Boswell Media Sports commentators Breck Riley (Kosciusko/Holmes CC) and Phillip Palmertree (Leake Academy) attended the 2nd annual Sportscasters Kickoff Gathering Thursday at the WFCA Radio Lounge on the campus of French Camp Academy.
Broadcasters from all across the state were in attendance for panel discussions, meet and greets, and more.
WFCA’s Jason Crowder served as the emcee for the event.
Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter was the keynote speaker, discussing NIL, college football playoff, and other potential changes coming to college football.
After Carter spoke, there were panel discussions featuring play-by-play broadcasters from several of the state’s universities.
Panelists included Charles Edmonds (Alcorn State), Rob Jay (Jackson State), Neil Price (Mississippi State football/basketball), Jim Ellis (Mississippi State baseball), John Cox (Southern Miss football/basketball/baseball) and David Kellum (Ole Miss football/basketball/baseball).
Schools and organizations represented at the event.
College and Universities
Alcorn State, Delta State, Memphis, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, William Carey
Community Colleges
East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College, Holmes Community College, Jones College, Pearl River Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College.
High Schools
French Camp, Kosciusko, Lafayette, Leake Academy, Oxford, Ripley, South Panola, Starkville Academy, Tri-County Academy, Water Valley,
Other
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