The Matador originally posted that the Golden Eagles’ punter Peter Wilkes passed away on Friday based on a press release from the Southern Mississippi Athletic Department. Apparently, the release was premature as the school is now retracting the statement–Wilkes is still alive, but in critical condition. ESPN has the latest: Peter Wilkes, a walk-on punter at Southern Miss, is in critical condition at a Memphis, Tenn., hospital after being shot at his home in Union City, Tenn. Regional Medical...
