If I showed what I knew in baseball, Reggie Jr. said, it would be like I was showing off.. . 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. If the Big Uglies are getting significant push and opening gaping holes to run through, pound it up the middle. I can do things that without the pressure I might not be able to do, he said. 2 player in Mississippi and the No. Lascola said there are some players he sees as juniors who merit another look as seniors. pic.twitter.com/eT8TngIPuD. Football is my favorite sport, he said, adding that wherever he went hed like to play both. WebHe first played at Ole Miss as a sophomore in 1942, before wartime sent him to Army from 1944-46, then back to Ole Miss from 1947-48. Ole Miss was also the first to offer the standout. Pressman said that if Smith pursues baseball, there is no question he will have a future in the sport. and the names of certain schools on it. Conner has been clocked as fast as a 4.57 second 40-yard-dash, while his Trojan equivalent would not have had nearly the same number. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12. 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. WebReggie Smith Independent Music Professional Kingston Springs, Tennessee, United States 500+ connections They were all in tight. He played two NFL seasons with Dallas and Pittsburgh, starting just one game. 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. athlete Suntarine Perkins (6-3, 200) has already committed to the Rebels. Conner has a similar ability to pound the rock up the gut AND has speed to boot. The common denominator merging these two timelines is Kiffin. In his senior season, he threw for 3,600 yards, 29 TDs and10 interceptions. This is real life thing said by the real life head coach of Ole Miss football https://t.co/c7h5AmwsDm pic.twitter.com/fGsmnjEyU3. 12 athlete. 1. Reggie Smith is in that group. Join our linker program. Smith, who batted about .250 last season, pitched and played the outfield. And now that Memphis is in a bit of turmoil with the James Wiseman saga, it might be open season in the Bluff City for some highly-ranked dudes. Charlie Conerly (Ole Miss):If NFL accolades didnt count, Conerly would have a strong argument to be No. The really fun one came in a tight game against Marshall. When Chow left for the same position with the Tennessee Titans in 2004, Trojans head coach Pete Carroll wanted to update his offensive attack with NFL concepts. Of course my dad played here and my mom also being an Ole Miss graduate; that's a big thing. Reggie Smith Jr. wears No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 1 player in Mississippi according to the 247Sports Composite and is the nation's No. I could slam if I could palm a ball, he said. With the Z and the Y setting blocks, its really difficult for a linebacker in any sort of man-to-man coverage to get out and cover a player coming out of the backfield. He would like for me to come to Ole Miss, but he said he's going to let me choose where I want to go to. 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. Using his best athletes, often times the running back, in unique ways is what Kiffin does best. The team was coached by Hugh Freeze, who was in his first season with Ole Miss. I love for coaches to really push me to the limit. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Sports Reference Darryl Smith: DL: Dan Wigley: DL: Tony Bennett* LB: Shawn Cobb* LB: Lopaz Jones* LB: Keith Thompson* LB: Reggie The other was a throwback to the new-age of college football, earning the tough yards between the tackles and getting the respect in the red zone with his nose for the goal line. After the ball is snapped, the equilibrium stays stable and the blocking mirrors itself in numbers on either side of the field. He led the country in completions with an impressive 27 total TDs. "Where next? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I think to myself, Ernie Banks never got a chance to play in the World Series. RB Dontae Smith was the offensive standout of the game for Georgia Tech, rushing for three TDs and 102 yards on 11 carries. Looking at his third down passes, the goal is to get the ball off. The Rebels continue to battle for Grimes with Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The state of Mississippi isunderrated in terms of producing great quarterbacks. 1 overall, evaluates 2023 QB class, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama inches toward regular-season title, Kentucky and Mizzou score big wins, Alabama vs. Auburn Underdog Fantasy player over/under picks, Joe Lunardi updates Texas' potential for a 1-seed in NCAA Tournament, 8 players ejected after fight breaks out between Florida and Kentucky at SEC Women's Tournament, Joe Lunardi lays out high stakes for Alabama-Auburn clash, Overrated? More touches = more chances of electric plays happening. The schools, the jacket says in embroidered script, Made My Day.. When Reggie Smith Sr. watches his son play, he can almost see himself. With below-average teams, he is 3-7 with 2,548 yards, 13 TDs and 12 interceptions. 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. Here, Kiffin uses motion to create a mismatch and sets Bush in the slot. He spent a year at Tennessee before returning to Los Angeles in 2010. Alabama lines up here with bunched receivers to each side and orchestrates a version of the deep crossing route that Kelly used the year prior. Do you have a sports website? Leinart, a lefty, takes a drop and looks downfield. 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. The nWo needs a reload and these three would be a fantastic start. Please read responsibly. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Against Houston Nutts Arkansas, which USC obliterated 70-17 (LOL), Bush broke from the backfield and followed Jarrett on a go route. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On the other hand, Rich Rodriguez seemed only to pass because he felt he had to, or when the situation required significant chunk yardage. If a linebacker sticks with the back, or a defensive back comes up to cover the gap, the quarterback will look next to the outside. He will visit the Ole Miss campus for the 1,586th time this weekend. Basketball. Im still a frustrated football player. Gambling problem? His father, Reggie As a bat boy he got a chance to be in the World Series. If the end wanted to move outside, the Big Uglies would move with them and lock them out. McNair had14,496 passing yards and 152 total TDs at Alcorn State. 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. Reggie "Super Gnat" Smith (born July 15, 1956) is a former Arena football wide receiver/defensive back in the Arena Football League (AFL). 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. Most recently, Mississippi States Dak Prescott has joined the conversation ofgreatest Magnolia State quarterbacks. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Howard had even caught the ball. Their campus is great. Twice while rolling out to his left, he completed the pass left-handed, much to the surprise of the defenders. It increases the chances of scoring points, thus increasing the chances of winning. Another way to get Ealy involved: special teams. @ealy_1k or @dkm14 pic.twitter.com/xKEexb5Sxz. Smith said he can bench press 330 pounds and squat 560 pounds. "Ole Miss was the first school to offer me. The one thing that sets Conner apart from White is his speed. 1 Brett Favre (Southern Miss): 2 Archie Manning (Ole Miss): 3 Eli Manning (Ole Miss): 4 Steve McNair (Alcorn State): 5 Charlie Conerly (Ole Miss): 6 Dak Prescott (Mississippi State): 7 Reggie Collier (Southern Miss): 8 Jimmy Lear (Ole Miss): 9 Austin Davis (Southern Miss): 10 Don Smith (Mississippi State): I chose baseball because of the longevity. New prospects will pop up from now until the early signing period in December but a pecking order is already being established. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 5. Kiffin again ceded play calling responsibilities to his offensive coordinator, but had a much heavier authority over the system. A big part of the success came from keeping the defense on its toes while also taking what the defense gave. I was always supposed to be good because of him. 65 overall prospect in the country. Quite the tree for quite the offense. 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. "The day spent at the Ole Miss camp was well worth the wait. The Rebels were also the first school to offer the nation's No. Its almost scary: his stance and his power. The weekly reading begins by providing his offensive weapons an honest assessment of those on the other side of the ball. Correct me when I'm wrong. He also had so much confidence in his offense that he often signaled for a touchdown well prior to the play being over. The play reads run. 511 overall player nationally. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. See here in 2016 when Kiffin is backed up against the goal line and called the same play three times at warp speed. And if Rich Rodriguezs offense (regardless of what you think about it) is what Ole Miss is doing, Holiday is a perfect fit. Kiffins routes are no longer than 12 yards and dont take long to develop to minimize pass rush effectiveness. While the defense sells out for the deep ball, Leinart comes back across his body and dumps it off to Bush for an easy, untouched six points. Lets take a look at Kiffins plan for USCs 2010 rivalry game against its crosstown rivals. 250 people will join the Ole Miss coach next week as they work to control and still their minds. Smiths sophomore season was his first at Montclair Prep. 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. If getting Ealy or Conner in space requires splitting them out wide, so be it. Raleigh High School (Miss.) wide receiver Ayden Williams has already gathered up over 20 scholarship offers. Dave covers SEC football for Saturday Down South. WebOle Miss School History Schedule & Results Roster Team Stats Most values are per game averages Team Stats Table Passing Stats include bowl game Rushing & Receiving Stats That means a lot. Over the years when I was playing, I didnt get a chance to get out and see him play. The defensive backs got mixed up with the crossing routes and were forced to stay up in case the ball went to the tailback. The sophomore back is already showing his hands in fall camp, and there is a small comparison to be made for the type of running back Bush was, and what Ealy could be in his new head coachs system. No matter who it is, both Rebel backs will be heavily involved in the passing game. White was good at that. Hes as dominating a player as youll see in high school, in regards to hitting the long ball and the strength of his throwing arm., Said John Hazelton, the Mounties football coach: If I had to choose one player to play, Id take Reggie Smith, period.. That shows our respect.. As a true freshman in the SEC, the Walnut Grove, Miss. The Ole Miss Rebels are back home for their Vaught-Hemingway Stadium finale against the No. It hurt us, it probably cost us the game. USCs 2005 and 2006 offense was so explosive Kiffin became the head coach of the Oakland Raiders at 31 years old. Tabbed as the fourth-best JUCO player in Mississippi according to 247Sports Appeared in six games in 2021, recording 22 tackles and two forced 6. 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. Part of the Alabama way is imposing its will on opponents. Jimmy Lear (Ole Miss):Learis most famous for leading then-No. 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. His father, Reggie Smith, played for Ole Miss back in the 1990's. The basketball coaches at Montclair asked Smith to play basketball. The job Kiffin did in Tuscaloosa in 2015 may actually be more impressive, considering he didnt have as many prolific playmakers at his disposal from an Alabama perspective, at least. Austin Davis (Southern Miss):Davis joins Prescott and Eli Manning as the only active members on our list. Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. Gambling problem? 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). The Littleton, Co. native ran for 1,302 yards and 24 touchdowns while sharing the backfield with the Heisman Trophy winner. "West Virginia: "Their coaches were, like I said, their safeties coach got on my butt, which I liked a lot. "Of course that's big time for me," Smith said before the camp started. Can Ole Miss seniors shock the SEC with a win on Senior Night vs. Texas A&M? Prescott threw for 3,793 yards and scored 39 TDs with only five interceptions in 2015. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Reggie Bush at USC (2004)pic.twitter.com/sO8XzKDjzR. He can do just about anything on a football field. He also lined up at linebacker, safety, and the occasional defensive end, totaling 74 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions. Smiths name, plus the fact that he is batting cleanup, is earning him respect. I was always by myself.. Less than a week later, he was named the head coach at Ole Miss. Having two dynamic rushers in the backfield and a competent play-caller at the helm will be key components to the success of Plumlee or Matt Corral throwing the ball. Scoring points wins games, according to a Google search the Cup just did about how to win a football game. The Gamecocks have been the perceived leader for a while now, but with Will Muschamps seat heating up, it could change. All rights reserved. It really didnt bother me. Smith led the team in tackles, intercepted seven passes, passed for nearly 700 yards and rushed for 400 more yards. The original Air Kiffin shirt is available here, what the system could resemble under his watch, Chris Robison gave a good understanding of what it looks like earlier this offseason, Marc Wilson (29 touchdowns for an 11-1 team in 1979), Jim McMahon (47 touchdowns and 4,571 yards in 1980; 30 touchdowns and 3,555 yards in 1981), Steve Young (33 touchdowns, 3,902 yards in 1983), Robbie Bosco (33 touchdowns, 3875 yards in 1984; 30 touchdowns, 4,273 yards in 1985), Ty Detmer (121 career touchdowns with 15,031 yards) . Only Tim Tebow, Aaron Murray and Danny Wuerffel have more in the history of the SEC. Eli Manning (Ole Miss):Eli led Ole Miss to its last 10-win season until Hugh Freeze and company won 10 games in 2015. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. So regardless of who Kiffin and Lebby decide to take the handoff, theres going to be game-breaking speed in the backfield. Offensively, he resembles his father, Pressman said. "West Virginia, Notre Dame and Mississippi State have also offered. 3. 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 If neither option is there, or the lane is wide open, the quarterback can take it himself. He rushed for over 1,300 yards, averaging 9.4 yards per carry in the process, and scored 13 touchdowns on the ground. "Reggie's father would love forhis son to follow in his footsteps one day, but he's going to leave that decision up to Isaac. As he did with Hurts at Alabama, Kiffin kept the inverted veer in the playbook. He will be one of the higher-ranked prospects in Mississippi before he is done. 3 Maryland in 1952. And centering your offense around two Bush/White clones isnt the worst idea, right? In the NFL, Conerly played 14 seasons, all with the New York Giants. It's just nice to be out here getting to work out with their coaches face-to-face. 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). I still think the Rebels get him, but the Vols are coming after him hard. Brett Favre (Southern Miss):Favre didnt have as big of an impact in college as some of the other names on this list, but his professional career speaks for itself. He quarterbacked the Giants 1956 NFL championship team and played inthe 1958 NFL Championship Game, often referred to as The Greatest Game Ever Played. Davis 10,892 career passing yards broke Favres Southern Miss record. A good offensive coordinator at Alabama implements his own strategies in a sector of Sabans system where he can actually receive credit. Kiffin proved he could handle running the offense of the nations top team right away in 2014, despite losing at Ole Miss. We all know about Mr. Bush. 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