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Trip to No. 7 Florida gives Ole Miss next resume-building opportunity

Regardless of how they came, wins over Louisiana-Monroe this week weren’t going to do anything to help Ole Miss’ postseason chances. A couple of wins ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, May 5, 2017 6:00 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss outfielder Ryan Olenek to miss Florida series with concussion

Ole Miss center fielder Ryan Olenek will continue to go through concussion protocol this weekend and won’t play in the Rebels’ series at No. 7 ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 4, 2017 6:28 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman, former Ole Miss standout Michael Oher reportedly cited for misdemeanor assault

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Michael Oher, a former Ole Miss standout, has been cited for misdemeanor assault following an incident that occurred April 14, according to ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, May 4, 2017 5:08 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Sean Johnson, Ole Miss finish midweek sweep of Louisiana-Monroe

Ole Miss followed a win Tuesday with another against Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday. That’s all that mattered for the Rebels. It wasn’t as comfortable as the 21-7 victory ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 6:40 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss’ offense explodes in shortened rout of Louisiana-Monroe

Ole Miss flipped a switch to avoid disaster Tuesday night. The Rebels erased a four-run deficit in less than an inning to beat Louisiana-Monroe 21-7 in ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 10:31 pm

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Ole Miss tennis keeps NCAA Tournament streaks going

Ole Miss’ tennis teams are back in the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels’ men’s team earned its 24th straight tournament appearance while the women got their ninth straight ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5:46 pm

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Former Ole Miss safety Tony Conner gets rookie camp invite from San Francisco 49ers

Tony Conner is getting a shot at the next level. The former Ole Miss safety has been invited by the San Francisco 49ers to try ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5:07 pm

Sports

Alabama’s Nick Saban reportedly gets extension, will make more than $11 million in 2017

All of Nick Saban’s success has Alabama’s football coach cashing in off the field, too. The university’s Board of Trustees compensation committee has approved a contract ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:52 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss’ James McArthur named SEC Pitcher of the Week

The best outing of his career resulted in a weekly honor for Ole Miss’ James McArthur. McArthur was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 1, 2017 3:07 pm

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How a phone call convinced John Elway to draft former Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly

Denver Broncos coach Vance Joseph called Chad Kelly his favorite quarterback in the NFL Draft, but general manager John Elway still needed some last-minute reassurance ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Monday, May 1, 2017 6:00 am

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Ole Miss’ undrafted players sign as free agents

Ole Miss had four former players taken in this year’s NFL Draft, but there are others who will get a chance at the next level ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Sunday, April 30, 2017 6:00 am

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Mr. Irrelevant: Denver Broncos take former Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly with final pick in NFL Draft

Chad Kelly said leading up to the NFL Draft he just wanted an opportunity at the next level, and the Denver Broncos gave him one ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, April 29, 2017 5:53 pm

Ole Miss Sports

New York Jets take former Ole Miss cornerback Derrick Jones in sixth round

The New York Jets selected former Ole Miss cornerback Derrick Jones in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Jones was taken with the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, April 29, 2017 4:06 pm

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San Francisco 49ers draft former Ole Miss defensive lineman D.J. Jones in sixth round

D.J. Jones is the second former Ole Miss player off the board. The San Francisco 49ers selected Jones with the 14th pick in the sixth ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Saturday, April 29, 2017 3:38 pm

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Ole Miss falls to Arkansas in series finale

Ole Miss picked up two top-20 RPI wins in Arkansas but couldn’t make it three. No. 15 Arkansas pushed across three late runs with the help ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 28, 2017 7:17 pm

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Fast start propels Ole Miss to series win at Arkansas

Ole Miss’ four first-inning runs proved to be enough. Ryan Rolison and the Rebels’ bullpen silenced No. 15 Arkansas’ bats for the second straight game, ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 28, 2017 3:46 pm

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Evan Engram, Eli Manning will make Ole Miss connection in New York

According to the New York Giants’ official Twitter account, former Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram said he quickly heard from his new quarterback after ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 28, 2017 6:00 am

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Watch former Ole Miss tight Evan Engram react to being drafted by New York Giants

Rather than make the trip to Philadelphia for the NFL Draft, Evan Engram opted to stay home in Powder Springs, Georgia so he could celebrate with ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Friday, April 28, 2017 1:19 am

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Former Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram drafted by New York Giants in first round

Turns out Evan Engram was right. Ole Miss’ former record-breaking tight end was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:51 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Offense backs James McArthur’s career-long outing as Ole Miss takes opener from Arkansas

Ole Miss hit four home runs to back James McArthur’s career-long outing, and the Rebels separated from No. 15 Arkansas for a 9-1 win in the ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:39 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Remember Tony Conner? Ole Miss’ former five-star signee hopes to be ‘steal’ in pursuit of NFL dream

Tony Conner could be bitter, but he’s not. Playing in the NFL, which Conner says would be “a dream come true,” is still a possibility ... Read more

by Davis Potter, Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:15 pm

Ole Miss Sports

With refined third pitch, Ole Miss freshman Houston Roth settling in as reliever

They’re shorter than what he’s used to, but Houston Roth’s outings at Ole Miss have looked a lot like the ones he had in high ... Read more