Manning McPhillips

[Dan Wolken @DanWolken]

Interesting.

[Cheryl 💁‍♀️ @Cheryl_Rebel]

Assuming he is gone…

He didn’t leave for a better job. He left for a bigger mirror.

#LaneKiffin

[Russ Latino @RussLatino]

Yes, Saban and Herbstreit are both represented by the same firm as Lane Kiffin, which presents a conflict of interest that should be disclosed (at a minimum). But the truth is that even if they weren’t, there are business interests that prevent media from being honest in situations where access is the whole game. I’ll explain.

The media, in many cases, lives or dies by having access. Without it, they don’t get the interviews people want to see, but more importantly don’t get behind the scene scoops from people in the know. This is true in politics, too, and has been exacerbated by a social media era where big personalities with big followings honestly don’t need the media any longer.

In this case, it’s not just that being honest about Lane might cut them off from Lane in the future. Being honest about Lane might cut them off from all of Jimmy Sexton’s clients (a considerable portfolio) in the future, and even some that aren’t Sexton’s clients.

It’s also in their financial interest for this year’s SEC Championship and College Football Playoffs to be as good as possible. Ole Miss is in it. Whether Ole Miss sucks hind teat for the next decade after Kiffin leaves is irrelevant to the bottom line.

Finally, it’s in ESPN’s reputational interest for Lane Kiffin not to emerge from all of this looking like a villain. Otherwise, they suffer damage for having put together the documentary puff piece, either because they were duped or because the very real perception that they played a part in creating propaganda. To avoid that, they need to pump up this idea that Lane is still reformed/still a good guy and just a victim of circumstance.

It’s notable too that Kiffin identified Saban as one of two people he’s talking to about his decision. Saban knows what Lane is going to do. His commentary isn’t idle speculation. It’s positioned to afford the softest landing possible.

This problem is one of the reason outside influencers have become so popular. Because they are already denied access, they can create some accountability.

[SEC Numbers Guy @secnumbersguy]

Comparing Trinidad Chambliss to Heisman Frontrunners

Passing Yards per Game:
-Chambliss 296
-Sayin 257
-Mendoza 240

TDs Responsible For per Game:
-Chambliss 2.3
-Sayin 2.4
-Mendoza 3.1

300 Yard Games:
-Chambliss 7
-Sayin 6
-Mendoza 1

[Brian Scott Rippee @bsrippee]

https://t.co/Y4SRp3BvZh

[The Parents’ SCAMpaign @scampaignms]

The FBI has cut ties with the SPLC.

Elon Musk is publicly calling them out as evil.

Who is the SPLC? Well they’re one of the funders of The Parents’ Campaign that’s fought every successful education reform in Mississippi…

[Cornerstone @CGAGroup]

What is a government shutdown? Which federal services are being disrupted? Will federal employees be paid while the government is closed?

Our bipartisan team of policy experts are answering your questions today on our blog. Read more: https://t.co/7WRIqkMqq5

[The Parents’ SCAMpaign @scampaignms]

The Southern Poverty Law Center is funding The Parents’ Campaign efforts to block education freedom in Mississippi.

[The Parents’ SCAMpaign @scampaignms]

@ParentsCampaign This you?

[Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves]

This is great news for Mississippi!

[no context the west wing @LemonLymancom]

"I do not have to have my rights handed down to me by a bunch of old, white, men. The same Article 14 that protects you, protects me, and I went to law school just to make sure."

Ainsley Hayes on ERA

[Avi Mayer אבי מאיר @AviMayer]

Everyone should watch this. Now.

Thank you, @DonnyDeutsch.

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Hamas intentionally targeted elementary schools in Israel, instructed terrorists to seize hostages, move them into Gaza, and to "kill as many people as possible," maps and documents recovered from the bodies of attackers show. https://t.co/UL0vlypmrh

[WLBT 3 On Your Side @WLBT]

Our @courtneyannj has the latest update on storm damage from Rolling Fork, MS, where a tornado killed multiple people Friday evening.

[NWS Jackson MS @NWSJacksonMS]

The Pearl River has crested at Jackson and is now slowly beginning to fall. Falls are also now occurring on local creeks in the city of Jackson. The river will still remain above flood stage at Jackson through Thursday, so continue to exercise precautions.

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

CN building the premier railway of the 21st century by investing in Mississippi. #msbusiness #msworks

The company is investing $65 million in Mississippi, enabling sustainable growth, improving capacity and advancing the company’s commitment to safety.

https://t.co/GuhQxi3s6E

[WLBT 3 On Your Side @WLBT]

Last spring, homes in north Jackson were flooded when the river got up to 35 feet. This time the predicted impacts won’t be as great. https://t.co/9sQV9RHWdW

[Garden & Gun @gardenandgun]

Our hearts are heavy to report that G&G columnist Julia Reed passed away today from cancer. Her larger-than-life presence was only matched by her talents and tireless advocating for the Mississippi Delta. Here, @jmeacham shares a remembrance of his friend: https://t.co/z9wzD4QTvA

[Manning McPhillips @manningmcp]

@emrobwilson We had a different definition of late back then

[Senator Roger Wicker @SenatorWicker]

Tourism is a vital part of Mississippi’s economy, and like so many other industries, it has been hit hard by the #coronavirus outbreak. This afternoon I spoke with leaders of the Mississippi tourism industry to discuss how we can create a path forward for tourism recovery.