Rebel QBs make case for No. 1 role in scrimmage

A difficult decision on which quarterback to start in the season opener against Jacksonville State is what Ole Miss football coach Houston Nutt and his offensive staff is currently facing after Saturday’s “Meet the Rebels” scrimmage.

Both Nathan Stanley and Jeremiah Masoli performed well in front of an estimated crowd of 9,000 fans at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Stanley was red-hot from a passing standpoint as he completed 10 of 11 throws for 117 yards. Stanley didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but he did have a 25-yard touchdown run once the offense  started working on situations inside the red zone. (August 23, 2010, Page 1B)

QB competition beginning to narrow, Mackey odd man out?

The eventual quarterback separation that has been discussed briefly over the last week looks like it is underway. (more…) (August 21, 2010)