Staff

Authors

  • Adam Brown
  • Anna Grilletta
  • Caleb Diamond
  • Darby McCranie

    Proud follower of Christ Jesus • Husband to Lauren McCranie • Father to 6 wonderful children• Sports Enthusiast • Don’t let the Rebs get hot

  • 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!
  • Emily Blackmarr

  • Lee Ann joins the Ole Miss 365 team as a recruiting analyst and staff writer, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, served as the former Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk. Herring is a staff writer at USA Today Sports covering Kentucky athletics. She also is a columnist for Saturday Down South covering the SEC. This season she has also jumped into the Big 12 covering Houston athletics. When Fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM. Herring-Olvedo graduated from Brown University. During her time on College Hill, she was not just a student athlete but also a student assistant for Brown football, working in player personnel and recruiting. Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse team and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your insider ready to tackle all things SEC, Big 12 and recruiting.

  • Marcus Dent
  • Mason Glenn

    Mason Glenn is Ole Miss 365’s Technical Project Manager with a strong foundation in software engineering supported by B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from the Ole Miss. He has professional experience as a Java Developer and Technical Consultant delivering software solutions for clients in both public and private sectors. In addition to industry roles, Mason has developed independent sites and software projects for small business clients. He is a lifelong Ole Miss fan and is happy to help develop and launch a site for fellow Ole Miss fans to get great coverage on the Rebels.

  • Mike Espy
  • Mike Fitzsimmons
  • Nina Houdeshell
  • OleMissFBStaff
  • Shedrick Mckenzie
  • Steven Willis
  • Thomas Michael

    Thomas Michael is a native of north Mississippi. He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and Ole Miss. He has a deep passion for all things sports. Having previously worked for Ole Miss Athletic Communications and the Blue Thread Project, he has experience with local and national media coverage. He is currently a Communications Officer at the Oxford Police Department.