State had won the night before. USM had won that day. The way this 1999 Mississippi football season had gone, you just knew Les Binkley would drill it, and he did. Good coaches and good players are surely part of the answer. But there's more.
Football is important here.
When Mississippi schools successfully keep Mississippi players at home, Mississippi schools are going to be successful. After all, this state has produced the likes of Bruiser Kinard, Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Brett Favre, Steve McNair, Archie Manning, Shorty McWilliams and so many more. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service. We welcome your comments. E-mail us .