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Former cornerback Jaylon Jones making ‘big push’ at safety for Ole Miss

Ole Miss’ No. 2 safety may be a cornerback. Jaylon Jones is making “a big push” in an ongoing competition to start alongside Zedrick Woods ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, August 28, 2017 5:40 pm

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Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke previews season opener against South Alabama

Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke held his first weekly press conference Monday ahead of the Rebels’ season opener against South Alabama on Saturday (6:30 ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, August 28, 2017 12:40 pm

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A look at Ole Miss’ depth chart entering game week

With training camp complete and game preparation in full swing with Ole Miss’ opener against South Alabama looming Saturday, the Rebels’ depth chart is virtually ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, August 28, 2017 9:13 am

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Ole Miss developing ‘luxury’ of depth along offensive line

Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze raved about the numbers along the offensive line this offseason, saying it’s one of the reasons he felt the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, August 27, 2017 6:00 am

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Investigation into Mississippi State related to Ole Miss’ NCAA case ‘quickly opened, subsequently closed’

An investigation into Mississippi State stemming from Ole Miss’ NCAA infractions case was opened but quickly closed based on what the NCAA deemed as a ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 25, 2017 11:16 am

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‘Change is pretty fun’: Ole Miss’ Jason Pellerin learning, embracing opportunity at third position

Things are different for Jason Pellerin, which has become somewhat the norm. Pellerin is still trying to get accustomed to some aspects of his new ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 25, 2017 6:00 am

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Sam Kendricks wins Diamond League championship

Sam Kendricks continues to rack up wins. Kendricks won the men’s pole vault at the IAAF Diamond League Championships in Zurich on Thursday. The Oxford native cleared ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 24, 2017 3:30 pm

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Ole Miss’ SEC men’s basketball schedule announced

For the first time in four years, Ole Miss’ men’s basketball team will open its Southeastern Conference schedule against someone other than Kentucky. The Rebels ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 24, 2017 1:17 pm

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Ole Miss defensive end Marquis Haynes talks leadership role, how his game is changing, run defense

Ole Miss defensive end Marquis Haynes met with the media this week. Watch the Rebels’ senior pass-rush specialist talk about his role as a leader up ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:17 pm

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With ‘everything under one roof,’ Ole Miss volleyball sticking together at renovated Gillom Center

Kate Gibson and Lexi Thompson shake their heads a bit while reminiscing about how it used to be. They tell stories of how they and ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 24, 2017 6:00 am

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Three Ole Miss players land on preseason coaches All-SEC team

A trio of Ole Miss players earned preseason All-Southeastern Conference honors from league coaches Wednesday. Defensive end Marquis Haynes was voted to the first-team defense while ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:13 pm

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South Alabama names starting quarterback for opener against Ole Miss

South Alabama has decided on a quarterback. USA coach Joey Jones said Tuesday that Cole Garvin will start the Jaguars’ season opener at Ole Miss ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 9:58 pm

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Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke talks latest scrimmage, game prep, injuries

Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke met with the media following Tuesday’s practice, one in which the Rebels began to focus on preparation for their Sept. ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:03 pm

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NOTES: Two projected starters return to practice for Ole Miss

Ole Miss held its 18th practice of training camp Tuesday afternoon, turning some of its attention to preparation for its Sept. 2 opener against South ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:52 pm

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Ole Miss still figuring out role for backup quarterback Jordan Ta’amu

If things go according to plan, Jordan Ta’amu won’t take many snaps this season. But Ole Miss’ backup quarterback is staying ready for whatever his ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 1:49 pm

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Ole Miss’ defense continues to work on limiting ‘explosive plays’

Asked recently how often his group is getting to the quarterback during training camp, Ole Miss defensive line coach Freddie Roach pointed his answer in ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:00 am

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Alabama again No. 1 in AP preseason poll

Alabama is No. 1. Again. The Crimson Tide is the top-ranked team in The Associated Press preseason college football top 25. It’s the second straight year ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, August 21, 2017 1:02 pm

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Primed for biggest role yet, Ole Miss receiver DaMarkus Lodge having ‘a lot more fun’

DaMarkus Lodge’s first two seasons at Ole Miss were frustrating. Yet there’s not much he would change about a past he’s not thinking about much ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, August 19, 2017 6:01 am

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Ole Miss’ Jordan Wilkins ready for larger role after injury scare

Jordan Wilkins is preparing himself to be the workhorse if that’s what Ole Miss needs him to be this season, so it scared the Rebels’ ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, August 19, 2017 6:00 am

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Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze exchanged more than 200 calls with disassociated booster

Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze exchanged hundreds of phone calls with a booster involved in the NCAA’s investigation into the football program, according to USA ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 18, 2017 3:06 pm

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NOTES: Octavious Cooley, Jordan Wilkins among those back at practice for Ole Miss

Ole Miss held its 14th practice of training camp Friday with the first eight periods open to the media. Here are some notes from the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 18, 2017 1:08 pm

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Houston Nutt’s attorney still planning to refile lawsuit in state court

It may be later than expected, but Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against Ole Miss will soon be back in court. Thomas Mars, Nutt’s Arkansas-based attorney, said he’s still ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:11 pm

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