Mayers, Turner sign pro contracts
This weekend’s draft happenings probably didn’t come as a surprise to most. (more…) (June 17, 2013, Page 6)
Oxford’s Liggins picks Bulldogs
BLOG — Darrius Liggins, one of Oxford High’s top defensive players in 2012, is headed to play at Mississippi State. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defensive end was offered a scholarship from MSU coach Dan Mullen a week ago after a strong showing at camp. He accepted the offer to play for the Bulldogs earlier today. (more…) (June 15, 2013)
Greenville LB looking at Ole Miss
Greenville-Weston senior outside linebacker Gerri Green came to Ole Miss, along with his teammates, to participate in the Hugh Freeze/Ole Miss Rebels 7-on-7 passing camp Saturday. This was Green’s first look at the Rebels’ facilities, and he took it all in as he played games on the practice field, the Indoor Practice Facility and even Vaught-Hemingway stadium. (more…) (June 12, 2013, Page 2B)
With class intact, Bianco expects more competition
The Rebels had 13 first-year players (either freshmen or junior college transfers) on the roster in 2013. Eleven of those players totaled 402 at-bats and 92.2 innings pitched. (more…) (June 12, 2013, Page 2B)
Metcalf’s A-game impresses coaches
Oxford’s D.K. Metcalf was told by Ole Miss coaches to bring his A game to Friday’s elite camp. To the disappointment of some of the members of the 2014 class, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Metcalf did just that. (more…) (June 11, 2013, Page 9)
Like the Dickens: OB LB/S picks Rebs
Olive Branch linebacker Alfred Dickens was looking for a family atmosphere when he went to pick a school to play college football. Luckily for Ole Miss, he found that family-first feel in Oxford.
Water Valley wins OM 7-on-7 title
High schoolers from around the state, and some even further, got their first look at the Ole Miss football program and facilities Saturday when they attended the Hugh Freeze/Ole Miss Rebels 7-on-7 passing camp. (more…) (June 10, 2013, Page 8)
Rebels reel in five new commitments
Hugh Freeze’s up-tempo approach to running an offense has carried over to the recruiting front. Ole Miss garnered five verbal pledges for the 2014 signing class, with four stemming from Friday’s Elite Summer Camp and Saturday’s 7-on-7 passing camp. (more…) (June 10, 2013, Page 8)
Wahl drafted 161; five Rebels selected overall
There were no games played at Oxford-University Stadium over the weekend, but that didn’t mean the Rebels weren’t busy.
Five current players and three signees were drafted during Major League Baseball’s First-Year Players Draft. (more…) (June 10, 2013, Page 8)
Roll continues: Ole Miss lands JC running back
BLOG — Ole Miss’ lead with Akeem Judd turned into a verbal pledge for the standout junior college running back. The 5-foot-11, 215-pound Georgia Military College sophomore gave the Rebels a fifth pledge in 48 hours when he picked the Rebels over Tennessee and Auburn this morning. (more…) (June 9, 2013)
