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!
Texas tosses Ole Miss out of SEC Tourney, but Rebels look revived
Texas defeated Ole Miss 85-68 Saturday evening at the SEC Tournament semifinals in Greenville, S.C. The Longhorns advance to face South Carolina on Sunday with the conference title at stake. Don’t let the final score fool ya. Though the Rebels…
Sean Pedulla makes NBA debut
Signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers in February, former Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla made his NBA debut on Friday, as the Clippers took on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs rallied from a 25-point deficit to…
Men’s tennis hosts No. 11 Vandy Sunday
Ole Miss men’s tennis returns to the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center on Sunday as it prepares to host No. 11 Vanderbilt at 1 p.m. The Rebels, ranked No. 31 (13-3, 1-3 SEC), are looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage after…
Florida tops Ole Miss in women’s tennis
The No. 30 Ole Miss Women’s Tennis team lost to No. 23 Florida, 4-1, at the William F. Galtney Indoor Tennis Center on Saturday afternoon night. Ole Miss (6-5, 1-4 SEC) managed to get ahead of Florida early after taking…
What’s Ole Miss getting in Choctaw County DL Ben’Jarvius Shumaker?
Ole Miss hoping it’s ‘Deja vu all over again’ in second neutral-court meeting with No. 5 Vanderbilt
The Ole Miss women ought to be fans of the late, great Yogi Berra today. It was Berra who once said, “It’s Deja vu’ all over again.” Ole Miss is hoping for exactly that in today’s SEC Tournament quarterfinal battle…
Ole Miss softball opens SEC play this weekend versus unbeaten and No. 4 Alabama
The Ole Miss softball program begins its Southeastern Conference season this weekend, welcoming No. 4 Alabama to the Ole Miss Softball Stadium for a three-game set. Due to inclement weather forecasted for the weekend, the schedule for Ole Miss softball’s…
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Auburn sweeps Ole Miss women’s tennis
The No. 32 Ole Miss Women’s Tennis team lost to No. 5 Auburn, 4-0, at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center on Thursday night. Ole Miss (6-3, 1-3 SEC) fell behind early as it lost the doubles point to begin the match.…