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Ole Miss Announces 2025 M-Club Hall of Fame Class
8/11/2025 | Athletics
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss will honor its 2025 inductees into the M-Club Hall of Fame this fall, with six Rebels across five different sports being enshrined.
The 2025 M-Club Hall of Fame class includes: Stacy Andrews (track and field/football), Kenny Carlyle (baseball), Lance Lynn (baseball), Jim Poole Jr. (football), Marilyn Brooks Thomas (women's basketball) and Regina Thomas (volleyball) Additionally, Sheila Sullivan Hickman will receive the George Lotterhos Service Award.
"We're proud to welcome this year's Hall of Fame class, representing excellence across multiple sports," said Jessica Lynch, M-Club Director. "Induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honors for our former student-athletes. This year's inductees join an elite group whose remarkable accomplishments have brought lasting pride to their teams, Ole Miss, and the M-Club legacy."
An induction ceremony is planned for Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. The Hall of Fame Class will also be honored two days later at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the Rebels' contest against Florida on Nov. 15.
Visit OleMissAlumni.com to learn more about the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter, including membership, benefits and more. Follow the M-Club on Twitter and Instagram.
Below are brief bios on the newest additions to the M-Club Hall of Fame, as well as the recipient of the 2025 Lotterhos Service Award.
Stacy Andrews, Track & Field (2000-03) and Football (2003)
A two-sport athlete at Ole Miss, Andrews compiled an outstanding four-year career in track, where he became a two-time All-American in weight throws and discus. Andrews also played football his senior year for 2003 Rebels.
Andrews, a three-time NCAA qualifier, left Ole Miss as the school record-holder for the indoor weight throw (68-3.75), outdoor hammer throw (201-7) and discus (188-5). The Camden, Arkansas, native also ranked fifth all-time in the shot put outdoors (51-4.5). Andrews earned Indoor All-America honors as a senior in 2003, by placing fifth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships. He then picked up another All-America honor by placing sixth in the discus in the 2003 NCAA Outdoor Championships. The four-time All-SEC honoree won two silver SEC medals, as well two bronze medals during his career.
On the gridiron, Andrews played in five games as a senior in 2003 to earn his first collegiate letter in football. Despite not playing football prior to 2002, Andrews was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Andrews played in 94 NFL games over the course of eight years NFL career for the Bengals (2004-08), Philadelphia Eagles (2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010) and New York Giants (2011).
Kenny Carlyle, Baseball (1989-92)
An outstanding right-handed pitcher who earned four letters from 1989-92, Carlyle played for the legendary Jake Gibbs his first two seasons and then Don Kessinger his final two years. Carlyle still holds the Ole Miss record with 27 career wins.
Carlyle led the Rebel pitching staff as a junior with a 9-4 record and again his senior year at 8-4, earning All-SEC honors in 1992. He finished with a career record of 27-20, with a 3.78 earned run average. In his four seasons, Carlyle pitched 326 innings and recorded 243 strikeouts with only 115 walks.
Selected in the ninth round of the 1990 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds, Carlyle chose to return to Ole Miss to finish out stellar collegiate career. As a senior in 1992, he had his name called again, this time in the fourth round by the Detroit Tigers. Just one year later, Carlyle was rated as the No. 4 prospect in the Tiger organization. He played eight years of pro baseball, reaching as high as AAA for five seasons. After his playing career, Carlyle was the head baseball coach at Greensboro (NC) College for eight years.
Lance Lynn, Baseball (2006-08)
One of the most successful pitchers in Ole Miss history, both in college and professional baseball, Lynn spent three years (2006-08) with the Rebels, followed by a highly successful pro career (2009-2024).
At Ole Miss, Lynn finished with a 23-12 record with 48 starts in 51 appearances, 297.4 innings pitched and three complete games. Lynn set the Ole Miss single-season (146) and career (332) pitching strikeout records. As a junior in 2008, his final season at Ole Miss, he had an ERA of 4.52 in 89.2 innings pitched, a 7-4 record, and started 15 games. Lynn had a dominant sophomore season in 2007, finishing the year in the top five in the SEC in ERA, opponent batting average, innings pitched, and strike outs.
Lynn was selected in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. After just two-plus seasons in minor league system, Lynn was in the major leagues for 13 seasons, beginning with the Cardinals (2011-15, 2017), the Twins (2018), the Yankees (2018), the Rangers (2019-2020), the White Sox (2021-23), the Dodgers (2023), and returning to the Cardinals at the end of his career (2024). In his first season (2011), the Cardinals were World Series champions. During his 13 major league seasons, Lynn compiled a 143-99 record, with a career 3.74 ERA and 2,015 strikeouts.
Jim Poole Jr., Football (1969-71)
A three-year letterman at tight end from 1969-71, Poole Jr. was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and helped lead Ole Miss to a 25-9 overall record and three bowl appearances during his time in Oxford.
Poole Jr. tallied 110 career receptions for 1,196 yards and six touchdowns. During his first varsity season, Poole Jr. was the only sophomore on the team to acquire a first-team All-SEC accolades and set a then Ole Miss record for sophomores by catching 43 passes for 456 yards. He led Ole Miss receivers in the 1970 Sugar Bowl against Arkansas with seven receptions for 70 yards.
As a junior, Poole Jr. ranked second on the 1970 team in scoring with 46 points. He once again exceled in the Rebels' bowl game, hauling in nine receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the 1971 Gator Bowl vs. Auburn. Poole Jr. wrapped up his collegiate career by playing in the 1972 Hula Bowl and then signed a free-agent contract with the New York Giants.
Marilyn Brooks Thomas, Women's Basketball (1982-85)
During her four-year (1982-85) Ole Miss basketball career, Marilyn Brooks Thomas played a vital role as the Lady Rebels compiled a 106-20 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four seasons, including the first NCAA postseason berth in 1982.
Brooks Thomas, a senior captain for the 1984-85 team, averaged 10.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in her career. She is a member of the 1,000 Point Club with 1,308 points, which ranked fourth-best in Ole Miss history after her final season. She also finished her career ranked No. 3 for career rebounds (854), No. 5 for career free throws made, and No. 4 for free throws attempted.
While at Ole Miss, Brooks Thomas was a natural leader, as well as a spiritual leader on campus and in the community. She was instrumental in partnering with North Mississippi Regional Center to bring busloads of residents to the women's games and spearheaded the outreach walkathon where the players went door to door in the community and businesses inviting locals to attend the games.
Regina Thomas, Volleyball (2008-11)
Thomas was strong presence on and off the field for Ole Miss during her college career from 2008-11. Thomas became the first Ole Miss volleyball athlete to be recognized as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), earning third team honors in 2010 and honorable mention in 2011. She was the first Rebel to be selected All-South Region twice (2010-11) by the AVCA.
A three-time All-SEC honoree, Thomas currently ranks third in the record book for career attack percentage rally scoring (Min. 1,500 attempts) at .340 and third in a match in rally scoring (play to 25) at .682. Thomas was nominated as a candidate for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in 2011 due to her notable achievements in the community and classroom.
Thomas, a two-time team captain, was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll all four years while at Ole Miss. Following her Ole Miss career, Thomas played professional volleyball in the Swedish Elitserien Division, the top-tier volleyball league in Sweden.
2025 Lotterhos Service Award Recipient: Sheila Sullivan Hickman
Inducted into the Ole Miss M-Club Hall of Fame in 1995, Sullivan Hickman has continued to provide a significant role for the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter and its continued success. Sullivan Hickman served as a past President of the M-Club Alumni Chapter, as well as having served on its Board of Directors.
Sullivan Hickman was one of the first stars of Ole Miss women's basketball when the program was revived in the mid-1970s. Her career 19.2 points per game average still ranks No. 1 all-time for Ole Miss women's basketball. She scored 1,475 career points at Ole Miss and was honored in 2003 with the SEC Legends Award in the sport of women's basketball.
Sullivan Hickman continues to support the M-Club by actively attending alumni events and engagement opportunities. She goes above and beyond to connect with other former players and current, encouraging their participation and highlighting the value and impact of networking within the alumni community.
The 2025 M-Club Hall of Fame class includes: Stacy Andrews (track and field/football), Kenny Carlyle (baseball), Lance Lynn (baseball), Jim Poole Jr. (football), Marilyn Brooks Thomas (women's basketball) and Regina Thomas (volleyball) Additionally, Sheila Sullivan Hickman will receive the George Lotterhos Service Award.
"We're proud to welcome this year's Hall of Fame class, representing excellence across multiple sports," said Jessica Lynch, M-Club Director. "Induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honors for our former student-athletes. This year's inductees join an elite group whose remarkable accomplishments have brought lasting pride to their teams, Ole Miss, and the M-Club legacy."
An induction ceremony is planned for Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. The Hall of Fame Class will also be honored two days later at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the Rebels' contest against Florida on Nov. 15.
Visit OleMissAlumni.com to learn more about the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter, including membership, benefits and more. Follow the M-Club on Twitter and Instagram.
Below are brief bios on the newest additions to the M-Club Hall of Fame, as well as the recipient of the 2025 Lotterhos Service Award.
Stacy Andrews, Track & Field (2000-03) and Football (2003)
A two-sport athlete at Ole Miss, Andrews compiled an outstanding four-year career in track, where he became a two-time All-American in weight throws and discus. Andrews also played football his senior year for 2003 Rebels.
Andrews, a three-time NCAA qualifier, left Ole Miss as the school record-holder for the indoor weight throw (68-3.75), outdoor hammer throw (201-7) and discus (188-5). The Camden, Arkansas, native also ranked fifth all-time in the shot put outdoors (51-4.5). Andrews earned Indoor All-America honors as a senior in 2003, by placing fifth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships. He then picked up another All-America honor by placing sixth in the discus in the 2003 NCAA Outdoor Championships. The four-time All-SEC honoree won two silver SEC medals, as well two bronze medals during his career.
On the gridiron, Andrews played in five games as a senior in 2003 to earn his first collegiate letter in football. Despite not playing football prior to 2002, Andrews was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Andrews played in 94 NFL games over the course of eight years NFL career for the Bengals (2004-08), Philadelphia Eagles (2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010) and New York Giants (2011).
Kenny Carlyle, Baseball (1989-92)
An outstanding right-handed pitcher who earned four letters from 1989-92, Carlyle played for the legendary Jake Gibbs his first two seasons and then Don Kessinger his final two years. Carlyle still holds the Ole Miss record with 27 career wins.
Carlyle led the Rebel pitching staff as a junior with a 9-4 record and again his senior year at 8-4, earning All-SEC honors in 1992. He finished with a career record of 27-20, with a 3.78 earned run average. In his four seasons, Carlyle pitched 326 innings and recorded 243 strikeouts with only 115 walks.
Selected in the ninth round of the 1990 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds, Carlyle chose to return to Ole Miss to finish out stellar collegiate career. As a senior in 1992, he had his name called again, this time in the fourth round by the Detroit Tigers. Just one year later, Carlyle was rated as the No. 4 prospect in the Tiger organization. He played eight years of pro baseball, reaching as high as AAA for five seasons. After his playing career, Carlyle was the head baseball coach at Greensboro (NC) College for eight years.
Lance Lynn, Baseball (2006-08)
One of the most successful pitchers in Ole Miss history, both in college and professional baseball, Lynn spent three years (2006-08) with the Rebels, followed by a highly successful pro career (2009-2024).
At Ole Miss, Lynn finished with a 23-12 record with 48 starts in 51 appearances, 297.4 innings pitched and three complete games. Lynn set the Ole Miss single-season (146) and career (332) pitching strikeout records. As a junior in 2008, his final season at Ole Miss, he had an ERA of 4.52 in 89.2 innings pitched, a 7-4 record, and started 15 games. Lynn had a dominant sophomore season in 2007, finishing the year in the top five in the SEC in ERA, opponent batting average, innings pitched, and strike outs.
Lynn was selected in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. After just two-plus seasons in minor league system, Lynn was in the major leagues for 13 seasons, beginning with the Cardinals (2011-15, 2017), the Twins (2018), the Yankees (2018), the Rangers (2019-2020), the White Sox (2021-23), the Dodgers (2023), and returning to the Cardinals at the end of his career (2024). In his first season (2011), the Cardinals were World Series champions. During his 13 major league seasons, Lynn compiled a 143-99 record, with a career 3.74 ERA and 2,015 strikeouts.
Jim Poole Jr., Football (1969-71)
A three-year letterman at tight end from 1969-71, Poole Jr. was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection and helped lead Ole Miss to a 25-9 overall record and three bowl appearances during his time in Oxford.
Poole Jr. tallied 110 career receptions for 1,196 yards and six touchdowns. During his first varsity season, Poole Jr. was the only sophomore on the team to acquire a first-team All-SEC accolades and set a then Ole Miss record for sophomores by catching 43 passes for 456 yards. He led Ole Miss receivers in the 1970 Sugar Bowl against Arkansas with seven receptions for 70 yards.
As a junior, Poole Jr. ranked second on the 1970 team in scoring with 46 points. He once again exceled in the Rebels' bowl game, hauling in nine receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the 1971 Gator Bowl vs. Auburn. Poole Jr. wrapped up his collegiate career by playing in the 1972 Hula Bowl and then signed a free-agent contract with the New York Giants.
Marilyn Brooks Thomas, Women's Basketball (1982-85)
During her four-year (1982-85) Ole Miss basketball career, Marilyn Brooks Thomas played a vital role as the Lady Rebels compiled a 106-20 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four seasons, including the first NCAA postseason berth in 1982.
Brooks Thomas, a senior captain for the 1984-85 team, averaged 10.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in her career. She is a member of the 1,000 Point Club with 1,308 points, which ranked fourth-best in Ole Miss history after her final season. She also finished her career ranked No. 3 for career rebounds (854), No. 5 for career free throws made, and No. 4 for free throws attempted.
While at Ole Miss, Brooks Thomas was a natural leader, as well as a spiritual leader on campus and in the community. She was instrumental in partnering with North Mississippi Regional Center to bring busloads of residents to the women's games and spearheaded the outreach walkathon where the players went door to door in the community and businesses inviting locals to attend the games.
Regina Thomas, Volleyball (2008-11)
Thomas was strong presence on and off the field for Ole Miss during her college career from 2008-11. Thomas became the first Ole Miss volleyball athlete to be recognized as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), earning third team honors in 2010 and honorable mention in 2011. She was the first Rebel to be selected All-South Region twice (2010-11) by the AVCA.
A three-time All-SEC honoree, Thomas currently ranks third in the record book for career attack percentage rally scoring (Min. 1,500 attempts) at .340 and third in a match in rally scoring (play to 25) at .682. Thomas was nominated as a candidate for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in 2011 due to her notable achievements in the community and classroom.
Thomas, a two-time team captain, was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll all four years while at Ole Miss. Following her Ole Miss career, Thomas played professional volleyball in the Swedish Elitserien Division, the top-tier volleyball league in Sweden.
2025 Lotterhos Service Award Recipient: Sheila Sullivan Hickman
Inducted into the Ole Miss M-Club Hall of Fame in 1995, Sullivan Hickman has continued to provide a significant role for the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter and its continued success. Sullivan Hickman served as a past President of the M-Club Alumni Chapter, as well as having served on its Board of Directors.
Sullivan Hickman was one of the first stars of Ole Miss women's basketball when the program was revived in the mid-1970s. Her career 19.2 points per game average still ranks No. 1 all-time for Ole Miss women's basketball. She scored 1,475 career points at Ole Miss and was honored in 2003 with the SEC Legends Award in the sport of women's basketball.
Sullivan Hickman continues to support the M-Club by actively attending alumni events and engagement opportunities. She goes above and beyond to connect with other former players and current, encouraging their participation and highlighting the value and impact of networking within the alumni community.
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