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3 days ago
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Georgia recruiting target Nascar McCoy announces commitment
The Georgia Bulldogs have had success recruiting defensive backs, but they lost out on a four-star on Saturday. Four-star safety Nascar McCoy committed to the Ole Miss Rebels. McCoy chose Ole Miss over Georgia, Miami, Texas A&M, and Michigan. McCoy is a four-star safety from the class of 2026, according to ESPN. He stands at 6-foot-2, weighs 180 pounds, and plays football for Buford High School in Buford, Georgia, similar to Georgia safety KJ Bolden. McCoy marks Ole Miss' third defensive back commit from July, joining Iverson McCoy, a three-star cornerback, and Craig Tutt, a four-star safety. Overall, Ole Miss has the No. 19 recruiting class in the nation and No. 9 in the SEC. However, the Rebels' recruiting class lags far behind the Georgia Bulldogs, especially in the secondary. Georgia's class is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation and the SEC. In the secondary, Georgia currently has seven commits; four-stars Justice Fitzpatrick, Caden Harris (who flipped from Vanderbilt), Chace Calicut, Zech Fort, and Jordan Smith, along with three-stars Kealan Jones and Tyriq Green. Overall, secondary coach Donte Williams is ranked as the No. 1 recruiter in the 247Sports database. Georgia misses out on McCoy, who is the No. 37 safety in the nation and the No. 49 prospect from Georgia. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 4-star Buford safety Nascar McCoy announces commitment decision
USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
4-star Buford safety Nascar McCoy names his top 5 schools
Four-star safety recruit Nascar McCoy has narrowed down his options to just five schools ahead of his commitment. McCoy appears to be planning to announce his commitment on Friday, July 25 between 6 and 10 p.m. ET at a night club in Atlanta. McCoy's top five schools are the Georgia Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies and Miami Hurricanes. McCoy plays high school football for Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Buford is one of the top high school football programs in the country. The Georgia Bulldogs already have a pair of commitments from Buford in three-star athlete Tyriq Green and three-star offensive lineman Graham Houston. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound safety is ranked as the No. 325 recruit in the country and the No. 40 player in Georgia, per the 247Sports Composite. McCoy, who is a member of the class of 2026 and is a rising senior, is the No. 26 safety in the nation. In McCoy's top schools announcement, he does not explicitly say his commitment date is July 25, but based on the context of his announcement (below) you can imply he'll make his commitment then. Georgia already has three safety commitments in the class of 2026 in Zech Fort, Jordan Smith and Kealan Jones. Athlete Tyriq Green also likely projects to be a safety, so it is a bit unlikely Georgia would be looking to add a fourth or fifth safety recruit to their 2026 signing class. Interestingly, the Auburn Tigers have hosted McCoy on visits more than any other program, but the Buford star did not include the Tigers in his top five. The four-star is projected to commit to Ole Miss, per Rivals. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads for more Georgia recruiting coverage!
Yahoo
20-07-2025
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College Football Player Corey Adams, 18, Dies After Being Fatally Shot in Tennessee: 'Tragic Loss'
NEED TO KNOW College football player Corey Adams, 18, was found in a vehicle by deputies following a shooting near a residential area in Cordova, Tenn., on July 19 He was pronounced dead by the Shelby County Fire Department Adams was a defensive end for the Ole Miss Rebels at the University of MississippiA college football player was fatally shot in Tennessee. Corey Adams, 18, was found in a vehicle by deputies after a shooting took place at around 10:14 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 19, near a residential area in Cordova, according to a statement from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). Deputies provided "life-saving measures" to Adams on the scene, but the athlete, who was a defensive end for the University of Mississippi's Ole Miss Rebels, was later pronounced dead by the Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD). "Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds," officials said. The other four shooting victims are in noncritical condition. The shooting is an ongoing homicide investigation. In a statement shared on X, Ole Miss Football said the organization is "devastated" by Adams' death. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with [Adams'] loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," the statement said. 'Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' Adams, a New Orleans native, previously played football at Edna Karr High School in Louisiana. The school's football Facebook page shared an emotional tribute to the late teen, writing that they were "heartbroken and tormented to pieces." The tribute remembered Adams as "a friend, brother, son, student, and all-around great young man." "We never question God, but this is one we just don't understand. This wasn't supposed to be the end of his story," the post continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The 2025 football roster on the Ole Miss Sports website lists Adams as a college freshman in the freshman studies major. He is survived by his parents, Corey Adams and Chantrel Bernhart. Read the original article on People
Fox News
20-07-2025
- Fox News
Ole Miss football player, 18, dies in Tennessee shooting, officials say
Corey Adams, a freshman with the Ole Miss Rebels football team, was killed in a shooting in Tennessee on Saturday night, officials said. He was 18. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred in Cordova, which is located just east of Memphis. Officials said the responding deputies discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound and provided "life-saving measures" until the fire department arrived. The victim was later pronounced dead at the scene. Adams was later identified as the victim. Officials said deputies found multiple shell casings at the scene and later learned that four other gunshot victims checked into area hospitals. They were listed in non-critical condition. Ole Miss later released a statement on Adams' death. "We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee," the school said. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. "Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved." Adams was a standout high school football player at Edna Karr in New Orleans. The defensive lineman was rated as a three-star recruiting prospect. He was a two-time first-team All-State selection. He had 51 tackles and 12 sacks during his junior year of high school. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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Prayers Are Pouring In For Lane Kiffin On Wednesday
Prayers Are Pouring In For Lane Kiffin On Wednesday originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin on Wednesday. The 50-year-old head coach announced the passing of his mother, Robin Charlene Kiffin, on Wednesday. Robin Kiffin, the wife of former football coach Monte Kiffin, passed away on June 17, 2025, in her home at Elison Assisted Living in Oxford, Mississippi. Kiffin shared the news of her passing on Wednesday. "Robin spent her childhood in Nebraska and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1962. She went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska with a degree in teaching. Robin spent 25 years living in the Tampa, FL area and prior to that moved many times to cheer on the various football teams her husband, Monte, was coaching. She made dear friends in all the places they lived, including; Nebraska, Arkansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas, and Mississippi," her obituary announced. "Robin lived her last four years of life in Oxford, MS, where she was surrounded by her family and friends. She loved cheering on her sons and the Ole Miss Rebels football team, as well as spending as much time as she could with her kids and grandchildren. Robin had various jobs during her life but her pride and joy was taking care of her husband and children. She had a deep sense of pride for her family and loved to brag about them to others." College football fans are thinking of Kiffin on Wednesday afternoon. "Very sorry to hear. Comfort to you and your family. May your mom rest in peace," one fan wrote. "Sorry for your loss," one fan added. "🙏 Coach!" one fan added. "I'm so sorry!" one fan added. The Kiffin family released a statement. "The family would like to thank Elison Assisted Living for their incredible support as well as Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, MS. Please join us for a Celebration of Life to be held at Pinelake Church (5202 George 'Pat' Patterson Pkwy, Oxford, MS) on July 24th at 10:00am. Following the service, the family would like to invite you to join them for a light lunch at the Country Club of Oxford (300 Fazio Dr). The family will also have a reception to celebrate Robin's time spent in Florida on July 25th from 1:00-3:00pm at Salt Rock Grill (19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL)," they said. Our thoughts are with the Kiffin family during this tough time. Prayers Are Pouring In For Lane Kiffin On Wednesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
