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Dallas rookie quarterback Dak Prescott was beat up and picked off twice last Sunday in a 10-7 loss to the New York Giants. His first poor performance of the season left some fans calling for Tony Romo. Prescott will get a chance to bounce back tonight vs. Tampa Bay.

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How will Prescott respond to his worst game yet?
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sun,12/18/16-3:10AM , 108 Reads
Bench Dak Prescott. Put in Tony Romo.

That was the narrative from a lot of Dallas Cowboys fans after a frustrating 10-7 loss last weekend to the New York Giants.
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Southern Mississippi sophomore wide receiver Korey Roberts of Greenwood runs after a catch against Mississippi State in a game last season. Robertson ranks fourth on the team in receiving with 32 for 388 yards.

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USM QB Mullens at full strength for bowl game
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,12/16/16-2:06PM , 127 Reads
Bowl season kicks off Saturday with six games, with Southern Mississippi set for the nightcap.

The Golden Eagles (6-6) will meet Louisiana-Lafayette in the New Orleans Bowl at 8 p.m at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Ole Miss guard Terence Davis (3) drives to the basket against Memphis guard K.J. Lawson (0) during the first half of their college basketball game at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford on Dec. 3. The Rebels play at Virginia Tech today.

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Rebs face big road test today
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sun,12/11/16-12:38AM , 146 Reads
The win over Memphis was a huge rebound eight days ago for Ole Miss.

The Rebels entered that game stinging from an embarrassing 77-62 loss to Middle Tennessee State.

Ole Miss faces another great RPI opportunity today at 11 a.m. at Virginia Tech at Cassell Coliseum, where a crowd of 9,000-plus is expected.
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Eight teams wouldn’t cut out all the CFP fussing
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sun,12/11/16-12:37AM , 131 Reads
A week after the College Football Playoff committee made its decision, there is plenty of controversy still swirling about the fourth seed.

Penn State was left out of the final four, which includes Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington.
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