Paul. Paul said being aware of ab-
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normal behavior in college students has become a national issue. He referenced the many counseling services available on campus and organizations like CARES, which addresses students who face mental challenges as well as common stressors. “Our innovative CARES system was created so that students who are exhibiting signs of severe distress or displaying unusual behaviors do not fall through the cracks,” he said. Chantelle Williams, a nursing major at USM, said it seems
a mental disorder that looms often unnoticed in colleges. Associate professor of psychology and Director of the USM Psychology Clinic Randolph Arnau said he could not effectively diagnose Loughner without study, yet he would agree the signs point to schizophrenia. “He did exhibit some behaviors and beliefs that may be indicative of a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a relatively rare disorder – around one percent of the population has been diagnosed with it – but it is important to note that for those that do develop it, late adolescence/ early adulthood (college-age) is the most typical time for it to arise.” However, “it is also important for the public to be aware that as a whole, people with mental disorders do not tend to typically have any higher levels of violence to others than people without mental disorders,” he said. Arnau said that warning signs to look for are “changes in typical behavior, such as someone who is very sociable becomes very withdrawn” and “changes in people’s appearance and grooming,” like not shower-
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tough to recognize such a person. “You can’t judge a person’s sanity based on looks, and it’s always after a crime that people say, ‘Oh, yeah, he did seem crazy,’” she said. So at what point does a person’s behavior become so suspicious that students should become concerned? In Loughner’s case it has been suggested he has schizophrenia,
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ing and wearing odd clothing. Also, if someone is verbalizing thoughts about harming themselves or others, this should always be taken very seriously, he said. “Students with psychological problems can be helped.” Concerned students have several options. If they feel in immediate danger, they should
call UPD. The Counseling Center offers services in the Psychology Clinic (266-4588) and the Community Counseling and Assessment Clinic (2664601). More information can be found on http://www.usm.edu/ student-life/get-help.
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INTERNATIONAL
Twitter enables Egyptian youth revolt Ashton Pittman Web Editor A civilian-led revolution is taking place in Egypt, but it may have never been possible without the advent of social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. On Jan. 25, citizens in Egypt took to the streets in protest of their government. Frustrations over unemployment, desire for a democratic system of government, and dissatisfaction with 30-year-reigning Egyptian Presi-
dent Hosni Mubarak combined to set the stage for the protests. But the protests were organized, not through political institutions, but on a Facebook page that had more than 80,000 fans. Protesters also organized and communicated through Twitter, using the hashtag “#Jan25” to refer to the event. As the mostly peaceful protests escalated, the government quickly moved to shut off access to social networks before eventually shutting down access to the Internet completely. But that only seemed to further enrage the populace. Google was quick to respond to the Internet blackout. Google launched a service called “Speak2Tweet” Monday, giving Egyptians the option to call an inter-
national phone number and tweet via voicemail. “A government that is scared from #Facebook and #Twitter should govern a city in Farmville but not a country like #Egypt#Jan25,” tweeted Wael Ghonhim, Google’s Head of Marketing for the Middle East and North Africa. “Farmville” refers to a game that allows Facebook users to manage a virtual farm. Ghonhim went missing after he arrived in Cairo, Egypt, to support protesters. His last tweet, posted on Jan. 25, called for prayers for Egypt and indicated that he feared government retaliation against civilians. On Wednesday, Internet service was restored to Egypt even as
supporters of Mubarak, who announced Tuesday that he would step down as president, began to violently attack protesters. One thing is for sure – social media has changed more than just the way we communicate. In Iraq, before the social networking revolution, it took the American military to overthrow a corrupt regime and install a democratic system. But in Egypt, it is many civilians, aided by American innovations like Facebook and Twitter, who revolutionize their system of government. This was an article of opinion by Ashton Pittman, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to ashton.pittman@ eagles.usm.edu.
ON CAMPUS
Musings on campus munching Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer Come on a journey with me, back to my first year here at USM. As an impressionable freshman, and a campus resident, I chose to get a meal plan. All the food I want? “Wow, I (read: my parents) pay, what, like a thousand dollars? And get all the free food I want? Sign me up!”
‘Free’ wasn’t quite the word to describe the deal, but I now understand student loans and credit. Anyway, for the most part, the food on campus here is pretty good. When you go into A Stone’s Throw, be sure to get one of those hamburgers, though you may have to wait 20 or so minutes to get it. Don’t hold that against them; it does get busy in there sometimes. Also, don’t eat a bag of chips and an Icee and a candy bar from before while you’re waiting and not want your hamburger anymore. But really, eating on campus is a deal. The Fresh Food Company
provides your three squares every day you need them. Except some days. Some days, the “Fresh” is closed. Actually, now, the whole campus is closed for a lot of those days (i.e. Spring Break.) Sorry, international students who live on campus. Some other days, it closes early, like on football game days. But the food there is so good that it gets the band out early sometimes. Mohamad Schuman, the director of bands, will sometimes call practice early because “it’s ‘catfish Friday’ in the cafeteria.” And then there’s Seymour’s. The way the average student’s schedule is set up, you’d think it makes sense to put your lunch break around noon. Go, you. Except that all the professors
and all the other average students, except those who bring their lunch, had that same good idea. So you wait 30-45 minutes in line to get a spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. Have you ever had a spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-filA? They’re delicious. Oh, and the “$5 foot longs” are great too. What a value that is, and don’t forget that all through February, any regular foot long sub is $5. “There are some exceptions to that,” though, as I heard one of the Subway employees tell a customer today. Be specific when you order condiments, especially mayonnaise. As some of my Facebook friends told me, my mayonnaise drowned chicken breast sandwich from Subway was not a novelty. Normally, I love mayonnaise, but think of it as the award show of condiments. It’s good, but if you have too much of it at one time, you just get tired of it. Real Food on Campus at Hillcrest serves good home-cooked meals, but if you don’t live there it’s hard to find a reason to go, especially since that’s all the way over there. It’s a good alternative to the Fresh Food Company and the walk can serve to work off the mayonnaise from that sub from earlier. Those unlimited meals you paid for work there as well – when it’s open.
This was an article of opinion by Jonathan Andrews, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to jonathan.andrews@ eagles.usm.edu.
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Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave. Go on, try it then. Our basketball team rocks this year, and I’m ashamed to say that I have only been to a few games since I’ve been at Southern. This year I will try to go to more games. SMTTT.
You know that part in the last Harry Potter book where they don’t tell you who Draco Malfoy marries? Yeah, that’s me. Harry Potter World sold its millionth Butterbeer this week. Spring break plans? I think yes. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (marijuana) paper. C’mon legalization of pot – even the founders used it!
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Sports
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Football
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Steel City versus Titletown XLV Travis Thornell Sports Editor
quickly blossomed into an elite If you are under the age of 80, passer to lead the potent Packers the past few Super Bowl halftime offense. Alongside the high oc- shows have been less than pleastane offense, the defense has held ing. This year they will attempt its own by becoming one of the to go to more modern music and stiffest defenses in the pros. avoid the embarrassment of JusWith the great match-up pre- tin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. sented to us sports fans for the They landed on the Black Eyed game, there is one glaring ab- Peas to do the job of taking the sence. No cheerleaders. Easy field for the extravaganza at halfsolution for this problem would time. Christina Aguilera is slated be Dallas Cowboys’ cheerlead- to perform the National Anthem ers. They might be a little rusty at the start of the game. It will feel since they have not cheered for a good to explain to my parents T:7.71” winner in a while. who these people are instead of
the other way around. Super Bowl XLV has plenty of hype and expectations to live up to. Who knows, the game could turn out to be close to the Pro Bowl last Sunday. If so, we can all mute Joe Buck and Troy Aikman during the game and watch the Budweiser commercials and trailer for Cowboys and Aliens.
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This weekend most of us will partake in the 45th installment of the great American holiday Super Bowl Sunday. This year’s participants will be the AFC champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the champs of the NFC, the Green Bay Packers. It is the Steel City versus Titletown. The game will be played in Arlington, Texas, at the new Texas Stadium, otherwise known as “Jerry’s World” because of the ridiculous amount of money Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones used to build it. The game is setting up to be one of the best Super Bowls ever due to the immense amounts of traditions for both teams. The Steelers have won the most Super Bowls with six titles (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLII), but the Packers have won the most NFL championships with 12, including Super Bowls I, II and XXXI. Pittsburgh is the oldest AFC team, while Green Bay is the second oldest NFL team. Some of the all-time greats have worn the uniforms of these legendary franchises. Steelers can boast having Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, “Mean” Joe Greene, Jack Lambert and Lynn Swann, just to name a few. Comparably, the Packers are not too shabby with their history of stars such as Bart Starr, Paul Hournung, Reggie White and some guy from Kiln, Miss., named Brett Favre. Do not think that these teams are all about long histories. They have proven they are the best in their respective leagues. The Steelers won the AFC North and were the second seed in the playoffs. They were able to defeat the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round and the New York Jets in the conference championship game. Pittsburgh has the best edge with experience in the big game, winning recent Super Bowls in 2006 and 2009. The team revolves around a highly veteran nucleus of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Hines Ward, linebacker James Harrison and safety Troy Polamalu. The Steelers will definitely have the advantage of being the team that is acclimated to the media circus of Super Bowl Week. Despite the lack of experience, the Green Bay Packers make
up by being the hottest team in the league. The team had to essentially play elimination games since Week 16. The Packers have beaten the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears to make the trip to Super Bowl XLV. Head Coach Mike McCarthy and General Manager Ted Thompson have come out looking like the smartest men in the world after the debacle from the nasty Favre break up after the 2007 season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has
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FOOTBALL
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Signing Day brings ‘special class’ Tyler Cleveland Printz Writer
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Head football coach Larry Fedora talks with supporters of the USM football program. The Southern Miss football program participated in National Signing Day at Lake Terrace Convention Center on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Men’s Basketball vs. Marshall Date: Location: Time:
Saturday, February 5 Reed Green Coliseum 7:00 p.m.
Overall Record 15-7 UAB’s last 5 games: 1/19 vs. West Virginia 1/22 vs. ECU 1/26 at UAB 1/29 vs. Memphis 2/1 at Houston
W, 75-71 L, 82-81 L, 60-56 W, 85-70 W, 63-62
The Golden Eagle football staff filled needs and built depth with its 2011 class, the fourth under Larry Fedora. Southern Miss received signed letters of intent from 22 players during Wednesday’s National Signing Day, and Fedora said he felt he’s recruited a “special” class. “I keep trying to come up with the best word to describe this group of young men,” Fedora said. “The word that keeps coming to mind is ‘special.’” Concord, Calif. Quarterback Ricky Lloyd headlined the class on offense, along with four wide receivers, three tight ends and four offensive linemen. On defense, the Golden Eagles picked up three defensive tackles, two ends, three linebackers and three defensive backs. “The one position we didn’t sign was running back,” Fedora said. “That was by design. We looked at the guys coming back next year and we felt good about our depth there, so we decided to use the scholarship elsewhere.” With deep-threat wide receiver DeAndre Brown opting for a chance at a pro career, Fedora said he felt he needed to address the receiving corps depth, thus the signing of four wide receivers and the extra tight end. Franklinton, La. wide receiver Chris Briggs is the most highly-
Southern Miss Box Score M. Basketball:
1/29 vs. Tulane W, 67-54 2/2 at UAB, W, 75-71
W. Basketball:
1/27 vs. SMU W, 75-63 1/30 @ Memphis L, 78-58
M. Tennis:
1/29 vs. Alcorn St. W, 5-2
W. Tennis:
1/25 @ Ole Miss L ,7-0 1/28 vs. Jacksonville St. W, 6-1
touted of the four, and at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, sure looks like a candidate to fill Brown’s big shoes. Tight end Max Mason from Kennesaw, Ga. was a very late commit for Fedora and co., but has great size (6-foot-7, 215 pounds) and looks to factor into the passing game. The Eagles needed immediate help on the defensive side of the ball, particularly in the secondary, and they seem to have gotten it. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College cornerback Martez Thompson was a Southern Miss commitment two years ago coming out of high school, and recommitted to USM after two solid years on the coast. Thompson also held offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Tulsa. “We were very proud of what we were able to do with this group,” Fedora said. “We got commitments from most of these guys very early on in the process, and we built a relationship with them. A lot of schools tried to get in late on our guys, and to the man they all stayed true to their word.” One reason the recruits all stayed on board may have been the coaching staff ’s unorthodox style when it came to on-campus visits this year. Most schools try to keep their on-campus visits between 10 and 15 players in any given weekend, but Southern Miss coaches chose to bring in all of their verbal commitments in for one big weekend from Jan. 21-23.
Football Signees 2011 Tray Becton-Martin
WR
Chris Briggs
WR
Michael Brinson
DT
Vincent Brown*
OL
Garrett Clark
OL
Jordan Greene
OL
Cooper Harrington
WR
Cortez Hartzog
DT
Rashod Hill
OL
Collin Jarbo
TE
Clifford Johnson*
DB
Emmanuel Johnson
ATH
Trent Johnson
LB
Ricky Lloyd
QB
Max Mason
TE
Rakeem Nunez
DL
Lance Schuffert
DS
Chauncey Smith
LB
Michael Smith
DE
Jhyryn Taylor
WR
Martez Thompson*
DB
Keivondre Watford
TE
Ed Wilkins
DB
Khalid Wilson
DT
Terrick Wright
LB
* Signed in December during the early junior college period “I think that was a huge success,” Fedora said. “That was the first time we’d done anything like that, so we didn’t really know what to expect. But these guys became friends through Facebook and things like that, and they were all excited about coming in at the same time. “Also, their families got a chance to get to know each other a little bit, which is good because they are going to be sitting together and traveling to away games together. This is a big commitment for them, too.” Southern Miss will open spring camp in March 14 following the week of spring break.
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games Friday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs. Cal Poly Las Vegas, Nev.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 12:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis @ UNLV Las Vegas, Nev.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Alcorn State Hattiesburg, Miss.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 5:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Hattiesburg, Miss.
Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.