M.M. Roberts Stadium, also known as "The Rock," is an American football stadium situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It serves as the home ground for The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles football team. The Rock was originally opened on October 29, 1932, as “Faulkner Field”. Back then, it was just a wooden grandstand that held 4,000 spectators. It was originally named after local businessman L.E. Faulkner, who financed the materials and equipment for the stadium. Additionally, t...

M.M. Roberts Stadium, also known as "The Rock," is an American football stadium situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It serves as the home ground for The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles football team. The Rock was originally opened on October 29, 1932, as “Faulkner Field”. Back then, it was just a wooden grandstand that held 4,000 spectators. It was originally named after local businessman L.E. Faulkner, who financed the materials and equipment for the stadium. Additionally, the field was built for free by local unemployed workers during the Great Depression.