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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.

Feb 12, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard directs forward Mikeal Brown-Jones (1) against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Basketball

How To Watch, Betting Odds: Ole Miss Basketball Hosts Mississippi State

The Ole Miss Rebels are set to square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on the hardwood this weekend.

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Ole Miss Rebels third baseman Luke Hill during the Rebels' 2-1 win over Arizona on Feb. 14, 2025 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Holds On To Win Season Opener Over Nationally-Ranked Arizona

The Ole Miss Rebels held on for a season-opening win on Friday afternoon behind a strong outing from Hunter Elliott.

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Jun 20, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss Rebels starting pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) throws against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Baseball

LOOK: Hunter Elliott Gains First Strikeout in Anticipated Ole Miss Return

Hunter Elliott gained his first strikeout in almost two years during Friday's first inning.

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Feb 12, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) attempts a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Basketball

Bracket Watch: Where Does Ole Miss Basketball Land Entering Crucial Home Matchup?

The Ole Miss Rebels remained firmly in the NCAA Tournament projections in the latest edition of bracketology.

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Jun 12, 2022; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Ole Miss starting pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) pitches against Southern Miss during Game 2 of a NCAA Super Regional game at Pete Taylor Park. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Weekend Preview: Rebels Open 2025 Season in Arlington

The Ole Miss Rebels are set to open their 2025 baseball season this weekend.

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Ole Miss starting pitcher Riley Maddox (2) throws his opening pitch in the SEC game against Southern Miss. baseball at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Baseball

Joel Mangrum's Addition Made Riley Maddox's Return to Ole Miss a 'No-Brainer'

Riley Maddox is already learning a lot from new Ole Miss pitching coach Joel Mangrum.

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Sep 7, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) and Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) react after a touchdown during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Football

Ole Miss Football To Be Well-Represented at NFL Scouting Combine

A total of 11 Ole Miss Rebels have earned invitations to this year's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

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Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), right, rushes for yards during the second quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Football

Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Earns Another First Round Projection in NFL Mock Draft

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart continues to draw praise in NFL circles as draft day slowly approaches.

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Jun 26, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) pitches during the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Baseball

Ole Miss LHP Hunter Elliott Eager to Return to Action After Prolonged Injury Stint

Ole Miss Rebels LHP Hunter Elliott has not taken the hill in a game since 2023, and he is ready to change that on Friday.

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Feb 8, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard talks to a referee against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Basketball

How To Watch, Betting Odds: Ole Miss Basketball Faces Road Test at South Carolina

The Ole Miss Rebels are hoping to win their third straight on Wednesday when they face the South Carolina Gamecocks.

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Ole Miss Rebels pitching coach Joel Mangrum
Baseball

Mike Bianco Has High Praise For New Ole Miss Pitching Coach Joel Mangrum

Ole Miss baseball head coach Mike Bianco raved about pitching coach Joel Mangrum on Tuesday.

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Ole Miss infielder Luke Hill (7) fields, steps on second for an out, and throws to first for a double play in the 2nd inning at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on Friday, Apr. 12, 2024.
Baseball

Mike Bianco Reveals 'Fluid' Opening Weekend Lineup For Ole Miss Baseball

The Ole Miss Rebels will start a combination of players at a variety of positions this weekend in Arlington.

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