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UM investigating racial crime Racial slurs and a vandalized truck have sparked a UPD investigation into a racial crime at Ole Miss. BY ADAM GANUCHEAU thedmnews@gmail.com
The University of Mississippi is investigating a racial crime on campus. The University Police Department (UPD) said someone on Nov. 5 allegedly vandalized the truck of freshman Jamal Woods, a black liberal arts major and ROTC member at Ole Miss.
The vandalism of the truck occurred after Woods moved from the Stockard residence hall to the Deaton residence hall because of a racial incident that occurred in Stockard. “There is no room for that type of behavior on this campus or in this community,” UPD Chief Calvin Sellers said. “It
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More than 100 faculty members at The University of Mississippi have signed a letter to the chancellor regarding the disturbance that happened on election night. The university announced Wednesday the creation of an Incident Review Committee to determine what has already been discovered and what the university plans to do regarding the disturbance.
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Politics, Facebook and racism? Student LaQuoyia Murray filed a report with The University of Mississippi administration regarding a Facebook message. thedmenws@gmail.com
On election night, communication sciences and disorders senior LaQuoyia Murray posted a response to the disturbance on campus that followed the reelection of President Obama on her Facebook page. “It basically just said how disgusted I was with the people that participated in the quote, unquote riots that happened that night,” she said. “I felt disgusted that students at our school would
even go to those lengths with the racial slurs.” Murray said she did call those students “racists” in her post. Murray, who was a Stewart Hall resident assistant (RA) two years ago, said her post got quite a few comments. She was shocked when some of the negative comments came from a former RA she had worked with in Stewart, which led to Murray filing a complaint with the dean of students and the Office of the See FACEBOOK, PAGE 4
One hundred and two University of Mississippi faculty members have signed a letter expressing their concerns with how the university handled the disturbance that happened on election night. The letter was sent directly to Chancellor Dan Jones this past Friday. The letter, which was initially drafted by political science professor Marvin Porter King, shows that the 102 faculty members who signed the letter are disappointed with how the university is moving forward after the protest. “We want to see the administration do all it can do to get to the bottom of the situation,” King said. “We want the university to do all it can do to take the appropriate steps from letting something like this happen again.” The Daily Mississippian has obtained a copy of the letter, but King requested it not be run in the newspaper.
“The main point of the letter was to express our concerns privately,” King said. “This whole thing is a process and has been from the very beginning. We do not want the letter to be run in the public eye until the appropriate steps have been taken.” King and others felt obligated to send Jones the letter after hearing a wide range of emotions and concerns from students and other faculty. “There are many faculty and staff who have been working aggressively since last Wednesday to address the election night event,” Jones said in a release Wednesday night. “While I share the desire to move quickly, I’m very pleased with the work that’s been accomplished in just one week. There are two issues at hand: the election night event and the broader campus climate. We are focused on both, simultaneously, and I’m confident the broader campus community will join together
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in finding the best solutions.” The university announced Wednesday that an Incident Review Committee will have a meeting today to determine what has already been discovered by the university about the disturbance and what else the university plans to do regarding the incident. King is one of 11 faculty members on the committee. “Committee members will divide the work of the review in order to deliver the committee’s report expeditiously, with a goal of semester’s end,” a university press release said. “The committee is expected to submit a final report to the vice chancellor of student affairs that establishes the facts of the election night events.” King was enthused by the willingness of the university to work so quickly. “I’m not sure if the (Incident Review Committee) was created because of our letter or not,” King said. “It is a great step to take in the entire process though.”
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Let’s start the conversation BY SEAN HIGGINS smhiggins@go.olemiss.edu
A great column appeared in Tuesday’s Daily Mississippian written by my friend, Tim Abram. It’s the best opinion column I’ve read as a student here at The University of Mississippi — and it’s a message all of our students need to hear. Mr. Abram spoke of the tacit approval of racism on our campus, which has allowed the problem to persist since integration in 1962. Because of the racially motivated incidents on our campus last week, a group of student leaders and I drafted an open letter strongly condemning hateful speech and those who partake in that type of dialogue at our university. I strongly stand by our letter. If a student is of the opinion that it is acceptable to shout racial slurs at my friends and classmates, then he or she does not belong on the campus of The University of Mississippi. We don’t stand for hate. This is
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society past and strive to progress as an institution and student body that welcomes with open arms people of all backgrounds. Black or white, gay or straight, Northern or Southern — don’t we preach that we’re all a family at this university? Yes, because of our history, The University of Mississippi is held to a higher standard than other universities when it comes to race relations. But instead of whining and complaining, let’s embrace the double standard and hold each other accountable for our words and actions. We can no longer be silent. Our campus desperately needs to have a conversation about respect, race, and equality. As Plato said, “silence gives consent.” The University of Mississippi doesn’t need any more consent; The University of Mississippi needs change. Sean Higgins is a political science and sociology double-major from Brookings, S.D. Follow him on Twitter @seanmhiggins.
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we still play “Dixie” at our sporting events. Or maybe it’s because our one dining hall is named after former Governor Paul B. Johnson Jr., a vitriolic segregationist who tried to physically block James Meredith from entering our campus. Because the University Creed is essentially just a symbol rather than an enforceable honor code, it is our responsibility as students to hold each other accountable for living a life that embraces the Creed’s tenets. Whether that means standing up to our fraternity brothers or sorority sisters, Greek advisors or alumni, parents or family members, faculty or administrators — we as a student body have more control over the culture on this campus than we realize, and it’s our responsibility to ensure that the culture is welcoming, and to change it if it is not. I love The University of Mississippi — I love the South, I love Mississippi. Nonetheless, it’s about time we move on from our closed-
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not 1962; our university will not harbor bigotry and it will not be a safe haven for those still stuck in the past. However, to be proactive in addressing this problem, we need to understand why these incidents continually occur on our campus. We have to ask ourselves — does The University of Mississippi provide a safe and comfortable environment for those students who choose to participate in hateful and racist speech? Why do students come to our university and think they can say racial slurs with no consequences? Maybe it’s because we have a statue in the circle that refers to confederate soldiers as “heroes.” Maybe it’s because we have not fully gotten rid of Colonel Reb. Maybe it’s because we refer to ourselves as the “Ole Miss Rebels,” with even the name “Ole Miss” coming from racist origins. Maybe it’s because our Greek system is almost just as segregated as The University of Mississippi was in 1962. Maybe it’s because
BY LEXI THOMAN alexandria.thoman@gmail.com
I will begin this letter by saying that I don’t know you, and I don’t know Jamal. I don’t know why you scribbled “blacks are known to steal,” racial slurs and other profanity in Sharpie pen across his dormitory door. I don’t know why you felt the need to find his car when he switched dorms because he feared for his safety. I don’t know why you decided to slash his tires. I don’t know why you T H E D A I LY
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keyed “go home” into the side of his truck, why you etched “KKK” into his hood, or why you carved the n-word into his tailgate. The only thing I know is that your actions make me and the rest of the Ole Miss community absolutely sick. Ole Miss has come far in 50 years, but the ghosts of our tumultuous history will forever haunt us. We have worked hard to prove to the world that our racist past no longer defines us, but actions like yours show otherwise. Actions like yours allow the rest of the United States to believe that we have learned nothing, moved nowhere and choose to let progress leave us behind.
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I have no idea why you hate Jamal the way you do. I’d ask if he did something to personally offend or harm you in the past, but the fact of the matter is, it is irrelevant. Your answer would never excuse your hate crimes, never validate your animosity, and never justify the embarrassment and shame that you have brought upon the Ole Miss community. Wake up. The year is not 1962. What you did is not a joke; it’s a crime. I pray that you face the consequences of your actions because your prejudice, intolerance, immaturity and racism are not welcome here. You are wolves in sheep’s clothing, masquerading as students with archaic ideals that no longer
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have a place at Ole Miss, and we will not stand for it. Though I write this letter as an individual, I speak with the voices of thousands of Ole Miss students, staff and alumni. Our University Creed says that we believe in respect for the dignity of each person. If you are incapable of taking these words to heart, if you allow you bigotry to dictate your actions and sour your soul, then you are not one of us. You are not welcome at The University of Mississippi. It is you, not Jamal, who should be packing their bags and “going home.” Lexi Thoman is a senior international studies and Spanish double-major from St. Louis, Mo.
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The responsibility of voters BY WANFEI WU wwu@go.olemiss.edu
Nov. 6 was Election Day, and, as a foreigner, this was the first time I got to experience the election firsthand. I watched the live coverage of the election with Americans on the second floor of City Grocery. I was the only nonAmerican there. Every time Barack Obama won a state, everybody in City Grocery would cheer and applaud. After 10 p.m., when all the states had stopped voting, Obama finally succeeded in being re-elected. Everybody stood up and shouted, “Four more years, four more years ...” People hugged each other and cheered. This was such a wonderful night for all the Obama voters. I didn’t have a political preference so I was fine with any result. However, after the presidential announcement, something horrible happened on campus. The next morning, I read a Facebook status: “Every one of you Obama voters disgust me ... you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing to this country. Everyone who voted for Obama immediately delete me from your Facebook. You’re a disgrace.” These reactions are the opposite of what I witnessed at City Grocery. The person sitting next to me at City Grocery was a faculty member of the political science department. He said to me that he had just taught his students about China’s election system, which his students had trouble comprehending. He told his students that compared to the United States election system, China’s election system is much simpler. In China, according to its constitutional law, every
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10 years, citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote on who will be their president. However, in reality our vote does not matter. Even though I am older than 18 years old, I never vote because it will not change anything. For that matter, I don’t know how or where to vote. We know there is only one candidate; we just need to pro or con. The votes never change the results. We don’t get to make the decision for our country. Why do Americans care so much for the election result? Are they more patriotic? Do they care about their country more? During the 2008 presidential election, many Americans who lived overseas came back to the United States to vote. Each individual had the right to be a part of the decisions made for this country. They feel that they have a responsibility toward their nation, so every voter makes his or her own decision carefully. They care about their decision, so they care about the results. This notion is powerful and positive for the country; however, it seems to sometimes cause hatred and violence. Americans are so proud of their complicated and advanced election system. Nevertheless, people should be rational and accept the results, whether their candidate won or lost. The purpose of the presidential election is to make the country better, not to set citizens against each other and cause disturbances. Wanfei Wu is a second-year integrated marketing communications graduate student from Yunnan Province, China. Follow her on Twitter @WanfeiWu.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Enough is ENOUGH! Due to recent episodes of racial harassment that have occurred on the University of Mississippi campus, the image being portrayed of a campus united is beginning to unravel. These events are very troubling and they reinforce the negative perceptions that many nationally (and in the wake of recent events, internationally) have of the University of Mississippi. Although a candlelight ceremony was held as a response in an attempt to show unity in the face of hate, this does not address the systemic racist atmosphere that causes these To the University Community: On the heels of the Election Night “riots,” another racist incident has been reported in the news media. A black freshman’s truck was vandalized the day before, with racial slurs keyed into his truck and the tires slashed. In light of these terrible events, I applaud the students, staff, faculty, and alumni who have joined together in the past week to emphasize that this is not acceptable at the University of Mississippi. Unfortunately, much more is needed. In light of these events, I urge the administration to adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward perpetrators of hate. The number of participants at the candle light vigil on Wednesday night illustrates the transformation that has occurred on this campus in the past fifty years. The time of indulging those that terrorize their fellow students through racist language or acts
events to happen on this campus. In fact, it seems as if the Candlelight vigil has been coopted by the University’s administration in order to sweep this “incident” under the rug. This reduces the vigil to a “Band-Aid” that has been used to cover up our gaping wound. If we do not address the major racial issues that exist on this campus, then we will remain, a campus divided. In an effort to seek redress for these systemic acts of racial harassment, the Afrikan Activist Student Alliance is coming together to ensure that these serious actions do NOT go unpunished and to see that no student regardless of race be susceptible to fear
or harm from other students, staff or faculty members at this University. The Afrikan Activist Student Alliance will be conducting a general interest meeting on Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 5:30 PM in Room 112 of Bishop Hall. In the meeting, discussions on the past incidents will be held so that they can be put into the larger context of racialized divisions on this campus, and so that we might strategize for ways that we as a University community can make positive change.
is over. No more forced apologies printed in the Daily Mississippian. No more sensitivity training or community service. Kick Them Out. Let us show the world and the nation that the University of Mississippi, aware of its past and history, is not messing around anymore. Unfortunately, much more is needed. Further education is needed to make the incoming students understand the inherited implications of attending the University of Mississippi. I urge the administration to develop an orientation on the history of racism at the university for all incoming students. We already have classes on sex education and the dangers of alcoholism, why not racism? The Daily Mississippian was correct in their Nov. 8 editorial on students “carrying the weight of the university’s history.” Such an orientation class will illuminate to incoming students that the University’s past demands
us to be held to a higher standard. Provide incoming students with a more informed view of the history of racism at this school and those students will be better prepared to counter the legacy of racism within the university’s culture. This cannot happen overnight, but I am inspired by those that joined together on Wednesday night in front of the Lyceum. I am confident that the perpetrators of hate do not represent the majority of our campus. As such, I am equally confident that we can now stop hand-holding these “few bad apples.” A zero tolerance approach toward racism, coupled with incoming student orientation on racism, will advance the university forward. To the university administration, and in particular Chancellor Jones, I urge a tougher stance than the one of the past. Much more is needed and it is needed now. Boyd R. Harris Third year PhD
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only takes a few people to give us all a black eye. I’m not happy about it at all.” UPD contacted the FBI after hearing about the incident. “Initially, we were looking at possibly a hate crime or a civil rights violation,” Sellers said. “This (case) doesn’t qualify for either one of those.” Several news outlets have reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over the case, but Sellers denied those reports. “This case has not been turned over to the FBI,” Sellers said. “For the FBI to investigate
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following him. “He looked right at me and I continued to walk straight to my car,” he said. “I turned around and a gun was pointed at my face. The robber hit me on the side of the head with it. I fell to the ground and he put his hand on my back and held me in front of my car.” Burleson described the robber as a 6-foot-tall black male who appeared to be in his mid20s and was wearing a dark
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Chancellor. Assistant Dean of Students Scott Wallace could neither confirm nor deny the situation was being investigated due to student privacy rights. The former co-worker posted a status on her Facebook that Murray felt was aimed toward her. “I kind of thought it was about me, but I wasn’t sure,” Murray said. “So I just asked her, ‘Was that in reference to me?’ and she told me it was.” Murray said the status read
something, it has to be a federal violation.” The FBI released the following statement late last night about the investigation: “The University Police Department made us aware of the allegations of Jamal Woods in order that we might determine whether a violation of federal law has occurred. At the present time, there is no evidence that a federal violation has been committed. We will continue to monitor this ongoing investigation and will evaluate any new evidence or developments which could indicate violation of federal statute under the FBI’s jurisdiction.” In Mississippi, a “hate crime” is any crime committed “because of the actual or perceived
race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin or gender of the victim,” according to Mississippi Code 99-19-301. “There was no threat (in this case),” Sellers said. “(Additionally), in order for it to be a civil rights violation, you have to be deprived of basic rights. That didn’t happen here.” As of Wednesday evening, no new information had surfaced in the case. Sellers said the person responsible will face felony vandalism charges. Outside news outlets have also reported that Woods’ mother, Mary Woods of Olive Branch, has blamed Ole Miss for not informing her and keeping her updated on her son’s situation. “I am so angry,” Mary Woods
told WMC-TV in Memphis. “You know, like I said, this just affects everything.” Mary Woods said her son will finish the semester at Ole Miss and withdraw. Ole Miss Media and Public Relations Director Danny Blanton said Woods is still enrolled at Ole Miss. The Daily Mississippian’s attempts to reach both Jamal Woods and Mary Woods were unsuccessful. According to a time line of events that Ole Miss released to The DM, Woods filed a complaint with UPD on Aug. 24 about a racial slur written on his door and another door on his floor at Stockard. On Aug. 26, after the second time the slurs appeared on Woods’ door at Stockard,
Woods moved to Deaton Hall. After his move, Woods was contacted by multiple university officials, including UPD, to ensure that he was safe. On Nov. 5, a UPD officer noticed a truck in Deaton’s parking lot with slashed tires and racial slurs carved into the exterior paint. The words “KKK,” “Go Home” and “n----r” were carved into the truck. According to the university time line, the hood appeared to reflect an attempt to write racial slurs. UPD determined the owner of the truck was Woods, and he was contacted immediately. Woods noted that the door had been picked and various items inside the truck were missing, including stereo speakers and a computer.
hoodie and dark pants. The suspect asked Burleson for his wallet, which was empty. Burleson then told the robber that all he had was a camera. “He asked what was in my bag, and I told him that there was a camera in there,” Burleson said. “I told him to just take it.” The camera was not actually Burleson’s, but belonged to his friend Seth Wilson, a linguistics senior. Wilson was upset about the loss of the $1,400 of camera equipment but was more worried about his friend’s life.
“I am just glad that Jared is safe,” Wilson said. “It was a small price to pay for my friend’s life. The police said there was a small chance that I would get my stuff back, but we contacted all of the local pawn shops and they are aware and have my camera’s serial number.” In wake of the robbery, Burleson said he is grateful to be alive. “Tuesday night was the night before my birthday,” he said. “I am glad that I made it to see 23.” Oxford Police Department
(OPD) is currently investigating the robbery. OPD Assistant Chief Joey East confirmed that measures are being taken regarding the incident. “The investigation started last night the moment the report was called in,” East said. “Police and investigators came to the scene, and we are working on it now until we solve the case.” East advised others to stay safe to prevent situations like this in the future. “Rely on your instincts,” he said. “(Burleson) stated that he felt something wasn’t right. He
didn’t like the way this person was looking at him.” East continued by warning others to be cautious. “Have a friend walk with you or go back to where you were coming from if something doesn’t feel right,” he said. “Be aware of your surroundings.” University Trails released an email to its residents Wednesday, urging them to lock doors and windows and to report suspicious behavior to the complex’s security officer. Anyone with information relevant to the case is urged to call OPD.
as follows: “I love to argue with people and use words that shaped their lives against them.” Murray said she received a private message from the former co-worker a few minutes later. “She said I was a ‘welfare piece of s--t n----r’ and that I was just like the other n----rs,” Murray said. Murray replied with one sentence: “You’re even more pathetic than I thought, shaking my head.” Murray said she defriended and blocked her former coworker on Facebook at the end of the conversation. “I didn’t want to deal with the situation anymore,” she said.
Murray’s former co-worker declined to comment on the messages. The Daily Mississippian is not naming the former co-worker until an investigation is complete or charges are filed. After these exchanges, Murray reported the “racial slurs” to University of Mississippi officials, who advised her to have no contact with the other student. Murray also provided a printed copy of the message and a script of comments made after her initial post on the disturbance when she filed the complaint. Murray said she felt they needed to know what had been
said. Chief Student Conduct Officer and Associate Dean of Students Melinda Carlson said complaints are investigated to determine if there are any violations of university policy. “If there were violations of university policy we would follow the Student Conduct Process outlined in the policy directory and in the MBook,” she said. The Student Conduct Process in the MBook states, “The determination as to whether or not a formal University charge is brought is final and not appealable.” Even after filing a formal com-
plaint with the university, Murray posted the private message from the former co-worker to her public Facebook wall. “I wanted people to know that racism still does exist,” she said. “I had a lot of encouraging words from people I barely knew on Facebook.” Murray said this in no way changes her perspective of The University of Mississippi. “The university can’t tell if someone is a racist or not upon admitting them into the university,” she said. “I just feel like the way they handle these situations will show where they are with racism and prejudice and discrimination.”
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Mission Possible: Black Friday BY CARA SPENCER ccspenc1@go.olemiss.edu
This year, Nov. 23 has been pegged as the most coveted day for all shoppers across the United States. This is the day that we all know as Black Friday. As children, we’ve heard our grandmas, moms, aunts and cousins all discuss plans and preparations they have to tackle Black Friday deals. Unknown to our oblivious minds at the time, this day is when “Santa,” also known as mom and dad, scored many of your Christmas presents. As young adults, we are now indulging in what is a traditional shopping day with friends and family. However, there are certain
precautions, protocols and preparations that everyone should attend to when deciding to take part in the Black Friday madness. First and foremost, you want to know exactly what you plan on looking for; a mission without a plan is bound to fail. Decide what you want to shop for. Do you want to pick up Christmas gifts for friends and relatives or possibly a few items for yourself or home? If you have your eye on a flat screen that is sure to be on sale, you may want to look up the opening hours of major stores for the morning. Or if you want that eye-catching handbag, look into your local department store’s hours for that day.
Next, and this is of definite importance, what are you willing to spend? Try not to go into Black Friday like a mad person, swiping left and right. Many sales and promos are specific to just that day’s events and you can possibly run into problems returning or exchanging merchandise that you never really needed in the first place. And in the worst-case scenario, you can always gift your overstock of purchases to family members. In addition, for those of you who don’t like the whole crowd of Black Friday, you can also check out the online sales, where you can safely shop from the comfort of your home. Many times with online sales, you can get multiple
items for the price of one or free shipping no matter the amount. Keep in mind that you must remain aware of your surroundings walking to and from your car during this time of the year. Keep all credit cards and cash in a safe area where you can keep track of it at all times. Lastly, any shopping trip, whether big or small, should be a fun time for everyone. Remember to devise your plan. Select your stores, decide what it is you’re going in for, pick your budget and come out successful. Every mission needs a plan, especially when tackling the mission of Black Friday. Enjoy your family, food and shopping. Happy Holidays!
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CAR COLUMN
Test Drive: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
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The 2013 model year has been big for midsize sedans with the Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu all getting complete redesigns with the Toyota Camry receiving one in 2012. The only midsize sedan not receiving a major redesign recently is the two-time Best Buy winner Hyundai Sonata which completely upset the mainstream crowd with its amazing looks and value and became a huge sales success. Now, they are poised for revenge. And Chevrolet plans to do it with the Malibu. Nothing stands out about the exterior design of the Malibu, but the clean lines and attractive rear end with polished dual exhaust tips and rectangular LED taillights does not make it sore on the eyes. Also helping is the optional metallic white paint ($595) that is simply stunning and worth the extra bucks. The interior design stands out in a very good way. Chevrolet calls it the “dual cockpit” design with the dash kind of curving around each front passenger. It is not as dramatic as Chevrolet makes it out to be, but it does make for a very fluid looking interior. The LTZ model comes standard with black leather seats, but our test car came with the optional tan and mocha brown two-tone interior. The seats are tan with brown piping and the dash, center armrest and steering wheel are also brown. Along with comfortable cushioning, the seats are both pleas-
ing to look at and sit in. There are no cheap surfaces to be found in the interior and it even has stitched leatherette above the instrument cluster — a nice touch. There is also ambient lighting in a cool blue color that runs around the dash to the end of the front doors that gives the interior a relaxing feeling and looks, well, cool. I can fault Chevrolet for one thing in the interior — rear seat legroom. Chevrolet shortened the wheelbase by 4.5 inches from the previous model, which translates to less legroom space. To actually give less legroom compared to the previous model (which itself did not have much to speak of) is a questionable move considering it is one of the major deciding factors when buying a midsize sedan and is a damper to the otherwise perfectly executed interior. The 2013 Malibu is available with three engines. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter direct-injected fourcylinder and is good for 197 horsepower and 191 lb/ft of torque. The optional engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder and has 259 horsepower and 260 lb/ft of torque. The Eco model has a mild hybrid powertrain with a 15kW electric motor coupled with a 2.4-liter, direct-inject-
ed four cylinder that makes 182 horsepower and 172 lb/ft of torque. The electric motor only assists the engine under heavy acceleration and provides power when the engine shuts off when the car is coasting or at a full stop. Our test car was equipped with the 2.5-liter engine and was able to get to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds, which is one and a half seconds faster than the previous Malibu and one of the fastest times in the segment. Of course, if you are in a particular hurry, there is the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, but the 2.5-liter is fast enough for most people. The EPA rated fuel economy is 22 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, which is slightly below most competitors equipped with their standard engines. We observed 20 mpg that mostly included city driving and a few open throttle sprints from 0-60 mph. If you want to go a little further on a tank of case you can opt for the Eco model that achieves an EPA rated 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. All of the engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual shifting mode. The transmission worked well with seamless shifts but was a little late to downshift when you need to accelerate from coasting.
Unlike most automatics with a manual mode where you wiggle the shifter either fore and aft or left and right to switch gears, the Malibu uses a rocker switch on top of the shifter. While this does not feel as sporty as those (or make you look like you’re in a Fast and Furious movie), it was not unpleasant to use. The thing that makes the manual function hard to use is the tachometer’s lack of an actual redline. I may be old school, but since your Malibu is one of the fastest cars in the segment, you are going to get cocky and want to drag race the other dads/moms in their midsize sedans, and nothing’s worse than losing a drag race because you hit the rev limiter and missed a shift. You will be the laughingstock at the next PTA meeting. The other driving dynamics are not worth much discussion. The electronically assisted steering is what you would expect from a midsize sedan with average feedback and can get heavy in tight turns, but it does have a great turning radius. The brakes are about as mushy as your aunt’s peas
on Thanksgiving and there is prominent understeer in tight corners. But it is a family sedan and not a sports car. The base price of the Malibu LTZ is $29,325 and comes standard with 8-way power leather seats, 7” touch screen display with auxiliary jack and Bluetooth, leather steering wheel and dual zone climate control. Our test car also came with the white metallic paint ($495), two-tone interior ($150), an electronics package that includes a rearview camera and Pioneer audio system ($1900) and a front license plate bracket in case you move to California ($15). Add in the $750 destination charge and your tally comes to $31,150. It is also worth mentioning that GPS navigation costs only $750, which I would get and drop the electronics package. Overall, the new Malibu is an improvement from the previous model. But was it enough to be the best midsize sedan? For that answer you will have to wait for my Best Buy list in January. But it is definitely in the running. Test Car Provided Courtesy of Cannon Motors in Oxford.
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Even after 15 years of production, Thacker Mountain Radio remains one of Oxford’s hidden entertainment gems. Each week, up-and-coming and established musical acts come to perform, and authors, journalists and poets read from their recently-published works. Boasting free admission, Thacker is financially dependent upon its generous donors, as well as weekly donations that can be made at the front table. Since Thacker is live and unrehearsed, there is always an element of surprise. It is taped and broad-
cast every Thursday at 6 p.m. during the fall and spring before a large audience at Off Square Books. Kathryn McGraw, Thacker’s current producer, helps to ensure that the atmosphere of Thacker — earthy, deeply southern and magical in a nostalgic sense — is kept intact, no matter what problems are backstage. “I love to work with people and projects,” McGaw said. “I also find being actively involved in my community incredibly important. Producing Thacker lets me do all of those things at the same time.” From managing the crowded and chaotic backstage, to keeping up with the timing for
each segment, to meeting and greeting both faithful regulars and newcomers, McGaw’s job varies from one show to the next. Having a knack for dealing with even the most spontaneous developments is crucial in maintaining the easy charm that Thacker is known for. On the one hand, Thacker is known for the “experience” that it offers to the public for 60 minutes. However, this “experience” is obviously not translatable to the listeners that range from 2 to 200 miles away. This is where host Jim Dees comes in, in part to make sure the commentary is fun, relatable and entertaining for the
listening audience. Jim Dees has been the host since 2000. Not only does he provide an engaging and oftentimes witty commentary to the show, he writes the weekly newspaper column, “Lies and Other Truths,” and serves as editor of “They Write Among Us.” ”I work with amazing people from Oxford and those who are visiting it to create a great show each week that highlights some of the best parts of our community — music and literature — and lets us show off some of the brightest spots in our town to a local, state and — thanks to the Internet — a national and international audience,” McGaw said.
Joyce Freeland, of Freeland & Freeland Law Firm in Oxford, doubles as the president and chairman of the board. “Thacker is an exploration each week of how uniquely creative Mississippi and Mississippians are and how much we appreciate writers, musicians and artists no matter where they hale from, ” Freeland said. “The hardest part of my role has been making time to focus on our next challenges, funding a position for the producer that is as close to full-time as possible and syndicating the show so that it is being broadcast on public radio stations or independent See RADIO, PAGE 5
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stations in other states.” Thacker’s backbone consists of two parts: one being the financial and emotional support given by its various board members, producer, host and interns. Secondly, it draws its strength from the public. There is a core group who make a point to attend each and every show. They usually arrive early and stay late to chitchat and comment on that night’s performance. It is this palpable sense of community that makes the entire experience so special. “Thacker is a really fun and often very funny show,” McGaw said. “The hardest part of my job is not laughing too loud. Because I sit very close to the microphone, I often hear myself laughing on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. when the show is rebroadcast on MPB.” And that’s just it: No matter how stressful the week has been, upon entering the doors of Off Square Books, the attendee is met with warm lights, a cozy, book-infused atmosphere and a plethora of smiling faces. It is not a somber affair, but one that celebrates Oxford’s communal love affair with art — literature, music and the uniquely Southern twang that cannot be reproduced. Many grab a cocktail before or after the show in a celebratory gesture of the weekend’s beginning. People come and go, but there is a constant influx of people. The general sense of camaraderie extends to all parties involved in Thacker’s affairs. “When I tell folks about my work with Thacker some of the things that make me most excited are: the people immediately involved with
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the show, finding ways to collaborate with local and state organizations to showcase the incredible talent we have here in Oxford and getting to meet the incredible people who graciously appear as guests of Thacker each week,” McGaw said. There are two more Thacker shows in the Autumn season: this Thursday, and November 29. This week’s lineup includes author Nic Brown, author Matthew Vollmer and musical guest The Como Mamas. If you’d prefer a seat, it’s advised that you arrive earlier than 6 p.m. to beat the possible crowding. Tune into the live broadcast on Rebel Radio 92.1 FM, or listen to the rebroadcast on Saturdays on Mississippi Public Radio at 7 p.m.
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MOVIE COLUMN
In Review: ‘Skyfall’ BY JOSH PRESLEY joshpresley551@gmail.com
It’s been four years since we last caught up with everyone’s favorite alcoholic, womanizing, killing machine: James Bond. On one hand, such a long break between films isn’t preferable, as star Daniel Craig isn’t getting any younger. But, on the other hand, taking a few years to simmer has done nothing but help the franchise in the past. Previously Craig had been in one of the best Bond movies and one of the most mediocre (then again, the same can be said for Connery, Moore, and Brosnan), and he’s certainly got a few good years left, so most fans were anxious to see him step back into his dapper Savile Row suit and get behind the wheel of the ol’ Aston Martin again. Though the past 20 years or so have been pretty successful for the Bond franchise, it has only produced two movies that were actually good and several that were pretty bad. One of the good ones is also probably only so fondly remembered because it spawned one the greatest video games of all time. Side note: I’d probably come in dead last in a “Halo” tournament, but I’ll kick your ass at “GoldenEye.” Anyway, here we are with “Skyfall,” the 23rd Bond film. Here we have Bond as alcohol-ridden as ever as he must get his mojo back to take on super-villain Raoul Silva, played by ultra-creepy Javier Bardem. I can say pretty confidently that “Skyfall” is one of the best Bond films to date, and it’s also quite unlike any previous films in the series. Sure, all the hallmarks are there, and “Skyfall” even brings back a few that were missing from Craig’s first two outings, but the third act of the movie takes things in a new and refreshing, yet still familiar, direction. In fact, the second half saves the movie. Things start off with a pretty exciting with a ridiculously over-the-top action sequence before we get our opening credits with Adele’s “Skyfall” theme. I’m not sure why the song is getting so much attention as it mostly sounds like someone went to a computer and typed in “Generic James Bond Song,” and that’s what came out. The movie gets kind of dull after that. It wasn’t actively boring — just uninteresting — and for a while I was shifting in my seat, afraid that I would once again have to give a negative review for a
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We all have excuses for not eating well. For a lot of us, simply being a college student is the reason. Either we don’t know how to be healthy, we’re broke all of the time and can’t afford good food, or we’re just too busy. Whatever your excuses may be, don’t let them stop you. It’s possible to have a healthy diet without emptying your wallet or spending hours in the grocery store and kitchen. I hope these tips will help you get started: Keep snacks on hand. Try to keep healthy snacks around your apartment or dorm, so when you get hungry, you have some healthy options instead of going out to get something that’s not good for you. Things like single-serve bags of popcorn, fruit and yogurt are great options to keep around the house. Pack your lunch. If you see a dork carrying a lunch box around campus, wave; It’s probably me. I felt like a 10-year-old the first day I packed my lunch to go to college, but I would be lying to you if I said it was a bad decision. By packing your lunch, you’re in complete control of what goes into your body. I normally pack a turkey wrap with spinach leaves, black olives and colby jack cheese. For a snack, I’ll pack a piece of fruit, applesauce or peanut butter crackers. Other options would be a salad, a cold caesar wrap or veggie and hummus wrap on pita bread. Use a crock pot. My crock pot makes me feel like a domestic superhero. I throw
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movie I had been very excited about seeing. After all, there’s a scene with CGI komodo dragons. I challenge you to come up with something dumber than that. Then, mercifully, about halfway into the movie, Javier Bardem shows up and saves the movie. Much ado has been made about the perceived homoerotic undertones in his interrogation scene with Daniel Craig. It’s much ado about nothing. Is Silva our first gay Bond villain? The more important question is: In what way could it possibly matter if he was? It has no bearing on the plot. Bond’s non-homophobic response to Silva’s behavior is classic, though, and got a great reaction from the crowd I saw it with. It’s great to see Craig finally go up against a real Bond villain. “Casino Royale” and “Quantum of Solace” were woefully lacking in that regard. Bardem’s Silva is flamboyant and entertaining while also being monstrous and frightening. He definitely belongs in the upper echelon of Bond villains and easily eclipses any villains seen in the series since the 70s. Silva is also great because he’s not some megalomaniacal scenery chewer bent on world domination; his vendetta is personal. Dame Judi Dench finally gets to stretch her acting legs
this time around, her seventh Bond film. It’s good seeing her do what she’s capable of. Ben Whishaw is amusing as the young new hipster Q, and Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney are fun in smaller roles. There’s no traditional Bond girl this time, with Naomie Harris’ Eve the closest approximation. Her role is pivotal early on, but she sort of fades into the background for the rest of the movie. Dench actually fills the role of the Bond girl this time around. The Aston Martin DB5 gets a big introduction, which garnered a great reaction from the crowd I saw the movie with. I’m not even a car person, but that might be the sexiest car that exists. Director Sam Mendes (“American Beauty,” “Revolutionary Road”) really flexes his artistic muscles in the second half of the movie, where we delve deeper into Bond’s backstory than ever before. He also has a much better handle on the action scenes than the directors of the previous two movies. He doesn’t try to make “Skyfall” look like a Bourne film, and mercifully, there is no shaky cam. Mendes really pulls back and lets you see all the action. So, “Skyfall” is one of the best Bond movies, not better than “Casino Royale,” but maybe as good as. It’s great to have James Bond back.
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Caroline Conerly of Hattiesburg was crowned Miss University 2013 by last year’s Miss University Kayla Snow. She will represent Ole Miss in the Miss Mississippi pageant.
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Lady Rebels host ‘Kid Day’ VB looks to snap losing streak on road The Ole Miss women’s basketball team looks for back-to-back wins for the first time since this past January when they host Northwestern State Friday at 11 a.m. Head coach Brett Frank hopes to join Hall-of-Famer Van Chancellor as the second coach to start his career at Ole Miss 2-0.
With their season drawing to a close, Ole Miss hits the road for the final time this season with road trips to Mississippi State and Arkansas. BY CAMAL PETRO cppetro@go.olemiss.edu
The Ole Miss Lady Rebel volleyball team will take a five-game losing streak on the road this weekend to play Mississippi State and Arkansas. Earlier this season, at home, Ole Miss defeated Mississippi State 3-1 and lost a four-set match to Arkansas. This past weekend, the Lady Rebels were swept in matches against Tennessee and Florida. “We took two on the chin this last week,” head coach Joe Getzin said in his weekly press conference of losses to Tennessee and Florida. “Where we are in the season,
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The Ole Miss Lady Rebel basketball program will look to continue its successful start to the 2012-13 campaign when they take on Northwestern State Friday morning at Tad Smith Coliseum in the 10th annual “Kid’s Day” game. All local students — eighth grade and under — and bus drivers will be admitted into the game for free, Head coach Brett Frank will look to become the second coach to start his career at Ole Miss 2-0. The only other coach to do so was Hall-of-Famer Van Chancellor. In the season opener, the Lady Rebels (1-0) got a lift from junior guard Diara Moore, a junior college transfer, who led the way with 25 points. However, Frank is looking to spread the scoring out. “It is going to be about the hot hand and who has it going that night, but it’s also about your matchups,” Frank said. “We just try to take advantage of the other team and how they defend. So each night it could be a different
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person that we turn to.” The Lady Demons (2-0) will provide a challenge for the Lady Rebels and, according to Frank, will try to control the tempo. “Northwestern State is not going to be a team that wants to play at our pace,” Frank said. “I think that they’re going to try and slow the tempo down and try to be more conservative pushing the ball in transition. I think you’ll see a lot of zone, as they will try to make us a perimeterbased team.” The Lady Rebels and Lady Demons will tip off at 11 a.m. from Tad Smith Coliseum Friday. For continuing coverage of Ole Miss women’s basketball, follow @thedm_sports and @JLgrindin on Twitter.
much speed with those guys coming off the edges,” Werner said. “It’s not only their first team, it’s their second team too.” Sophomore quarterback Bo Wallace will have his hands full with an LSU secondary that has picked off 10 passes this season, which ranks third in the SEC. “You better be accurate,” Werner said. “It’s not like a guy has a couple of feet on him and you throw it in there and throw it a little behind him. Sometimes you can get away with it. With these guys, you can’t. They’re going to intercept it.” Injuries, lack of depth remain a concern on defense The injury bug has been no friend to Ole Miss this season and continues to plague the Rebels this week. Ole Miss has been forced to shift guys all over because of them, and this week there appears to be no change in that. “With our depth issues, I wish we had a healthy football team,” head coach Hugh Freeze said. “That’s part of it. C.J. ( Johnson), Issac (Gross), (Trae) Elston, Wesley Pendleton and Woody (Woodrow Hamilton) are banged up,
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on the team with 295 kills. “I think the biggest thing is getting the right matchups,” Getzin said. “Right now, our freshmen middles are as good as anyone in the league. If we can handle our first contact and get the balls to the middles, we cause them some defensive problems. We just need a player or two to step up.” Ole Miss plays in Starkville Friday at 7 p.m. and travels to Fayetteville, Ark. on Sunday. First serve against Arkansas is set for 1:30 p.m.
but they are going to try I’m sure. Whether or not they can, I’m not sure.” Freeze will have a tough decision whether or not to take his injured guys on the road, considering the lack of depth with the team. “Couldn’t take a chance on taking all of them,” Freeze said. “We’re already thin and go down there with the travel squad, and if all of them that you take can’t go, you certainly hurt yourself. We’ll have to make some decisions tomorrow.” Shackelford feels 100 percent Junior linebacker D.T. Shackelford said Wednesday that he feels great and is able to do “everything.” Shackelford is rehabbing his knee from two torn ACL injuries. He tore the ACL the first time during spring
drills in 2011, which caused him to redshirt and miss all of last season. During his rehab, Shackelford suffered a setback when he re-injured the knee this past spring. Shackelford said he feels like himself again and can’t wait to return and contribute to the Rebels next season. “It’s a daily grind to get back to the point where I feel like I’m 100 percent,” Shackelford said. “(Strength and conditioning) coach (Paul) Jackson’s staff has done a great job of getting me back and to the point where I’m feeling 100 percent or on my way to 200 percent. I just looking forward to playing in the spring.”
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I was proud of the team’s competitiveness and the fight that they showed on Sunday.” With the recent slump, Ole Miss will turn its attention to in-state rival Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have not won an SEC game all season, managing to win only five sets in conference play. “While they’re not doing well, it’s never as easy as that,” Getzin said. “They always have a good crowd for us. With their coach being from State, they’ll play well. I guarantee that.” Senior outside hitter Jasmine Norton leads Arkansas in kills with 368 total and 3.64 per set, and senior outside hitter Roslandy Acosta is second
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SEC Football Power Poll: Week 12 In this week’s installment, The Daily Mississippian’s sports editor David Collier ranks the 14 Southeastern Conference teams. Opponents, game times and television networks are also included for each team. BY DAVID COLLIER | thedmsports@gmail.com
1. Alabama (9-1, 6-1 SEC, 1st last week) This week: Western Carolina (1-9), 11:21 a.m., SEC Network
2. LSU (8-2, 4-2 SEC, 2nd last week) This week: Ole Miss (5-5, 2-4 SEC), 2:30 p.m., CBS a (6-0, 4-0 SEC), 7 p.m., ESPN
3. Georgia (9-1, 7-1 SEC, 3rd last week) This week: Georgia Southern (8-2), 12:30 p.m., PPV
4. Florida (9-1, 7-1 SEC, 4th last week) This week: Jacksonville State (6-4), 12 p.m., PPV
5. Texas A&M (8-2, 5-2 SEC, 6th last week) This week: Sam Houston State (8-2), 2:30 p.m., PPV
6. South Carolina (8-2, 6-2 SEC, 5th last week) This week: Wofford (8-2), 12 p.m., PPV
7. MSU (7-3, 3-3 SEC, 7th last week) This week: Arkansas (4-6, 2-4 SEC), 11:21 a.m., SEC Network
8. Vanderbilt (6-4, 4-3 SEC, 10th last week) This week: Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC), 6 p.m., ESPN2
9. Ole Miss (5-5, 2-4 SEC, 8th last week) This week: at LSU (8-2, 4-2 SEC), 2:30 p.m., CBS
10. Arkansas (4-6, 2-4 SEC, 9th last week) This week: at Mississippi State (7-3, 3-3 SEC), 11:21 a.m., SEC Network
11. Missouri (5-5, 2-5 SEC, 12th last week) This week: Syracuse (5-5), 6 p.m., ESPNU
12. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC, 11th last week) This week: at Vanderbilt (64, 4-3 SEC), 6 p.m., ESPN2
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14. Kentucky (1-9, 0-7 SEC, 14th last week) This week: Samford (7-3), 6:30 p.m., CSS
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them, I said, ‘We need you, and you’re going to look really good here. Spots are wide open, and we are just looking for ball players, so whoever is going to come in with the team and play hard-nosed football, we are looking for you.’” When asked if he thought that the program is closer to winning than most people think, Gross responded with a simple, “Yes, sir.” For continuing coverage of Ole Miss football, follow @thedm_ sports and @SigNewton_2 on Twitter.
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from a high school team that is known for winning state championships. “I’m not used to losing,” Gross said. “It hurts to lose, especially last minute like that (against Vanderbilt) because it feels like somebody took it away from you. Every week, I come out with a chip on my shoulder and that adds more to it. It was a devastating loss and it hurt, but we are going to prepare all week.” After experiencing nearly a full season of football at Ole Miss, Gross said he was able to visit with some recruits this
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past weekend that the Rebels are hoping to secure for the future and talk to them a bit about Ole Miss. “I got to visit with Finesse (Middleton), a guy out of Alabama, Tony Conner from my school and Robert Nkemdiche,” Gross said. “All I said was we would like to have them here. We’ve got the right coaches. I’m not forcing anybody, you know. I would love for them to come here and play, but I don’t want anyone to come here and be uncomfortable. I want you to come here, and when I talked to
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stuff better.” With a depleted secondary and a defense that has been very susceptible to the pass in recent weeks, a confident quarterback like Mettenberger is something that makes Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze worry. “I think anytime a quarterback gets confidence, it makes for a dangerous situation,” Freeze said. “He’s got athletic receivers that can beat you in a one-on-one setting, and they force you to be in some one-on-ones with their power game. “We’re going to be caught in that position again, where we have to win some one-onones and, hopefully, eliminate the big play when they do throw it.” Besides winning one-onones in the defense backfield, the Rebels know that their defense must put pressure on Mettenberger. Generating a pass rush against the Tigers is possible, as LSU is ranked 83rd in the country with 22 sacks allowed. Alabama got to Mettenberger three times, while Mississippi State tacked on a sack to go along with a quarterback hurry. “We’ve definitely got to get to him early coming off that game against Alabama,” redshirt freshman linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche said. “The balls he was throwing, the passes he was making; he definitely got some confidence from that game. “We’ve just got to get after him early, and that’s what we’re going to do.”
Freshman defensive tackle Issac Gross looks to finish his freshman campaign strong. The South Panola product also had the opportunity to visit with recruits this past weekend and make his pitch for the future of the Ole Miss program.
Many thought the 6-foot1, 254 pound Issac Gross wouldn’t make it in the Southeastern Conference as a defensive tackle, but the Ole Miss freshman is proving those critics wrong. Gross, a native of Batesville and product of well-known South Panola High School, entered Ole Miss as the No. 35 overall recruit in the nation, third at his position, and also as the No. 1 player in the state of Mississippi. Despite the questions and pressure, Gross has performed exceedingly well for the Rebels this season, recording 34 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. “I came up here during the spring, I learned everything, and I got out here and was going to give whatever it took to play,” Gross said. “I was going to play, and I was going to give it my all.” Gross said he was aware of all the talk of his size, but he feeds off his teammates and coaches to help him stay strong in the trenches. “Some games I wish I did have a little bit more size and a few more inches in height,” Gross said. “But just playing off the guys next to me and the coaches I’m playing for, it’s just a lot going in and out of me playing for Mississippi. It’s just something I’m playing for out there. Size doesn’t mean anything. I’m just out there playing ball.” Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze has mentioned many times over the course of the season that Gross has great speed off the ball, and Gross said that is what he uses to help him play against some of the biggest interior linemen in the country. “First step off the ball, make sure I hit them before they hit me,” he said. “Just key in and lock in on the guy in front of me and get my eyes out of the backfield. I have to attack the man in front of me first then go from there.” With all the success he has had this year, Gross has been able to keep his mind off what the future holds for him and hone in on the task at hand for Ole Miss. “I haven’t really even thought about next year,” Gross said. “Really, I’m just thinking about finishing up this season, hoping I get to a bowl and take things one season at a time.” Gross also noted the pain of losing, something he is not used to experiencing coming
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Rebels looking to contain Speedy LSU defense, injuries among challenges for Rebels confident Mettenberger Ole Miss is going to be faced with many challenges as they seek bowl eligibility on the road at No. 8 LSU Saturday, but if recent weeks are any indication, stopping junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger could be the difference in the game.
The Ole Miss football team is preparing for one of the best defenses in the country in No. 8 LSU. The Tigers rank in the top three of scoring defense, total defense, rush defense and pass defense. On the other side of the ball, the Rebels continue to deal with injuries.
BY BENNETT HIPP jbhipp@go.olemiss.edu
There was a time this season in which teams looked forward to having their defenses go up against LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger. That time, it’s safe to say, has come and gone. Mettenberger threw for 298 yards and a touchdown in a heartbreaking loss to Alabama two weeks ago and followed that up by tossing two touchdowns and 273 passing yards in a win against Mississippi State this past weekend. His performance against Alabama, his best of the season, was preceded by a rock-bottom game on the road against Texas A&M. The Aggies held Mettenberger to 97 yards passing, and he completed just 11-of-29 pass-
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ern Conference in scoring defense (15.5 ppg), second in total defense (262.9 ppg), second in rush defense (97.2 ypg) and first in pass defense (165.7 ypg). “A typical SEC defense,” offensive coordinator Dan Werner said. “Big, strong, fast, physical, a tough crew.” Werner and the Ole Miss
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Another week, another top-25 opponent for Ole Miss. This Saturday, the Rebels will travel to No. 8 LSU to take on one of the most relentless defenses in the country. The Tigers rank third in the Southeast-
coaching staff know they will have a tough challenge on their hands, especially with the team speed on the defensive side of the ball for LSU. “You look at their front four, and I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen that See REBELS , PAGE 5
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es. His turnaround in the two games after the debacle against the Aggies has been swift and has coincided with an increased level of confidence that occurred thanks to his performance against the Crimson Tide, according to Ole Miss defensive coordinator Dave Wommack. “The last two weeks, from the Alabama game and then last week, he looked a lot sharper,” Wommack said. “He looked just like he got his confidence. Good timing, huh? “I don’t think they changed much (of the game plan). We’ve got all their breakdowns and stuff of games before that; there’s no difference. I think he just came into his own; reading
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