
Justify Your Existence
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JYE+, 3/8/21: Brad Henderson's observations from the Belmont series
Brad Henderson joins Parrish and shares his observations from Ole Miss' weekend sweep of Belmont. He focuses on performances from Doug Nikhazy, Gunnar Hoglund and Taylor Broadway on the mound, and Tim Elko, Hayden Dunhurst and Kevin Graham at the plate. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: 28th anniversary of Jimmy V Espys speech
On the 28th anniversary of Jim Valvano's inspiring 'Never give up' speech at the ESPYs, Parrish and Dalton spend time remembering Jimmy V on today's show. They also discuss how many SEC teams will make the NCAA tournament, and compare the Mississippi State and Ole Miss resumes for the NCAA women's tournament. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 3/4/21: Brad Henderson on Ole Miss' offensive improvement
Brad Henderson joins Parrish to discuss whether Ole Miss' offense improved in midweek wins over Memphis and Jackson State, as well as other baseball-focused topics such as the timing of lifting COVID restrictions. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: Jon Sokoloff joins the show
WCBI sports director Jon Sokoloff joins Parrish and Dalton on today's show to discuss what it will be like implementing gov. Tate Reeves' relaxed COVID restrictions. They also discuss Ole Miss and Mississippi State's recent play and Jon's time in Lubbock as well as the Northeast. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 3/3/21: Ole Miss women's basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin looks ahead
Hear Ole Miss women's basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin following a win over Kentucky, with a matchup against Arkansas in the SEC Tournament to come on Thursday night. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: The status of sports' continuing Covid recovery
Today's episodes centers around sports' recovery from COVID-19. Parrish and Dalton discuss Mississippi gov. Tate Reeves' expected lessening of gathering restrictions at sporting events. They also touch on recent statements from Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne and Texas A&M athletics director Ross Bjork about working towards full football stadiums this fall. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 3/1/21: A conversation w/ Kentucky beat writer Jerry Tipton
Jerry Tipton covers Kentucky for the Lexington Herald-Leader. The Wildcats visit the Pavilion to face Kermit Davis and the Rebels Tuesday night. Parrish and Tipton discuss this year's Kentucky team, as well as the viability of the one-and-done recruiting model currently and going forward. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 3/1/21: Brad Henderson rehashes the Ole Miss / UCF series
Parrish and Brad Henderson discuss what Ole Miss baseball did and didn't do against UCF in a series loss over the weekend. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: JRP goes yard & How staffs work together in recruiting multi-sport athletes
Parrish and Dalton touch on a handful of topics on this Friday episode of Around the SEC: weekend baseball series John Rhys Plumlee's first career homerun how baseball and football staffs work together to recruit multi-sport stars coming out of high school some basketball notes heading into the weekend We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/25/21: A conversation w/ Ole Miss basketball's all-time leading scorer John Stroud
Ole Miss men's basketball all-time leading scorer (2,328 points) John Stroud (West Union | New Albany, MS) joins Parrish Alford to discuss his career, which spanned from 1976-1980, as well as the 2020-21 Rebels. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/25/21: Brad Henderson talks Nikhazy, Diamond, McDaniel and second base
On this episode, Brad Henderson joins Parrish Alford to discuss the performances of Doug Nikhazy and Derek Diamond in their respective 2021 debuts. As well they reflect on the win over Arkansas state Wednesday, focusing on Drew McDaniel's start and options at second base following a solid performance from TJ McCants. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: When fans return
Parrish and Dalton discuss Sahvir Wheeler's triple-double against LSU on Tuesday night, and how rare that is. They also discuss Ole Miss' win over Mizzou, as well as spring football and the Grove Bowl date being set. They also discuss what it might look like when schools begin to let fans on campus a little bit. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: Noah Newman discusses the Deion Sanders experience
WJTV (Jackson, MS) sports director Noah Newman joins Parrish and Dalton today to explain the latest Deion Sanders controversy from Sunday. Sanders claimed items were stolen during his debut as Jackson State's head coach, but the items were later reported as recovered with differing explanations as to why they went missing in the first place. Newman also discusses how PrimeTime is interacting with the city of Jackson. Plus, there's conversation around hoops and Ole Miss baseball's shiny, new no. 1 ranking. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/22/21: Brad Henderson breaks down the Ole Miss bullpen, No. 1 ranking
Brad Henderson will join Parrish Alford throughout the college baseball season to talk Ole Miss and the SEC. Brad is the Rebels' all-time hits leader and current radio analyst alongside David Kellum. Two wins in, Parrish and Brad discuss the Ole Miss bullpen's big start to the season and the Rebels taking over Baseball America's top spot in their most recent rankings update. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/18/21: Looking ahead to opening weekend for Ole Miss baseball w/ Brad Henderson
Brad Henderson will join Parrish Alford throughout the college baseball season to talk Ole Miss and the SEC. Brad is the Rebels' all-time hits leader and current radio analyst alongside David Kellum. Today they discuss the absence of Cael Baker, who might move into the lineup and a little bit about the Rebels' opening opponent TCU. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: Kendall Rogers joins the show
Today's show is loaded with college baseball conversation, as Parrish Alford and Dalton Middleton discuss: this weekend's season-opening event in Arlington, TX college baseball atmosphere + growth around the U.S. one-time transfer rule impact Then D1baseball.com co-managing editor Kendall Rogers joins conversation in the back half of the show. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/15/21: A conversation w/ Marshall Henderson
Marshall Henderson joins Parrish Alford to discuss his current role with the program and how he helps the scout team. He also discusses this year's team, as well as his journey, plus favorite memories from his playing days. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/15/21: Brad Henderson breaks down Ole Miss baseball
Brad Henderson will join Parrish Alford throughout the college baseball season to talk Ole Miss and the SEC. Brad is the Rebels' all-time hits leader and current radio analyst alongside David Kellum. Today they discuss the left side of Ole Miss' infield. How will Tim Elko adjust to third base and why is the staff so high on freshman shortstop Jacob Gonzalez? See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

Around the SEC: Ole Miss has new NCAA Tournament life + no in-state pitchers make preseason All-SEC
Parrish and Dalton discuss Ole Miss' sudden NCAA tournament life following two top-15 wins over the previous two weeks. Then the conversation steers towards baseball, as they bring up: - preseason All-SEC announcement - why no Ole Miss or Mississippi State pitches made preseason All-SEC? - Dalton's interview with @MsStBaseballFan from Thursday night _____________________ For more Ole Miss sports coverage from Parrish, join his exclusive Facebook group - Ole Miss discussion w/Parrish Alford - and follow him on Twitter @parrishalford. For more Mississippi State sports coverage from Dalton, join his exclusive Facebook group - Mississippi State discussion w/Dalton Middleton - and follow him on Twitter @DLMiddleton8.

JYE+, 2/11/21: A conversation w/ @MsStBaseballFan
Dalton Middleton is joined by @MsStBaseball fan of Twitter fame on today's show to look at some of the most interesting dynamics of the roster heading into the 2021 season, which begins Feb. 19. They discuss outfielder Brayland Skinner’s injury news, the potential of this year's pitching staff, the battle at third base and Scotty Dubrule taking over at second base. For more of our Mississippi State coverage, join our exclusive Facebook group

2/10/21: How the one-and-done model is being impacted by transfers, coming transfer legislation
Parrish and Dalton dive deep on SEC basketball today. Why Kentucky is bad, and how the one-and-done recruiting model is being affected by transfers and coming transfer legislation. They also discuss Frank Martin's comments following South Carolina's loss to Alabama Tuesday night and when players should take responsibility for losses. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

2/9/21: Dave Neal joins the show
ESPN broadcaster Dave Neal joins Parrish and Dalton to discuss his impressions of Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach and Deion Sanders. Neal also shares a story about trying to interview Sanders while they were students at Florida State. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/8/21: Jackson Prep baseball coach Brent Heavner discusses his trio of Ole Miss signees
Jackson Prep head baseball coach Brent Heavner joins Parrish Alford on this bonus episode of Justify Your Existence to discuss Ole Miss baseball signees Kelly Crumpton, Riley Maddox and Mason Nichols, each current or former players for him. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

2/5/21: Jeff Lebby, Tulsa/MSU fight & hoops
Parrish and Dalton discuss the possibility of Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby becoming the head coach at UCF. They also look back to the Tulsa/MSU fight. The Tulsa program has suspended players involved in the incident. What is Mississippi State doing? There's also some hoops conversation + news for the show going forward at the tail end of the show. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/4/21: A conversation w/ Jackson State assistant coach Mike Markuson
Mike Markuson was a longtime assistant under Houston Nutt, both at Arkansas and Ole Miss. Now he's on Deion Sanders' staff at Jackson State. He discusses PrimeTime and the JSU program, and touches on his time in Oxford, as well, in this conversation with Parrish Alford. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

2/4/21: Dalton joins the 'big time show'
Daily Journal Mississippi State beat writer Dalton Middleton joins Parrish today to recap Signing Day. Neither the Bulldogs or Rebels were that busy on signing day, but both programs added big pieces. The guys discuss that, plus recap the 2021 classes for both schools. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

2/3/21: Recruiting chat w/ Christian Byrd
Christian Byrd joins Parrish and Tywone Malone is the main focus of the conversation. Though, they do touch on Ole Miss' 52-50 win over Tennessee Tuesday night. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.

JYE+, 2/1/21: A Conversation w/ Romaro Miller
Welcome to this bonus episode, where Parrish chats with former Ole Miss quarterback and Shannon native Romaro Miller. They discuss Matt Corral and the possibility of a Jeff Lebby departure. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.