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Southern Mississippi has a long, proud tradition of being a mid-major program that can be trouble for foes from bigger conferences.But its been a while since the Golden Eagles have knocked off a team from the Southeastern Conference. Southern Miss will try to snap a 13-game losing streak against SEC foes when it travels to face Kentucky on Saturday.First-year coach Jay Hopson said the game is a great opportunity, but also cautions against making too much out of the seasons first weekend.I always like to say, `We count our poker chips out at the end, Hopson said. Every team in America wants to win the first game because thats the only game this week, but the reality is its a long season.Thats true, but theres little doubt that this SEC game is a little more winnable than most for the Golden Eagles. Southern Miss is coming off a resurgent 9-5 season where it won the C-USA Western Division before losing to Western Kentucky for the league championship.Senior quarterback Nick Mullens -- who threw for 4,476 yards and 38 touchdowns last season -- returns to run the offense while several experienced players return on defense.Kentucky is trying to bounce back from a disappointing 5-7 season. Southern Miss last SEC win was a 21-0 victory over Alabama in 2000.Southern Miss might have had a better opportunity to win on Saturday if it hadnt had to deal with a coaching transition during the offseason. Todd Monken surprisingly left after his third season to become the offensive coordinator with the NFLs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so the Golden Eagles turned to Jay Hopson, who led Alcorn State to back-to-back SWAC titles before coming to Hattiesburg.Monken had an offensive background while Hopsons first love is defense. But players and coaches have insisted the transition has been smooth.Hopsons defensive background might be useful in a game against a SEC opponent. The 47-year-old played in college at Ole Miss and has also been an assistant in the league, so hes familiar with leagues physical reputation.Its going to be a hard nose, tough football game, Hopson said. Its kind of coach speak, but its true. We know weve got our plate full.At least one Southern Miss coach should have plenty of motivation to win Saturdays game. Shannon Dawson -- who was Kentuckys offensive coordinator for one season in 2015 before being fired -- is now the offensive coordinator for the Golden Eagles.-----Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP Discount Lebron Shoes . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Cheap Nike Lebron 14 Wholesale . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.lebronjamessneakerswholesale.com/ . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. Buy Lebron 15 .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. Cheap Lebron Shoes China . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday. NORTON, Mass. -- The FedEx Cup will stay with four playoff events next year with EMC stepping in as title sponsor of Boston-area tournament.EMC has been involved with the tournament since its inception in 2003. The PGA Tour announced Thursday that the company will become title sponsor for 2017.Deutsche Bank didnt renew as title sponsor after 14 years at the TPC Boston. The title of the tournament hasnt been announced.The Boston event is thhe second of four events during the FedEx Cup playoffs, when the field size is whittled down each week until the final 30 make it to the Tour Championship.dddddddddddd. The playoffs start with 125 players and 100 make it to Boston.Until EMC stepped in, there was discussion about having only three playoff events. ' ' '