Garrett Busby
Digital Content Producer
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Garrett Busby joined 3 On Your Side as a Digital Content Producer in July 2022.
Before joining the team, Garrett attended Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management in May 2022.
While at Belhaven, Garrett volunteered with the sports information team at the university, writing articles for the men's soccer program after being a member of the team for 4 years.
His area of expertise lies in Mississippi sports, mainly covering the athletic departments of Jackson State University and the University of Southern Mississippi, amongst other Mississippi schools.
Garrett also assists in the coverage of WLBT's The End Zone, publishing articles during the high school football season about the End Zone's Game of the Week.
Education
Awards
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:54 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
After four days of practice this week, Coach Taylor says the tempo of his team on both sides of the ball is up to speed in the opening week.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
The Tigers will have a chance to even the weekend series against the Hornets Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Braddy Field.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
JSU’s first championship win came in 2016.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
First-year head coach T.C. Taylor and his staff led some new and familiar faces out to the practice field for their first day of Spring camp.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:13 AM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
Jackson State responded from Friday night’s upset loss against Alabama A&M by run-ruling the Bulldogs in seven innings for their first win in SWAC play Saturday afternoon to set up a series-deciding game three.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
Jackson State will have the chance to rebound after their second straight defeat Saturday at 3 p.m. at Braddy Field.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
After being rumored to joining the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, the Colts organization confirmed the free-agency signing of Minshew Friday.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
JSU is also the top-ranked team in the nation in the latest Black College Nines poll.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Garrett Busby
The Golden Eagles last appeared in the NIT in 2014 when they lost in the quarterfinals.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Starting left fielder Jordon Smiley racked up 19 RBI last week during JSU’s undefeated 6-0 week, with 10 RBI coming against rival Alcorn State in a three-game weekend series.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Trailing by as many as 15 points with 12:08 left to play, the Tigers outscored the Panthers 27-12 in the final twelve minutes of the second half to force an overtime period, tied 54-54.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:58 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The winner of the 2023 awards will be announced in March, in Houston site of the men’s NCAA Basketball Championship.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
After completing the series sweep of Alcorn State in Lorman, Mississippi this past weekend - beating the Braves’ in run-rule fashion all three games - the Tigers overcame a six-run deficit to defeat Butler at Braddy Field Wednesday night to increase their winning streak to 10 games.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 10:56 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Braves share the regular season title with Grambling State, making it their 18th regular season title in program history, the most in the SWAC.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 7:28 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Both squads beat Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, Mississippi Saturday to end the regular season.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 6:42 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Tigers can’t be stopped at the plate right now, exploding for 19 runs off 14 hits as they crossed the plate in every inning played Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
After recently being named SWAC Co-Pitcher of the Week, JSU ace Jesse Caver continued to deal from the bump, eclipsing his weekly award-winning performance last week in the rivalry matchup.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Jackson State’s 22nd head coach T.C. Taylor is currently spearheading his first spring camp as the head coach of JSU and will be entering his first season at the helm of his alma mater.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 3:57 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Jesse Caver pitched nine combined shutout innings last week, eight of witch came in a 3-0 victory against New Orleans last Friday. He allowed only four hits and two walks, along with fanning five New Orleans Privateer batters.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:27 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Tigers, as we’ve seen so far this season, have no quit in them and turned their fortunes around in the bottom of the sixth inning at their home field.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Both starting pitchers survived a shaky start in the first inning. The second inning, however, proved to be costly for both squads, which sparked a high-scoring affair and both coaches having to lean on their bullpen early in the two teams’ first game away from home in the 2023 season.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:01 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Tigers will host the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Braddy Field Tuesday at 6 p.m. and will host Tougaloo College in a pair of games Wednesday at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 6:38 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Former cornerback De’Jahn Warren, long snapper Aarion Hartman, and offensive lineman Tony Gray are set to strap on their pads and wear their storied JSU helmet one last time in the post-season all-HBCU bowl game in front of NFL scouts.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:28 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Golden Eagles will take on Texas State for the second time this season, beating the Bobcats in their first meeting this year at Reed Green Coliseum in January.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Howell Trophy is awarded to the best men’s college basketball player in the Magnolia State while the Gillom Trophy is given to the most outstanding women’s college basketball player in Mississippi.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Jackson State baseball will return to action Friday in the Big Easy as competitors in the Andre Dawson Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:23 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
At the plate, JSU has scored a combined 26 runs so far this season in just three games played, averaging 8.7 points a game.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:51 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Wavee Dave mascot bobblehead can be purchased sporting the JSU logo and school colors, wearing a white or blue jersey.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
According to JSU, Malone Silver was promoted to the position Wednesday, revealed by the Vice President and Director of Athletics of Jackson State, Ashley Robinson.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
After a disappointing 29-27 overall record in 2022, Johnson and JSU will look to bounce back to the high standards the head coach has established at Braddy Field during his near two decade reign as the programs leader, and singled out a key player who he thinks will benefit from the tough season.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Many Mississippians are saying it’s the Golden Eagles’ turn to bring the national championship trophy to Hattiesburg.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 6:46 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Tigers will open the 2023 season next Friday, Feb. 17, in the Houston Astros Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, facing BoomBox Classic rival Southern at 7 p.m. at Minute Maid Park, where the current World Series winners play.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
According to JSU Athletics, the former defensive end Fernando Smith, who had a long NFL career, was honored with the selection Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
An improbable rise in expectations for the Southern Miss basketball program adds another statement win to its resume this season in front of their first sell-out crowd since 2008.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
On the year, White averages 10.5 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per contest.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The Golden Eagles were the regular season C-USA Champions last season, winning 47 games, and hosted an NCAA Tournament Super Regional in Hattiesburg at Pete Taylor Park for the first time in program history.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:36 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Southern Miss Men’s Basketball is soaring right now, currently boasting a 7-game win streak and sharing the top spot in Sun Belt Conference play with a 10-2 conference record.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:32 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The games against Valley will be played Saturday. Lady Tigers will play at 4 p.m., and the men's game is set for 5:30 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:56 AM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Ironically, the statement released by the Faculty Senate points to Hudson’s lack of leadership.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
JSU’s season is set to begin next week in Vicksburg, Mississippi in the River City Classic on Friday, February 10 against Alcorn state.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Coach Taylor, the twenty-second head coach of the storied capital city football program, will lead his alma mater with two key motivating factors, winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference for the third consecutive time and winning the Celebration Bowl.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:59 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Coach Taylor was introduced as the next head coach of JSU to fans for the first time as well Wednesday night at the Jackson State University student center.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The preseason poll was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby and Quentin Smith
9 NFL football players either from the state or who played college football in Mississippi will participate in Super Bowl LVII as members of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Despite the coaching changes from top to bottom in the football program, the Tigers will expect to challenge for their third straight SWAC Championship and third straight Celebration Bowl appearance with Coach Taylor at the helm for the upcoming 2023 season.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Brownlee was a member of the Southern Miss football program the past 3 seasons.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Jackson State has won 5 of its 7 conference matchups - winning four conference games at home while staying undefeated inside of Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center - which is tied for second in the SWAC and fourth overall.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:44 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
Before his stop in the CFL, Young was a member of the NFL’s New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby and Patrick Johnstone
Jackson State improved to 5-14 overall and 4-2 in conference play. The Tigers took care of business at home yet again, winning all three games inside of Lee E. Williams.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Garrett Busby
The new defensive coordinator will lead a Southern Miss defense next season that powered the Golden Eagles to its first bowl appearance since 2019 and its first bowl win since 2016.
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