Nancy Harvey, while at DSU, was a member and officer of Delta Delta Delta sorority and served on the Panhellenic Board. He was trying to say, Brother, but it came out, Boo. Everyone in the family had a good laugh. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Buchanan Mr. Nicholas House This year was a stellar year for the Statesmen baseball team who claimed their 14th Gulf South Conference title, advanced through the NCAA Regionals in Cleveland and had the honor . Mike was one of the best managers I ever had, Ferriss says. House Gas Co. Mr. Jim McCaleb My guys know that I want whats best for them and Im going to fight for them every single day. Ms. Stella Corley Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Cates moved to the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1999 and was 137-338-1 in his first nine seasons there. - two free years of archived e-Editions In baseball, he pitched right-handed and played first base left-handed. Mr. and Mrs. Duke Morgan Tracey Stewart-Lange leaves Lyon, hired as new Delta State women's Stephen Head, of the University of Mississippi, became the Ferriss Trophys first recipient. Ferriss reported for spring training with the Red Sox Class AA Louisville team in 1945, expecting to pitch at least another season of minor league ball before getting to the major leagues. Ferriss tried his best to keep pitching. You never had to tell him twice to do anything., Kinnison remembers that Ferriss never failed to thank him for all that work. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Image Specialist Wilburn said his main goal is to build the culture in the program and set the precedent for what he expects out of the players, and what the players should expect from him. G Greg Goff M Rick McCarty Categories: Delta State Statesmen baseball Out of those losses, however, 11 of them came by four runs or less, including a two-run loss to eventual sectional champion Hamilton Heights in the postseason. [7] He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002. Mr. Charles E. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Bobo Catoe In Grishams The Kindest Cut, the author details his time at Delta State and how coach Ferriss handled the difficult task of cutting the would-be outfielder. Kinnison, a former DSU All American, won 75.6 percent of his games as the school's head coach. I just figure the good Lord had other plans for me.. 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. - the ability to be paid for posting One of the graduate assistant coaches heard him and jumped on it. The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. In 23 seasons as Delta State's coach, Kinnison compiled a career record of 981-313-2. The two form a two-man mutual admiration society. He was also inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame (1989), the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame, and the Mississippi Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame (1981). Mr. Dan King Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Giger Mrs. Jerry Taylor He served in that capacity from 1955 until 1959, when he accepted a job to become the baseball coach and athletic director at Delta State in Cleveland, Mississippi. Leagues. He died on November 24, 2016, in Cleveland.[14][15]. Im like everybody else. San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, California 95201 (209) 954-5151 The San Joaquin Delta College Athletics Department is not responsible for and does not endorse any website representing San Joaquin Delta College Athletics, that is not linked to the Official Website of San Joaquin Delta College Athletics web page. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie S. Wilson Visit Campus | Campus Map | Visitor Information | Give to Delta State | University Policies | Legislative Updates | Ethics Line | Title IX | Contact Us. Some days were better than others; I could still throw O.K. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Janoush DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS c/o Chadwick-Dickson Athletic Field House DSU Box A3 Cleveland, Miss. Mrs. Karen Carnahan If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Burgess Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Ferriss is like a second father to scores of former DSU players, who he corresponds with in elegantly handwritten letters and cards. Mr. and Mrs. James Tims Nancy taught third and fourth grades in Desoto County Mississippi. Nancy is a long time member of The Josephine Circle, Inc., a non profit organization that provides scholarships and interest- free loans to students for higher education, where she served on both The Board of Directors and Executive Board. A late bloomer, he spent his first two years out of high school at Holmes Community College where he played football and baseball as a freshman and basketball and baseball as a sophomore. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils And Devilettes Gulf South Conference championships came in 1978, 1979, 1985 and 1988, with the Statesmen finishing second in 1981 and third in 1982. I can remember wed be on a road trip and Coach would pull over some place and go in and spend five minutes with somebody to thank them for something they had done for the program, Kinnison says. In 1978 and 1982, he was elected College Baseball Coach of the Year in Mississippi, and was runner-up in 1985. This is great since many college sports programs lose money. That was in 1973 and I remember thinking even then that Coach Ferriss would be a great person to play for.. At Wapahani, Wilburn set a then-school record with 309 strikeouts and earned All-State honors. After Ferriss's MLB playing career was over, he returned to the Mississippi Delta for two stints as the head baseball coach at Delta State University where he retired as the school's all-time leader in wins with 639. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. I looked around and saw about 70 guys there and thats when it dawned on me that I was a little bitty fish in great big pond.. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. He told us you can never say thank-you too much., Whether he knew it or not, Kinnison was making an impression on Ferriss, too. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. c/o Chadwick-Dickson Athletic Field House, The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets, Senior Executive Associate A.D. for Compliance, Academics, and Internal Operations/SWA, Assistant A.D. for Health & Sports Performance (FB, MBB, WBB, XC, Golf, Cheer), Assistant Athletic Trainer (FB, MSD, WSD, Tenn, SB), Assistant Athletic Trainer (MSoc, WSoc, BSB). Williams and Ferriss were Boston Red Sox teammates. Dr. and Mrs. David M. Ferriss Head Baseball Coach MS Delta Junior College May 1985 - Jul 2004 19 years 3 months. Carol Lightsey He was named Rookie of the Year with a 21-10 record, and he defeated each American League team the first time he faced them while winning his first two major league starts with shutouts. The baseball field at Delta State University is named Ferriss Field in his honor. Your browser does not support JavaScript! Authors note: Delta State University will retire former head baseball coachMike Kinnison No. 3 7 18 Mississippi Valley State Athletics A group of Delta State University baseball alumni recently gathered for a weekend of fun reunion activities on campus. The Statesmen swim/dive. He was at the top of his game in an era when baseball was Americas sport. Kinnison first met Boo Ferris when Ferriss spoke at the Benton Academy athletic banquet Kinnisons senior year of high school. Mr. Fred Rossi After graduating college, Cates coached for Kirby High School. 5151 His 1988 team was ranked 9th nationally in the Collegiate Baseball poll. Playing career [ edit] Ferriss signed with the Boston Red Sox which sent him to its farm team in Greensboro, North Carolina. He finished his career with a .979 fielding percentage.[9]. Mr. Bryan Rodgers Mrs. Harold Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiggins He guided Delta State teams to the NCAA Division II playoffs in eight of his last twelve seasons, including three trips to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship resulting in finishes of third (1977), second (1978), and third (1982). Not all college sports teams can say that. It was great preparation really, although I didnt look at it that way at the time. Assistant Baseball Coach - Mississippi Delta Community College Robby General covers East Central Indiana high school sportsfor The Star Press. I just didnt have room for Mike. Baseball February 28 | Final LOSE 0 - 12 Final Baseball at Arkansas State February 28, 2023 4 p.m. Softball Mrs. Brenda Dean And when the job become available after Seth Paulwho led the program since2015 resigned in June, Wilburn jumped at the chance. This is a bit of a downer since it means that the program lost money, $-17,607 to be exact. Baseball coach . Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, U.S. Department of Educations Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA). He needed money to pay his tuition, so he worked off-shore on an oil rig. Join our linker program. His ability to throw either right- or left-handed would amaze baseball people throughout his career. As you might guess, Boo Ferris is a huge part of the story. The bases were loaded with two outs. DII Baseball Championship History | NCAA.com Mr. Russell Stewart The head coaching job at Delta High School is one that Devin Wilburn has had circled in his mind. Delta State University. MUNCIE, Ind. Every town had at least one semi-pro team and competition was fierce. Mr. Sammy Dantone, Jr. 2023 www.thestarpress.com. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Smith, Jr. Mr. Jerry Stigler 15 jersey will be retired at Delta State Saturday. Schwab Charitable Fund Delta (CA) Dr. Raanne Tindle This one just kind of felt like a no-brainer for us and, luckily, for me and my family, it worked out perfectly.". After Ferriss's MLB playing career was over, he returned to the Mississippi Delta for two stints as the head baseball coach at Delta State University where he retired as the school's all-time leader in wins with 639. Coach caught me between classes and asked me to come to his office. Mike Kinnisons No. Can you believe it? Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McGuffee It was a pride thing. Delta State was a much more advanced program than anything I had ever seen, Kinnison said. We were loaded. Login - Delta State University Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Mellen Man, hes smart. You cant take much batting practice in the Gulf of Mexico. All State Games. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Coach made such a strong impression, not just about baseball and sports but about life and planning for your future, Kinnison said decades later. Audio clip from 1979 interview courtesy of The Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage at The University of Southern Mississippi. The biggest thing is I saw the mental and physical maturity you had to have to play at that level. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They rubbed me down with rubbing alcohol and told me to be sure to wear a coat, Ferriss said with a chuckle more than half a century later. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jordan Chris Burgess 83 of Ridgeland, and Barry Lyons 84 of Ocean Springs, with former Statesmen baseball coach Boo Ferriss at The Warehouse in downtown Cleveland. The Mississippi Valley State University football program was well-represented on Phil Steele's All-SWAC teams including one first teamer, five third teamers, and two fourth teamers as announced last. Mr. Kenny Dill and Dr. Anna Looney Dill His major league record was 65-30. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davidson The hope was that he could sneak in a summer of professional ball before receiving a draft into military service. Under his direction, 20 Delta State players earned All-American honors, 20 earned Academic All-American honors, 49 earned All-Gulf South Conference honors, 23 continued their baseball careers onto the professional level, and 40 former players coached in the high school and college ranks. He was head coach at Jackson State Community College for nine years, going 255-161 and taking his team to the 1996 Junior College World Series. That is, the program raked in a net profit of $21,962 for the school. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. [6] He went on to set a longstanding American League (AL) record for scoreless innings pitched at the start of a career with 22, which stood until 2008, when it was broken by Brad Ziegler. MUNCIE, Ind. I learned about the science of growing grass, the different chemicals you use. Highway 8 West, Cleveland, MS 38733, Give to Delta State | Maps & Directions | Ethics Links | University Policies. Bio. Former Delta State baseball standout Brian Rea, currently the baseball coach at Ocean Springs, was recently announced as a new member of DSU's sports hall of fame. To stay up to date on the Alumni Associations activities, follow these social media sites: Facebook (Statesmen Graduates), Twitter (@DSU_Alumni), Tumblr (http://www.dsualumni.tumblr.com), LinkedIn (DSU alumni), Instagram (dsualumni) and You Tube (dsualumni1). 'Boo's Boys' reflect on the legacy of legendary coach Dave 'Boo Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilbanks He had no idea what had happened. He was broad of shoulder and slim of waist. Baseball Academy will host a winter baseball camp in . [4] In November 2002, he was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame . As a manager, you do whatever needs to be done. On the plus side, this means that the program made $126,095 in net profit for the school. In 2008, Harvey was inducted into the DSU Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Bill Greenleaf Mrs. Kathryn Arant Spring program runs from Feb 7 - April 17. . First National Bank of Clarksdale But that summer Scratch Kinnison played semipro baseball with a team in Greenwood that included several Delta State players. In college baseball 40-win seasons are considered the gold standard. Although W.D. She has financially supported several students with gifts and scholarships over the years in their pursuit of secondary and higher education. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Ferriss received the first full baseball scholarship to Mississippi State University,[5] where he pitched in 1941 and 1942 and joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. The 13-player womens basketball team at Delta State University is kept in shape by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches. He was talking about being a manager, and he told me to get back to him. They also know that Im going to be a guy whos not going to be afraid to give them criticism if they need it, but also be the first guy to put my arm around them, love on them and tell them Im proud of them. This means the program turned a profit, making $113,538 for the school. He had 19 RBIs in each of the 1945 and 1947 seasons. He has been named NCAA Regional Coach of the Year three times while also earning Gulf South Conference coaching honors three times. (Delta State University Athletics) CLEVELAND,. Dr. and Mrs. Ellen C. Ewing Mr. E.S. Some defensive statistics Copyright Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2022. Fri Apr 07. Your browser does not support JavaScript . The mens golf program at Delta State University made $162,347 in revenue and spent $140,385 in expenses. Huge crowds attended weekend games. Grisham, a Mississippi native, began his career path "thanks to coach Ferriss" after Ferriss had cut Grisham from his team in the fall of 1978. He worked out regularly, too, doing hundreds and hundreds of pushups and swinging a heavy bat regularly. Wilson said he was "born into" baseballwith his father and uncle both playing college ball. Harvey is now in private business after a very successful stint as a senior executive with leading global hotel companies including Hilton Hotels Corporation. Sam E. and Burnice C. Wittel Foundation Id sneak in the cage and hit when nobody else did, Kinnison continued. On July 19, 2021, he was approved as Delta's head baseball coach out of a double-digit applicant pool, according to athletic director Tilmon Clark. This category is for people who have coached college baseball at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi . David Meadow Ferriss (December 5, 1921 November 24, 2016) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Boston Red Sox from 1945 through 1950. Mrs. Mabel Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Don Kidd Dr. and Mrs. William L. Hood Thats definitely a big plus. Mike Kinnison became Scratch Kinnison. As he delivered the pitch, Ferriss felt something snap in his shoulder. Baseball alumni reunite on campus - News and Events He won his first eight major-league starts, and beat every other American League club in the process. Delta State University brought in $1,778,290 in revenue from its football program while paying out $1,664,752 in expenses. You have to spend time with the ones who arent in the game, make sure they stay interested and focused. Ferriss accepted Nobles offer. Ms. Lana Aguzzi One time, Kinnison mumbled under his breath that he was sick and tired of that word scratch and that he hoped he never heard it again. Courtesy Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Showcases. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Hear Ferriss talk about the call from the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Bert Mann, III Mr. and Mrs. James and Billie Breland Hed tell me, Go eat a steak tonight. When he was not training soldiers, Ferriss was playing baseball for Randolph Field in a league with many professional players, including several major-leaguers. Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Plitt Harvey received the Lawrence L. Stewart Service Award in April, 2015 for his support of Delta State athletics. Photograph of Ferriss is from the 1965 Delta State yearbook, The Broom. Joining President LaForge is Baseball Coach Mike Kinnison. Delta State football coach Cooley gets contract extension ', Kinnison also earned a nickname that spring as a manager. Mr. Edward Luse I had never in my life hit off a pitching machine. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? PG Series. The baseball program at Delta State University made $592,592 in revenue and spend $451,844 in expenses. Wed Apr 12. Among the people Ive known, Boo would be the one youd copy if you could and say I want to be like that man. The mens swimming and diving program at Delta State University made $362,872 in revenue and spent $175,176 in expenses. In 1988, he received the United States Baseball Federation Service Award for his contributions to the game. Like I say, you either pitched or you went home, Ferriss said. A legend in national collegiate baseball coaching circles, Ferriss was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. Ferriss compiled a 639-387-8 record, all at Delta State and his coaching record ranks him among all-time national coaching leaders at the NCAA Division II level. A legend in national collegiate baseball coaching circles, Ferriss was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. Ferriss compiled a 639-387-8 record, all at Delta State and his coaching record ranks him among all-time national coaching leaders at the NCAA Division II level. Read excerpt of Ferriss interview where he talks about signing with the Boston Red Sox. Sanderson Farm, Inc. In the fall of 2003, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced that it would be sponsoring a Mississippi Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and the trophy would be the name and likeness of Dave Boo Ferriss. Still, Kinnison figured that when he went back to school, he would be going back to be a manager. He continues to serve his University, as an active member of the National Alumni Association and currently as Foundation Board President. From 1993-1998, he had at least one All-American each year, one of only 3 junior colleges in the USA to do so. You gain access to:- profiles and social posts On the money side of things, the Delta State University womens basketball program brought home $275,480 in revenue and paid out $413,153 in total expenses. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weissinger, Jr. Ill never forget him saying that I came up a little bit short just a little bit short, he said and he wasnt going to be able to keep me. Mr. Jim Garverick Mr. and Mrs. Keith Walker Russell Wilburn Field at Chambers Park in Muncie is named in his grandfather's honor. Instead of fielding ground balls, Kinnison smoothed the infield so others could. Dot Evans "Im a baseball fan, there area lot of baseball fans out there," Clark said. Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hamberlin Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Charles Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ainsworth The award is officially called the C Spire Ferriss Trophy, including the name of corporate cosponsor C Spire Wireless. Childrens Dental Clinic I wasnt ready to go home.. From there, Wilburn played three combined seasons over two stints at Ball State University. He directed DSU teams to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in eight of his last 12 years, including three trips to the NCAA Division II championships where the Statesmen finished third, second and third respectively in 1977, 1978 and 1982. Dr. Ben Mitchell Wapahani, BSU grad Devin Wilburn tabbed as Delta's head baseball coach Ferriss was on the pitchers mound. Morris When he arrived home in Shaw after the season, so did his draft papers. Free shipping. at times, but it was never like it had been. The O.K. days pretty much ended in 1949, when, Ferriss said, My arm went dead, completely dead. Southern Indiana (49-13) Tracy Archuleta. Ferriss responded, handing both bills to the other guy, Sorry, fella, but that was me.. The work paid off. Photo courtesy Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Then, a week later, he was walking from one class to another when Ferriss drove by and then pulled over to the side of the road. Mr. and Mrs. John Letchworth [10] He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Cleveland. Ferriss' record in 1947 was 1211. Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Tatum Mr. Ricky Perkins In terms of financials, Delta State University collected $5,672,286 in revenue and paid out $5,672,286 in expenses. Mike Kinnison's No. "Its just kind of one of those things where youre trying to find the right fit and the right opportunity and Deltas a really good school, a really good school system and its got a baseball program that a lot of people care about it," Wilburn said. [1] Ferriss was given the nickname 'Boo' as the result of a childhood inability to pronounce the word 'brother'.[2][3]. In the summer of 1944, Ferriss finished the season with a 20-8 pitching record and also won the league batting title with a .417 average, nosing out St. Louis Cardinals star and future Hall of Famer Enos Country Slaughter, who batted .414. I want my son to be like that man. In case youre wondering why certain sports that Delta State University offers arent listed above, its because we have no data on those sports. Do you have a sports website? After receiving the trophy, Kinnison leaped into the grandstand, bounded up the bleachers, and presented the trophy to a teary-eyed Ferriss. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mr. Emmett Morris The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Koestler Ferriss served as pitching coach for the Red Sox under manager Pinky Higgins from 1955 to 1959 before moving on to Delta State University as head coach in 1960. In 1988, he received the United States Baseball Federation Service Award for his contributions to the game. This equates to a net profit of $35,529 for the program. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley J. Barbour He was a worker and he was smart. In addition to coaching at Delta State, Ferriss also served at various times as athletic director and director of the DSU Foundation. I saw the pride Coach had in the field and how it looked. In May 2004, the 82-year-old Ferriss watched from the stands as Kinnisons Delta State Statesmen finally won a national championship. Hes the one that built the program to what it has become and hes still there today, doing anything and everything he can to make it better.. ", Clark added: "What excites me the most about coach Wilburn is his excitement and passion for wanting to build a program from bottom to top. For Ferriss, the experience was invaluable. Hed always remember to take every opportunity to stay thank-you. Champion He wound up in the U. S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Randolph Field in Texas as a physical training instructor. Making matters worse, Kinnison had spent the previous summer away from baseball. Mr. Robert and Ms. Karen Naron [13], Ferriss lived with his wife, Miriam Izard Ferriss, in Cleveland, Mississippi. The story of Kinnisons journey from team manager, to All-American shortstop, to national championship coach was detailed in Mississippi Today columnist Rick Clevelands 2008 biography of Boo Ferriss: Boo: A Life in Baseball, Well-Lived. That chapter follows: The most succinct and telling way to describe Mike Kinnisons success as Delta States baseball coach is this: No coach at any level of NCAA baseball ever has won a higher percentage of his games. Mr. Hubert Rackley, III Mr. Bart Gregory Unlike most pitchers, who are usually poor hitters, Ferriss hit like a natural hitter. You earned it. 2021-22 Delta Baseball Roster - Delta (CA) Black We all know we are part of something very special and we all know who made it that way. So, the program was a moneymaker for the school, bringing in $107,071 in net profit. On days when he did not pitch, he was often called on as a pinch hitter. The group enjoyed lunch downtown with their former coach, the legendary Boo Ferriss, and his wife Miriam. In 1980, Harvey received the Charles S. Kerg award recognizing the top senior athlete. A total number of 391 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 284 of whom are male and 107 are female. They settled in Yazoo County and William Douglas W.D. He finished the 1947 season with a 12-11 record for Boston. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, Mike Kinnison, Judson Thigpen, Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Ferriss&oldid=1134516361, United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II, Louisville Colonels (minor league) players, Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Then came that fateful day in Cleveland when Ferriss felt something pop in his shoulder. His first organized game was one to remember. Mrs. LuLu Maness Kinnison was more than a little rusty when he arrived at Delta State. Thats much better than a loss. If you want to know more about the Delta State University sports programs, youve come to the right place. Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 19 January 2023, at 02:24. University of Southern Mississippi (1997). Whenever it came time to rake the infield dirt, Ferriss would call it scratching as in, Mike go out there and scratch around first base where its wet.. Mr. Bob Reed, Jr. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Tune in to Coach Batts and slugger Hayden White as they show us a few things on the diamond. There are 24 players on the Delta State University womens swimming and diving team, and they are led by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Mr. and Mrs. Coming out . What was Ferriss medical treatment in 1947? Find out more. Or write about sports? Dr. Rose Strahan how to drink chia seeds to lose weight Mrs. Joyce Kennedy Men's basketball won the Gulf South Conference tournament, and Delta State welcomes new Head Coach Mike Nienaber, who comes to us from Christian Brothers University. I think this is, hopefully, going to be a long-term job for me. Delta State retires Kinnison's jersey; they'll never retire his