Sunday collapse sours weekend for Rebs
The scene seemed fitting Sunday.
With ace Bobby Wahl on the mound for what’s likely his final home start as a Rebel, Ole Miss had a chance to sweep rival Mississippi State for the first time since 2010. (more…) (May 13, 2013, Page 1B)
Bousfield keys slugfest win over MSU Bulldogs
Auston Bousfield didn’t consider the consequences at the time. He just reacted.
With two on, two outs and the Rebels clinging to a two-run lead on rival Mississippi State, Bulldog leadoff hitter Adam Frazier laced a ball to shallow center field. (more…) (May 13, 2013, Page 1B)
Rebs can’t hold six-run lead, lose finale to No. 21 MSU
BLOG: Saturday was filled with firsts, mosts and highs at Oxford-University Stadium.
After claiming the both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader against No. 21 Mississippi State, the Rebels (35-16 overall, 14-12 SEC) will look to sweep the Bulldogs (36-15, 13-13) for the first time since 2010.
First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on CSS. (more…) (May 12, 2013)
Rebels take doubleheader from No. 21 Mississippi State
VIDEO BLOG: Rivalry weekend is upon us again.
The day-long cloud that hovered over Oxford has lifted and it appears No. 21 Mississippi State and Ole Miss will kick off their three-game series at Oxford-University Stadium on time tonight at 6:30.
Mother Nature pulled a fast one Friday.Oxford’s day-long cloud coverage cleared just long enough for No. 21 Mississippi State and Ole Miss to record three outs at Oxford-University Stadium before the sky opened again with a heavy rain. Due to the precipitation, Game 1 between the Bulldogs and Rebels was suspended until Saturday. Game 1 will resume with the Rebels batting in the bottom of the first at 3 p.m. Game 2 of the three-game set will begin 40 minutes after the opener’s conclusion. You’ll find game blogs for both of Saturday’s contests below. (more…) (May 10, 2013)
Rebels know what’s on line with MSU
The public message has been the same for years: This weekend is just another three games against a Southeastern Conference rival and should be treated as such. (more…) (May 10, 2013, Page 6A)
Bramlett out for remainder of season
Freshman right-hander Brady Bramlett will miss the remainder of the season after Ole Miss discovered a labrum injury last week.
Depending on the severity of the injury, recovery could take around 12 months, meaning Bramlett would likely miss the entire 2014 season as well.
Carter excited to bring wrestling to Tupelo
COLUMN: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Dixie Carter, the president of TNA Impact Wrestling, can attest to that when talking about Ole Miss and Oxford. The one time Kappa Kappa Gamma took some time out of her busy schedule Wednesday to visit with Ole Miss Chancellor Dan Jones and Dr. Thomas “Sparky” Reardon, the Dean of Students at Ole Miss as she continued her preparations for tonight’s big wrestling event in Tupelo. (more…) (May 9, 2013, Page 9A)
Insell’s first class has international feel to it
VIDEO BLOG: When asked about recruiting during his introductory press conference, new Ole Miss women’s basketball coach Matt Insell said he wasn’t going to sign girls just to fill roster spots. He wanted to sign players that would impact the program.
Wednesday, Insell announced his initial signing class, which has a distinct international feel to it.
(more…) (May 8, 2013)
IHS Wildcats outlast WVHS Blue Devils
INDEPENDENCE — Kary Bridges gave his team an impassioned speech Monday night when things looked bleak. (May 7, 2013, Page 8)
WVHS filled with success stories despite defeat
COLUMN: INDEPENDENCE — Final games are almost always emotional for someone.
Typically, when a team is eliminated and its season is put on ice the seniors hug and give emotional, tear-jerking speeches to those who will follow in their footsteps. (more…) (May 7, 2013, Page 9)
