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John Macon Gillespie

John Macon Gillespie

Joined: Sep 3, 2021

John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of The Grove Report and has experience on the Ole Miss beat spanning five years.

Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; An Oklahoma Sooners helmet is shown before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
Football

Oklahoma Fires Offensive Coordinator Ahead of Matchup vs. Ole Miss - Report

The Ole Miss Rebels will be preparing for a different play caller on Saturday when they face the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Oct 12, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV (24) is tackled by LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (8) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

Ole Miss Football Opens as Massive Home Betting Favorite vs. Oklahoma

The Ole Miss Rebels are favored by multiple scores this week against the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kobie McKinzie (11) chases after South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Football

Scouting Ole Miss Football's Next Opponent: How Did Oklahoma Fare in Week 8?

The Oklahoma Sooners were hit in the mouth on Saturday afternoon by the South Carolina Gamecocks.

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Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Walter Nolen (2) waits for the snap during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Football

Ole Miss Football DT Walter Nolen Taken in First Round of Latest NFL Mock Draft

Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle Walter Nolen is a first round pick, in the eyes of a new mock draft.

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Sep 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels helmet during warm ups prior to the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Recruiting

Elite 2026 WR Vance Spafford Includes Ole Miss Football in Top 8 Schools

One of the top receivers in the 2026 recruiting class is heavily considering the Ole Miss Rebels.

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Sep 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Yam Banks (16) reacts with linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (11) during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Football

Rebs Threads: What is Ole Miss Football's Best Uniform Combo So Far in 2024?

The Ole Miss Rebels have sported seven different uniform combinations so far this season. Which is the best?

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Oct 12, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks to ESPN Radio before a game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Named to Watch List For Bobby Dodd Award

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin was named to the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Midseason watch list on Thursday.

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Oct 12, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (11) reacts after an interception by defensive tackle Jamarious Brown (not pictured) against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

Ole Miss Football Defensive Duo Named to Prestigious Midseason Award Watch List

Walter Nolen and Pooh Paul are in the running for one of the nation's top individual awards.

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Oct 12, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks on during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

Can Ole Miss Reach the College Football Playoff? Here's Why or Why Not

The Ole Miss Rebels have a lot of work to do if they hope to reach their initial preseason goal of the College Football Playoff.

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Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) stiff arms Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Zion Childress (11) after a catch during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Football

Nation's Best? Ole Miss Football WR Tre Harris Earns Yet Another Midseason Honor

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris is gaining plenty of national attention this season.

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Oct 5, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Football

Lane Kiffin Shares Thoughts On Oregon's Illegal 12-Men-On-The-Field Play Call

Is there a double standard when it comes to faking injuries and other illegal moves in college football?

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Oct 12, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) is tackled by LSU Tigers safety Jardin Gilbert (2) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

'Devastating!' Ole Miss WR Cayden Lee Leaning On Teammates Following LSU Loss

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (and the rest of his teammates) are having to lean on one another following Saturday's difficult loss.

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