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61 Years In Vaught-Hemingway Stadium BY: LIZZIE MCINTOSH Of the 100 years the stadium has resided on campus, Eddie Crawford has witnessed 61. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium has seen a century of victories, losses, heroes and traditions. Among those heroes stands a rare breed: Ole Miss’s legendary Eddie Crawford. Crawford is the senior associate athletics director emeritus. “I don’t recall ever missing a game,” Crawford said. In an age where specialization reigns, Crawford stands alone as the last threesport letterman of the University. He played football, baseball, basketball and one season of track while attending Ole Miss. Crawford started his athletic and academic career in 1954. “I was only 100 miles from my town where I grew up,” Crawford, a native of Tennessee, said. “That was the biggest thing. It was just a pleasure and honor to be able to play, and to be able to play somewhere where I wanted. Everything worked out well for me.” Crawford played under renowned coaches Johnny Vaught and Tom Swayze
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Oxford and University police departments are preparing to tackle the busiest time in Oxford: football season. Tim Potts, recently named chief of the University Police Department and his team of officers are preparing to patrol campus to ensure safety at home football games. Potts is working with his officers and other departments on campus to coordinate any traffic and security issues they may face. “We want our officers to help all those in attendance to enjoy their time on campus and their game day experience from the
In addition to new tailgating rules, the University has implemented a new Student Conduct Policy to be enacted this weekend in time for the first home football game of the season. This enhanced policy intends to supplement existing student conduct policies while promoting respect, dignity, good sportsmanship and civility. The Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct believes that the timing of this policy is significant with the introduc-
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tion of new students to the game day eviroment. “The Game Day Policy is not a reaction to a particular occurrence or event, but a reminder during this transition period when new students are coming to campus,” Director Aneisha Mitchell said. “We want our game days to be a pleasant experience for all community members and our guests of all ages from all areas.” Freshman journalism major Blake Barham believes that the policy helps new students understand what is expected of them when attending games and game day activities.
“The policy is beneficial, especially to freshmen, because we are new to the game day scene,” Barham said. “As students of the University of Mississippi it is our duty to uphold and support our Creed and policies in a respectful way while also demonstrating our school pride.” The policy includes but is not limited to: pregame activities and events, being present at and walking to and from game venues, being present in and walking to and from The Grove on game days, postgame activities or events, etc. Pregame activities in-
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an issue that we have caused. The truth of climate change is the earth does not hang in the balance. The Earth, and life, will manage to survive in spite of our Earth-damaging actions. Humanity, however, will not last, especially with the environment that exists today. The situation has become critical and we, as a generation, stand upon a pinnacle. Above us is the greatness that can be achieved through unification and equilibrium with our environment, below is a great fall and the destruction of our race. On the verge of this historically defining moment, we are all called to greatness and some are called to be heroes. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a trilingual 15-year-old who sits on President Obama’s youth council. This young man gave his first speech about environ-
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mental activism at the age of 6, and since that time he has become active in the environment struggle on an international scale. He is the director of a non-profit environmental group comprised of young activists, artists and musicians known as Earth Guardians. The group’s purpose is to empower young people through education and activism while supporting a resilient environmental consciousness movement. “The biggest challenge we face is shifting human consciousness, not saving the planet. Because the planet doesn’t need saving, we do,” Martinez said at a United Nations conference concerning climate change. Martinez said he believes humans have inherited a way of thinking in which people believe they must own and dominate the earth instead
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of seeing that we are a part of the earth and nature. He believes the shift in consciousness will occur when people begin to see that the way we are interacting with our planet is destroying it. Currently, the group has members on six continents and representatives in all 50 states. The group’s most recent environmental action concerns dealing with problems in the courtroom. Early last month, The Huffington Post reported 21 people ranging from 8 to 19 years of age, organized by Martinez and the Earth Guardians, filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration for violating their civil rights. The lawsuit said the defendants have known and ignored the risks that continued fossil fuel use and increased
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money from fossil fuels on renewable energy. “It is time to look to the skies for the solutions that we need, because the future of energy is no longer down a hole,” he said. This courageous young man raises the question of when is the appropriate time to take action. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez recognizes that his youth can be used as a tool to make people listen and that it makes him stand out. If this 15-year-old boy has the courage to speak out and make a difference, then everyone older than him has the same ability. Isn’t it our job to do every-
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sponsibility of our leaders to protect natural resources for future generations, The Rolling Stone reported on July 13. If affecting change within the national government was not enough, Martinez made international headlines when he addressed the United Nations in late June.
Martinez demanded that the governments of the world, who have been having talks on climate change for over twenty years, take action in the face of the climate crisis. During his speech, Martinez asked delegates from over 200 countries to imagine the possibilities of spending the
thing in our power to establish a way of life that is not harmful to Earth or its inhabitants? The time has come in which inaction is no longer an option. The movement is growing and it is not too late and never too early to get involved. The time is now. We are the generation that will, that must, make a change. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Ian Cleary is a senior art major from Flowood.
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I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT MAYO The FDA strikes again. It looks like Bonduelle corn is not the only food on its naughty list this week. Product “Just Mayo” has been called out for advertising its product as mayonnaise when its ingredients say otherwise. According to the FDA, foods being labeled as “mayonnaise” should contain the chief ingredients of eggs, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. The Hampton Creek company does not include eggs in its product, making it fall short of the department’s standards. Not only is the company in trouble for misbranding, but they are also being investigated for groundless claims regarding the heart health of the product. Unbeknownst to most consumers, the FDA has strict guidelines for almost every product imaginable— product labels carry a great responsibility for what is inside.
IF YOU’VE GOT SCHOOL PROBLEMS I FEEL BAD FOR YOU SON There are 50 states, but Mississippi is number one. This week, Mississippi was on top of the charts instead of the bottom for the state’s community college system. Mississippi’s community colleges have been ranked first in the nation by Wallet Hub. Chair of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Jesse Smith, explained that for all of the money that the state spends on community college education gives them back $4.86 over a lifetime years of working. According to MS News Now, the Wallet Hub study included factors such as cost, educational outcomes and teacher involvement. Another fun fact? Mississippi’s community college system is the oldest in America. That’s what I’m talking about.
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continued from page 1 clude securing tent locations within the designated time parameters, setting up tents the Friday before game days, etc. Postgame activities consist of vacating The Grove within the designated time periods, attending celebratory parties, activities, events, etc. Mitchell said that the University is not expecting anything new of students than they have in the past. “There have always been policies in place that provided guidelines for student conduct. The purpose of this policy is to promote a safe and enjoyable environment for all students, families and fans who come to our campus to enjoy athletic events and game day related activities,” Mitchell said. If a student is found responsible of violating a University policy through the University Conduct Process, the student could receive sanctions for first, second
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and third offenses. Examples of violations include, but are not limited to: disregard for University authority, minors in possession of alcohol, being visibly overcome by the consumption of alcohol, possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, theft, assault and battery, amplified sound, etc. As in accordance with Lafayette County law, possession of beer and light wine on most of the campus is still prohibited. Distribution of alcohol without a permit is illegal and leaving alcohol in plain view or unattended
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is considered distribution. Thus, unattended tents and coolers are subject to inspection, and alcohol will be confiscated. Associated Student Body Director of Freshman Council, Olivia Dear also believes that this is a positive action taken by the University and by the Office of Student Conduct. “It does not matter whether we are in Lamar Hall or Vaught-Hemingway stadium; we are Ole Miss students regardless, and we should represent the University well even on Saturdays,” Dear said.
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Grove closing at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and reopening at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Another change is closing the Grove three hours after the game ends. Potts said University police are encouraging tailgating, but want to try to prevent them from turning into parties. This year, UPD will have their first-ever command post in the stadium where they will coordinate all traffic, security and medical services efforts. As for handling traffic and crowd control, Potts said they will be keeping the plan that has been used for years. The plan is often a matter of moving about 80 people to and from different responsibilities, including Grove security, stadium security and traffic control after the games. “Be a good fan, and help make the game day experience of someone else enjoyable,” Potts said. “It may be their first time to campus. How you interact with
others will directly reflect on our university.” The Oxford Police Department has been preparing to patrol safety on the Square since the summer. According to Major Jeff McCutchen, head of operations for Oxford Police Department, OPD will have more than 20 officers on the Square from Thursday to Saturday nights to assist the public and assure safety. McCutchen said he wants to make sure people who go to the Square make good decisions. “When on the Square, stay with your group. Have a sober driver if you plan to drink, and if you see something suspicious, say something,” McCutchen said. “You may be preventing someone else from becoming a victim.” Overall the departments want Ole Miss students, faculty, staff and fans to enjoy game days. “Enjoy the beauty that is Oxford on a football weekend, but also know that you need to take the same safety precautions as you would anywhere else,” McCutchen said.
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typical money-minded, cutthroat Hollywood rat constantly presented in sketchy scenarios; giving E a contract and no one else, having lobster with E while the others eat fast food, and constantly threatening lawsuits. Gray used the group’s relationship with Heller as a condensed way of revealing the group’s break up. It’s hard to watch the characters struggle as they strive to survive in an increasingly violent and perverse environment and as they question the choices they make. The film connects with the audience, bring about a realness we don’t often see in movies anymore. The sudden loss of group member Eazy-E to AIDS was one of the most painful for the former members to relive, but also one of the most important tributes in the movie. N.W.A. laid the foundation for many artists after them to tell their stories, and the film shows the direct responsibility member Dr. Dre had for the careers of rappers Snoop Dogg, Tupac, and Eminem. One of the most special and authentic aspects about the film was casting O’Shea Jackson Jr. in the role of his father Ice Cube. His breakout acting was excellent and, along with the other actors and screenplay, contributed to the overall successful execution of this exciting true story. However, the second half of the movie lacked the energy of the first half, feeling tiresome at times. Gray made a wise decision to focus on following the individual stories of Dre, Cube and E, but MC Ren and DJ Yella were largely under-mentioned. While N.W.A may have been surrounded by controversy, the breakout success stories of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube are the stories people love to hear and why audiences have flocked to cinemas to see “Straight Outta Compton.”
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ing some heavy rain. And, besides that, walking in the actual football stadium will be more like practice for strolling along the shores of the Lake of Fire. Cowboy (or cowgirl) boots are always a cute alternative, as are regular old boots themselves, or flats. I would not recommend sandals either, unless you would like to ruin them forever. If you really must wear a heel, wedges will be your best option. Just please, for me, leave your platforms at home. Rule Number Two: Water. Drink it. It does not matter what else you put in your body, what other sort of liquids you wish to consume, whatever. Just keep a couple bottles of good ole H2O handy, especially when it’s hot. It’s hard to have good time on game day when you are sweaty and dehydrated. Rule Number Three: Have a plan, and don’t be shy. As much
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fun as it is to wander around in the seemingly endless maze of tents and tailgates in the Grove, it’s even more fun to have a little chair to rest your feet after you’re done with all that wandering. Now, that’s not to say you must already have a tent all ready and set up specially, awaiting you at every game, but it is good to have an idea of which tents are where. Chances are, there could be a tent set up from your own home town that would be happy to welcome and share their platter of chicken minis with you. The Grove is all about the Ole Miss community coming together to cheer on our team and share what we have with each other. Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself, meet some new people and let yourself experience that famous Ole Miss Southern hospitality. It’s a lot more graceful than stuffing your face with a handful of cheese cubes you stole DOMINO’S PIZZA-OXFORD IS NOW hiring delivery drivers for late nights & weekends. Earn up to $15 an hr! Must be able to work late hours, 10pm-Close, have great customer service skills, & previous job history with good references. Applicants must be 18, pass a background check, have a safe violation free driving record, your own vehicle & proof of car insurance. Apply in person to fill out an application at 1603 West Jackson Ave.
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continued from page 7 Rule Number Four: This rule is for those fortunate and generous souls who have tents. Ole Miss has a proud tradition of tailgating with the utmost class, and it is a tradition that is not taken lightly. Food, cold drinks (or hot ones, in case there is another Polar Vortex in store) and plenty of chairs are all essential to a happy Grove tent. Luxuries like the giant plasma screen TVs, fancy
Persian rugs, or even lemonade fountains are always appreciated, too. And no proper gentleman of Ole Miss would be caught dead on a game day without a cooler of nice, icy cold beverages nearby, with plenty of red and blue plastic cups to share. As I mentioned before, there is nothing good about a thirsty Rebel. Rule Number Five: Your phone. Keep it on you, and keep it charged. Grove service has improved some over the years, but if there is one thing certain in this world of uncertainty, it is that WiFi tends to suck when there
are big crowds of people. But that is no excuse for letting your battery die. If you’ve got the means, I would recommend investing in a portable charger, especially for late games when the Grove days are longer. It’s easy to get lost or separated in the Grove, and having your phone on you will save you the time of awkwardly staring into the face of every person you walk past as you try and search for a lost friend. Besides, what if you need to take picture of the Walk of Champions (a rite of passage for any first-time Grove visit)? Rule Number Six: Be there for
the Rebs. The Grove is pure bliss. It is SEC football incarnate, the living breathing body of Ole Miss. Generations of Rebels come together Saturday after Saturday, season after season, year after year to show their pride for their favorite football team, and to celebrate what it means to be a Rebel, together. So share what you’ve got with your fellow Rebels. Laugh with them, cheer with them, toast with them, and when someone yells “Are you ready?” yell right back at them. It’s football season, folks. The Grove is waiting for you, nestled
patiently in front of the Student Union. It’s survived hundreds of football games over the years, through rain and shine, and knows exactly how to handle what’s in store. For first timers, your first game day will be one you never forget. And for those veterans of the Grove, there is nothing else like it on this green earth. The Grove is ready to see some action, Ole Miss. Ladies and gentlemen of the University of Mississippi, I just have one question for you: are you ready?
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continued from page 1 while attending the University. “I was very fortunate to come under a great coaching staff,” Crawford said. “I had a good opportunity with a lot of good people and good direction.” Crawford helped lead his football team to winning back-toback Southeastern Conference titles in 1954 and 1955 and in advancing the baseball team to the College World Series. His 24-point game against LSU in 1956 has him ranked in a tie for third among Ole Miss scoring leaders in a single football game. “It made the Baton Rouge crowd in Tiger Stadium deathly silent when Eddie scored on our first possession,” reminisced quarterback Raymond Brown, teammate and fraternity brother of Crawford. The score wasn’t the only thing at stake during that performance. Crawford said at the time of the LSU game, he was in the process of pursuing his future wife, Shirley. She had refused his previous attempts, but decided to give him a chance after seeing Eddie score four touchdowns in Tiger Stadium. “It was my first date with her, that game,” Crawford said. During her time as a student, Crawford’s wife, Shirley, was
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head cheerleader for the Rebels and voted Miss Ole Miss. Crawford said Coach Vaught had a rule that did not allow his players to get married while they were on the team. “We had to get married after the bowl game,” Crawford said. With only one year left, Crawford decided that he was going to marry Shirley and forego playing football his senior year. “Coach Vaught said, ‘get the hell out,’ so I went back to my car and told Shirley we weren’t getting married. She said, ‘What do you mean we’re not getting married?’ and I said, ‘Coach Vaught said we couldn’t get married until after the season’s over.’” Crawford played in the Cotton Bowl that year with a separated shoulder and, despite the injury, reeled in the game winning interception. He went on to complete his senior year of football with Shirley cheering him on. Following the end of his college football career, Eddie and Shirley finally exchanged vows. They have now been married for 55 years. Following his collegiate athletic career, Crawford received offers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants. Crawford chose his first love, football, and played one season under assistant coach Vince Lombardi in New York.
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After only a year in the NFL, Crawford returned to Mississippi to begin his coaching career. “I tore up my shoulder, that was the main thing,” Crawford said. “And a head football coach position opened up at Greenville High School.” Lombardi wrote a letter to Crawford in an attempt to persuade him to go back to New York, but Crawford had already made his decision. After serving at Greenville High School, Crawford returned to Ole Miss in 1962 as the head basketball coach, freshman football assistant coach and varsity scout. He took on full-time recruiting responsibilities for the football team in 1977.
To Crawford, not much has changed in the foundation of Ole Miss football nor in the students, except that there are more of them. The difference is noticeable when Crawford walks into the stadium. “We’ve always had a great student body backing up the athletics here.” Crawford has noticed a difference in the way the game is being played, however. “They throw it more. That’s the biggest difference I see.” To Crawford, the most important part of football, besides winning, is the camaraderie. He sees great potential in playing with people from different places and backgrounds.
“They might not have had the same opportunities as you, but you can see when they make high goals and run towards them.” Crawford’s one piece of advice to any football coach would be to treat all players equally. “Coaches sometimes take a favorite, but I think you have to try to get as much out of the team that you have,” Crawford said. “You have to guide them in the right direction, and they have to have the same objective as you do.” Crawford is featured in four halls of fame, including the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, the Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame and The Jackson-Madison (Tennessee) County Hall of Fame. “I call him ‘steady Eddie’,” teammate Raymond Brown said. “He was always steady, never flamboyant, and he did his job well.” Crawford still plays a vital role in the University’s athletics. In his 52nd year of work at the University Radiating humility, Eddie Crawford’s many accomplishments don’t seem to affect his demeanor. His love for the University and Vaught-Hemingway Stadium culminates in his actions. After meeting Crawford for the first time, he feels like an old friend.
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Unlocking the memory Vaught: Rebels recall their stadium experiences Nov. 28 1992 17-10 “I had the privilege to play for a great football team. We never lost a game out there. But my favorite story of all time is when ole miss played state in 1992. We were ahead by seven points. State had the ball at the two-yard line. They had 11 plays and couldn’t get it in the end zone. Every time we’d hold them, we’d fumble and you’d think ‘oh god.’ Then we’d hold them again. That was one of the happiest moments I ever had at Vaught-Hemingway.”
- Robert Khayat
Nov. 14 1952 21-14 “Because Oxford was difficult to reach, few games of consequence were scheduled at Hemingway Stadium when I was a young fan and later a student. My happiest memory from that period came when I was in the seventh grade and listened on the radio to Ole Miss’ 21-14 upset of Maryland in 1952. People in our neighborhood in Summit could hear me yelling all afternoon. Maryland had a long undefeated streak and was one of the top teams in the country. The Rebels, who were also undefeated, were invited to the Sugar Bowl for the first time that night. I’ll bet most of my contemporaries would agree that this was the game that put Ole Miss football on the map.
“I came here as a freshman in 1968 and I was a minority student. At the time, I didn’t feel very well…received. I do remember going to some games and trying to cheer for my team and I would get pelted for cheering for my own team. Paper cups and little stuff. When I came back as an administrator in the late 90s, I would still go periodically. I started to see young people of color get season tickets. There were more and more African-American players. During the Khayat years, when he banned sticks, I saw the flag go away and my comfort level increased. Because sports were so big, I never gave up on it. I saw the stadium make a transition, almost a social transformation, over time. Today, I go to Vaught-Hemingway with a lot of pride. To the point that I almost feel I own a piece of it. It’s part of me now.”
– Curtis Wilkie
Oxt. 19 2013 27-24 “We are lining up for a field goal against LSU and C.J. Johnson was hurt. He’s on one knee and he’s basically just watching the play. Andrew Ridder comes out there and I went up beside C.J. and put my arm around him. I got down on one knee and said ‘This is the one. We’re going to make this. This is our time.’ We really just sat there, put our heads down and said a little prayer and sure enough that ball goes through the uprights and we win the game. It’s a moment because it has several things. It’s a memory because we won but also, being there with C.J. That’s why we’re here, because of our student-athletes.”
-Ross Bjork
Jan. 2, 2009 47-34 Easy answer for me. The 2009 Cotton Bowl. I was president of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and this was my final football game as Alumni president. Ole Miss Rebel alumni base how well you did as president on your football win and lost record. I was excited to go out with a bang. Loved the Ole Miss Rebel Football Team and their winning spirit. Ole Miss fans turned out in large numbers. I have never had so much fun after a game as I did in the lobby of our hotel. I don’t know if anyone went to bed that night. We were so proud of our team. Ole Miss won the game 47–34, in what turned out to be the highest scoring game in front of the largest Cotton Bowl Classic crowd in history. This was the final Cotton Bowl Classic to be played at the stadium.
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Defensive line ready to ‘anchor’ landshark defense CODY THOMASON
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Last season, the Ole Miss defensive line was an integral part of the Rebels’ top defense. This year, the group has a chance to be even better, returning several players with experience and adding new players to a group that should be deeper than last year’s unit. Defensive line coach Chris Kiffin liked the competition and competitive drive he saw this offseason. “I think the biggest thing we have going is competition. I think that’s shown throughout fall camp and that’s what we challenge the guys (to do),” Kiffin said. “Obviously, we know we have a deep group, eight to ten guys that we think we can play, but can really elevate their game and take the next step. They’re challenging each other to become really good. We got depth there and I just feel good about it right now.” Defensive tackles Lavon Hooks and Bryon Bennett have both graduated, but Kiffin feels that redshirt freshman Breeland Speaks and junior college transfer D.J. Jones can make an immediate impact to replace
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and strong and learning the game on the gun, where as D.J. is a little more polished and a little more experienced, so to say, playing JUCO ball,” Kiffin said.“Both very athletic guys, 300 pound plus that can play the run and both of them can get to the quarterback too. Those guys are going to be huge for us this year.” Kiffin was also excited about the improvement of sophomore Marquis Haynes in the offseason, who led the team in sacks last season as a true freshman but sometimes struggled in run support against much bigger offensive tackles. “I just think technique-wise he’s getting a lot better. I think his technique has really improved against the run,” Kiffin said. “We’re going to be able
to do something to cover him up against the run so he’s not losing ground. I think as far as a pass rusher, learning techniques to really add on to his speed and get off to make him a polished pass rusher.” As a freshman last season, Haynes set an Ole Miss freshman record with 7.5 sacks, but Haynes felt he needed to change his technique in spring practice and fall camp. “First I had to change my stance, I had to narrow it down to where I can just really get up and use my hips more and play the run better staying outside,” Haynes said. Another way Haynes improved in the offseason was going up against junior star left tackle Laremy Tunsil in practice.
“Everyday I’m learning new things about what a top pick tackle is going to do, his moves and stuff,” Haynes said. “Going against him every day is like me learning new things about what I can do better, and it helps me play the run too.” “This whole fall camp going against Laremy Tunsil has made him much better,” Haynes continued, saying he improved playing against the run and base blocking after going up against Tunsil. The defensive line looks to be the anchor of the “landshark” defense as Haynes had high hopes for the defense this season. “I feel like it can better than the defense from last year,” Haynes said. “We have a lot of talent.”
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Laquon Treadwell back and better than ever for 2015 CODY THOMASON
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Eleven months after an injury near the end of a tough loss against Auburn, the time has finally come for wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to return to the field and begin his junior season. Treadwell felt that the team was ready to face someone besides their teammates for a change. “We have a lot to prove this year,” Treadwell said. “I think we’re all just ready to play with each other and are done competing with each together.” With the quarterback competition still ongoing, Treadwell will play with all three quarterbacks on Saturday. The Illinois native didn’t have a preferred quarterback in terms of chemistry and seemed comfortable with all three throwing him the ball this season. “I have great chemistry with all the quarterbacks,” Treadwell said. “They all get tons of reps. “Chad (Kelly) has been taking a lot of the first team reps. He looks great, so do the other quarterbacks, so it’s a close decision.” Treadwell felt the competition was so close that he didn’t know
who should be the starting quarterback. “Coach Freeze asked me last week about it, and I couldn’t help him on that because we had one of those camps where all the guys that were competing looked good,” Treadwell said. Junior defensive back Tee Sheppard goes against Treadwell every practice. He knows as well as anyone what to expect from the wideout this season. “He’s 100 percent back, and Treadwell, he’s different from everybody I’ve ever gone against,” Shepard said. “Just his technique by itself is phenomenal.” Sheppard said that Treadwell was even better than he was when he faced him in practice last season. “He lost weight for one, and he’s gotten faster, and I think that’s kind of scary,” Sheppard said. “I can’t wait to see Laquon myself.” One might think that Treadwell would lose some of the physicality that’s made him such a tough matchup for opposing defenses his first two years at Ole Miss, but Sheppard didn’t think that was an issue at all. “I think he’s gotten stronger even though he’s lost a cou-
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ple pounds. He’s still physical,” Sheppard said. “Being physical with that speed, it’s unbelievable.” Treadwell confirmed that he did not lose his physicality while improving his speed. “I got a lot faster coming in and out of my breaks,” Treadwell said. “I feel comfortable. I feel like I have more wind now, just able to run faster, longer and keep my endurance up.” Head coach Hugh Freeze said he saw a lot of improvement from Treadwell the previous week. “He’s feeling more and more comfortable. He was running routes really high the first couple of weeks, (but) he’s looked good this last week,” Freeze said. Overall, Treadwell feels the Rebels offense can be even better this season “As far as talent, depth, quarterback play, everything is ten times better. We’re moving a lot faster, and the talent helps,” Treadwell said. “Having other bigger wide receivers on the outside it allows coach freeze to mix up his offense, and Jeremy Liggins and the talent we have on defense, we have a lot going on.”
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After Shepard’s long wait ‘It’s my time now’
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Junior cornerback Tee Shepard has taken a unique route to get to Ole Miss. Shepard originally committed to Notre Dame out of high school, but then transferred to community college before coming to Ole Miss. Shepard wasn’t able to play in his first season with the Rebels after suffering a season-ending toe injury. His dream is about to come true. Shepard will be on the field for his first Division I college football game. “I’m very excited,” Shepard said. “I’ve been waiting on this for a long time now and its my time now.” Although Shepard was disappointed that he missed last season, he was able to find some positives in the time he missed. “I’m not gonna say I’m glad I got hurt last year, but over the year I’ve gotten stronger and faster,” Shepard said. “I’m a whole different player from what I used to be.” With the year off, Shepard felt more prepared for fall camp. “Last year’s camp was harder than this year’s,” Shepard said. “This year, I feel that I knew everything going on, and by me
being stronger and faster, it was easier for me to get through camp, but it was tough.” Defensive back is a deep position for the Rebels this season, with Shepard joining sophomore Kendarius Webster and juniors Kailo Moore and Tony Bridges at the cornerback position. The depth here means Ole Miss can rotate often and play plenty of nickel and dime packages. “Whenever we need a breather, we’re going to rotate. You’re going to see all four corners playing this week,” Shepard said. “I think that’s pretty awesome. It gives everybody a fresh start instead of just being on the field going play after play. We’ll probably go two or three plays then come out and rotate.” Shepard has overcome a lot of obstacles in his life, but nothing bigger than his hearing disability. Now, finally, on the football field, it’s becoming less of an issue. “It’s going real well. Last year, I looked for the safety to give me the call. When the coaches signal it out, I don’t need the safety’s help anymore,” Shepard said. “The only time I need the safeties’ help is if they make a different check and somebody motions or they audible a different call.”
Shepard, who recently visited Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, sees his disability as a way to help others facing the same obstacles. Shepard was not always as comfortable with his hearing problems, however. “In high school, at the time, I didn’t want to wear my hearing aids but I always told my father I wanted to be a great role model for kids with disabilities,” Shepard said. “My father always put a thought in my head: How are you going to be a role model if you don’t wear your hearing aids? How are kids supposedly going to look up to you if you don’t wear your hearing aids?” “It took me until my senior year until now to really start wearing my hearing aids, but not only that, I also have to lead by example by keeping my nose clean, not getting in trouble, and just showing great character on and off the field,” Shepard continued. Shepard said he would love to help people with hearing disabilities as a career someday. “But at the end of the day, when the game’s over, I’m still going to have my hearing aids. I’m still going to be smiling, whether we lose or win,” Shepard said. “It’s just about having fun out there on the
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Featuring DM sports editor Dylan Rubino (@drubino11) and sports writer Cody Thomason (@thecodythomason).
What do you expect from the quarterbacks in the first game of the season?
Who will stand out on defense? What are the expectations for the group this season?
What offensive player will have a breakout game?
Final record prediction for Ole Miss.
Dylan - While Hugh Freeze may say its a close battle between the three incumbents for the spot under center, the race is already over. Eventually, Chad Kelly will be the starter for the season. I expect to see Kelly take the majority of the first team snaps Saturday against UT-Martin with Buchanan switching in and Kincade getting reps with the first team in the second half. I expect all three quarterbacks to play well against UT-Martin’s secondary, but Kelly will be the clear winner by the final whistle.
Dylan - I expect Marquis Haynes to have a breakout game and be the premier pass rusher of the defensive line. With 7.5 sacks last season, Haynes will have the opportunity as a starting defensive end to make a name for himself in 2015. I expect two sacks from Haynes Saturday. When it comes to the defense, I expect the “landsharks” to be just as good this season compared to last season. The secondary could be faster with the addition of Tee Shepard and Tony Bridges, so expect a speedy, but also powerful secondary.
Dylan - A big portion of fall camp was to improve an inconsistent running game. The running game will be featured in many ways Saturday and that means more carries for senior Jaylen Walton. Besides Walton’s immaculate run against Mississippi State, he never had a 100 yards rushing performance last season. I expect Walton to get a bulk of the carries Saturday and over the course of the season.
Dylan - I’ve had so much trouble predicting this season, but it can really go either way. I think 9-3 once again could very well be possible. The Rebels proved last year they aren’t scared of any opponent and now have the talent and depth to compete in the Southeastern Conference. Ole Miss will beat Alabama for the second year in a row, but lose at Auburn, home against LSU and at Mississippi State. This time, the Rebels will cap their season off with a bowl win.
Cody - I expect the quarterbacks to need a little time to get comfortable. None of them have ever started a game in their college career and are limited in terms of game experience, so I don’t expect any of them start out lights out. Kelly and Buchanan will likely alternate leading drives, while Kincade will rotate in and should be able to make UT-Martin pay with his legs and his arm.
Cody - I expect some big plays from cornerbacks Tony Bridges and Tee Sheppard in their first game with the Rebels and from sophomore Kendarius Webster. Defensive end Marquis Haynes could also have a big day rushing the passer. Overall, the defense has a chance to match the defense from last season, with improved depth and cornerback and defensive line, even if the Rebels did lose some big seniors last year.
Cody - I think Jordan Wilkins, the new number two running back for the Rebels, could have a great day against the UT-Martin defense. Wilkins power should make him very effective going down the middle, and don’t count out his ability to get the outside and break off a few long runs on Saturday. Freshman Javon Patterson starting at guard in his first collegiate game is also a player to watch in this game.
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Cody - 9-3. The Rebels schedule is even tougher than last year, with teams like Arkansas, Auburn, and LSU all expected to be improved this season. After last year’s historic upset, its hard to expect another win against Alabama. Teams like Texas A&M and Memphis will put up a bigger fight than people realize. Lead by a great defense, Ole Miss should be in line for another good season as long as the quarterback play is up to par.
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Robert Nkemdiche embracing the opportunity to lead DYLAN RUBINO
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The former top recruit of the 2013 class is not just a touted prospect from Georgia anymore. Junior defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche now makes the transition to being a leader on another talented defense. “It’s something I expected. I’ve thought of this moment for a while,” Nkemdiche said. “I’m also going to seize the moment. Not a lot of people get to experience this moment, now.” In what is most likely his final season in Oxford, there is a lot to prove for for not only himself, but also for the team. “We’ve gotten to a point where we’re playing for the person next to us,” Nkemdiche said. “We’re not playing to go to the NFL. We’re not playing to be better. We’re not playing to be the top man or anything else. We’re playing to better ourselves so our brother can be happy. It’s not like ‘I’m better than you,’ or egos involved. It’s more energy. ‘Let’s get a win’ kind of preparation.” Nkemdiche himself has
Robert Nkemdiche during practice this week. been described as a unique personality at times. People have called him unusual, unorthodox, and that’s exactly what he calls his defense. “I think this is going to be a very outlandish team,” Nkemdiche said. “This team is very different. The whole DNA and the whole aura of the team is just unusual and unorthodox.
The people on the team are coming together a lot more than I’ve seen ever. That’s what I feel like is special.” The connection isn’t only there on the field. Nkemdiche said the team was ‘connected’ off the field as well. The energy that is needed to be a successful team has been there since fall camp started, he said.
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Many defensive players, including Nkemdiche throughout fall camp have expressed the defense’s need to improve on stopping the run. “We want to be known as one of the more physical, craziest, on the edge team in the country,” Nkemdiche said. “Of course, stopping the run is one of the things we pay atten-
tion to.” While the defense wants to play aggressive and outlandish, there are moments where the defense can’t be over aggressive and over-run some plays, or miss tackles. Defensive coordinator Dave Wommack said he sees the same DNA that Nkemdiche envisions, but they have to work for it every practice and every game. “It’s totally a different DNA than it was last year, but I like the way they’re reacting to things and I think they’ll step up, but they know they have to earn it,” Wommack said. Expectations are high for Nkemdiche and the Ole Miss defense in 2015. Living up to that hype will be a big challenge, but that ‘aura’ and ‘energy’ may take them to new heights. “There are so many guys that are doing it for us,” Nkemdiche said of the defense. “You have so many guys everywhere on the field coming at you full speed. It’s going to be hard for teams to try and focus on different guys and try to do different things. Everyone will be playing at a really high level.”
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