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Ealy, Plumlee ready to embrace dual-sport grind

The wait is just about over for two of the most prized in-state recruits Ole Miss gathered this past February.

Jerrion Ealy and John Rhys Plumlee arrived on campus with plenty of buzz after illustrious high school careers on both the gridiron and diamond. This year, they’ll be facing bigger challenges competing in a conference that prides itself on top quality football and baseball.

As far as the preparation that comes with it, not much will change according to Ealy.

“It’s just a continuation. I’ve been doing both sports since I was knee-high,” he said. “It’s one of those things where I never have an offseason.