UK, OM looking for first conference win
As the conference and nation prepares to watch the No. 1 LSU Tigers take on the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt and Kentucky’s Joker Phillips have been preparing their teams for a completely different type of game. (more…) (November 4, 2011, Page 11A)
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)
Bianco: Rebels showed grit in sweep
What stood out to Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco from his team’s series against Kentucky wasn’t just the fact that the Rebels took all three games.
What stood out was the fact that all three games were close and the Rebels (23-14 overall) were still able to prevail. (April 19, 2011, Page 1B)
Rebels hold off ‘Cats to claim series
When Brett Huber struck out Kentucky catcher Luke Maile to preserve the 6-5 victory at Oxford-University Stadium on Sunday, the Rebels found themselves in unfamiliar territory — with a Southeastern Conference sweep, the first for the team since taking three games in Starkville last season.
It’s a feeling the Rebels sound like they could get used to, as the win puts them in a three-way tie with Alabama and Arkansas for first in the SEC West and fifth overall. (April 18, 2011, Page 1B)
Wahl channeling his inner Huber
Relying on a freshman closer can sometimes equate to living on the wild side.
Ole Miss skipper Mike Bianco learned that last season when the Rebels turned to Brett Huber to close out games with Jake Morgan shelved due to Tommy John surgery. (more…) (April 18, 2011, Page 1B)
Rebels earn first SEC sweep, top ‘Cats 6-5
BLOG: The Rebels are in new territory today against the Kentucky Wildcats, looking to sweep its first Southeastern Conference series in five attempts.
First pitch for today is set for 1:30 p.m. (more…) (April 17, 2011)
Rebels hold on to top Kentucky, again
BLOG: After holding on to take Game 1 on Friday night 3-2, the Rebels will be looking to claim their second SEC weekend series of the season today against Kentucky. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. (more…) (April 16, 2011)
Rebs rally late to top Kentucky
BLOG: The rain has subsided, the field has dried and it appears the Diamond Rebels will be able to play Game 1 of their three-game series against the Kentucky Wildcats (17-17 overall, 2-10 SEC) after all.
First pitch for tonight is set for 6:30 p.m. at Oxford-University Stadium. (more…) (April 15, 2011)
Hightower getting aggressive
Ole Miss catcher Taylor Hightower has seen a resurgence in his play this season for the Diamond Rebels.
After hitting .285 last season in 48 games, Hightower has seen his batting average sky rocket almost 100 points heading into this weekend’s home series against Kentucky.
Prior to practice earlier this week Hightower credited his .375 batting average to being more aggressive at the plate. (April 15, 2011, Page 8A)
Rebels’ fight not enough to beat UK
Friday’s 75-66 loss to No. 15 Kentucky in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament boiled down to missed opportunities for the Ole Miss Rebels, not a lack of desire or fight. (more…) (March 14, 2011, Page 6)
