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John Macon Gillespie

John Macon Gillespie

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of FanNation's The Grove Report, covering Ole Miss athletics. He also serves as a beat writer for FanNation's NFL sites.

'Exceptional Splash!' Rams Rookie DT Kobie Turner Earns 'Secret Superstar' Status in 2023
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'Exceptional Splash!' Rams Rookie DT Kobie Turner Earns 'Secret Superstar' Status in 2023

Los Angeles Rams rookie defensive tackle Kobie Turner was named the team's "secret superstar" for the 2023 season.

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'Truly Unmatched!' Sean McVay, Les Snead Praise Falcons' Hire of 'Special' Raheem Morris
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'Truly Unmatched!' Sean McVay, Les Snead Praise Falcons' Hire of 'Special' Raheem Morris

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay praised the Atlanta Falcons' hiring of Raheem Morris on Thursday.

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'Growth Process!' How the 2022 Season Sparked a Mid-Year Turnaround For Sean McVay, L.A. Rams
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'Growth Process!' How the 2022 Season Sparked a Mid-Year Turnaround For Sean McVay, L.A. Rams

A subpar 2022 season, in a sense, helped the Los Angeles Rams right the ship partway through the 2023 campaign.

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Super Bowl or Super Conservative? Three Pressing Offseason Needs For L.A. Rams
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Super Bowl or Super Conservative? Three Pressing Offseason Needs For L.A. Rams

Regardless of the Los Angeles Rams' offseason approach, there are some needs that will have to be addressed.

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Rams Draft UCLA 'Redemption Story' Laiatu Latu in Latest NFL Mock
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Rams Draft UCLA 'Redemption Story' Laiatu Latu in Latest NFL Mock

Los Angeles Rams Draft UCLA 'Redemption Story' Defensive End Laiatu Latu in Latest NFL Mock

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'Easier Said Than Done!' Rams Taking Cautious Approach to Future Super Bowl Hopes
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'Easier Said Than Done!' Rams Taking Cautious Approach to Future Super Bowl Hopes

The Los Angeles Rams are not diving headlong into massive changes this offseason, even with Super Bowl aspirations next season.

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Another Top Rams Assistant and Sean McVay Protégé Being Targeted by Patriots
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Another Top Rams Assistant and Sean McVay Protégé Being Targeted by Patriots

Los Angeles Rams assistant coach Zac Robinson is reportedly set to interview for the offensive coordinator position with the New England Patriots.

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'Continuity!' Rams Coach Sean McVay Feels 'Really Good' About Current Coaching Staff
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'Continuity!' Rams Coach Sean McVay Feels 'Really Good' About Current Coaching Staff

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay does not anticipate any coaching staff changes unless some assistants are offered "better opportunities."

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'Ready to Go!' Rams Coach Sean McVay 'Motivated' After Playoff Loss
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'Ready to Go!' Rams Coach Sean McVay 'Motivated' After Playoff Loss

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is more motivated than ever after his team's Wild Card loss to the Detroit Lions.

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Rams TE Tyler Higbee Suffers Torn ACL, MRI Confirms
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Rams TE Tyler Higbee Suffers Torn ACL, MRI Confirms

The Los Angeles Rams could be beginning the 2024 season without tight end Tyler Higbee.

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'Happy For Him!' Despite Wild Card Loss, Rams Coach Sean McVay is Proud of Lions QB Jared Goff
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'Happy For Him!' Despite Wild Card Loss, Rams Coach Sean McVay is Proud of Lions QB Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay couldn't help but feel some happiness for his former quarterback on Sunday night.

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Stafford's Soured Homecoming Brings Sudden End to Rams' Revived Season
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Stafford's Soured Homecoming Brings Sudden End to Rams' Revived Season

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a sudden stop to their storybook season on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round.

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