No. 18 Rebels blow late lead to Tigers
MEMPHIS — Jacob Wilson proved to be quite the party crasher Tuesday evening.
Not only did the Memphis third baseman breakup the no-hit bid three Ole Miss pitchers had pieced together until the seventh, but Wilson put the hometown Tigers ahead for good in the following inning with a two-run homer. (more…) (April 25, 2012, Page 6)
No. 18 Rebels travel to play Memphis
After taking two of three from Arkansas, the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels will now hit the road to face Memphis tonight before traveling to Starkville this weekend to face rival Mississippi State.
First pitch for tonight’s game at AutoZone Park is set for 6:30.
Ole Miss (27-13 overall) will send junior right-hander Tanner Bailey (1-0) to the mound to make his first start. (April 24, 2012, Page 8)
Arkansas strikes back to take finale
The No. 22 Ole Miss Rebels set out Sunday looking to carry over their momentum from the previous two days and in doing so claim a series sweep over No. 17 Arkansas at Oxford-University Stadium.
Instead, the Razorbacks jumped on Ole Miss early en route to an 11-3 victory. (April 23, 2012, Page 1B)
Moving Hively to the pen pays off for Rebs
Mike Bianco’s gamble appears to have paid off.
Thursday, Ole Miss’ skipper made it known publicly that usual weekend starter R.J. Hively would be moved to the pen in the hopes of limiting the Rebels’ late-inning letdowns. (more…) (April 23, 2012, Page 1B)
Rebels finish up spring with overtime thriller
Hugh Freeze knew his first spring game as Ole Miss’ football coach couldn’t end in a tie. Instead of the annual BancorpSouth Grove Bowl ending in a 17-17 deadlock Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Freeze gave each squad a chance to score in an overtime setting. (more…) (April 23, 2012, Page 1B)
No. 17 Hogs avoid sweep, win 11-3
BLOG: The No. 22 Rebels will go for their first Southeastern Conference sweep of the season — and first versus Arkansas since 2009 — today.
First pitch is set for 1:30 p.m. The game will be televised on Cox Sports. (more…) (April 22, 2012)
Change pays off as No. 22 Rebs claim series from Hogs
BLOG: It appears Ole Miss’ most recent gamble has paid off.
Entering the weekend, the No. 22 Rebels made headlines after it was announced that starter R.J. Hively would be available out of the bullpen if needed.
After completing the rain-suspended 8-2 win in Game 1, the Rebels called upon the senior right-hander to close out Game 2. (more…) (April 21, 2012)
Rebels could shake up pitching rotation
Looking to shake things up after having inconsistent weekends at Georgia and Kentucky in consecutive weekends, the No. 22 Ole Miss Rebels could stray from their normal rotation this weekend when the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks come to town for the three-game set beginning tonight. (more…) (April 20, 2012, Page 6A)
Patience pays off for Ole Miss’ Gatlin
Especially early in the season, John Gatlin could often be seen well after the final out of any particular game was made, jogging out of the Ole Miss dugout, inserting headphones into his ears and jogging from the left field foul pole to the right field foul pole and back.
To Gatlin, a sparsely used transfer from Itawamba Community College, the extra work was necessary in order to remain in game-shape should he be called upon. (more…) (April 20, 2012, Page 6A)
DE Jones wins annual Chucky Mullins Award
Ole Miss senior defensive end Jason Jones was named the 23rd recipient of the Chucky Mullins Courage Award Thursday. He will wear Mullins’ No. 38 jersey throughout the 2012 season. (more…) (April 20, 2012, Page 6A)
