Freeze addresses local media prior to beginning drills
BLOG: It’s not officially football season until Media Day has come and gone.
Well, as far as Ole Miss is concerned, today marked the start of the fall season when first-year head coach Hugh Freeze addressed the local media at the Indoor Practice Facility. (more…) (August 3, 2012)
Mosley, Brassell arrested; Mosley suspended by Freeze
BLOG — Current Ole Miss tight end Jamal Mosley and former Ole Miss two-way standout Nickolas Brassell were arrested Saturday on various charges by the Oxford Police Department. (more…) (July 23, 2012, Page 6)
Rebels have busy recruiting weekend
COLUMN: Oxford was a busy town over the weekend for more reasons than just the return of the Ole Miss student body. Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze, his staff and some of his players hosted a number of recruits for official visits.
Some players, such as Aberdeen defensive end Channing Ward and South Panola defensive tackle Isaac Gross, were already committed to the Rebels, while others such as Oxford, Ala., cornerback Trae Elston or Ruston, La., cornerback Kentrell Brice were not. (more…) (January 23, 2012, Page 2B)
Rebels bracing for No. 1 LSU
Last week was a difficult one for Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt.
Not only was it announced he would not be retained past this season, but his team was defeated handily by Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
Things won’t get any easier for Nutt and the Rebels this week as No. 1 LSU comes to Oxford. (November 15, 2011, Page 6)
Rebels ready to move on, focus on LT
The Ole Miss football players were not afforded a day to mourn or get their emotions in check following Monday’s news that head coach Houston Nutt would not be retained.
Tuesday the Rebels were back at it, on the practice field preparing for this weekend’s homecoming game against Louisiana Tech. (November 9, 2011, Page 8)
Brassell available against Louisiana Tech
BLOG: As if Monday’s news wasn’t enough to handle, there were rumors floating around throughout today that Ole Miss standout freshman receiver/cornerback Nickolas Brassell would not be available this weekend against Louisiana Tech.
(more…) (November 8, 2011)
Rebels facing must-win game on The Plains
Finish is a word that has been used repeatedly by the Ole Miss football team and coaching staff for nearly a week. Ever since the Rebels’ 29-24 loss to then No. 10 Arkansas last Saturday at home, the players have been wanting for the next opportunity to show they can finish a fast start and win their first Southeastern Conference game of the year.
Ole Miss’ next chance comes Saturday at Auburn, a team that has handled the Rebels the past two seasons under coach Gene Chizik. From junior tight end Jamal Mosley’s standpoint, the contest is a must-win. (October 28, 2011, Page 9A)
No. 10 Hogs rallies, then holds on to top Ole Miss
BLOG: Good morning from sunny Oxford, Miss., where the Ole Miss Rebels are set to host No. 10 Arkansas for a 11:21 a.m. kickoff at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Today’s game will be televised on the SEC Network. (more…) (October 22, 2011)
Junior college presidents drop ball on local athletes, programs
COLUMN: Leave it to a collective group of college presidents to effectively tinker with something that isn’t broken.
When the junior college presidents of Mississippi decided late Tuesday that they were eliminating the protected recruiting list for all sports, getting rid of the current athletic districts and greatly reducing the amount of scholarships for out-of-state players, they all but killed junior college athletics in this state. (more…) (September 29, 2011, Page 7)
Scott leads Rebels to home win over SIU
BLOG: A sunny and cool evening in Oxford will play host to tonight’s matchup between the Ole Miss Rebels (0-1 overall) and the Southern Illinois Salukis (1-0).
The game is set for a 5 p.m. kickoff and will be a pay-per-view event. (more…) (September 10, 2011)
