Justify Your Existence
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsThis is a feed of the Daily Journal's latest audio offerings of all things SEC, Ole Miss and Mississippi State sports.
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8/17/21: Braylon Sanders, Tylan Knight standing out for Ole Miss in preseason work
August 17, 2021 14:33 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBParrish Alford and Michael Katz discuss the potential impact of a now-healthy Braylon Sanders, who appears ready to step into his role as leader of Ole Miss' receiver corps. They also discuss the Rebels' offensive line, defense and defensive playmaker Tylan Knight. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
JYE+, 8/16/21: Former Mississippi State QB Rob Morgan joins
August 16, 2021 18:33 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBFormer Mississippi State quarterback Rob Morgan (1996-1998) joins Parrish Alford to discuss his career in Starkville, as well as the transfer portal and NIL. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
Around the SEC: Christian Byrd on the impact transfers could make for Jackson State
August 12, 2021 20:59 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBChristian Byrd joins Parrish Alford on today's show and the focus centers around the impact transfers could have for Jackson State this fall. There's also some Mississippi State and Ole Miss camp discussion. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/11/21: Secondary spurring defensive turnaround for Ole Miss?
August 11, 2021 15:07 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBMichael Katz joins Parrish Alford discuss defensive leadership emerging from Ole Miss' secondary during preseason camp, as well as the group's depth. They also discuss the offensive line, receivers and the backup quarterback competition. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/10/21: An update on the Mississippi State QB competition
August 10, 2021 14:52 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBJack Abraham is being pushed by Chance Lovertich in the early stages of Mississippi State's preseason camp quarterback competition. Stefan Krajisnik joins Parrish Alford to discuss that, plus storylines at other positions for the Bulldogs. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/6/21: Predicting MSU, Ole Miss depth charts
August 06, 2021 14:32 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMichael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik join Parrish Alford to predict how depth charts will look for Mississippi State and Ole Miss as preseason camp gets started. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/3/21: The future of BYU and the Group of Five in CFB
August 03, 2021 15:10 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMichael Katz and Parrish Alford share their thoughts on the future of BYU and Group of Five programs in the college football landscape. They also discuss how Ole Miss might handle Matt Corral being out for an extended stretch of time and other interesting positions for the Rebels. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/2/21: SEC, Big Ten controlling this round of conference realignment?
August 02, 2021 14:41 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBStefan Krajisnik joins Parrish Alford to discuss the impact of SEC expansion on the Big Ten. They also discuss key camp position battles for Mississippi State, most notably quarterback and safety. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
JYE+, 7/27/21: Matt Wyatt on SEC quarterbacks
July 27, 2021 15:17 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBMatt Wyatt joins Parrish Alford to share his analysis of quarterbacks around the SEC, with a detailed look Mississippi State's crowded QB room. Be sure to check out Matt Wyatt Media and follow Matt on Twitter. 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+, 7/26/21: A conversation with Jackie Sherrill
July 26, 2021 15:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBLegendary college football coach Jackie Sherrill joins Parrish Alford to discuss conference realignment in the modern day. Having coach at Texas A&M and Mississippi State, Sherrill brings a uniquely informed perspective to the current conversation surrounding the SEC and other power programs it's trying to attract. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.
7/15/21: New boots on the ground
July 15, 2021 16:24 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDaily Journal college sports editor Parrish Alford introduces his new colleagues Michael Katz (Ole Miss) and Stefan Krajisnik (Mississippi State) and discusses the knowledge they've acquired about their new beats heading into SEC Media Days next week. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook. See more from Stefan Krajisnik on Twitter and Facebook. See more from Michael Katz on Twi...
JYE+, 6/21/21: Ole Miss AD Keith Carter talks NIL plan
June 21, 2021 18:52 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWith NIL laws set to go into effect in Mississippi and five other states July 1, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter joined Parrish Alford to discuss his department's plan for their student-athletes. The legislation will permit college athletes to be paid for endorsements, personal appearances and social media posts, setting up the possibility of patchwork rules from coast to coast for thousands of athletes. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commiss...
JYE+, 6/21/21: Mike Bianco staying in Oxford
June 21, 2021 14:21 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIt was announced Sunday night that Mike Bianco's contract is being extended and he's staying put at Ole Miss, despite overtures and an interview with his alma mater LSU. 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: Mississippi State wins 3rd straight super regional and Mike Bianco's future
June 16, 2021 14:48 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBParrish Alford and Dalton Middleton discuss Mississippi State's latest super regional success, plus what future could look like for Ole Miss and Mike Bianco if he takes the LSU job. 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: What do Ole Miss and Mississippi State need to do to win Super Regionals
June 09, 2021 14:32 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBParrish Alford and Dalton Middleton recap the Starkville Regional and discuss what Ole Miss and Mississippi State both need to do this weekend to win their Super Regional matchups against Arizona and Notre Dame, respectively. 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+, 6/8/21: Brad Henderson recaps Ole Miss' regional win
June 08, 2021 14:58 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBBrad Henderson joins Parrish Alford to breakdown Ole Miss' home regional win, highlighting performances from Tim Elko, Doug Nikhazy and Kevin Graham. 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+, 6/3/21: Brad Henderson on holding Doug Nikhazy
June 03, 2021 14:54 - 26 minutes - 24 MBBrad Henderson joins Parrish to discuss Mike Bianco holding Doug Nikhazy for game two and who needs to step up in the Oxford Regional. 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: Cael Baker is Williams Strong
June 02, 2021 15:32 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOle Miss slugger Cael Baker joins Parrish and Dalton to discuss a recent fan interaction and his support of a young girl with Williams Syndrome during the SEC Tournament. Parrish and Dalton also preview the Starkville regional. 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+, 6/1/2021: Brad Henderson previews the Oxford Regional
June 01, 2021 14:50 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHear Brad Henderson and Parrish Alford's thoughts on Ole Miss' regional draw, as well as the Rebels' improved pitching in Hoover and how that might look going forward in postseason play. 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+, 5/24/21: Brad Henderson recaps Ole Miss' series win over Georgia
May 24, 2021 14:21 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBBrad Henderson and Parrish discuss a handful of topics ahead of the SEC Tournament, which begins Tuesday. They recap Ole Miss' series win over Georgia to close out the regular season, the coaching vacancy at Texas A&M and the Rebels in contention to make All-SEC. 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+, 5/20221: Brad Henderson previews Ole Miss-Georgia
May 20, 2021 14:57 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBBrad Henderson and Parrish Alford breakdown the Ole Miss-Georgia series. 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: Post-Spring look at Ole Miss & Mississippi State football
May 19, 2021 14:42 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWith spring practice wrapped up for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Parrish and Dalton discuss the most positions that still need the most improvement for both programs. 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: Mississippi State still in national seed hunt?
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBParrish and Dalton recap Mississippi State's series loss to Missouri, and discuss whether the Bulldogs are still in the hunt to be a top 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In the back half of the show, Parrish interviews Marty O'Malley, of L'Arche Mobile, a nonprofit group home for persons with disabilities. Their big fundraiser is a college football preview dinner, and it is set to feature Lane Kiffin, Bryan Harsin, Bret Bielema and Kane Wommack, among others, this year. We appreciate our spo...
JYE+, 5/17/21: Brad Henderson on Ole Miss' upset of Vandy
May 17, 2021 14:42 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBBrad Henderson and Parrish Alford rehash Ole Miss' series win over Vanderbilt in Oxford this past 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+, 5/13/21: Isidore Newman head football coach Nelson Stewart
May 13, 2021 18:56 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBArch Manning's high school coach joins Parrish for a conversation about the latest highly-coveted Manning. They also discuss other prospects at Newman, like AJ Johnson and perhaps the next highly-coveted Manning, Hyde. 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+, 5/13/21: Brad Henderson on Gunnar Hoglund's draft status + Ole Miss-Vandy preview
May 13, 2021 15:13 - 25 minutes - 23 MBBrad Henderson joins Parrish to preview the Ole Miss-Vanderbilt series this weekend. They also discuss how Gunnar Hoglund's injury could affect his draft stock. 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: Baseball regional host announcements coming up
May 12, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBParrish and Dalton talk about the impact Gunnar Hoglund's season-ending injury will have on Ole Miss, Mississippi State's weekend pitching plans for Missouri and NCAA Tournament regional host announcements coming soon. 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: Mike Detillier
May 11, 2021 16:42 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBNFL and college football analyst Mike Detillier joins Parrish for a fun and comprehensive conversation that only two Louisiana boys could have. They start out discussing alligators and life on the bayou. That turns into a conversations about the newest Manning - an offensive lineman - at Newman in New Orleans. They also discuss Arch Manning. Then, they finish off disussing Elijah Moore, the Packers and Kiffin / Ole Miss. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out...
JYE+, 5/22/21: Ole Miss softball coach Jamie Trachsel
May 11, 2021 16:29 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBParrish visits with Ole Miss head softball coach Jamie Trachsel ahead of the Rebels' postseason start. The Rebels face Mississippi State in the SEC tournament Wednesday. 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+, 5/10/21: Brad Henderson recaps Texas A&M series
May 10, 2021 15:42 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBBrad and Parrish break down the Ole Miss-Texas A&M series, talking specifically about Will Frizzell's 7th-inning grand slam and decisions made by Mike Bianco in the eight inning of Sunday's game. 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+, 5/6/21: Brad Henderson on Jack Dougherty's continued emergence + Texas A&M preview
May 06, 2021 14:39 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBParrish is joined by Brad Henderson to discuss Ole Miss' midweek bullpen woes against Arkansas State. They also discuss freshman Jack Dougherty's continued run of success, what to expect from Texas A&M this weekend and what the Rebels have to do to earn a national seed. 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: How does Elijah Moore fit with the Jets?
May 05, 2021 15:17 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBParrish and Dalton discuss how Elijah Moore fits with the Jets, who drafted quarterback Zach Wilson from BYU with the 2nd overall pick. They also touch on Ole Miss cornerback Deane Leonard being taken by Hamilton in the CFL draft. 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: Postseason baseball seeding + Ole Miss, Mississippi State hoops roster thoughts
May 04, 2021 14:52 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBParrish and Dalton recap weekend series wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. They also touch on national seed and hosting chances for the Bulldogs and Rebels. The show winds down with discussion about whether recent hoops signings made Mississippi State and Ole Miss better. 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: No Elijah Moore in 1st round
April 30, 2021 14:17 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOle Miss receiver Elijah Moore was not selected on day one of the NFL Draft. Parrish and Dalton discuss why that was, and preview weekend series where Ole Miss (vs. South Carolina) and Mississippi State (vs. Texas A&M) need to pick up wins. 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+, 4/29/21: Brad Henderson on Ole Miss-South Carolina, Gunnar Hoglund's return
April 29, 2021 15:13 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBBrad Henderson joins Parrish to discuss Gunnar Hoglund's return, Tim Elko's status, where Kemp Alderman fits, and more. 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+, 4/28/21: Former Ole Miss OL Belton Johnson
April 28, 2021 19:29 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFormer Ole Miss and Canadian Football League offensive lineman Belton Johnson joins Parrish Alford to discuss his professional playing career and life in Canada. He is the brother of Missouri offensive line coach and former Ole Miss offensive lineman Marcus Johnson, who previously coached at Mississippi State. The conversation briefly touches on Ole Miss' offensive line coach opening and whether Marcus would be interested if contacted. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission....
Around the SEC: Kiffin fires OL coach, NFL Draft talk
April 28, 2021 15:10 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBChristian Byrd joins Parrish and Dalton to discuss Ole Miss cutting ties with offensive line coach Randy Clements. They also discuss the NFL Draft on its eve, and how local prospects like Elijah Moore might fare. 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: baseball hierarchy
April 27, 2021 14:54 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBParrish and Dalton discuss who the top baseball teams are around the league, and what Ole Miss and Mississippi State have to do to position themselves for postseason success. 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+, 4/26/21: Brad Henderson recaps Ole Miss' Sunday comeback against LSU
April 26, 2021 18:48 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBrad Henderson joins Parrish to recount the Ole Miss-LSU series. While the Rebels dropped two of three, it's hard to overlook their 8-run comeback victory Sunday that was capped by a walk-off homerun from freshman Kemp Alderman. 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: Ole Miss drops Game 1 to LSU, Mississippi State heads to Vandy
April 23, 2021 15:14 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBParrish and Dalton look at LSU's 5-4 win over Ole Miss on Thursday, plus they preview MSU's road trip to Vanderbilt. 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+, 4.23.21: Rebels drop Game 1; Bulldogs head to Vandy
April 23, 2021 15:14 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBParrish and Dalton look at LSU's 5-4 win over Ole Miss on Thursday, plus they preview MSU's road trip to Vanderbilt. _________________________ We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. They can be found at: facebook.com/oxfordparkcommission instagram.com/oxfordparks/ oxfordparkcommission.com ___________________________ Want more Mississippi State or Ole Miss sports coverage from the Daily Journal? Follow Parrish Alford on Twitter: twitter.com/parrishalford Or join his exc...
Around the SEC: Recapping the Ole Miss-Mississippi State series
April 21, 2021 15:17 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBDalton Middleton and Parrish Alford look back at the MSU-Ole Miss series, talk regional host chances and spring football too. 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: Recapping the Ole Miss-MSU series
April 21, 2021 15:17 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBDalton Middleton and Parrish Alford look back at the MSU-Ole Miss series, talk regional host chances and spring football too. _________________________ We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. They can be found at: facebook.com/oxfordparkcommission instagram.com/oxfordparks/ oxfordparkcommission.com ___________________________ Want more Mississippi State or Ole Miss sports coverage from the Daily Journal? Follow Parrish Alford on Twitter: twitter.com/parrishalford Or join his ex...
JYE+, 4/19/21: Don Kessinger reflects on career ahead of number retirement
April 19, 2021 15:50 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOle Miss legend Don Kessinger talks about his time at Ole Miss and his MLB career with Parrish Alford and Brad Henderson. Ole Miss will retire No. 11 in Kessinger's honor Thursday when the Rebels face LSU. 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: Luke Alexander joins the show
April 16, 2021 17:34 - 25 minutes - 23 MBFormer Mississippi State infielder Luke Alexander joins the show to discuss this weekend's Mississippi State-Ole Miss baseball series. The Belmont native, who is currently an assistant with the Blue Mountain baseball program, also had a bit of fun with Parrish and Dalton. 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+, 4/15/21: Brad Henderson on Ole Miss' injury build-up + Jack Dougherty's role going forward
April 15, 2021 15:07 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBBrad Henderson and Parrish discuss Ole Miss baseball's lengthy list of injuries and the role Jack Dougherty could have 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.
Around the SEC: NFL Draft talk with Christian Byrd
April 14, 2021 15:58 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBParrish and Dalton are joined by Christian Byrd to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. The highlights: Quarterback class Kylin Hill Elijah Moore 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: Brad Henderson previews the Ole Miss-Mississippi State series
April 13, 2021 15:27 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBParrish and Dalton are joined by Brad Henderson to look back at this past weekend's series for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, and also look ahead to this weekend's Egg Bowl baseball showdown in Starkville. 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+, 4/12/21: Ole Miss pitching coach Carl Lafferty joins
April 12, 2021 17:10 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBParrish chats with Ole Miss pitching coach Carl Lafferty, including asking about the Sunday starter spot and if it still belongs to Derek Diamond. 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+, 4/12/21: Nick Suss joins for an Ole Miss spring football & baseball update
April 12, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBParrish is joined by Nick Suss, who covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger, to discuss spring football, mainly the Rebel defense, and baseball. We appreciate our sponsor: The Oxford Park Commission. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. See more from Parrish Alford on Twitter and Facebook.