High School. The 2013 EMCC Lions, featuring current NFL defensive line veterans Jarran Reed and D.J. Former East Mississippi Community College All-American LeGarrette Blount is set to become the third former EMCC Lion to make a return trip to the Super Bowl, as the New England Patriots prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Sundays Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Where are the star players of Netflixs Last Chance U now? He went undrafted out of FAU but has since transitionedto defensive back with the NFL's Chicago Bears. He and his wife Karri, who served for three years as Northeasts cheerleading coach, have two sons, Reed and Rece. Bo Wallace, a former NJCAA All-America quarterback and three-year starter at Ole Miss, has returned to East Mississippi Community College to become an assistant football coach on Buddy Stephens Lions coaching staff. Despite lots of wins and championships, very few changes took place in the early years under Stephens. Bio. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Unlike Franklin, however, McCrae only appeared in two games at Louisville (against Charlotte and N.C. State), and did not register any stats. Former EMCC All-American LeGarrette Blount bids for second Super Bowl ring with Patriots. 13 from JCGridiron at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year. Home Sports College Sports Bradberry enjoys returning home to EMCC, SCOOBA After leading East Mississippi Community College to its first National Junior College Athletic Association football national championship in 2011, coach Buddy Stephens called himself a junior college lifer.. But those changes are on the outside. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. Main is now playing for the University of the Incarnate Word. EMCC quarterback DeAndre Johnson tabbed NJCAA All-America Second Team. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. SCOOBA - East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens watched with anticipation and nervousness a private screening of the Netflix documentary "Last Chance U" in April. Davis then moved to Independence (Kan.) Community College where he served in multiple roles, including assistant head coach, run game coordinator and offensive line coach. East Mississippi Community Colleges DeAndre Johnson added to his impressive list of individual accomplishments for 2016 by being selected to this years NJCAA Football All-America Second Team, as chosen by the NJCAA Football Committee. On offense, the challenge will be to keep a well-oiled machine going at its normal pace. I feel like surrounding myself with a quality support staff is a huge key and I'm excited to assemble that group which should allow me to maintain an emphasis on offense and help in paying attention to the overall program. 4 EMCC Lions spread the wealth in earning 51-32 homecoming victory over top-ranked Northwest Mississippi. EMCC sets coaching staff 2019-03-25 - . Holmes Community College has named Marcus Wood as the new head football coach effective Nov. 5. Jones and Chad Kelly become latest EMCC products picked in NFL Draft. He was not enrolledafter the spring semester at Nevada and is not listed on the football roster. I've done nothing wrong this smells like sour grapes and a set up! EMCCs DeAndre Johnson collects second NJCAA Player of the Week football honor this season. Athletics at East Mississippi Community College. The second Florida State quarterback to head to EMCC, Johnson spent one year in Scooba, Miss., after getting expelled for punching a woman in a bar. High School. They are a different breed. She effectively mixes in the lessons she learned at EMCC to inspire others. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. A two-year stint as an assistant at Madison Central preceded his time on the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. He later returned to Lubbock under coach Kliff Kingsbury, whose trust in Allen paid off big in 2017. It's not clear if the Neptunes are still around as every account for the A-League has been inactive since 2019. "So much attributed to our success in Scooba. There, he finished the 2018 season third on the team with 17 receptions and 261 yards receiving. "Holmes is a family that cares about each other," Wood said. He returned to EMCC in 2018, helping the team to a 12-0 season in which he played in five games, threw for 851 yards and eight touchdowns to two interceptions. Hamilton is married to the former Mallory Madison of Philadelphia, Miss. Brown is no longer coaching at Independence Community College. I can truly say, like the sign that used to hang in the end zone said, 'There's no place like Holmes.'". I have a personal opinion developed over the years. Wood is no stranger to Holmes football serving as a volunteer coach during the 1996 season when the Bulldogs finished as state runners-up after winning the North Division. SCOOBA - East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens has completed his 2022 . Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. "I won't score a point or make a tackle but we will recruit hard, put together close knit groups who are excited about being there. He has won more games at EMCC than any other coach in history. It wasn't much better for him in 2017,as he registered four tackles in limited playing time most of it on special teams. As the series followed the various hurdles faced by the Lions team, Wagner provided support and guidance to many disadvantaged athletes. 1 of 2. Satterwhite exploded onto the collegiate scene during his junior year at UWA as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Harlon Hill Award the NJCAA Division II equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. Others could do the same thing but have not been able to do so. That is the type of talent we have to get in here on a consistent basis.. Former East Mississippi Community College star Randall Mackey will be inducted into the Mississippi Bowl Hall of Fame at ceremonies during Sundays bowl game. Henry was back in Season 4, although he left ICC as Brown left. Walker-Scott will attend the University of Hawaii and play as a walk on. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. While at Troy working with current West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, Hamilton transitioned from a graduate assistant coach to serving as a senior football analyst. Football is a big part of a college environment, and our students and community deserve a team we can all be proud of. Its the same mission the other (13 MACJC football-playing institutions) have. We then got to know Coach Jason Brown at Independence Community College in Kansas for Season 3 and 4. He played in six games in 2018, putting up 339 total yards and three total touchdowns before announcing his intent to transfer. listed as a junior on Arkansas 2019 roster, listed as a senior on Tennessees 2019 roster, signed with Arena Football team Manatee Neptunes, 60.9 completion percentage, 353 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs. The third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College earned the right to play for their fifth MACJC state football championship by coming from behind to knock off Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 27-24, during Saturdays state semifinals played at Sullivan-Windham Field. Mainly sunny. Like most people, I had watched the program from afar. We will expect that if you play here.". No one person did it alone; we had so many passionate supporters who made it possible. He coached linebackers and special teams at Navarro, where the Bulldogs won the 2019 Southwest Junior College Football Conference championship and current Marshall University standout linebacker Abraham Beauplan ranked second among the NJCAA ranks in total tackles. Despite fulfilling his junior college requirements in 2017, Henry never picked up an offer from a Power 5 school. I enjoy bring around junior college people, Bradberry said. A judge dismissed the charges against Patrick, and Wright later reached a plea deal to have his charges dropped. I have enjoyed being part of it.. Davis preceded his stint with the Lobos by spending a pair of seasons in Arkadelphia, Ark., at Henderson State University. 4 EMCC against top-ranked Northwest Mississippi. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Henderson State's Kurt Kutscher was also a finalist for the 2007 Gene Upshaw Award, which is given to the best offensive lineman in NCAA Division II, under the direction of Davis. Set to make their fifth postseason bowl appearance under the guidance of ninth-year head football coach Buddy Stephens, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College will meet the 13th-ranked Kilgore College Rangers during Sunday afternoons Mississippi Bowl in Perkinston. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. By the time Wagner appeared on Last Chance U, the advisor/counselor worked at EMCC for over five years. October 16, 2016. Wood has 10 years in the Mississippi high school ranks where he served two years (2006-07) as head football coach at Gulfport High School. Three of the four up front are in the NFL. NJCAA Region 23 Championships Men's & Women's Basketball . 3 EMCC Lions battle to 27-24 semifinal win over Gulf Coast to advance to MACJC state title game. East Mississippi Community Colleges annual transfer of graduated football talent to the next level continued during National Signing Day. EMCC football team sees major changes to coaching staff, What we learned from No. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. A clear sky. On defense, Collins knows the blueprint for success. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Now, that I am around our players and coaches each day, its an incredible experience. After initially signing with Pennsylvania-based Bucknell University, out of the Patriot League, Wood concluded his collegiate playing career at Georgetown College in Kentucky. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Very excited about David and Cliff and what they are going to bring to our program, Stephens said. State Champion East Mississippi Lions send 25 football players to the next level. Will is a senior at Southeast Lauderdale. I want to bring a passion and a high energy level with me. Bruce, a talented player who had several academic and behavioralissues at Independence, was arrested in June 2018 and charged with robberyin connection with an incident the previous May, though prosecutors dropped the charges against him in December. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Since his arrival on the Scooba campus in December 2007, Stephens has completely transformed EMCC's football program . Marc is an insurance agent with Farm Bureau in Desoto County. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Its fun seeing some of the people back here at school functions. She may no longer star in a Netflix series, but Wagner still has a bright future ahead. Brittany Wagner is one of the most believed figures to come out of Last Chance U, and here's what happened to the academic advisor after leaving EMCC. Wood said being a head coach in the MACCC is special to him. You never really know how people would react, Bradberry said. 4 EMCC against top-ranked Northwest Mississippi. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. He was not expected to compete for a job, instead coming on to get a head start on a coaching career. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. He has changed the entire landscape from the MACJC. This league revolves around the quarterback. You want to impede his thought process. Davis made seven tackles and forced one fumble for Houston from 2000-01 while touring the country and squaring off against opponents such as the five-time AFL champion Arizona Rattlers. He is an EMCC man, having played baseball here. To get the chance to return and have the opportunity to rebuild a storied program is such an awesome opportunity. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. With nearly two decades of coaching experience working with some of Mississippis most successful high school football programs, David Boykin has been hired as East Mississippi Community Colleges offensive coordinator. ended up on the Oakland Raiders' practice squad, listed as a grad studenton Louisville's 2019 roster, 'Last Chance U' Season 4 catching up with Jason Brown and disastrous 2018, playing semi-pro football with the Alcoa Alloys, listed as a senior on Mississippi State's official 2019 roster. Lesley coordinated the defense for those final two championships. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Henry and ICC coach Jason Brown got in several disputes during the 2017 season, the former saying he felt he was "better than this." Her fame from Last Chance U has given her the opportunity to share her experiences with people who could be facing similar circumstances in academics or sports. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community. We are excited to see what David can do. Instead, EMCC saw a 25-game win streak snapped with a regular-season loss to Copiah-Lincoln Community College. cdispatch.com 2023 The Commerical Dispatch, Former East Mississippi Community College head football coach Randall Bradberry has returned as the school's director of athletics. He coached linebackers and special teams at Navarro, where the Bulldogs won the 2019 Southwest Junior College Football Conference championship and current Marshall University standout linebacker Abraham Beauplan ranked second among the NJCAA ranks in total tackles. A native of Mobile, Ala., Satterwhite will primarily coach EMCCs quarterbacks after having spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. They are just a unique set of people. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Honors include: National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, President's List, member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society, summa cum laude graduate and MSU Student Teacher of the Year. The third-ranked and six-time reigning MACJC North Division Champion Lions of East Mississippi Community College begin their quest for a fifth state football championship Saturday afternoon by playing host to MACJC South Division runner-up Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the MACJC State Semifinals. During Hamiltons previous season in Scooba, he worked primarily with EMCCs outside linebackers under Lesleys guidance. Jul 8, 2022. He maintained a close relationship with his father in Season 3 and overcame an injury to his right shoulder to transfer to Division II program West Texas A&M, where he is listed on the team's 2019 roster. Scott was sports editor for The Dispatch. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". After winning national championships in 2013 and 2014, the Lions were poised for a first-ever national championship three-peat. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft, signing a four-year deal in June. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. SCOOBA - Reigning NJCAA Coach of the Year Buddy Stephens of the five-time national champion East Mississippi Community College Lions has put the finishing touches on his 2019 football coaching staff with the hiring of full-time assistant coaches Decarlos Holmes, Cade Wilkerson, Dontreal Pruitt and Nestor Puertas. Satterwhite, Hamilton complete EMCC football coaching staff, THRASH, Mavis Jun 19, 1921 - Apr 27, 2023, Meridian native Holly Brand moves on to the Playoffs on The Voice, Amtrak plans $13M project at Union Station, Three Wildcats smash track and field records, BRAD DYE: Thank you notes and regaining perspective, Air Force Association recognizes outstanding airmen, Anderson unveils Bell of Hope at Cancer Center, Southern Crop focuses on the medicine in medicinal cannabis, Southern Crop brings a new industry, growth to Meridian. While setting single-season school records for most passing yards (3,421) and pass completion percentage (.651) along with most pass completions (322) and attempts (495), Satterwhite was named the Alabama Sports Writers Small College Athlete of the Year. It paints us in a positive light. Third-ranked EMCC Lions capture fifth MACJC state football title with 38-30 home win over No. While at Troy working with current West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and WVU defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, Hamilton transitioned from a graduate assistant coach to serving as a senior football analyst. University and Andison Coby to Indiana University. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. David Boykin is the new offensive coordinator after a two-decade run on the high school level, including the past three seasons at Starkville High School. He joined Nevada as a walk-on, but is no longer on the team. He was plagued with ball-security issues at Independence, however, and eventually left the program feeling he'd wasted a year there. We don't want to simply compete, we want to excel. After volunteering at Holmes, he got his first full-time football coaching job on Hall of Famer Tom Goode's 1997 EMCC coaching staff as the Lions' running backs coach. No. The culture was built by a desire to excel and whether you are in Goodman, Scooba or any small town, you need to realize that your drive and desire can open doors for you. 1 rated JUCO prospect (per 247 Sports composite) while attending ICC. This really feels like home. Greg Davis was selected as Northeast Mississippi Community College's 14th head football coach in 2015. Davis participated in the 1994 Independence Bowl and was named to the 1998 All-Sun Bowl Team after guiding the Horned Frogs to a 28-19 victory over the University of Southern California. Third-ranked EMCC blanks Coahoma 42-0 to claim sixth straight division title and eighth in nine years. The Mississippi State grade served as a motherly figure and motivator for students and athletes in need of an extra push. Jones, went undefeated in allowing an average of less than 10 points per contest, including five shutouts, on the way to claiming the first of back-to-back NJCAA championships. Season 5of Netflix's hit seriesLast Chance Uis here, continuing its run of chronicling the lives of junior college football players. After winning national championships in 2013 and 2014, the Lions were poised for a first-ever national . He is not expected back at Independence." With an overall record of 11516, Stephens is the NJCAA all-time leader in winning percentage (.878). Hamilton returns to East Mississippi following an eight-year hiatus that saw him spend five years (2014-18) at Troy and most recently serve coaching stints at Navarro College in Texas and Petal (Miss.) Posting their first shutout of the year, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College secured their sixth straight MACJC North Division football title and eighth in nine years with a 42-0 road win over Coahoma Community College Thursday night at James E. Miller Stadium. With seven different players reaching the end zone on the day, the fourth-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College never trailed in claiming a 51-32 homecoming victory over top-ranked and reigning national champion Northwest Mississippi Community College Saturday afternoon at Sullivan-Windham Field. It is truly an awesome sight. Scooba is a wonderful place. Phone: 662-476-5128. No. The end of "Last Chance U" said Jones was open changing positions and moving to receiver at the Division 1 level. He wasarrested in Decemberfor the same incident, reportedly facing charges of domestic violence and strangulation. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Looking to outright claim their sixth straight MACJC North Division football title and eighth in nine years, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College will close out their regular-season division slate on the road Thursday night against Coahoma Community College. The six-hour film featured a behind-the-scenes look at the program, including classroom footage, practice footage, team meetings and game action, including an on-field altercation between Stephens and an official during a win over Itawamba Community College and the season-ending fight against Delta. 4 and reigning state and national champion Northwest Mississippi Community College Saturday afternoon at Sullivan-Windham Field. Hamilton returns to East Mississippi following an eight-year hiatus that saw him spend five years (2014-18) at Troy and most recently serve coaching stints at Navarro College in Texas and Petal (Miss.) Shannon was expected to be a big part of the EMCC Lions' passing game in Season 2 until he signed with Div. Long-awaited Scooba showdown to pit No. At one point he was facing eight felony charges "for allegedly stealing the identity of a lawyer in an attempt to silence local newspapers," according to the Parson Sun. EMCCs Dakota Allen and Taylor Crabtree garner MACJC Player of the Week honors. During the 2004-05 seasons, he found himself at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) member Upper Iowa University. He also rushed for 166 yards and four touchdowns. Henry was the third quarterback to leave Florida State for community college, though he deviated from Franklin and Johnson in choosing Independence over EMCC. The biggest reason for that is the autonomy. "We need great support, great focus and great effort, and we know that. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". After two seasons back at Delta State, Bradberry then coached 12 seasons and seven seasons at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (five as head coach). The Bulldogs later settled on Nick Fitzgerald as their go-to signal-caller,though Roberts at least was on the 2016 roster. Wood spent nine seasons on the East Mississippi football coaching staff. Along with former Ole Miss and EMCC teammates D.J. No. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. The aforementioned 2016 campaign was just as special. He begins his 11th year overall on the Tigers staff in 2022. Due to her position, she worked closely with members of the EMCC junior college (JUCO) football team. In recognition of their recent outstanding individual performances, East Mississippi Community College football player Diamante Pounds and womens basketball player Tyeisha Juhan have been accorded respective MACJC Player of the Week honors. Hamilton, a Starkville Academy product and Mississippi State graduate, returns to the Scooba campus to work with the Lions linebacker corps as he did on EMCCs 2013 national championship team that featured arguably the NJCAAs most dominant defense. Wood comes to Holmes after serving as Executive Director of College Advancement and Athletics at East Mississippi Community College since January 2017. "I have been heavy as an offensive guy at the collegiate level, but I played safety in college and started out as a defensive coordinator and special teams coach at Meridian High School," Wood said. They have a son, Sims, who was born in October 2021. He was an assistant at Meridian for three years making the 5A playoffs each season and claimed a share of the 2000 Region 3-5A championship. He is listed as a senior on Mississippi State's official 2019 roster. He's on the Buccaneers' roster as a cornerback in 2020. Fresh from earning their fifth MACJC State/NJCAA Region 23 football championship in eight years, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College have placed a state-most seven players on this years NJCAA All-Region 23 football team, as announced Monday by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges office headquartered in Jackson. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. EMCC Lions ink 31 football standouts during National Signing Day. "Offenses, defenses and specialty groups are only as good as the people that wear those uniforms," he said. The Mississippi State grade served as a motherly figure and motivator for students and athletes in need of an extra push. Through the company, she meets with high-school and college-level staff to bridge the gaps between them and students in the hope that better relationships will lead to better academic and emotional support. He was removed from the teams roster in November after previously serving a suspension after a student-conduct issue in September. SCOOBA East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens has completed his 2022 coaching staff with the hiring of former University of West Alabama quarterback Harry Satterwhite and former Troy University assistant coach Webb Hamilton. As a final tune-up in preparation for the upcoming MACJC state playoffs, the third-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College closed out an 8-1 regular season by blanking Hinds Community College, 42-0, Thursday evening at Sullivan-Windham Field. Collins follows William Jones (five seasons), Jordan Lesley (three seasons) and Ed Holly (2016) in the defensive coordinator chair. King committed to play atLamar University, but was not eligible to play in 2019. Former EMCC and Ole Miss standout Bo Wallace has replaced Clint Trickett as the quarterbacks coach. I am confident that Marcus Wood is the coach that is going to accomplish that in football. Reigning MACJC state champion East Mississippi Community College will conduct open football tryouts on Friday, Feb. 24 on the Scooba campus. "I switched over to the head coaching role for seven years in high school and of course had to assume that role in MACJC competition for a couple of games (Holmes and Jones) during the 2015 season when our head coach was suspended. A prep standout at Mobiles McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, Satterwhite completed his playing career at West Alabama ranked second on the schools all-time lists with 7,450 career passing yards and 67 touchdowns thrown. We want to chase lofty goals and strive to make these guys better. Henry completed42 of 78 (53.8) passes for 593 yards while throwingone touchdown to four interceptions. Six of Davis former Tigers have signed professional contracts. The school has changed in so many ways. As of July 2019, he is playing semi-pro football with the Alcoa Alloys of the Independent American Football League. "It is highly competitive league and it allows these young men to grow. Hamilton, a Starkville Academy product and Mississippi State graduate, returns to the Scooba campus to work with the Lions linebacker corps as he did on EMCCs 2013 national championship team that featured arguably the NJCAAs most dominant defense. Some of my fondest memories as a coach came during our national championship run in 2013, Hamilton noted. He played two games in 2018 before injuring his shoulder against Indiana State, missing the rest of the season. David Boykin joins Buddy Stephens EMCC football coaching staff as offensive coordinator.
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