OXFORD, Miss. — Success wasn’t limited to the fields and courts this fall, as Ole Miss student-athletes achieved the highest cumulative grade point average (2.96) in recorded history, with over 50 percent of all student-athletes earning a 3.0 GPA or higher and 10 receiving their degrees. In addition to those who made a 3.0, 113Read the story …
Ole Miss’ Shackelford Wins 2014 Wuerffel Trophy
Graduate Linebacker Honored for Exceptional Community Service
December 9, 2014 by
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel announced Tuesday that the winner of the 2014 Wuerffel Trophy is Ole Miss linebacker Deterrian Shackelford. The All Sports Association presents the Wuerffel Trophy to the Football Bowl Subdivision football player who best exhibits exemplary community service. “It’s hard for me to express howRead the story …
Ole Miss’ Shackelford a Finalist for Two National Awards
One of 10 Finalists for Senior CLASS Award, One of 12 Finalists for Wuerffel Trophy
November 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Deterrian Shackelford has had a long, winding journey as an Ole Miss Rebel. His perseverance and pursuit of excellence were rewarded when he was announced as a finalist for two different national awards – the Senior CLASS Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. The Decatur, Alabama, native already boasts a long list ofRead the story …
Rebel Hoops Opens Fall Practice
Ole Miss boasts SEC-best five seniors
October 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss basketball squad opened fall practice Friday at the team’s practice facility at the Tuohy Center. Although this marked the Ole Miss’ first official practice of the season, the Rebels have worked together much of the off season, including individual work and the team’s trip to the Bahamas in August.Read the story …
Offense Rebounds in Week Three of Ole Miss Baseball Fall Practices
Rebels hit five home runs in Week Three scrimmages
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One week after the pitching staff got the best of the Ole Miss baseball team, the bats broke out in week three of the Rebels’ fall intrasquad scrimmages, as five total home runs and another five doubles were hit Friday and Sunday. “I like how the offense bounced back from last week,”Read the story …
Another Freshman Rebel Honored
Taylor Alexander named SEC Freshman of the Week
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — For the second time this season, an Ole Miss volleyball player was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week. Taylor Alexander (Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) received that honor after her performance in helping lead the Rebels to a 3-0 win over defending SEC Champion Missouri. The 6-4 freshman went on a tearRead the story …
Euphoria: Ole Miss Tops No. 1 Alabama 23-17
Rebels Notch Win Over Top-Ranked Team for First Time in Program History
October 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There are times in people’s lives when they will say to themselves, ‘I will never forget this moment.’ For the 61,826 fans that packed Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on a beautiful, cool, fall afternoon, No. 11 Ole Miss’ thrilling 23-17 victory over No. 1 Alabama was a moment that won’t soon be forgotten. OnRead the story …
Chucky Mullins Remembered at Drive Dedication
Courage, character of deceased Rebel No. 38 recalled
September 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five years ago, Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins was a rising University of Mississippi football star whose time on the team ended abruptly following a paralyzing injury on the field. Mullins, who wore jersey No. 38, was warmly remembered Friday (Sept. 26) as Coliseum Drive was renamed in his memory. Chucky Mullins Drive,Read the story …
Ole Miss Announces 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week Activities
Second Annual Events Will Take Place Sept. 22-27
September 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation have announced a slate of activities for the 2014 Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Monday through Saturday (Sept. 22-27). Racial Reconciliation Week began in 2013 with a week of events dedicated to promoting racial equity and encouragingRead the story …
Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena
Facility to officially be named The Pavilion at Ole Miss
July 31, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chancellor Dan Jones called them extraordinary days for the University of Mississippi, as the athletics program and university move forward together and build their shared dream of excellence. Once a vision, the new basketball arena, which will officially be named The Pavilion at Ole Miss, became more of a reality with aRead the story …