Third-quarter woes hurt Rebels again
AUBURN, Ala. — A week-long focus of starting the third quarter strong and finishing out a game that ultimately led to a win didn’t materialize as planned for the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday night at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. (more…) (October 31, 2011, Page 1B)
Running game finally gets going at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Ole Miss’ running game, and the results the coaches have not only wanted but expected to see most of the season, came alive in the first half of Saturday’s game against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Led by a healthy Brandon Bolden and Jeff Scott, the Rebels totaled 172 yards and two touchdowns on the ground in the first half, a season-high for a half in the rushing department. Ole Miss’ ability to move the ball on the ground helped slow Auburn’s offense, which had gotten off to a 14-0 start, and ultimately propelled the Rebels to a 17-17 tie at the half. (October 31, 2011, Page 1B)
Auburn defeats Ole Miss 41-23
BLOG — AUBURN, Ala. — Ole Miss’ third-quarter woes continued to haunt them again Saturday night. (more…) (October 29, 2011)
GAMEDAY Blog Tidbits: Ole Miss at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Here at Auburn Univeristy’s Jordan-Hare Stadium for tonight’s game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Tigers. (more…) (October 29, 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)
Freshman WR Moncrief seeing more chemistry on offense
The Ole Miss Rebels have been searching for rhythm on offense all season long. Against No. 10 Arkansas this past Saturday, the Rebels were at their best against a quality opponent as they totaled 370 yards.
Quarterback Randall Mackey threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns while the running game ended up producing 151.
Freshman wide receiver Donte Moncrief, who caught both of Mackey’s touchdowns against the Razorbacks, talked about the improved chemistry with his quarterback, especially on deeper routes. (October 26, 2011, Page 2B)
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)
QUICK HITS: Rebs land big RB from Georgia
BLOG: As the fellas at Ole Miss Spirit and RebelGrove.com reported over the weekend, the Ole Miss football team’s weekend wasn’t a complete wash.
The Rebels picked up a verbal commitment from 5-foot-10, 230-pound running back Kenno Loyal, who was in attendance for the 52-7 loss to Alabama in Oxford. (more…) (October 18, 2011)
Chizik brushes off doubts regarding Tigers
HOOVER, Ala. — Auburn coach Gene Chizik is visibly tired of questions relating to possible NCAA violations that may have occurred last season during the Tigers’ run to the BCS Championship.
During his time with the print media at Thursday’s Southeastern Conference Media Days session, Chizik was asked a handful of questions in different ways about the NCAA and rules violations. His answers didn’t vary much, although he did talk publicly about his conversation with an NCAA official that is involved with infractions. (July 22, 2011, Page 8A)
WR Blake confident in Newton-less Tigers offense
HOOVER, Ala. — Auburn set all sorts of offensive records last year during its march to the 2011 BCS championship. Led by Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Cam Newton, the Tigers set single-season records for the most points in school history (577), total offense (6,989 yards) and yards rushing (3,987).
Heading into the 2011 season, with Newton and seven other starters from last year’s offense gone, the talk Thursday at Southeastern Conference Media Days was how the Tigers would fare on offense. (more…) (July 22, 2011, Page 8A)
