News and notes: Big weekend for area athletics
Currently at the Gillom Sports Center for Ole Miss volleyball’s first full scrimmage of the fall I figured it would be a good time to get y’all up to date on some news and notes from around the area. (more…) (August 21, 2010)
Blue Devils win thriller in OT
WATER VALLEY — The Blue Devils’ game didn’t quite go like head coach Brad Embry drew it up, but in the end a win is a win. After scoring on the first possession of overtime, but failing to convert the ensuing extra point, the Blue Devils had to hold on for dear life to secure a 13-7 victory over Bruce at Bobby Clark Field. (more…) (August 20, 2010)
OHS’ Ivy discusses lopsided jamboree win, upcoming season
Oxford senior receiver Stan Ivy took time after the Chargers’ 33-6 victory over Ripley on Saturday to discuss the upcoming season, OHS’ lopsided jamboree win at Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and more: (more…) (August 15, 2010, Page 6)
UPDATED: Lafayette defense holds its own vs. Pontotoc in jamboree
The Lafayette Commodores defense looked to be in mid-season form while the offense did just enough to defeat the Pontotoc Warriors 14-0 in the jamboree game tonight. (more…) (August 13, 2010, Page 6)
Observations from practice No. 5
Ole Miss wore full pads for the first time during the preseason today and the offensive line took full advantage of the additional protection.
(more…) (August 12, 2010)
Sanders makes first appearance at practice
With the season opener against Jacksonville State a little less than a month away, the Ole Miss football team has wasted no time hitting the practice field and slowly but surely the Rebels are getting their newcomers onto the field. The latest addition was freshman receiver Vincent Sanders.
(more…) (August 9, 2010)
It’s go time: Rebel newcomers report, Masoli and more
So today wasn’t exactly the first official day of Ole Miss football, but it’s close. Today was the first day newcomers were required to be on campus and Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt addressed the media at the Indoor Practice Facility to discuss the youngins, Jeremiah Masoli and more. (more…) (August 6, 2010)
Masoli grab-bag
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The month leading up to the start of the college football season is supposed to be a placid time — the quiet before the storm, if you will.
Unfortunately, with the dismissal of receiver Pat Patterson, Raymond Cotton’s decision to transfer and the Masoli saga, July was anything but calm. (more…) (August 4, 2010)
Masoli has applied to Ole Miss, awaiting acceptance
Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has applied for admittance into Ole Miss’ park and recreation management masters program. (more…) (July 29, 2010)
Brown commitment makes No. 14 for Rebels
Thursday night the Rebels picked up their seventh commitment of the week, and their 14th for the 2011 signing class, in the form of Arkansas cornerback/running back Artez Brown.
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound athlete is considered a three-star athlete by Rivals.com and a two-star cornerback by Scout.com. The Newport,Ar., native picked Ole Miss over Arkansas, Arkansas State, Baylor, Memphis, Kansas and Tulsa.
As a junior, Brown had 1,406 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing. He also recorded over 50 tackles and three interceptions on defense. (July 23, 2010)
