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Ole Miss trying to work ‘more grit’ into running game

Phil Longo’s objective for the running game upon becoming Ole Miss’ offensive coordinator was to increase the physicality. The Rebels have made progress through the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:01 am

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Softball’s Mike Smith among contract extensions for Ole Miss coaches

Head coach Mike Smith has cashed in on Ole Miss softball’s historic season. Smith’s contract on Wednesday was extended to the maximum four years allowed by ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 2:25 pm

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Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze made calls to escort services on recruiting trips

Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze made calls to escort services while on recruiting trips taken on a university plane, according to the Wall Street ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 1:22 pm

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Ole Miss football to open 2021 season against Louisville

Ole Miss will begin the 2021 season with a Power Five opponent. The Rebels will open that season against Louisville in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic, Ole ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 pm

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After year off, Qaadir Sheppard, Josiah Coatney emerging on Ole Miss’ defensive line

Qaadir Sheppard and Josiah Coatney each missed last season for different reasons, but the duo has the same goal heading into this one. Both are ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke talks Tuesday’s practice, injuries

Ole Miss interim coach Matt Luke met with the media following Tuesday’s practice. Watch Luke talk about the practice, the status of more injured players, the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 1:39 pm

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NOTES: More players held out of Ole Miss’ practice Tuesday

Ole Miss returned to the practices field Tuesday morning and worked out in full pads with the first 10 periods open to the media. Here ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 1:28 pm

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C.J. Moore among those looking to emerge as Ole Miss’ No. 2 safety

Wesley McGriff is still looking for an answer on the back end of Ole Miss’ defense. C.J. Moore hopes to be part of the solution. ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:42 am

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Five true freshmen that could contribute immediately for Ole Miss

One word has been constant from Ole Miss’ coaches and players through the first two weeks of training camp: Competition. And there are a number ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, August 14, 2017 8:00 am

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Donta Evans working to seize opportunity in middle of Ole Miss’ defense

He wasn’t crazy about it initially, but Donta Evans eventually embraced his redshirt year. It’s got him more prepared to seize an unexpected opportunity in ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, August 13, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ Benito Jones taken to hospital after hit during scrimmage

A starter on Ole Miss’ defensive line was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons Saturday. Nose tackle Benito Jones was admitted to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, August 12, 2017 12:47 pm

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Former Ole Miss track standout Brittney Reese wins another world championship

Brittney Reese added another world championship to her illustrious resume Friday. The former Ole Miss track and field standout won her fourth outdoor title at ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 11, 2017 10:54 pm

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Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze threatens to have reporter arrested

Hugh Freeze is apparently doing more than keeping quiet about the NCAA’s investigation into Ole Miss’ football program. In a story about ex-Ole Miss staffer ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 11, 2017 1:42 pm

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Ole Miss linebackers coach Bradley Dale Peveto talks competition, depth at the position

Ole Miss linebackers coach Bradley Dale Peveto met with the media following Friday’s practice. Watch Peveto hit on the competition ongoing at the middle and outside ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:57 pm

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NOTES: Ole Miss continues to mix, match in training camp

Ole Miss on Friday held its ninth preseason practice, which was open to the media for the first eight periods. Here are some notes from ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:34 pm

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Ole Miss’ offense adjusted to ‘whole new tempo’

Phil Longo is worried about paring down Ole Miss’ running back rotation. There’s also the task of figuring out exactly how many offensive linemen will ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, August 11, 2017 6:00 am

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Judge grants dismissal of Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against Ole Miss; lawyer plans to refile ‘with more details’

Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against Ole Miss, its athletic foundation and the IHL board has been dismissed, but the legal dispute between the Rebels’ former football ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 5:41 pm

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Date set for Ole Miss’ hearing with Committee on Infractions

Ole Miss’ administrators always knew they’d get their chance to make their case as it relates to the NCAA’s long-running investigation into the football program. Now they ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:48 pm

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NCAA issues final summary to Ole Miss in infractions case, stands by all 21 charges

Ole Miss on Wednesday released the NCAA’s final summary on the football program’s infractions case. The summary, which the school received in late July, comes ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:36 pm

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NOTES: Three of Ole Miss’ projected starters held out of practice

Three projected starters on offense were held out of Ole Miss’ latest practice, but coaches expect them to back in the fold soon. After a ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:34 pm

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Ole Miss coordinators Wesley McGriff, Phil Longo talk training camp

Offensive coordinator Phil Longo and defensive coordinator Wesley McGriff met with the media Wednesday following Ole Miss’ seventh practice of training camp. Watch the interviews ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 1:48 pm

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Ole Miss cornerback Jaylon Jones talks training camp, limiting explosive plays

Ole Miss sophomore cornerback Jaylon Jones met with the media this week and spoke about the Rebels’ first week of training camp, the emergence of ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 1:27 pm

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