Bolivar RB Moore ready to make choice
West Bolivar High School running back Kailo Moore was expected to make his final decision on where to play college football today, while Crete-Monee High wide receiver Laquon Porter is expected to announce his decision Thursday. Both have the Ole Miss Rebels in mind. (January 11, 2013, Page 6A)
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)
Freeze gains control of Egg Bowl rivalry without Mullen-esque quips, jabs
COLUMN: Shortly after Hollingsworth Field was washed over by a boozy wave of Ole Miss students celebrating a 41-24 Egg Bowl victory, the two patriarchs got down to spinning the night’s events forward. They couldn’t have been more different. (more…) (November 26, 2012, Page 4B)
Ole Miss reclaims Egg Bowl Trophy with 41-24 victory
VIDEO BLOG: It all comes down to tonight. (more…) (November 24, 2012)
MSU examines ‘potential recruiting irregularity’
STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State says it is working with the NCAA because of a “potential recruiting irregularity” in the football program, giving the Bulldogs a substantial distraction less than two weeks from their opener against Jackson State. (more…) (August 24, 2012, Page 7A)
Freeze stays consistent with message
HOOVER, Ala. — Hugh Freeze made an impression in his first trip to the Southeastern Conference’s Media Day on Thursday. Joined by players Donte’ Moncrief, Mike Marry and Charles Sawyer, Freeze fielded questions about his program while outlining details for the future all at the same time. (more…) (July 20, 2012, Page 6A)
Freeze, Ole Miss players at SEC Media Days
BLOG – HOOVER, Ala. — Hugh Freeze made his first trip to the Southeastern Conference’s Media Day session Thursday morning with players Charles Sawyer, Mike Marry and Donte Moncrief alongside. (more…) (July 19, 2012)
Mullen eyeing a trip to Atlanta
COLUMN: HOOVER, Ala. — As Dan Mullen took the podium for his fourth installment of SEC Media Days as head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, much had changed since the former Florida offensive coordinator had taken the job in 2008, but where Mullen and the Bulldogs now stand is largely a matter of perspective across state lines. (more…) (July 19, 2012, Page 6)
Banks backs coach, believes Bulldogs aren’t far off
HOOVER, Ala. — To play cornerback effectively in the Southeastern Conference, a player has to be confident. Mississippi State senior Johnthan Banks definitely has confidence and he should based on his production since coming to Starkville from tiny East Webster High School. (more…) (July 19, 2012, Page 6)
