Destined to play professional baseball, Dave Whitney found his place on the hardwood and eventually the College Basketball Hall of Fame By CHUCK STINSON Contributing Writer Nov/Dec 2012 Issue Legendary Alcorn State basketball coach Davey Whitney thought his legend might be formed in another sport. “I was a pretty good baseball player. I had a strong arm and was a pretty good hitter. I thought I was going to the major leagues”.  His career and legend didn’t quite pan out they way ...  Read more »

January 23, 2013 – PERKINSTON---In 2007, Tramaine Brock and Terrence Cody helped lead Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to a perfect 12-0 record and an NJCAA National Championship. A little more than five years later, Brock and Cody will suit up on opposing sides of the field at Super Bowl 47 in New Orleans Feb. 3. Brock, a Long Beach, MS. Native, is in his third season at defensive back with the San Francisco Forty-Niners while Cody is in his third season at nose guard for the ...  Read more »

By Nash Nunnery Special to Mississippi Sports Magazine Willie Richardson pondered the question with a pregnant pause. What was his greatest thrill during a star-studded athletic career, asked an interviewer. Now, consider that the ultra-humble Richardson was: •  An All-Pro NFL receiver with the Baltimore Colts and played in one of the game’s most memorable Super Bowls. Check. •  Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Check •     Inducted into the National High ...  Read more »