Hu Meena
C Spire CEO
OUR LEGACY:
HELPING YOUR TEAM BUILD THEIRS
At C Spire, we leave it all on the field every day and celebrate athletes who do the same. Because it matters to you. That’s Customer Inspired. Here’s a look at how we’ve supported sports in our region for 30 years and counting.
OUR LEGACY:
HELPING YOUR TEAM BUILD THEIRS
At C Spire, we leave it all on the field every day and celebrate athletes who do the same. Because it matters to you. That’s Customer Inspired. Here’s a look at how we’ve supported sports in our region for 30 years and counting.
OUR LEGACY:
HELPING YOUR TEAM BUILD THEIRS
At C Spire, we leave it all on the field every day and celebrate athletes who do the same. Because it matters to you. That’s Customer Inspired. Here’s a look at how we’ve supported sports in our region for 30 years and counting.
The Sports Partnerships
From high schools to pro stadiums, we partner with organizations and sports venues across our communities to promote athletics.
The Highlight Reel
Former NFL star Archie Manning and CEO Hu Meena make the first-ever wireless call for Cellular South.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova joins Jim Richmond, Vice President of Corporate Communications, at a Cellular South Cup press conference.
Radio personalities Rob Jay, Matt Wyatt and Richard Cross talk high-school football at the C Spire National Signing Day Event.
The Holmes County Central Lady Jaguars play in the MHSAA State Basketball Championships, sponsored by C Spire.
Former MSU quarterback and current NFL star Dak Prescott dons a C Spire headset on the field.
Tennis great Venus Williams stops by a VIP business reception during the Cellular South Cup.
Late coaching icon Mike Leach took part in several speaking engagements for C Spire, donating a signed photo.
Former Ole Miss and NFL running back Dexter McCluster stars in a Cellular South commercial against texting and driving.
ESPN football analysts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit share their thoughts on winning strategy at a C Spire Business event.
Local sports take the national spotlight in Cellular South’s “Y’all vs. Us” campaign, the inspiration for FOX Sports’ “Bright Lights”.
Pro and regional golfers hit the links for the C Spire-presented Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
C Spire supports Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization across our footprint.
- Archie and Hugh
- Maria Sharapova
- National Signing Day
- Lady Jaguars
- Dak Headphones
- Serving Up To Level Tennis
- Sponsoring Sports
- Teaming up with SEC
- Talking Strategy
- Putting HS sports in natl spotlight - Yall vs us
- Bringing Golf
- FCA
At C Spire, we not only celebrate the wins, but also give back to our athletic programs so everyone has the opportunity to compete for the win.
The Trophy Moments
Our home state has raised some of the nation’s best basketball, baseball and football players. We make sure they have the trophies to show it. Here are a few from previous years.
2001 and 2003 Conerly Trophy Winner:
Eli Manning – Ole Miss
2005 Howell Trophy Winner:
Lawrence Roberts – MSU
2010 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Drew Pomeranz - Ole Miss
2011 and 2012 Gillom Winner:
Veronica Walter - Delta State
2013 Conerly and Kent Hull Trophy Winner:
Gabe Jackson – MSU
2014 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Auston Bousfield – Ole Miss
2014 Gillom Trophy Winner:
Jamierra Faulkner – Southern Miss
2015-2018 Gillom Trophy Winner:
Victoria Vivians – MSU
2014 and 2015 Conerly Trophy Winner:
Dak Prescott – MSU
2017 Conerly Trophy Winner:
AJ Brown – Ole Miss
2018 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Nick Sandlin – Southern Miss
2019 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Jake Mangum - MSU
At C Spire, we not only celebrate the wins, but also give back to our athletic programs so everyone has the opportunity to compete for the win.
Hu Meena
C Spire CEO
The Trophy Moments
Our home state has raised some of the nation’s best basketball, baseball and football players. We make sure they have the trophies to show it. Here are a few from previous years.
2001 and 2003 Conerly Trophy Winner: Eli Manning – Ole Miss
2005 Howell Trophy Winner: Lawrence Roberts – MSU
2010 Ferriss Trophy Winner: Drew Pomeranz – Ole Miss
2011 and 2012 Gillom Trophy Winner: Veronica Walter – Delta State
2013 Conerly and Kent Hull Trophy Winner: Gabe Jackson – MSU
2014 Ferriss Trophy Winner: Auston Bousfield – Ole Miss
2014 Gillom Trophy Winner: Jamierra Faulkner – Southern Miss
2015-2018 Gillom Trophy Winner: Victoria Vivians – MSU
2014 and 2015 Conerly Trophy Winner: Dak Prescott – MSU
2017 Conerly Trophy Winner: AJ Brown – Ole Miss
2018 Ferriss Trophy Winner: Nick Sandlin – Southern Miss
2019 Ferriss Trophy Winner: Jake Mangum – MSU
At C Spire, we not only celebrate the wins, but also give back to our athletic programs so everyone has the opportunity to compete for the win.
Hu Meena
C Spire Chairman & CEO
Hu Meena
C Spire CEO
The Trophy Moments
Our home state has raised some of the nation’s best basketball, baseball and football players. We make sure they have the trophies to show it. Here are a few from previous years.
2001 and 2003 Conerly Trophy Winner:
Eli Manning – Ole Miss
2005 Howell Trophy Winner:
Lawrence Roberts – MSU
2010 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Drew Pomeranz – Ole Miss
2011 and 2012 Gillom Trophy Winner:
Veronica Walter – Delta State
2013 Conerly and Kent Hull Trophy Winner:
Gabe Jackson – MSU
2014 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Auston Bousfield – Ole Miss
2014 Gillom Trophy Winner:
Jamierra Faulkner – Southern Miss
2015-2018 Gillom Trophy Winner:
Victoria Vivians – MSU
2014 and 2015 Conerly Trophy Winner:
Dak Prescott – MSU
2017 Conerly Trophy Winner:
AJ Brown – Ole Miss
2018 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Nick Sandlin – Southern Miss
2019 Ferriss Trophy Winner:
Jake Mangum – MSU
Previous C Spire Conerly Winners
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1996 – Tregnel Thomas (Delta State)
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1997 – Stewart Patridge (Ole Miss)
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1998 – JJ Johnson (MSU)
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1999 – Deuce McAllister (Ole Miss)
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2000 – Josh Bright (Delta State)
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2001 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
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2002 – Rod Davis (Southern Miss)
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2003 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
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2004 – Michael Boley (Southern Miss)
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2005 – Jerious Norwood (MSU)
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2006 – Patrick Willis (Ole Miss)
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2007 – Damion Fletcher (Southern Miss)
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2008 – Juan Joseph (Millsaps)
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2009 – Anthony Dixon (MSU)
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2010 – Chris White (MSU)
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2011 – Austin Davis (Southern Miss)
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2012 – Bo Wallace (Ole Miss)
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2013 – Gabe Jackson (MSU)
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2014 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
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2015 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
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2016 – Evan Engram (Ole Miss)
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2017 – AJ Brown (Ole Miss)
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2018 – Jeffery Simmons (MSU)
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2019 – Kylin Hill (MSU)
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2020 – Elijah Moore (Ole Miss)
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2021 – Matt Corral (Ole Miss)
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2022 – Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss)
Previous C Spire Conerly Winners
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1996 – Tregnel Thomas (Delta State)
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1997 – Stewart Patridge (Ole Miss)
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1998 – JJ Johnson (MSU)
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1999 – Deuce McAllister (Ole Miss)
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2000 – Josh Bright (Delta State)
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2001 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
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2002 – Rod Davis (Southern Miss)
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2003 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
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2004 – Michael Boley (Southern Miss)
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2005 – Jerious Norwood (MSU)
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2006 – Patrick Willis (Ole Miss)
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2007 – Damion Fletcher (Southern Miss)
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2008 – Juan Joseph (Millsaps)
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2009 – Anthony Dixon (MSU)
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2010 – Chris White (MSU)
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2011 – Austin Davis (Southern Miss)
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2012 – Bo Wallace (Ole Miss)
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2013 – Gabe Jackson (MSU)
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2014 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
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2015 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
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2016 – Evan Engram (Ole Miss)
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2017 – AJ Brown (Ole Miss)
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2018 – Jeffery Simmons (MSU)
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2019 – Kylin Hill (MSU)
-
2020 – Elijah Moore (Ole Miss)
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2021 – Matt Corral (Ole Miss)
-
2022 – Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss)
Previous C Spire Conerly Winners
-
1996 – Tregnel Thomas (Delta State)
-
1997 – Stewart Patridge (Ole Miss)
-
1998 – JJ Johnson (MSU)
-
1999 – Deuce McAllister (Ole Miss)
-
2000 – Josh Bright (Delta State)
-
2001 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
-
2002 – Rod Davis (Southern Miss)
-
2003 – Eli Manning (Ole Miss)
-
2004 – Michael Boley (Southern Miss)
-
2005 – Jerious Norwood (MSU)
-
2006 – Patrick Willis (Ole Miss)
-
2007 – Damion Fletcher (Southern Miss)
-
2008 – Juan Joseph (Millsaps)
-
2009 – Anthony Dixon (MSU)
-
2010 – Chris White (MSU)
-
2011 – Austin Davis (Southern Miss)
-
2012 – Bo Wallace (Ole Miss)
-
2013 – Gabe Jackson (MSU)
-
2014 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
-
2015 – Dak Prescott (MSU)
-
2016 – Evan Engram (Ole Miss)
-
2017 – AJ Brown (Ole Miss)
-
2018 – Jeffery Simmons (MSU)
-
2019 – Kylin Hill (MSU)
-
2020 – Elijah Moore (Ole Miss)
-
2021 – Matt Corral (Ole Miss)
-
2022 – Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss)
