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Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter, athletic director Ross Bjork talk Hugh Freeze’s resignation

Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and athletic director Ross Bjork held a press conference Thursday night to address the resignation of head football coach Hugh Freeze. ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 20, 2017 8:15 pm

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Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze resigns: ‘Concerning pattern’ from phone records forces Rebel coach out

In an abrupt move, Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze resigned effective immediately Thursday for what athletic director Ross Bjork described as a “concerning pattern” involving the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:01 pm

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For Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson, becoming face of the program ‘has to happen’

Shea Patterson’s collegiate career is three games old, but Ole Miss is counting on its young quarterback to act more like a veteran. And it ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 20, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ Shea Patterson named to O’Brien Award watch list

Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson landed on another preseason award watch list Wednesday. Patterson is one of 30 college signal callers up for the Davey O’Brien National ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 11:34 am

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Ole Miss’ Javon Patterson named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Ole Miss offensive lineman Javon Patterson on Tuesday was named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s top community service award. The trophy, ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:56 am

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Ole Miss’ defensive line looking for bounceback season

Much of the talk about Ole Miss’ defense this offseason has centered on a defensive line that’s expected to once again be the unit’s strong ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 8:24 am

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KNOW YOUR FOE: Ole Miss to see some old, new from Mississippi State on Thanksgiving

WRITER’S NOTE: This is the last in a 12-part series breaking down each of Ole Miss’ opponents for the 2017 season. The last time Ole ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, July 17, 2017 6:00 am

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Experience, depth raising expectations for Ole Miss’ offensive line

If the offseason is any indication, expectations are high for Ole Miss’ offensive line. Center Sean Rawlings was recently named to the Rimington Award watch ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:01 am

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KNOW YOUR FOE: Heat is on for Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M in 2017

WRITER’S NOTE: This is the 11th in a 12-part series breaking down each of Ole Miss’ opponents in 2017. Texas A&M athletic director Scott Woodward sent ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ Javon Patterson cleared, ‘good’ to go following shoulder surgery

Javon Patterson is ready to go. Ole Miss’ offensive lineman was recently cleared for full contact following shoulder surgery in the spring. Patterson underwent the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, July 15, 2017 5:42 pm

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Ole Miss basketball releases top-100 forward Jamarko Pickett from scholarship

Ole Miss has lost another member of its highly touted recruiting class. Four-star forward Jamarko Pickett asked for and was granted a release from his ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, July 15, 2017 6:00 am

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Notes: ‘Vision is still the same’ for Ole Miss despite NCAA penalties

HOOVER, Ala. — There’s nothing Ole Miss’ players can do about the penalties handed down in the program’s NCAA probe nor any additional punishment that ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 4:42 pm

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Ole Miss to open fall camp Aug. 2

Ole Miss is keeping its preseason practice schedule nearly identical despite a recent change that allows college football teams to start fall camp earlier. The Rebels ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:36 pm

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Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, ex-staffer Barney Farrar ‘not having conversations right now’

HOOVER, Ala. — Hugh Freeze and Barney Farrar aren’t speaking. Right now, they really can’t. Ole Miss’ coach said Thursday at Southeastern Conference Media Days ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 2:53 pm

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Ole Miss’ Javon Patterson, Breeland Speaks talk at SEC Media Days

HOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss offensive lineman Javon Patterson and defensive lineman Breeland Speaks joined quarterback Shea Patterson as the Rebels’ player representatives at Southeastern ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 1:23 pm

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Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson talks becoming face of program at SEC Media Days

HOOVER, Ala. — Shea Patterson knows everybody’s looking at him. Expectations have always been something Ole Miss’ rising sophomore quarterback has dealt with, but they’re ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:57 pm

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Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze mum on Houston Nutt’s lawsuit, NCAA investigation

HOOVER, Ala. — It’s not that Hugh Freeze doesn’t want to talk about Houston Nutt’s lawsuit or the rest of the NCAA’s investigation into the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:51 am

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Does Ole Miss have a contingency plan if Hugh Freeze is suspended?

HOOVER, Ala. — Among the allegations Ole Miss is facing as a result of the NCAA’s long-running investigation into the football program is a failure-to-monitor charge against ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:59 am

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Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze talks about Houston Nutt’s lawsuit, NCAA investigation

HOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze on Thursday morning spoke publicly for the first time since former coach Houston Nutt filed a defamation ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:01 am

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KNOW YOUR FOE: Louisiana bringing new-look team to Oxford

WRITER’S NOTE: This is the 10th in a 12-part series breaking down each of Ole Miss’ opponents in 2017. Ole Miss will take a break ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, July 13, 2017 6:00 am

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A game similar to a ‘little Johnny Football,’ Ole Miss’ Shea Patterson earning respect of SEC foes

HOOVER, Ala. — Only three teams saw Shea Patterson last season, but Ole Miss’ young quarterback left quite an impression. He also drew a lofty ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 4:50 pm

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Ole Miss’ Gary Wunderlich named to Groza Award watch list

Another day, another Ole Miss player up for a college football award. Gary Wunderlich was one of 30 kickers named to the watch list for the Lou Groza ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 2:46 pm

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