Ole Miss will honor its 2025 inductees into the M-Club Hall of Fame this fall, with six Rebels across five different sports being enshrined.
The 2025 M-Club Hall of Fame class includes: Stacy Andrews (track and field/football), Kenny Carlyle (baseball), Lance Lynn (baseball), Jim Poole Jr. (football), Marilyn Brooks Thomas (women’s basketball) and Regina Thomas (volleyball).
“We’re proud to welcome this year’s Hall of Fame class, representing excellence across multiple sports,” said Jessica Lynch, M-Club Director. “Induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honors for our former student-athletes. This year’s inductees join an elite group whose remarkable accomplishments have brought lasting pride to their teams, Ole Miss, and the M-Club legacy.”
An induction ceremony is planned for Nov. 13 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. The Hall of Fame Class will also be honored two days later at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the Rebels’ contest against Florida on Nov. 15.
Stacy Andrews, Track & Field (2000-03) and Football (2003)
A two-sport athlete at Ole Miss, Andrews compiled an outstanding four-year career in track, where he became a two-time All-American in weight throws and discus. Andrews also played football his senior year for the 2003 Rebels.
Andrews, a three-time NCAA qualifier, left Ole Miss as the school record-holder for the indoor weight throw (68-3.75), outdoor hammer throw (201-7) and discus (188-5). The Camden, Arkansas, native also ranked fifth all-time in the shot put outdoors (51-4.5). Andrews earned Indoor All-America honors as a senior in 2003, by placing fifth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships. He then picked up another All-America honor by placing sixth in the discus in the 2003 NCAA Outdoor Championships. The four-time All-SEC honoree won two silver SEC medals, as well two bronze medals during his career.
On the gridiron, Andrews played in five games as a senior in 2003 to earn his first collegiate letter in football. Despite not playing football prior to 2002, Andrews was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Andrews played in 94 NFL games over the course of an eight-year NFL career for the Bengals (2004-08), Philadelphia Eagles (2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010) and New York Giants (2011).
Kenny Carlyle, Baseball (1989-92)
An outstanding right-handed pitcher who earned four letters from 1989-92, Carlyle played for the legendary Jake Gibbs his first two seasons and then Don Kessinger his final two years. Carlyle still holds the Ole Miss record with 27 career wins.
Carlyle led the Rebel pitching staff as a junior with a 9-4 record and again his senior year at 8-4, earning All-SEC honors in 1992. He finished with a career record of 27-20, with a 3.78 earned run average. In his four seasons, Carlyle pitched 326 innings and recorded 243 strikeouts with only 115 walks.
Lance Lynn, Baseball (2006-08)
One of the most successful pitchers in Ole Miss history, both in college and professional baseball, Lynn spent three years (2006-08) with the Rebels, followed by a highly successful pro career (2009-2024).
At Ole Miss, Lynn finished with a 23-12 record with 48 starts in 51 appearances, 297.4 innings pitched and three complete games. Lynn set the Ole Miss single-season (146) and career (332) pitching strikeout records.
Lynn was selected in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. After just two-plus seasons in minor league system, Lynn was in the major leagues for 13 seasons, beginning with the Cardinals (2011-15, 2017), the Twins (2018), the Yankees (2018), the Rangers (2019-2020), the White Sox (2021-23), the Dodgers (2023), and returning to the Cardinals at the end of his career (2024). In his first season, the Cardinals were World Series champions. During his 13 major league seasons, Lynn compiled a 143-99 record, with a career 3.74 ERA and 2,015 strikeouts.
Jim Poole Jr., Football (1969-71)
A three-year letterman at tight end from 1969-71, Poole Jr. was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and helped lead Ole Miss to a 25-9 overall record and three bowl appearances during his time in Oxford.
Poole Jr. tallied 110 career receptions for 1,196 yards and six touchdowns. During his first varsity season, Poole Jr. was the only sophomore on the team to acquire a first-team All-SEC accolades and set a then Ole Miss record for sophomores by catching 43 passes for 456 yards. He led Ole Miss receivers in the 1970 Sugar Bowl against Arkansas with seven receptions for 70 yards.
Marilyn Brooks Thomas, Women’s Basketball (1982-85)
During her four-year (1982-85) Ole Miss basketball career, Marilyn Brooks Thomas played a vital role as the Lady Rebels compiled a 106-20 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four seasons, including the first NCAA postseason berth in 1982.
Brooks Thomas, a senior captain for the 1984-85 team, averaged 10.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in her career. She is a member of the 1,000 Point Club with 1,308 points, which ranked fourth-best in Ole Miss history after her final season. She also finished her career ranked No. 3 for career rebounds (854), No. 5 for career free throws made, and No. 4 for free throws attempted.
Regina Thomas, Volleyball (2008-11)
Thomas was a strong presence on and off the field for Ole Miss during her college career from 2008-11. Thomas became the first Ole Miss volleyball athlete to be recognized as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), earning third team honors in 2010 and honorable mention in 2011. She was the first Rebel to be selected All-South Region twice (2010-11) by the AVCA. She was also a three-tie All-SEC honoree.
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