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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Volume 104, No. 72
T H E S T U D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I S S I S S I P P I S E R V I N G O L E M I S S A N D OX F O R D S I N C E 1 9 1 1
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State gov. National award marks growth in campus NAACP ranks No. 48 in gender diversity TAYLOR BENNETT
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Mississippi may be on the higher-ranking end of adult obesity scores in the nation, but according to a recent index conducted by Representation 2020, the state received last place for its Gender Parity Score with only around 15 percent of the Mississippi State Senate composed of women. The Gender Parity Score is meant to measure women’s recent electoral success at the local, state and national levels to encourage equal representation where both genders are equally likely to hold the majority of elected seats in a state. Mississippi’s gender parity score for 2015 was 7.0 and has fallen in the rankings from 48th place to 50th place among the states. This year, New Hampshire earned a score of 57.1, making it the first state in the index to
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Buka Okoye, president of the University chapter of the NAACP, speaks at a rally earlier this year requesting the removal of the state flag from campus in front of the Lyceum. Though the local chapter is only 2 years old, it has received both state and national awards. SEE STORY PAGE 4
Restaurant Week promotes local business, charity ALEXIS NEELY
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This week marks the third annual Oxford Restaurant Week, a seven-day culinary event where diners can get special deals at local restaurants while benefiting the Oxford Food Pantry. Coupon cards are available for purchase at the Visit Oxford Visitor’s Center, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and online. Using their Restaurant Week coupon cards, diners can take advantage of deals at participating restaurants from now until Jan. 30. PHOTO BY: ALICE MCKELVEY “There’s more and more Coupons for Oxford Restaurant Week featuring some of the deals available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Oxford Food restaurants participating each Pantry. year,” Katie Kaiser, visitor ser-
vices coordinator at the Visit Oxford Visitor’s Center, said. “It’s so much fun to go out and eat because Oxford has such a culinary scene. It’s fun to do and you feel like you’re giving back while doing it.” At the end of the week, profits from the participating restaurants are combined and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Oxford Food Pantry. The Oxford Food Pantry is operated by a different organization each month. A representative from each organization serves as the month-long manager. June Rosentreter from Oxford-University United Method-
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periences in the South. After graduation I hope to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, focusing in poetry, or pursue gainful employment at a real-life grown-up job (probably). I’ve changed so much over my undergraduate career, and I’m hoping that I can use my perspective to create an open space in the Opinion section. I hope to create an open dialogue, and encourage writers from various walks of life and circumstances. As the Opinion editor, I hope to encourage students to write about their personal life as well as broader issues affecting our community, our country and our world. I encourage students to treat the section as a place to voice their concerns, their fears and their joys. While we have reg-
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ular columnists, I hope to expand the current group. I welcome students to send one-off opinion articles. So much is happening on campus, and I want to hear how you’ve interpreted these changes and the newness and strangeness of life in college. The Opinion section is a perfect venue to shout your bias loudly. Welcome to the newest era of the Opinion section. I hope you’ll join me in reading thought-provoking discussions on the nature of reality to each of us, and join in the dialogue about what life can and should be on campus and beyond. Please submit any questions or concerns to thedmopinion@ gmail.com. I welcome your criticisms and your contributions. Happy spring semester, y’all.
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Repeal of emergency manager law in Michigan ASSOCIATED PRESS
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Chief among the priorities that national and local NAACP leaders listed Tuesday for the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint is the repeal of Michigan’s emergency manager law. The “15-point priority plan,” which the NAACP drew up with Flint residents, was the focus of a community meeting and also was expected to be discussed at a meeting between Gov. Rick Snyder and National NAACP President and Chief Executive Cornell Brooks. The plan also calls for the distribution of bottled water to households to be steered from National Guard members to Flint youth who would be paid at minimum wage, as well as free home inspections to determine the extent of damage to the plumbing caused by lead that leached from aging city pipes. It is the latest in a series of events tied to the city’s switch in 2014 from the Detroit municipal water system to corrosive Flint River water while under state emergency management to save money. The river water was not properly treated, causing lead to get into the drinking water supply. Flint has since switched back to Detroit water, but tests have shown high lead levels in the blood of some Flint children.
Snyder said Tuesday that he’s asked the federal government for additional health care services for Flint children and young adults who may have been exposed to lead-tainted water. President Barack Obama declared an emergency in Flint earlier this month, qualifying the city for $5 million. The crisis has even attracted the attention of the United Nations, which is “looking at the human implications closely,” according to Baskut Tuncak, a UN expert on hazardous substance and waste. Michigan’s attorney general also is investigating the process that left Flint’s drinking water tainted with lead, but that effort is drawing bipartisan criticism. A Republican leader said Tuesday that it duplicates the work of a state task force, and Democrats have questioned whether the special counsel will be impartial. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof said Tuesday that the probe into Flint — which Attorney General Bill Schuette said Monday will be led by a former assistant prosecutor for Wayne County and a retired head of Detroit’s FBI office — should wait until a Snyder-appointed panel finishes its work. “I’m a little concerned about that because the (task force) report hasn’t been put out yet
and I think duplicating efforts is not very helpful,” Meekhof said. “There’s plenty of time to look at what happened and who did what when and where, but right now we have people that don’t have safe drinking water and we’re going to make sure that’s done first.” Meekhof, a Republican, suggested Schuette should pay for the outside investigators with existing funds and not ask the Legislature for additional money. And Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, a Democrat from Flint, criticized Schuette for taking months too long to investigate, but said Tuesday that he’ll “give him the benefit of the doubt until I see otherwise.” A day earlier, Democratic state Rep. LaTanya Garrett asked U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to open a federal investigation. “I am not confident that he can serve in the best interest of the Flint citizens,” Garrett said of the attorney general. A Schuette spokesman declined to comment Tuesday. It is unclear at this point whether the attorney general’s probe could result in criminal or civil charges. The investigation could focus on whether environmental laws were broken or if there was official misconduct in the process that
left Flint’s drinking water contaminated. Todd Flood, the former Wayne County assistant prosecutor leading the attorney general probe, declined to discuss which laws may have been broken, except to note that “a plethora of laws” could be used and that there are prohibitions against misconduct by public officials.
Schuette declined to investigate in December but later reversed course and announced the inquiry Jan. 15. That came more than four months after a Virginia Tech researcher said the Flint River was leaching lead from pipes into people’s homes because the water was not treated for corrosion.
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‘We saw that we needed change and we went about that.’ BY: LANA FERGUSON
The University’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be awarded the 2016 Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards Feb. 5. The Chairman’s Award is given to individuals and organizations who use their distinct platforms to be agents of change. Donald Cole, assistant provost and assistant to the chancellor of multicultural affairs, said the award is not only an honor for the students, but for the university as a whole. “This recognition demonstrates the depth, breadth and openness of the dialogue taking place at UM in its training of the next generation of leaders,” Cole said. “Often we have student groups and departments noted for diversity work at the local and regional level, but seldom for national awards as this.” Assistant professor of sociology and anthropology James Thomas began serving as the UM NAACP advisor in Spring 2015 and helps guide the chapter leadership. “Our chapter leadership has been so phenomenal in how they have planned and coordinated meaningful activities on campus and how they have begun to create a culture of protest and progressiveness that is sorely missing on this campus,” Thomas said. Since Thomas and the group’s current executive members joined, the chapter has received statewide recognition, including multiple awards, before the Chairman’s Award. Thomas said their work is not done,
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Buka Okoye, one the speakers for the flag rally, stands on a makeshift podium in front of hundreds of onlookers. however. “I think our leadership understands anti-racist work on this campus doesn’t end with the taking down of the state flag,” Thomas said. “Our chapter is committed to eradicating all forms of institutional racism on this campus. We will continue to challenge the presence of other symbols of white supremacy, we will continue to advocate for a more equitable distribution of space, resources and opportunities for minority students, faculty and staff.” One of the leaders continuing
to fight that battle is junior public policy major and UM NAACP president Buka Okoye. Okoye said he felt ostracized on campus after the James Meredith noose incident in 2014 and wondered if anyone shared the same emotions and thoughts. “After getting into the NAACP, you find out very quickly that a lot of people share the same thoughts as you,” Okoye said. “It’s one thing for people to share the same thoughts as you, but it’s another for people to want to take action and see changes happen.”
Okoye said since he has come into leadership, the UM NAACP has been actively planning and working toward a longstanding campaign of equity and change on campus. “We saw that we needed change and we went about doing that,” Okoye said. One of the first changes on campus was internal for the UM NAACP. Okoye said despite the chapter being established in 2008, when he came onboard in 2014, the president had walked out and the chapter was in disorder, not even having been reg-
istered. “So, my first thing coming in was to get not only recognized by the University, but recognized nationally,” Okoye said. “That was going through a lot of paperwork and processes and really tiring, but we went about making sure we were official, then went about doing an initiative, which was taking down the flag.” Despite being only a few months old, the newly official UM NAACP began its battle protesting symbols of white supremacy on campus. The chapter’s first major campaign was a success, removing the state flag from campus with the support of many large campus groups. UM NAACP has since received lasting attention, both locally and nationally, for their role in the events. Okoye said interest in joining the UM NAACP has grown exponentially. “A lot of people have been looking for a chapter like this,” Okoye said. “They were looking for something like us who were trying to change campus.” Okoye said as the group grows, he and the other executive members want to make sure all members of the chapter have a role in and agree with what the chapter does. “We take our time with things. We want to see actual progress on campus,” Okoye said. “At no point in time are we going to be dropping anything early, but we do have very tangible plans of what we do want to see happen.”
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achieve gender parity. Mississippi Senator Sally Doty said she believes women in the state are much more likely to devote their energies to religious of philanthropic organizations than politics. Doty herself focused on those areas before decided she could have a larger impact on her community through public service in the legislature. “Many women erroneously feel they are not qualified to run for office and most are not encouraged to run by local party leaders,” Doty said. “Also, in many instances, women shoulder the bulk of family obligations that make running for office difficult.” Doty said she has experienced gender discrimination during her time campaigning for office. This past summer, Doty said she and one of her young male campaign staffers noticed men would greet him first and maintain eye contact with him or address him as if he were the candidate during conversations on issues. Doty also had to field questions about balancing her position with family life, questions men are not usually asked. Doty has now defeated five male opponents over two election cycles. “I choose to focus on the positives that I can deliver for my constituents rather than slight because of my gender,” Doty said. “I’m the first to reach out and shake hands and introduce myself and have no problem speaking up even if I am the only woman in the room.” Doty said it’s important to encourage women to run for office in campus organizations or to seriously consider running for election in their future. During her time in college, Doty had a faculty member who told her she knew Doty would run for office in the future. “Her encouragement sticks with me to this day,” Doty said. Doty said she believes social media made it easier for millennials to be involved in politics, and she encourages young women to become involved in local party politics, volunteer to work on a campaign, run for a campus office and then consider running for a local office to build a constituency. “Contribute monetarily to campaigns, or at the very least, provide support and encouragement to those who put them-
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selves out in the public arena,” Doty said. “As my favorite saying goes, ‘If you aren’t at the table, you may be on the menu.’ Women bring different issues, solutions and skills to the table. Often we are more collaborative and see issues from a different perspective than our male counterparts and offer different paths or solutions.” On the University’s 2015-2016 Associated Student Body Senate, women outnumber men. Females hold 30 senator positions out of 58, making up 52 percent of ASB Senate. In contrast, women elected to the Mississippi State Senate for the 20122015 session make up about 15 percent of the senate, holding eight positions out of 52. ASB Senator Bella Gonzalez said she has never felt directly discriminated against while running for an ASB elected position or during her time in office, nor has it appeared to her that other women on ASB were discriminated against. “The only gender discrimination I have ever felt on our campus has been through ASB exec-
utive elections,” Gonzalez said, adding that the phrases “bias” or “unfair advantage” would be more appropriate. Gonzalez said it seems in the majority of major elections where men and women can directly run against each other, the man wins. “Commitment to fully running in an election takes a large amount of confidence in winning and I’m afraid this trend may deter women, even fully confident and capable women, from running against a male,” Gonzalez said. “Thus, it may seem that men have an unfair advantage in our current culture; however, I do believe that our government is set on principles of fairness, and I think that our country is evolving to one day produce a more equal representation of men and women in government.” Gonzalez said she believes the current generation is trying to shake the ways of the past, even in a conservative state such as Mississippi. She feels with time, more women may be elected into political offices.
Cynthia Terrell, Project Chair for Representation 2020, said women are an important voice to have at the table moving beyond the topic of traditional women’s issues. “I think the realization has been in the last few years that, ‘Wow, women are equally important to the conversation about the economy and transportation and the environment and education and so forth,’” Terrell said. “So, in terms of the legislative agenda, when we’re missing half the population, literally, it means that the best and the brightest aren’t there to participate in those conversations.” Terrell said some recent studies have demonstrated women are more equipped and more open to work across the partisan aisle. “And that’s particularly important I think in 2015 when we see so many deep partisan divides at the state legislative level and in congress,” Terrell said. “Women have demonstrated an ability to share leadership on committees and sponsor each others’ legislation and compromise and be able to push legislation forward that’s needed again, at the local, state and federal level.” Terrell said she thinks youths are often thought of as more open-minded, accepting and forward-looking and it may be particularly true of the millennial generation. “I would say we need to connect the structural changes, which we’re proposing, to that aspiration which young voters may feel,” Terrell said. “If we continue to stay in our current voting systems and recruitment processes, it’s going to be pretty hard for those aspirations of young people to become a reality.”
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continued from page 1 ist Church is January’s manager at the Oxford Food Pantry. “We’re very appreciative of the donations from these restaurants, and they are always put to very good use,” Rosentreter said. “We have great support from the community, both businesses and personal support.” Participating restaurants also benefit from the week by drawing more customers. Soulshine Pizza Factory general manager Chad Jennings said the restaurant is happy to be a part of the fundraiser and hopes for a strong turnout throughout the week. “It throws your name in the hat if someone goes out to eat this week,” Jennings said. “At the end of the week it helps with customer count and sales. We benefit from it and it’s for a good cause, so all in all it’s a good deal.” Bouré general manager Jason Ross agreed the restaurants benefit just as much as the food pantry. “It gets the word out about the restaurant, and anything to give back to the community is good,” Ross said.
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Aquarius, the Water bearer: Jan. 20- Feb. 18
ILLUSTRATION BY: JAKE THRASHER
Aquarius, you’ve been waiting around for “the Age of Aquarius” to actually begin for what feels like centuries. Well, it’s not starting this year, but, fear not, because 2016 will be about as close as you’re going to get. Good fortune is in your future. You may as well have swallowed some sort of cosmic gum, because you’re going to be digesting wondrous good luck for the next seven years, starting now. But don’t go quitting your day job and buying up powerball tickets-you’re still going to need to put forth some effort yourself. Focus on being your best version of you, and try and grant as many wishes as possible. You’ll be rewarded with candy or cheese.
Pisces, the Fish:
Feb. 19- March 20 Lately, you’ve been feeling kind of like a small fish in a big pond, Pisces. It seems like all the sudden, your friends are all going in different directions, and you can hardly tell which end is up. But don’t you worry your head, little fishy. You’re a precious little fish taco that everyone wants a bite of--in a good way! This year the full moon in late February will grant you the power to see in the dark, and the clarity it will bring you will help you to see what is really important in your life. In 2016 try and spend as much time as you can with all your friends and family. You’ll need their support when you embark on an exciting new career opportunity around May, possibly in cave exploration or as an usher in a movie theater.
Aries, the Ram: March 21- April 19
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Don’t get soft now, Aries. This year you’re going to need every ounce of that famous strength. 2016 will be a year of new challenges, adventures and opportunities. I have it on good authority you may even encounter a giant mollusk-possibly a squid- next fall. This year is going to be epic for you, Aries, so make sure you are taking good care of your body and your personal health. Your positive attitude will reward you late April, when you reconnect with an old friend from another life. Oh, and don’t put any frogs in your pockets, or you’ll end up with warts on your hands.
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Taurus, the Bull:
April 20- May 20 Taurus you are tough, but you’ve been feeling just the slightest bit nervous about the upcoming year. Suddenly, your rock-solid self is feeling unsure about your future, and while you’ve done a great job of keeping it cool, the stars can hear your internal screaming. And they’ve asked me to ask you to please cool it. 2016 is your year to relax, where you learn to finally let go and let the chips fall where they may. That being said, you should also make room in your home for a new lil buddy. Stray dogs and cats are going to be flocking to you like white on rice, especially around the full moon each month.
Horoscopes
a screenplay, swim across the English Channel! Whatever you put your heart into, you can accomplish! Except for licking your elbow, you’ll never be able to do that. Ever.
Cancer, the Crab: June 21- July 22
This is your year for travel, Cancer! Pack your bags, get your passport ready and take off--the world is your oyster. But don’t be dismayed if you can quite spare the change for a grand European Tourthere are other ways you can widen your eyes to the ways of the world, and you’ll recognize the opportunities when they arrive. Beware of the Gemini, the Twins: strange appearance of a oneMay 21- June 20 eyed snaggle-toothed old man This is your time to blossom, around March, though. His Gemini-both sides of you. Ve- name is Stan. Watch out for nus and Mars are going to be Stan. bringing out the stronger sides of your personalities this year, Leo, the Lion: but rather than cause conflict, July 23- Aug. 22 this is your chance to find peace Leo you’ve just got a lucky in yourself. And when you do, you’ll find that you can accom- star stuck to your back and it plish anything! Try lion taming, just loves you! And that’s not underwater welding, trying to the only thing showing you spell “restaurant” correctly on love this year-cupid has his the first try. Float around the eye on you, so watch your butt! world in a hot air balloon, write Come mid March prepare to
find yourself head over heels with someone who is truly special. Everyone is going to want to give you a back rub or touch your face in the hopes of catching a little smear of your luck. You’ll also discover a new secret power and unlock your ultimate shape shifting powers! Unless you’re not a true Leo, in which case I don’t know what’s going to happen to you.
Libra, the Scale:
Sept. 23- Oct. 22 You’ve been longing for some fresh air, some new energy, a fresh scene. And libra, you are about to get what you’ve been asking for. 2016 will be a big year for change in your life, but you’re going to handle it like a champ. You’re also going to recycle more than you have ever before this year, you’ll remember to turn the lights off when you leave the room, and you’ll use reusable water bottles Virgo, the Virgin: instead of plastic. You may even Aug. 23- Sept. 22 befriend a gaggle of assorted forYou’ve been a regular Peter est creatures who help you clean Pan, Virgo, but this year you’ll your house and do your laundry. be doing a lot of growing up. Scorpio, the Scorpion: Time to throw out the nightOct. 23- Nov. 21 light, the race car bed and Scorpio you are going to be start wearing your retainer. The time has come for you to the hottest thing of 2016. No put on those big kid pants and question. I mean just look at face that big scary world. And you! You’re adorable! You’ll for whatever, reason, you’ll be running into a little trouble have a big cosmic “kick me” at the beginning of the year as sign on your back come the you settle into what may feel summertime. Get ready to be like a new skin, but in time, the victim of office pranks, TV you’ll find you’ve actually gags and kidney jabs galore. busted out of your shell. You’re But don’t worry, Virgo-once also going to develop a passion everyone sees your fun loving for crafting artisan kites and spirit, they’ll come to respect flying them everywhere. There you for the mature individual might be a gold nugget or two in your future. you are.
Sagittarius, the Archer:
Nov. 22- Dec. 21 You spent all last year giving and giving, Sagittarius, and the universe would like to reward you...with the gift of music. For the rest of the year you’ll be speaking in sick rhymes, dropping killer beats and infectious jams. Even your snores will be musical this year. If you stub your toe, only poetry will flow from your lips. If you cry, every tear drop will sound like a tinkling wind chime as it trickles down your cheek. Don’t believe me? Try breathing through your mouth for the next few days and see what people say.
Capricorn, the Goat: Dec. 22- Jan. 19
You’ve always been ahead of the curve, Cap, but you’re a real trend setter this year. Start wearing cargo pants and flip flops-watch the world flap around behind you. Catch a cold-soon everyone will be sneezing! This year, you are going to be the final authority on what is what, which way is up, and pretty much everything else that matters. Hell, vote for the next president! You’ve got the power.
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What you missed over winter break for Ole Miss Sports REBELS DEFEAT MEMPHIS
GREG LITTLE COMMITS TO OLE MISS
Dec.16, 2015 Ole Miss got a commitment from five star left tackle Greg Little. Little, the onetime Texas A&M commit, looks poised to replace Laremy Tunsil in protecting Chad Kelly’s blindside.
Dec.19, 2015 After a long wait, the Rebels and Tigers renewed their rivalry on the hardwood. The Rebels won 85-79. Ole Miss was paced by Stefan Moody with 21 points and junior forward Sebastian Saiz’s double-double.
MEN’S HOOPS CLOSES TAD PAD WITH VICTORY
Dec. 22, 2015 The Ole Miss basketball team won their last game in the illustrious Tad Pad 83-80 vs. Troy in overtime. Sebastian Saiz emerged from the bench after getting poked in the eye vs. Memphis to give the Rebels a spark in the paint.
LADY REBELS CLOSE TAD PAD
Jan. 3, 2016 The Lady Rebels’ closed the Tad Pad out in style with a 55-52 victory over Vanderbilt. The Rebels found themselves down four late in the game, but wound up winning with a last second three point play from Oxford native Erika Sisk.
REBELS CHRISTEN “PAVILION”
Jan. 7, 2016 The Rebels opened The Pavilion with a 74-66 victory over Alabama. Trailing by double digits in the second half, the Rebels were able to overcome it. Ole Miss was led by Saiz who had 21 points and 16 rebounds.
REBELS WIN SUGAR BOWL OVER OKLAHOMA STATE
Jan. 1, 2016 Ole Miss capped off the best season in program history with a 48-20 victory over Oklahoma State. The Rebels pressured Oklahoma State all night, and moved the ball with ease on offense. Departing Wide Receiver Laquon Treadwell had three touchdowns.
LADY REBELS UPSET KENTUCKY
REBELS GARNER SECOND WIN IN NEW PAVILION
Jan. 9, 2016 Only 48 hours after the Alabama victory, the Rebels found themselves down by double digits again. Again, Ole Miss overcame the deficit and won 69-67 after a Stefan Moody bucket with under four seconds remaining in the contest.
LADY REBELS OPEN PAVILION
Jan. 10, 2016 The Lady Rebels opened the Pavilion with a loss to Florida. The Rebels were led by Allisa Alston with 17 points.
Jan. 21, 2016 The Lady Rebels upset #9 Kentucky 73-65 for their first win in the Pavilion. The Lady Rebels had spectacular performances from Shequilla Joseph, A’queen Hayes, and Shandricka Sessom, all three scoring in double figures.
PHOTOS BY: LOGAN KIRKLAND AND ROYCE SWAYZE
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Signing day tips: Don’t tweet the ‘cruits COLLIN BRISTER
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WE’RE SEVEN DAYS FROM SIGNING DAY. WE’RE SEVEN DAYS FROM THE KID FROM ALABAMA EITHER CHOOSING YOUR SCHOOL OR TAKING A PERSONAL SHOT AT YOU BY HAVING THE AUDACITY TO GO PLAY SOMEWHERE ELSE. WE’RE SEVEN DAYS FROM CHAOS. WE’RE SEVEN DAYS FROM SOME GROWN MAN TELLING A 17-YEAR-OLD HE’S A LOSER BECAUSE HE DIDN’T PICK HIS SCHOOL. SO WITH THE PROXIMITY AND CLOSENESS OF SIGNING DAY, HERE ARE SEVEN GUIDELINES TO HELP YOU PREPARE.
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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” This verse in Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is a time and place for every single thing in this life. Bear with me, I’m getting somewhere. While, yes, the Bible does indeed tell us that there is a time and place for everything, the Bible was written before twitter. The Bible was written before football recruiting, otherwise I’d argue ‘croot tweeting would be addressed somewhere in Isiah. I get it. I do. You think your tweet littered with the 100 emoji will be what gets him to commit to your school. I do. I understand that. Don’t do it.
You aren’t winning a national title on signing day, but you sure could lose one. There’s a strong, strong correlation to teams that recruit well and teams that win the National Title. Alabama consistently recruits in the top five of the country. Same with Ohio State. Same with Florida State. Recruiting rankings, while not everything, do matter. No matter what your rivals tells you.
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When a kid doesn’t pick your school, it’s not an insult at you. It’s not an insult at your school. There are kids that would sign multiple places if they could. That, in most cases, (looking at you, Floyd Raven) is not possible. They have to make a choice. They may not make the choice that makes you happy, but your happiness isn’t their concern.
If you accuse someone of cheating, you better be squeaky clean and have proof. Accusing a school of cheating just because they’re not a blue-blood program is just lazy. It’s infuriating. Some schools have really good recruiters for coaches. They outwork some of the coaches at the supposed blue-blood programs, and guess what? Sometimes those guys win .
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Your school won’t sign everyone, but they’re not going to miss on everyone either. Reality is, people are going to go into next Wednesday convinced their team is signing everyone. They’re not. That’s not how this works. For SEC teams, you can only sign 25 for one recruiting class. It’s impossible to get everyone you want. Impossible.
The amount of stars, or lack of stars, a recruit has is irrelevant once that fax machine receivers their LOI. They’re now a member of the program you root for and will have to perform to get on the field.
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Chill. Yes, signing day is important, but it’s not the end all be all. It’s going to drive you insane if you sweat out every kid’s announcement. You’ll win some, you’ll lose some. Some schools will lose a lot more and will get mocked publically for the next six months. But nobody is winning a game on signing day.
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Ole Miss vs. Auburn OLE MISS (12-7, 2-5 SEC) VS. AUBURN (9-9, 3-4 SEC) 6 P.M. THE PAVILION
PHOTO BY: LOGAN KIRKLAND
Stefan Moody dribbles past a defender in a Rebel victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
BROWNING STUBBS
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The Ole Miss men’s basketball team returns to the Pavilion tonight as they try to snap a four-game losing streak. In their last two outings, the depleted Rebels played without two starters, junior forward Sebastian Saiz and senior guard Martavious Newby. Saiz is recovering from retina surgery, while Newby is dealing with a swollen eye. Stefan Moody was also absent from Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State as he injured his hamstring in an overtime loss to South Carolina on Jan. 19.
The hope is to have Newby and Moody return for tonight’s game against a greatly improved Auburn team led by head coach Bruce Pearl. Auburn won just four SEC games last season. The Tigers are much-improved this year, having knocked off No. 14 Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama already this season. It’s do or die time for Ole Miss if they want to make the NCAA Tournament. The odds are heavily against them as they’re ranked No. 95 in the country in RPI and have no top 50 wins. The time is now for Ole Miss to catch up to the hot start
they had earlier in the season. With three winnable games against Auburn, Kansas State and Missouri coming up, Ole Miss is on the clock. Impact Players: Ole Miss- Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey Regardless of whether or not Moody suits up for the red and blue, expect freshman guard Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey to play a key role for the Rebels. In the 83-77 road loss to Mississippi State last Saturday, the Memphis native stepped up and scored 16 points — 12 in the last 3 minutes, 21 seconds — with four
assists in 28 minutes of action. Fitzpatrick-Dorsey is a combination guard that missed the first part of the season due to an academic issue. The lack of scouting could hurt Auburn if they do not watch the recent film on the 6-foot-4-inch guard. If Fitzpatrick-Dorsey can continue to play well, expect him to be a household name at Ole Miss for the next three years. Auburn-Tyler Harris The 6-foot-10-inch forward could have a field day if Ole Miss doesn’t clear up their front-court issues.
The NBA Draft prospect averages 15.2 points and 8.1 rebounds this season for the Tigers. If Saiz can’t play, as expected, Ole Miss could be in trouble. Ole Miss doesn’t have a rim protector with Saiz out of the lineup, and Harris can cause a lot of problems down low. The senior forward scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the upset over Kentucky back on Jan. 16. Harris works very well with Auburn guard Kareem Canty, who averages 18.9 points per game.
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