CVB weary of Legends talk; Sherrod signs on as pitch man
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau has elected a new leader. During Monday’s regular board meeting, Dewitt Hicks was unanimously chosen to serve a one-year term as board chairman. He replaces outgoing chairman George Swales. Hicks, who was appointed to the board by the City of Columbus, urged his board members to work together.
Sherrod selected by Green Bay Packers
STARKVILLE — Derek Sherrod had to wait until the final pick of the first round of the NFL Draft to hear is name called.
Boy was it worth it.
Waiting game nearly over for Sherrod
Money is usually on the mind of a professional football prospect who has a chance to be a first-round draft pick. The farther you slide down, the more money you could lose on your first contract. None of that fazes Mississippi State offensive tackle Derek Sherrod.
Sherrod on verge of NFL dream
About 21 years ago, Louis Sherrod looked at his son, Derek, and noticed something very different from other children.
“He was an average-sized baby, but his chest was so big,” Louis said. “It was like he had already been doing pushups or something.”
MSU’s Carmon wants to make most of switch
STARKVILLE — James Carmon isn’t afraid to say he has money on his mind.
Most players entering their senior season are contemplating what they need to do to make it to the NFL.
Most seniors aren’t switching positions.
Bulldogs’ Sherrod named second-team All-American tackle
Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen calls Derek Sherrod one of the best offensive tackles he’s ever been around.
MSU’s Sherrod, Bama’s McElroy named to Scholar-Athlete Class
Mississippi State’s Derek Sherrod and Alabama’s Greg McElroy are among the 16 recipients of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards.