Behind Enemy Sidelines: NCAA Player Empowerment and a Less Toxic Egg Bowl?

Welcome to the newest feature from The Grove Report – Behind Enemy Sidelines. We're joined by Joel Coleman of SI's Cowbell Corner for a weekly video segment targeting all Mississippians.

Welcome to the newest feature from The Grove Report – Behind Enemy Sidelines.

Each week, we're going to be joined by Joel Coleman of Sports Illustrated's Cowbell Corner for a collaborative video show targeting all Mississippians. 

And after this past week, one in which Mississippi was in headlines all around the nation, is there really a better time to start?

In our pilot episode, Joel and Nate Gabler of The Grove Report talk about the power that NCAA athletes wield and how they're really just now realizing that they have that power. 

We also talk the change of the Mississippi State flag, first-year head coach win totals and one more really interesting topic – is the Egg Bowl going to be a little less toxic of a rivalry moving forward? 

See above for the full video or below for more targeted clips.

On Player Empowerment:

Will the Egg Bowl be Less Toxic Moving Forward?:

Also check out the top stories over the past week from both The Grove Report and Cowbell Corner below:

For more from The Grove Report:

June Recruiting Wrap-up: Where Does Ole Miss Stand With the Class of 2021?

COLUMN: The Week That Sports Got a State Flag Changed

"Blessing in Disguise:" Tavius Robinson's Journey from Canadian Football to Ole Miss

For more from Cowbell Corner:

OPINION: Kylin Hill delivers the biggest carry he’ll ever have

Six Bulldogs in quarantine after one player tests positive for COVID-19

Q&A Part 1: MSU O-line coach Mason Miller

You can join The Grove Report community by clicking "Follow" on the top righthand corner of the page. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @SIRebels and @nategabler.