David Johnson
David Johnson is a prominent sports journalist and analyst specializing in Ole Miss athletics, particularly football. He has been reporting on Ole Miss athletics for almost two decades. In this role, Johnson provides in-depth coverage of Ole Miss recruiting, game previews, player analysis, and team updates, often contributing to podcasts, live events, and articles. Johnson blends insider insights with broader SEC football commentary.He's widely respected in the Ole Miss community for his accessible style and deep connections, often engaging fans via social media and live streams.
Johnson is the father of former Ole Miss offensive lineman Eli Johnson and two daughters, Sydney and Tori Kate. Both Eli and Sydney hold degrees from Ole Miss.
Johnson is also the co-author of the book "UpHill Climb," the story of former Ole Miss defensive tackle KD Hill, who suffered a life-altering injury in an automobile accident and how he has defeated substantial odds in the aftermath.
Johnson is proud to help launch OleMiss365.com., a locally-owned and operated news agency that will cover the Rebels 24 hours per day and 365 days per year!
Ole Miss faces Texas in quarterfinal round of SEC Softball Tournament
The red-hot Ole Miss Rebels will battle the Texas Longhorns (39-10) in the quarterfinal round of the SEC Softball Tournament today at 4 p.m. CT in host city Lexington, Ky. This marks the second consecutive season that Ole Miss has…
Rebels built for expanded playoff field?
Ole Miss and Pete Golding are built for the next era of the College Football Playoffs. The Rebels are way ahead of the curve moving ahead. Host Steven Willis takes a deep dive…
Rebs advance, beat Lady Vols at SECT
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Behind a terrific effort in the circle from Kyra Aycock and Emilee Boyer, the Ole Miss softball program kept on rolling, defeating No. 5 Tennessee, 4-1, on Wednesday evening at John Cropp Stadium. Aycock and Boyer combined to…
Does Trinidad really have a chance?
Host Steven Willis has a Heisman Trophy voter on as a guest today. Does quarterback Trinidad Chambliss really stand a chance in the 2026 season?
Rebs enter SEC Softball Tourney Tuesday
Ole Miss catcher Kennedy Bunker and third baseman Ryan Starr. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Following a thrilling end to the regular season, the Ole Miss softball program is set for postseason play, traveling north to John Cropp Stadium on the campus of…
Linebackers take over Radio Ray’s pod
Ole Miss linebackers Keaton Thomas and Tah’j Butler join host Raymond Collins on Radio Ray’s at the first ever Red & Blue Barbecue at The Furniture Source of Oxford. The event was held Saturday. All three linebackers should play critical…
Stingray | Recap to a wild SEC weekend
Stingray and Heath recap a wild weekend of baseball in the SEC and look ahead at what it might all mean…
Is Ole Miss criminally underrated?
Is Ole Miss really criminally underrated? Greg McElory thinks so…
Will Echoles predicted to be first Ole Miss Rebel off the board in 2027 Draft
Will Echoles Is Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles on the verge of becoming a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft? The fine folks at Pro Football Focus believe he could be. Echoles, a native of Houston, Miss., has…