Kansas City familiar to Reb basketball fans
“Kansas City, Kansas City, here I come …” The lyrics from that blues tune made famous by Wilbert Harrison, Fats Domino, The Beatles and countless other artists have been on the minds of Ole Miss basketball fans this week as they headed west to follow the Rebels. Editor Don Whitten recalls his previous two trips to K.C. to cover the Rebels and wonders what kind of weekend this one will be. (March 22, 2013, Page 4A)
The calls of March Madness
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks relates his memories of Ole Miss’ loss to Valparaiso in the 1998 NCAA Tournament and writes that he hopes things come full circle Friday when the Rebels take on Wisconsin. (March 21, 2013, Page 4)
McFarland can’t lead Lady Rebs past Lamar
Acting head coach Brett Frank has said several times Valencia McFarland’s job is to ensure wins by showing up in multiple areas on the score sheet.
Monday, Ole Miss’ All-Southeastern Conference guard barely found her way onto the scoresheet as the Lady Rebels fell to Lamar 85-71 at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum.
In 29 minutes, the junior registered just three points on 1 of 8 shooting from the floor. (November 20, 2012, Page 8)
‘March Madness’ – when did it first hit you?
There’s no question that the opening weekend of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament once again is spreading “March Madness” across the country. Editor Don Whitten recalls when he first truly felt “March Madness” and wonders when it happened for readers. (March 19, 2012, Page 4)
Rebels face red-hot Alabama on Senior Day
Saturday is Senior Day at Ole Miss and there has been no bigger player for the Rebels this season than forward Terrance Henry. The difference maker in the Rebels’ most recent win over Arkansas, Henry will be playing his final regular season game at home against the red-hot Alabama Crimson Tide (20-9 overall, 9-6 in the Southeastern Conference). (March 2, 2012, Page 6A)
Rebels crack under pressure from Vanderbilt
With all the ice thrown on the floor during Vanderbilt’s 102-76 win over Ole Miss at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum Thursday night — the game had to be stopped twice due to cups being thrown from the student section — some should have been tossed on a couple of Rebels to help them chill out. (February 17, 2012, Page 6A)
March madness – even with three more teams
Increasing the field for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships from 65 to 68 teams made the job of picking the teams much easier for the selection committee, right? Not so, says chairman Gene Smith. Editor Don Whitten, whoenjoyed a bit of “bracketology” during his years covering sports, agrees as he takes a look at the possibilities with the larger field. (February 21, 2011, Page 4)
Ole Miss recruit Madden a prep standout
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — Ole Miss will be hosting one of the top prep basketball players in the country this weekend. Lepanto, Ark., native Ky Madden will be on campus starting today and if his official visit goes well, then he could end up becoming a Rebel as early as November when high school players can start signing with college teams. (more…) (September 24, 2010)
Ole Miss’ Warren honored by SEC
SEC MEN’S HOOPS NOTEBOOK — Ole Miss junior guard Chris Warren won the final regular season Player of the Week award from the Southeastern Conference Monday. Warren scored 31 points in the Rebels’ 68-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday, while he averaged 26.5 points and 3.0 assists in two much needed wins last week. (March 9, 2010, Page 8)
Rebels fall flat on biggest stage, again
The stage was set for the Ole Miss Rebels to break out of their midseason slump Thursday night and get back on the winning side of things. That didn’t happen due to a number of reasons ranging from the inability to gather rebounds and loose balls to missing a number of important foul shots late. (February 19, 2010, Page Page 6A)
