Rebels ready to hit someone else
Bowl preparations have gone well both in Oxford and Birmingham, Ala., but the Ole Miss Rebels say it’s time to start hitting someone besides their teammates as they wrap up preparations for Saturday’s BBVA Compass Bowl matchup with the Pitt Panthers. (January 4, 2013, Page 6A)
Kicking specialist gamble pays off for Ole Miss
Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze, along with veteran punter Tyler Campbell and place-kicker Andrew Ritter, are all smiles these days as they think back to a decision to redshirt the two returning starters this season to help build the program for the future. (January 3, 2013, Page 6)
Rebs erase three years of frustration with win over Dogs
Three years of frustrating losses at the hands of Mississippi State came to an abrupt end for the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
In a rivalry that has been dominated by the Bulldogs in recent years, Ole Miss was able to garner a coveted sixth win by trouncing No. 25 MSU 41-24 behind five touchdowns from Bo Wallace and a strong second half from the often maligned defense.
For coach Hugh Freeze, who promised to renew passion to the rivalry when he was hired last December, the win was especially sweet because of what it meant to everyone involved with the program. (November 26, 2012, Page 1B)
Rebel fans flood field after victory
It’s been a long four years for Ole Miss fans.
From the moment Dan Mullen was hired as head coach at Mississippi State he made a point to poke and prod the Rebels and their fans. Mullen did more than just talk the talk, however, and his teams responded by walking the walk and claiming three straight Egg Bowls. (more…) (November 26, 2012, Page 1B)
Ole Miss reclaims Egg Bowl Trophy with 41-24 victory
VIDEO BLOG: It all comes down to tonight. (more…) (November 24, 2012)
Rodgers’ big second half ends up sparking ‘Dores
Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers didn’t think he was on the verge of a career performance midway through Saturday night’s game with Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. He was just 6-for-13 for 54 yards in the first half, while the Commodores totaled just 128 yards and a mere six points. (more…) (November 12, 2012, Page 1B)
Ole Miss lets another one get away
VIDEO BLOG: Two teams will enter Vaught-Hemingway Stadium tonight. Only one of Ole Miss (5-4 overall, 2-3 SEC) and Vanderbilt (5-4, 3-3) will leave having achieved bowl eligibility.
The game is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff and will be televised on ESPNU. (more…) (November 10, 2012)
No. 7 Georgia overwhelm Rebels in 37-10 win
ATHENS, Ga. — Ole Miss will have to put its bowl-qualifying celebration on ice for at least another week. (more…) (November 5, 2012, Page 1B)
No. 7 Georgia scores 37 unanswered to top Rebels
BLOG: Good afternoon from Georgia’s Sanford stadium, the site for today’s 2:30 p.m. showdown on CBS between Georgia (7-1 overall, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) and Ole Miss (5-3, 2-2). (more…) (November 3, 2012)
Ole Miss stuns Hogs with late field goal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Bryson Rose’s first game-winning field goal of his career couldn’t have come at more opportune time for the Ole Miss Rebels. On a clear, cool Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium, Rose’s 31-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Rebels to a 30-27 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, their first Southeastern Conference victory on the road in more than three years.
Ole Miss (5-3 overall, 2-2 SEC) trailed Arkansas (3-5, 2-3) 10-0 after the first quarter but stormed back to garner the victory by scoring 21 points in the second and getting three key field goals from Rose in the second half to earn the biggest win over Hugh Freeze’s tenure. (October 29, 2012, Page 1B)
