The Mississippi Football Book

“If you are a Mississippi football fan — no matter which team you pull for — this book is for you.”
-Archie Manning

“If you love Mississippi, football, or just good storytelling, this book is for you. A treasure from two of Mississippi’s clarion literary voices.”
–Joe Paul, President, University of Southern Mississippi

“Two of Mississippi’s most respected writers, Rick Cleveland and Neil White, have combined their skills to produce this remarkable collection — and it perfectly depicts the drama, joy, heartbreak, and excitement that generations of Mississippians have felt watching their favorite football teams and gridiron stars.”
–Robert Khayat, Chancellor Emeritus, University of Mississippi

Edited by award-winning sportswriter Rick Cleveland and best-selling author Neil White, The Mississippi Football Book will be the gift book for Mississippians in 2023 and beyond. The publication includes 100+ profiles of players, coaches, and teams. And more than 500 players and coaches are listed in the records section. The book includes:

Top passers in every category | Top rushers in every category | Top receivers in every category
Best special-teams players | NFL Hall of Famers | College Football Hall of Famers
Season leaders in the NFL | Season leaders in the NCAA Season leaders in JUCO
The winningest coaches | The best seasons in history | The worst seasons in history
Movies about Mississippi football | Books about Mississippi football | The most unusual games
Mississippi Football & Pop Culture Not-So-Great Moments | And much more