Ole Miss parent Todd Halle of Atlanta doesn’t understand why Oxford hotel rates are so high during football and other game seasons.
Oxford hotel rate increases during game weekends concern some visitors
From homeless to NFL prospect, Floyd Allen continues to defy the odds
Former Ole Miss receiver Floyd Allen is currently training with hopes of being called in this year’s NFL draft. He’s come a long way as a student athlete who once slept in his car.
South Panola coaches and players take pride in renown football program
Friday nights in the fall are usually spent at high school football games in Mississippi. Perhaps one of the biggest high school football teams known throughout Mississippi is South Panola in Batesville. Just how did South Panola become so renown and dominant as a football program?
Mentor Of Champions: Jones County Junior College coach turns football players into pros
Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi is known for its football program and having many successful players move on to D1 schools, including the University of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, and South Carolina. This fall, the Jones County Bobcats won the Mississippi Bowl Game against Eastern Arizona.
Video: Athlete focuses on academics after a life in collegiate sports
Jerell Bernard, 22, a former Ole Miss basketball walk-on, decided that basketball is not for him after fracturing his foot multiple times at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Benard started playing basketball his 11th grade year.
Column: I won’t let scoliosis or obstacles steal my dream of playing football for the Ole Miss Rebels
Growing up has always been a challenge for me – from not fitting into high school, to not getting many chances in football. Playing football was probably one of the biggest challenges I had to face. I was smaller than the other guys, I didn’t have any experience, and I got bullied.
Opinion: Early morning football games hurt attendance
If you’ve been an Ole Miss fan for the last 50 or so years, you know the saying “We Are Ole Miss.” And you know that does not mean what you think when you read it. It is the saying we use to describe our way of finding a way to screw up any good thing we have going for us.
After The Blind Side: A chat with Leigh Ann and Collins Tuohy
You’ve probably heard their names before, whether it’s from the movie, “The Blind Side,” or passing by the Tuohy Center on the Ole Miss Campus. Leigh Ann Tuohy and her daughter, Collins, are diehard Rebel fans with a love for family, football, and giving back to the community.
The Grove Show: Ole Miss band and spirit squads energize the crowd before games
Two hours prior to kickoff, fans fill the Grove to tailgate and line the Walk of Champions where there is free entertainment featuring the Ole Miss Pride of the South and Spirit Squads.
With a new head coach, the Rebelettes are competitive athletes and academics
Rachel Levetzow grew up dancing and attended Southwest Missouri State, where she was on the Sugar Bears Dance Team before becoming a professional dancer. After an injury, she was told by doctors she would never dance again.
Ole Miss wide receiver determined to overcome challenging past
Ole Miss wide receiver Floyd Allen faced challenges during his early years, but the wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels is determined to leave the past and move forward.
Video: Organizers prepare for running of the Golden Egg
The running of the Golden Egg is a tradition that started just five short years ago. S5 Christian Sanchez and BC Josh Duff are some of the main coordinators for the running.
Video: Some Rebel fans just can’t get enough of the Grove
Ole Miss is unlike any other college in America. The Grove in the middle of the campus has been around for many many years and has a spark about it that keeps people coming back, even if the football team is loosing.
Opinion: It is disrespectful to kneel during the National Anthem
The NFL National Anthem protest is an ongoing topic. Many athletes protest by taking a knee during the anthem, and some hold their fist in the air during the song.
Column: Schoolwork and football come before gaming, but I’m a gamer for life
One of the most popular things to do as a child is play video games, and many games come out annually. Some adults say kids are too into gaming and need to go outside more. But I think if your child has an equal amount of gaming and playing outside, they will be fine.
Opinion: Who is in and out of the January College Football Playoff?
November means a lot of things to many people. For some, it’s holiday season. For others, it’s college football season. Any college sports fan knows November is the beginning of the end, and the most exciting point of the season.
New York native helps UM athletes achieve academic success
There are many people behind the scenes at the university of Mississippi who help make sure University of Mississippi athletes get the academic help they need.
A professional on and off the Field
In many aspects of Dr. Ed Field’s life, he has stayed put. He holds firm to his home state of Mississippi. He pushed through an additional 10 years of education after college graduation, and he maintains tradition in the family occupation.
UM student works toward dream of playing Rebel football
Growing up in Madison, Mississippi, Jack Blumenthal developed a love for football at a young age. Watching a young NFL quarterback named Tom Brady grow from a forgettable sixth round draft pick into arguably the greatest man to ever play the game inspired Blumenthal to pursue organized football at age 10.
Column: Senior project leads to sports internship with Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
Anders Culiner Oxford Stories asculine@go.olemiss.edu Now that there is only a month left in the semester, I wanted to share my story of how my senior project in high school has paved […]
Opinion: Ole Miss Rebel players could make a big splash in the 2017 NFL Draft April 27
Collin Rivera Oxford Stories On April 3, the Ole Miss football players declared for the NFL Draft filed in at 9 a.m. to prepare for their big pro day. It was time […]
Ole Miss crossing guard promotes kindness and security on campus
Tricia Williams Oxford Stories pawilli2@go.olemiss.edu It’s a rainy day at the University of Mississippi. Students are stumbling through puddles late for class and dispirited. Fortunately, for the Ole Miss community, a crossing […]
The Second Chapter: Rooster’s Blues House reopens after ABC dispute; owner has ‘Killer’ story to share
Madison Hyatt Oxford Stories mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu After a yearlong dispute with the Alcohol Beverage Control (or ABC), which resulted in the closing of popular Oxford blues bar and restaurant Rooster’s Blues House, owner […]
