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THE VET

"The Vet," the second film of Bash Brothers Media’s original "Between the Pines: Mississippi’s Greatest Sports Stories" series presented by C Spire, tells the story of how a single stadium in Jackson shaped Mississippi society and college football in the South. The Vet’s featured cast is a who’s who of notable Mississippi sports legends and public figures: Archie Manning, Gov. William Winter, John Bond, Willie Totten, Robert Khayat, Rick Cleveland, Eddie Payton, Rob Jay, and more. Watch the trailer NOW!

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The University of South Panola

The nation knows it as a high school football powerhouse. Folks in Mississippi simply call it ‘USP’: The University of South Panola. See how a small town in Mississippi built the most dominant high school football program in America. From the records and stars, to the struggles and impact, ‘USP’ is the long-awaited story of South Panola’s rise from the roots to the dynasty that changed Mississippi football forever.

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ABOUT

Bash Brothers Media brings the magic of sports in Mississippi to life in the debut documentary television series "Between the Pines!" Iconic stories that show Mississippi’s rich culture and sports legacy on screen. "Between the Pines" shows how a unique passion for sports shapes the identity of Mississippi --- past, present and future. These are Mississippi’s most important sports stories.
Scroll down to see cast photos, quotes and what people are saying about "Between the Pines"...

ARCHIE MANNING

OLE MISS QUARTERBACK (1968-1970)

"Seven of the biggest games I ever played in...had a huge, huge impact on my career."

DESHEA TOWNSEND

NFL PLAYER AND COACH

"One of the highlights of my career was to be able to talk about my high school on the national stage."

EDDIE PAYTON

JACKSON STATE RUNNING BACK (1970-1973)

"We had the athletes. We were big, fast and talented."

JOHN BOND

MISSISSIPPI STATE QUARTERBACK (1980-1983)

"I get chill bumps right now just thinking about it...everybody was going nuts."

LANCE POGUE

SOUTH PANOLA HS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH (2007-2016)

"Some things we accomplished I don’t think will ever be duplicated again."

NICK BRASSELL

SOUTH PANOLA HS WIDE RECEIVER / CORNERBACK (2007-2010)

"If we took a loss...it was like someone stole something from the whole city."

RICK CLEVELAND

MISSISSIPPI SPORTS COLUMNIST

"It was different. We’ll never see that. We’ll never have that time again."

ROBERT KHAYAK

15TH CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

"It’s a poignant story, but an uplifiting story."

TERRENCE POPE

SOUTH PANOLA HS DEFENSIVE TACKLE (2002-2006)

"That’s what made it so good. We were just out there playing with our brothers. We loved each other."

WILLIAM WINTER

58TH GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI (1980-1984)

"For so many years, Jackson, Mississippi was the college football capital of the south."

WILLIE "SATELLITE" TOTTEN

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE QUARTERBACK (1981-1985)

"It was such a momentous event for Mississippi. It was so much bigger than win or loss."

What They're Saying About Between the Pines

"I'm excited about it already. I can't wait to see it."

JAY WHITE

MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING/ESPN 105.9 FM THE ZONE

"It’s good to be a part of something that is so special to so many people in the state of Mississippi."

WILLIE TOTTEN

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ('05) / MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME ('04)

"This is what I love. Mississippi is a state of great story tellers and great stories. I see what you’re doing as kind of a "30 for 30" for Mississippi"

RICK CLEVELAND

MISSISSIPPI TODAY COLUMNIST / FORMER CLARION LEDGER SPORTS EDITOR

"I think y’all are doing it right. It needs to be put down in the history books about all the things that happened."

JOHN BOND

MISSISSIPPI STATE QUARTERBACK 1980-'83

"This series could be unlike anything that the state has seen before."

TRAVIS RECEK

SPORTS REPORTER / FORMER FOX40 SPORTS DIRECTOR

"People need to know the rich history of sports here in Mississippi...I can’t wait to see it."

ROB JAY

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCER / FORMER WLBT SPORTS DIRECTOR

Between The Pines Broadcast Network

"EPISODE ONE"

Saurday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14

Flip for Episode One broadcast details

Episode One: The University of South Panola

Dates: Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14

Jackson: WLBT Channel 3 | 9 PM (NBC), 11 AM (NBC)

Biloxi: WLOX Channel 13 | 10:30 PM (CBS), 4 PM (ABC)

Hattiesburg: WDAM Channel 7 | 9 PM (NBC), 4 PM (ABC)

Columbus: WCBI Channel 4 | 12 PM (CBS), 7 PM (My MS)

Meridian: WTOK Channel 11 | 4 PM (MyTOK2), 1 PM (ABC)

Memphis: WMC Channel 5 | 12 PM (NBC), 11 AM (NBC)

"EPISODE TWO"

Saurday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18

Flip for Episode Two broadcast details

Episode Two: The Vet

Dates: Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18

Jackson: WLBT Channel 3 | 9 PM (NBC), 11:30 AM (NBC)

Biloxi: WLOX Channel 13 | 10:30 PM (CBS), 4 PM (ABC)

Hattiesburg: WDAM Channel 7 | 9 PM (NBC), 4 PM (ABC)

Columbus: WCBI Channel 4 | 11 PM (CBS), 7 PM (My MS)

Meridian: WTOK Channel 11 | 4 PM (MyTOK2), 4 PM (ABC)

Memphis: WMC Channel 5 (NBC) | TBD

Episodes and series content will be available for viewing at Cspire.com and additional C Spire and participating stationplatforms.

"Between the Pines" Kickoff Celebration: Thursday, Oct.11 at Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Invitation only

Participating Television Stations:

Jackson

WLBT Channel 3 (NBC)

Biloxi

WLOX Channel 13 (ABC/CBS)

Hattiesburg

WDAM Channel 7 (NBC/ABC)

Columbus

WCBI Channel 4 (CBS/My MS)

Meridian

WTOK Channel 11 (ABC, MyTOK2)

Memphis, Tenn.

WMC Channel 5 (NBC)