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!
Let’s Dance | Game notes from up North
Making its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament, fifth-seeded Ole Miss women’s basketball will kick off the Madness against 12th-seeded Gonzaga in Williams Arena on Friday, March 20. The Rebels will look to secure a victory in the first round of the…
Rebels finish 9th at Pauma Valley Invitational
PAUMA VALLEY, Calif. – The No. 13 Ole Miss men’s golf team concluded play Wednesday at the Pauma Valley Invitational. The Rebels posted (853, +1) finishing in ninth place. Cohen Trolio carded a second straight round of 1-under 70 to finish…
38 NFL scouts take in Rebels’ Pro Day
Thirty-eight scouts and personnel from 30 NFL teams gathered inside the Manning Center Wednesday for Ole Miss’ Pro Day as 16 Rebels put their skills on display with hopes of pursuing a future in the National Football League. Tyler Banks, Trace Bruckler, Tahj Chambers, Logan…
Rebels use long ball to beat LA Tech
Ole Miss softball ended a three-game losing streak on Wednesday evening in Oxford, as the Rebels handed a good Louisiana Tech squad a 5-1 defeat. The victory pushed the Rebels record to 20-11 overall. Louisiana tech dropped to 17-11. Taylor…
Top target Aparicio-Bailey visits Ole Miss
Jayden Aparicio-Bailey, right, and Ole Miss safeties coach Wes Neighbors. Prattville (Ala.) High School safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is a wanted mam. So much so that he recently narrowed his college choices top a top 10 from an offer sheet that…
McMahon regional finalist for another All-American team as Rebs head North
ATLANTA – Ole Miss women’s basketball’s Cotie McMahon has been named a regional finalist for the WBCA Coaches’ All-America Team, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on Wednesday. McMahon is no stranger to national acclaim, earning a spot on the Cheryl…
Gushiken turns heads at Ole Miss Pro Day with blistering 40-yard dash time
Safety Gapena Gushiken showed out Wednesday at Ole Miss Pro Day. The Rebel safety ran a blistering 4.35 40-yard dash in front of a gathering of NFL scouts. The native of Pukalani, Hawaii, played his senior season at Ole Miss…
Yo’ asks for prayers as Ole Miss women depart Oxford bound for Minneapolis
Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin addressed a crowd of well-wisher before departing Oxford for Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The OIe Miss Rebels are en route to their destiny. The Rebels boarded a bus bound for a jet plane on…
Everybody’s All-American | Honors keep pouring in for Ole Miss’ Cotie McMahon
NEW YORK CITY – With her third All-America honor this week, Ole Miss women’s basketball’s Cotie McMahon has been named an AP Honorable Mention All-American, the Associated Press announced on Wednesday. This marks the eighth All-America honor of McMahon’s career and…