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Board of Aldermen to consider allowing the sale Suspect arrested in of cold beer and light wine in local businesses

connection with bomb threat

BY DAVID KENNEDY dmkenned@go.olemiss.edu

A request will be made to amend the current city ordinance and let businesses refrigerate light wine and beer in the city of Oxford at tonight’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Local attorney Dee Hobbs of Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC, will be submitting the request on behalf of his client, Craddock Oil Company, which owns twenty-six convenience stores in Mississippi and employs more than 200 people. “Its 2013. It’s time to get this behind Oxford so we can move on to bigger and better things,” said Hobbs. “One of the two biggest alcohol distributors in the area has told me that this will increase every convenience store and every grocery store’s beer sales by 10-15 percent.” Robyn Tannehill from Ward II on the Board of Aldermen has confirmed that she will vote for the law to be amended at the Alderman meeting on Aug.

BY PETE PORTER tjporter@go.olemiss.edu

A six pack of beer in front of the Circle K on Highway 6

20. “I will be voting to support the amendment change to allow for refrigerated beer to be

sold,” Tannehill said. Tannehill said that selling cold beer will help benefit Oxford.

Investigators with the Oxford Police Department have made an arrest in connection with a bomb threat at the Oxford Mall on Sunday, July 14. Matthew Allen, a 29-year old from Bruce, was arrested on Tuesday, July 16, as a result of the investigation. He was charged with False Report of a Bomb. If convicted, Allen faces a $10,000 fine and up to 10 years in a penitentiary. An email from Oxford’s Deputy Chief Kevin Stark stated Allen’s bond was set at $10,000. “On Tuesday, July 16, investigators with the Oxford Police KATIE WILLIAMSON | The Daily Mississippian Department arrested Matthew Allen, 29 years old from “I think that Oxford as a Bruce, MS as a result of the town is a business, and we have investigation of the incident at See BEER, PAGE 4

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Blues legend Johnny Winter visits Oxford for the first time in honor of Blues Fest

Johnny Winter

BY KATHERINE CARR kecarr@go.olemiss.edu

Celebrated guitarist Johnny Winter played a show at The

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Library Bar on the Oxford Square as the opening day headliner for the 4th Annual Oxford Blues Festival. Born John Dawson Win-

ter III, Winter, 69, has been playing music since he began on the clarinet at the age of 5. Since then, he has worked as a producer and musician on

many Grammy-nominated as well as Grammy–winning albums and with legendary artists such as Muddy Waters, BB King, Bobby Bland and Bob Dylan. Rolling Stone magazine listed Johnny as number 63 on their 100 Greatest Guitarists list in 2003. Johnny was also honored earlier in 1988 when he was inducted into the Blues Foundation’s Hall of Fame. Winter was seated in a second floor room between the front bar and the stage in The Library on the Oxford Square. He was being interviewed by a film documentary crew, wearing blue jeans, sandals, a sky blue sleeveless shirt and a memorable black cowboy hat with open-mouthed snakes wrapped around the brim. The festival was Winter’s first visit to Oxford, but having lived in Mississippi for a few years, he relishes every opportunity to come back to

the state. “Every chance we get, we do,” Winter said. Winter, who has travelled all over the world, said he was first drawn to the blues when he heard it as a youngster. “I heard it on the radio at first,” Winter said. “It just really got to me. I thought that this was great music and I gotta do it whenever I get the chance. It’s (the blues) got so much emotion in it.” As far as his own musical tastes go, Winter made it clear he is not a fan of today’s music, saying he had his own advice for them. “I don’t like too many new artists. Most of the people I like were from the ‘50s and ‘60s. My advice is listen to the older people who came first,” Winter said. Winter did not have much time to sight-see or hang out See WINTER, PAGE 5

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Tailgating with the ‘divided’ Pharaohs: A democratic coup? BY AHMED SEIF ahseif86@gmail.com

In my last article, I drew an analogy between American tailgating and Egyptian protesting. I started the article by giving my account of the Jan. 25 revolution and its reasons, and ended it by telling what kind of change it brought about in Egypt’s political life. Throughout the article, I exhibited the impact the revolution had on the United States’ foreign policy. In this article, I take the same line as I did in the previous one. Today, though, I speak of a different revolution. Following Mubarak’s ouster, Egyptians were happily ready for a democratic election for the first time. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, out of the thirteen candidates, the first round of the election ended with the selection of the least expected candidates as runoff participants: Mohamed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq. With the winning of those two, the ring would feature a face-off between two utterly polarized ideologies: Islamism and Secularism. It was not these long grappling ideologies that marked Egypt’s new political era. They had existed in clash even since colonial times. What was new, however, is the fair chance given to both at an electoral faceoff. Ahmed Shafiq, the first winning candidate, is secular Egyptian air marshal who was supportive of Mubarak and integral part of his government. He was accused of attempting to frustrate the revolution and being complicit in the killing of the protesters through his silence. The second winning candidate, Mohamed Morsi, who is an Islamist product of the Muslim Brotherhood, was fresh on the scene. However, skepticism arose concerning his political affiliation to the Muslim Brotherhood, who had been accused of hijacking the gains of the Jan. 25 revolution. In short, the political affiliations of both candidates led Egyptians to conceive the election as a choice between two evils. As Egyptians were making up their mind, an unprecedented divide between supporters and opponents started to grow. The long-standing suppression of the Muslim Brotherhood by Mubarak’s regime was the

greatest factor in the support and sympathy Morsi received from the public. In addition, the fact that Ahmed Shafiq is “a holdover” of a regime considered autocratic by all Egyptians’ standards, caused even some of the most secular voters to align themselves with the Islamist candidate. In other words, Morsi was backed up by his supporters, and his opponent’s opponents. To say that all voters, or even most of them, were ideologically supportive of the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate is far from the truth. After a hard fought race, the ballot box democratically declared the “lesser evil.” Mohamed Morsi became Egypt’s first elected president. Emphasis on “democratically.” The struggle over power, though, was far from over. With every passing day, the divide was widening. I can truthfully say of Morsi’s rule that it was no less than a failure. I base this judgment on what I saw as wild unprofessionalism, failure to assess Egypt’s priorities, alienation of the opposition, blind and exclusive support of the Muslim Brotherhood, from which he appointed most of the country’s top officials, refraining from the unequivocal condemnation violence committed by his supporters, embarrassing statements made at home and overseas, lack of appreciation to severe issues such as gas scarcity and prolonged electricity cuts, and a refusal to acknowledge problems at the same level of their severity. And just as quickly as he made political allies at home and overseas before the elections, Morsi soon lost his secular who supporters who gave him their votes unhappily. With the increasing unpopularity, I, free of any external ideological influence, sincerely think, based on my interpretation of the scene, that there were also numerous attempts to undermine his presidency. Gradually many of supporters decidedly became, or were inched along the spectrum to become, fervent opponents of him. If you were to bet, you would bet that there were no any seculars left who were still on his side. In the morning of June 30, 2013, the streets became fully packed with protesters once again, only this time

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divided in terms of their stance towards Morsi. Anti-Morsi protesters, an estimated 30 million, were calling for his immediate resignation. Pro-Morsi protesters, on the other hand, who did not seem to be as numerous on the streets as the opponents were, held counter protests to in attempt to prevent the resignation from happening. Amid atmosphere of volatility, the president gave a speech that was seen by many (including me) as instigative. He attempted to portray the scene as a dichotomy of either him or a potential civil war. In doing so, he greatly emphasized the mandate he had as elected president, trying to solicit further sympathy from his supporters. The next morning, June 3, Commander-inchief General Sisi unseated the president, put him under home arrest, suspended the constitution, and appointed an interim president. The divide widened. The violence escalated and has continued to this very day. The question now: Is this a coup d’état? Egypt’s military, top officials, liberal media pundits dismiss this intervention as a coup for the fear of the international ramifications of staging a coup. But the fact of the matter is that it is, by definition. What is yet to be realized, though, is that a coup can be popular and democratic. So instead of asking naively “Is this a coup?” I decided to take the intervention being a coup as a given and rather ask “Is this ‘coup’ democratic?” An article by the name of The Democratic Coup d’état in The Harvard International Law Journal discusses this question deeply. It points out seven attributes to a democratic coup: the military coup is staged against an authoritarian regime; the military responds to popular opposition against that regime; the authoritarian or totalitarian leader refuses to step down in response to the popular opposition; the coup is staged by a military that is highly respected within the nation, ordinarily because of mandatory conscription; the military executes the coup to overthrow the authoritarian or totalitarian regime; the military facilitates free and fair elections within a short span of time; and the coup ends with

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the transfer of power to democratically elected leaders. It is utterly true that the military chose to side with one segment of the people over the other, partly because its interests coincided with their interests, and partly because the Egyptian military, as I understand it, would not be happy to operate under an Islamist regime. But if you were to make your final judgment based on these seven attributes, you will end up concluding, as I have, that this coup, though distasteful for many, is actually democratic. And at the end, I will let you decide for yourself. Now Washington – very briefly. It is interesting to see this divide in the Egyptian people reflected at the heart of Washington. In his statement on Morsi’s dismissal, President Obama expressed he is “deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsi,” and called on “the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible.” Yet this statement by Obama completely contrasted with another by a U.S. congressional committee in which they seemed to show support for the ouster. Whatever your posture is on the two statements, you will realize that no U.S. official utters the word “coup.” The reason is simple. Whether it is a democratic coup or not, under U.S. law, most aid must stop to “any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup d’état or decree” or toppled in “a coup d’état or decree in which the military plays a decisive role.” So, take a wild guess now. What does this mean? It means that the U.S. needs to continue cooperation with Egypt to safeguard its interests in the region. For this cooperation to happen, Egypt offers privileges to the U.S, and the U.S. in return offers money. Please forget about the romantic myth of “humanitarian aid.” It is politics! Ahmed Seif is a graduate student of English, from Alexandria, Egypt.

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Where are TV control laws? Dog days of summer

BY TRENTON WINFORD tgwinford@bellsouth.net

Over the past few years, after every firearm-related tragedy that makes national news, cries of gun-control and reform ring out over every medium. Some even go as far as calling for the outright banning of firearms, despite the words of the Second Amendment. The numbers to back up these cries show that roughly 15,500 individuals under the age of 19 are injured by firearms each year, according to USA Today. A common mantra that can be heard from this coalition is that “if it saves just one child, then it is worth it.” Interestingly, these individuals and groups are mum on the issues of televisions in the American household. No, I’m not talking about some of the programming that somehow finds its way onto the screen, though that certainly could be the basis for another column. According to a study released in the journal Pediatrics, 17,000 children under the age of 18 are injured each year by TVs. These startling numbers, however, have not created a nationwide cry for legislation reform. Nor have they earned even a remark by the President. Therefore, let me be the first to say that TV-centered legislation reform should be addressed in every state and at the federal level. Whether that takes the form of increased safety laws, such as requirements that all TVs be purchased with a wall attachment, or stricter laws like increased background checks. In fact, every individual that wishes to purchase a TV should have to go through a licensing process and wait three days before he or she can take the TV home. At the very least, background checks should include all sales through such avenues

as flea markets, yard sales and Craigslist, rather than focusing solely on licensed sellers. Even better, since the right to own a TV is not a constitutional right, why not just ban TVs altogether? If these laws save only one child, then they will have been worth it. Of course, what I am calling for sounds ridiculous because, well, it is. I just want to know why people don’t find it ridiculous when individuals make the same claims in regards to gun control legislation, sometimes going as far as labeling their opponents as enemies of children and all affected by firearm tragedies. As we can see, gun control is not rooted in simply “saving the children,” because if it were, then statistics such as this would get just as much attention and emotional response. The next time that someone tries to tell you that they are in favor of stricter gun control laws, ask them about their feelings toward TVs. Perhaps someday the noise will die down, though I highly doubt it.

BY ANNA RUSH akrush1@gmail.com

Summer is a magical time. It can be surprisingly easy to forget your troubles and certainly forget school as the days go by. It’s no wonder that summer is a time where people consider getting a pet. Spring fever has resulted in an influx of puppies and kittens, and the departure from the normal routine seems like the perfect time for a new addition to the family. If you feel the urge to hear the pitter-patter of furry feet, you might want to think of all the options out there in terms of pets. This past weekend I had the luxury of enjoying some sun and relaxation on the banks of Pickwick Lake with a friend. Along for the Trenton Winford is a public policy ride and the rays was her newly adopted friend, Shelleadership major from Madison.

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ior, her light in the dark. Adopting an older pet is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Not only do you get the perks of bypassing the training and chewing stage of a puppy, but you get a pet that forms a bond with you deeper than any other. Without you they would be alone, scared and hurt. With you they get a second a chance at life and happiness. You are a direct link in their freedom from the cage, or worse, and they are forever grateful for you. The love a rescued pet, especially an older rescue, has for its owner is truly special. So if the dog days of summer have you longing for a furry companion, don’t forget about the older faces in the crowd. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but an old dog is certainly ready, and eager, to love again. Anna Rush is a law student from Hattiesburg. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2011. Follow her on Twitter @annakrush.

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Summer research program provides hands-on experience BEER,

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After a $650,000 grant was given to The University of Mississippi, three high school students are conducting research on campus. Their research is a part of a summer research program made possible by the National Science Foundation grant received by the university. Chemistry professor Amal Daas proposed the grant in July 2012 after a trial run of a mentoring program. The National Science Foundation awarded Ole Miss the $650,000 from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2018. One portion of the grant’s funding will bring elite high school students to Ole Miss. Throughout Summer Session II, high school students have been assisting in research while graduate students mentor and work closely with the high school students. “When you look at the summer programs that are successful, they are the most unique opportunities and that’s what we’re trying to set up here,” Director of pre-college programs Cass Dodgen said. Dodgen was instrumental in bringing the grant to Ole Miss as well as in making the summer program a possibility. “It’s nice for the students to experience not just Ole Miss, but Oxford,” Dodgen said. Dodgen also said these are elite students who are interested in hands-on research. The program accepted three high school students for 2013: Grace Brosofsky, 17, of Georgia, David Bryde, 17, of Mississippi, and Jake Thrasher, 17, of Alabama. “I’d really like to make a practical difference in the world,” Brosofsky said. “Last year I became really interested in the

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LEFT: Jake Thrasher, 17, from Birmingham Ala., writes chemical equations on the fume hood in Dr. Amall Dass’s lab. TOP RIGHT: Grace Brosofsky, 17, from Bufford Ga., learns about lab equipment in Dr.Amall Dass’s lab. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chanaka Kumara, chemistry Ph.D student, watches David Bryde, 17, from Booneville fills files under the fume hood

Google science fair.” Brosofsky’s project in the fair was recognized as a finalist in multiple mediums. Thrasher plans to study biochemical engineering in medicine and his goal is to assist in the fight against cancer. “When I was younger, I had two friends diagnosed with cancer around the same time,” Thrasher said. “We visited them often and seeing everyone suffering made me want to help them.” Thrasher isn’t intimidated by the laboratory environment. “It’s right up my alley; it’s what I want to do.” Thrasher said. “I want to be challenged.” Bryde said that being at Ole Miss this summer has given him a sense of responsibility. “I gave a tour to Grace and I took care of business with a few colleges,” Bryde said. “I didn’t really care about physics, but I noticed as I got further into school I had a desire to go into theoretical physics. I even developed a few favorite physicists.” Bryde said Nikola Tesla is perhaps his favorite physicist and

even celebrates Nikola Tesla Day. He went further to say his experience this summer at Ole Miss has been utterly fun and extremely educational. “I learned tons of processes, what the machines did and even how to read some of the graphs,” Bryde said. The trio of high schoolers work almost exclusively in the lab during the week at Ole Miss. Their housing is in conjunction with other high school summer camps happening concurrently at Ole Miss, as they are staying at the Residential College and have meals on campus. Brosfosky, Bryde and Thrasher all intend to try their chances with major Boston universities, specifically the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University. But they are also considering other alternatives. Chemistry professor Amal Daas said the summer program isn’t like a typical summer camp. Rather, he said the high school students are making legitimate contributions. “They are active participants

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in research,” Daas said. “If they could get their name on published research, that would give them a great advantage later in their careers.” Daas maintains the importance of real hands-on contributions in the lab as well as outside of it. “We all play frisbee twice a week. None of them can believe I am better than them,” Daas said to the smiles of the students and mentors in the room. “It takes repetition and I’ve been doing it for the longest; but, you have to start somewhere.” Daas believes this summer program is barely scraping the surface of what could be coming. He plans to have four students come each year with one student from North Panola High School represented each year. While Daas said the plans for the summer program involving North Panola High School are in the works, this fall the grant will be utilized to bring laboratory activities to North Panola High School students in Batesville.

to compete with other businesses that are towns with what we offer and the conveniences with what we provide our citizens and visitors and that this is a common sense decision,” she said. Ulysses Howell, Ward IV on the Board of Aldermen, has concerns about drinking and driving in relation to selling cold beer. “A lot of people will get that cold beer and they are going to pop the top which leads to drinking and driving more. If it’s hot, at least you would head home to get it refrigerated,” Howell said. Student Teresa Jones, an intern for the city of Oxford, campaigned for the mayor and believes that the older citizens will have the most “pull” in this decision. “I campaigned this past election. Seriously most of the people who voted were the older generation,” said Jones, a junior political science major from Rolling Fork. “In order for the law to be changed, the younger people need to go to the aldermen’s meeting and let their voices be heard.” To clear up any confusion from other rumors and reports, the public will not get their chance to share their opinions at this board meeting. Tonight will be the first of three hearings by the board which will only include this request being made. The second hearing will be Tuesday, Aug. 6, and will be open for public debate. The board will then vote at the third hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and announce its final decision.

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Summer construction on Ole Miss campus works to finish in time

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Some very effective therapists have four legs. Understanding that matters. Men working on phase II of the Thad Chochran Research Institute construction. The project began September 12, 2013 and was scheduled to be completed on Sept. 14, 2013, but according to the project superintendent, James Moore weather delays have pushed the date of completion to Oct. 14, 2013. Moore said the project has remained on the $32 million budget.

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continued from page 1 in Oxford, as he and his band played in Seattle the following night. There wasn’t much time to speak with Winter as fans who had bought a special ticket for the festival were waiting in the hall. Their tickets afforded them the opportunity to take a picture with Winter and get his autograph. The center room in The Library had quite a crowd even though there was still over an hour until the show began. Some fans had been waiting expectantly for Winter front and center since they opened the doors. After an opening song from

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his band, Winter took the stage in front of a cheering and grateful crowd, but this was not the same man behind the scenes. The laid back, relaxed man from the upstairs room had transformed into the world-beloved persona. His sandals were exchanged for black loafers, and his blue jeans and blue shirt had been replaced with slicker black counter parts. On his strumming hand ring finger, which was playing a spectacular show, now sat a gargantuan ring made of diamonds and gold. The only thing that remained was the snake adorned black hat, from under which he greeted the crowd with a smile and a nod.

was secured and assistance was requested from the Tupelo Bomb Squad. There were no injuries to report. Stark added that assistance from the Tupelo Bomb Squad didn’t cost the city of Oxford anything since they are a regional response team. OPD also had the assistance of the FBI, ATF, the Oxford Fire Department and Oxford Emergency Management the night of the threat.

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Photo Essay: Fourth Annual Blues Festival Photos by Katie Williamson

(left to right) Greg Johnson, Shaundi Wall, Bethany Cooper and Kristin Nieroda cheer during Anthony “Big A” Sherrod’s performance at the Oxford Blues Festival on July 19.

Anthony “Big A” Sherrod plays on the Walton-Young stage on July 19.

Andrew Cadillac Yurkow entertains Oxford Blues festival-goers at The Library Sports Bar in Oxford on July 18.

Johnny Winter performs at The Library Sports Bar in Oxford on July 18.

“Nighthawk” Tooms plays keyboard with The Reba Russell Ban at the Walton-Young stage during the Oxford Blues Festival on July 20.

Blues albums and books on sale at the Oxford Blues Fest on July 19.

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Dr.Alphonso Sanders answers questions during the blues musicians panel at the Oxford Blues Festival on July 19.

“Funky” Griff Forsythe plays the bass with CadillacFunk at The Library Sports Bar.

Allen Etheridge and son George Etheridge. 1 and a half years old, at the Oxford Blues Festival on July 20

Paintings sold at the Oxford Blues Fest on July 19

New York Internship Experience exposes UM students to work force

Susanna Rychlak and Campbell Hunt

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The New York Internship Experience is a program through The University of Mississippi Division of Outreach and Continuing Education. Students are sent in teams according to their interest to New York for the summer. Senior international studies major Susanna Rychlak is participating in The University of Mississippi’s New York Internship Experience. This summer she has been working with the non-profit organization Humanity in Action that has an international focus on human rights.

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Resolution reached in Bennie Abram case regarding sickle cell trait The lawsuit concerning the death of former University of Mississippi student-athlete Bennie Abram has been settled with no finding of fault against the university’s athletics program, its athletic trainers, administrators or the NCAA. Previous inaccurate public statements and reports suggested a financial settlement was reached with the NCAA and the university. In fact, an NCAA payment reported by the media was from a catastrophic insurance policy unrelated to the lawsuit, and a $50,000 payment by the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation was offered as a settlement to avoid further legal expenses, which might have been greater than the settlement. To honor Bennie Abram, the university announced plans to share with other programs its expertise in managing athletics-related illnesses and crises. A defensive back from Southaven, Miss., Abram collapsed on Feb. 19, 2010 during an offseason workout. The 20-year-old became distressed and was treated immediately on the scene by medical staff before being taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital, where he later died of complications from sickle cell trait. It was the first day of team conditioning drills, although Abram had been training with the strength staff in the weeks prior. “While the legal component of this tragedy is behind us, the loss of Bennie will always be felt by the Ole Miss family and all those he touched,” said Ross Bjork, Ole Miss

Director of Athletics. “It also serves as a reminder to all of us that student-athlete wellbeing will always be our No. 1 priority. While our review showed that our care for student-athletes and our emergency action plans followed best practices in this case, we will continue to evaluate our efforts to ensure that we are providing the safest and most thorough healthcare for our student-athletes. We look forward to the educational programs hosted by Ole Miss around student-athlete safety and continuing to recognize Bennie throughout our athletics program.” The Abram family filed the lawsuit in May 2011. “Early in the lawsuit, it became apparent from the lawsuit’s allegations that the family did not know what had happened,” said Lee Tyner, university attorney and chief of staff. “We decided that they deserved an opportunity to ask any question in a candid, straightforward way. So we did something extraordinary: in the summer of 2012, with litigation ongoing, the family met with our athletic trainers and the treating physician to ask anything they wanted. This effort to take care of the family’s need for accurate information helped clear the air and led directly to the settlement.” An internal review found that the Ole Miss strength and conditioning and sports medicine professionals followed universal best practices consistent with NCAA, National Athletic Trainers’ Association and other guidance regarding sickle cell trait. In fact,

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The NCAA did not make a monetary payment in connection with the settlement but did agree to continue to expand the provision of certain education and information related to student-athlete health. As part of the case’s resolution, the NCAA is distributing a “Point of Emphasis” regarding its Sports Medicine Handbook, which has been revised to stress the care and treatment of student-athletes. A legislative proposal is also being recommended that includes measures to help ensure greater safety at NCAA institutions. “This settlement is another step in raising awareness of

the dangers of sickle cell trait among athletes, and helping prevent tragic deaths such as (Bennie)’s,” says The Lanier Law Firm’s Gene Egdorf, who represents the Abram family. “We are pleased that Ole Miss and the NCAA stepped up and settled this matter in a way that honors (his) memory and will help save lives in the future.” Unrelated to the lawsuit or the claims in the suit, the Abram family received $275,000 in insurance proceeds, which was paid before the suit was filed. Of that amount, $250,000 came from Ole Miss’ student-athlete insurance policy and $25,000 from the NCAA’s policy.

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Ole Miss Athletics Foundation announces recordbreaking year experience for our studentathletes, and compete for and win championships in the future. All of us who call Ole Miss home are inspired and energized by this outpouring of gifts and we pledge to keep building on the momentum and excel at the next level on and off the field.” Annual giving, which is comprised of Ole Miss Athletics Foundation membership and priority seating donations, accounts for 57 percent of the cash total and increased 31 percent from $11.2 million to $14.7 million. Annual membership starts at $50. “We rebranded and restructured Annual Giving in March, and the response has been tremendous,” said Keith Carter, Associate Athletics Director and Executive Director of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation. “With this new simple and inclusive model, our goal is to raise our total membership to 10,000 and we are confident with the help of

Rebel Nation, we will make this happen.” The Vaught Society, which began in 2010 with 29 original charter members, now has over 235 members and has received over $27 million in pledges for Ole Miss Athletics since 2010. Vaught Society members make pledges of $25,000 or greater over the course of five years. Cash contributions to the Vaught Society for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $5.7 million, a 137 percent increase from $2.4 million in 2012. “We continue to be amazed with people stepping up every day in support of Ole Miss Athletics,” added Carter. “Our staff will continue to work tirelessly with our current donors and find new annual donors and supporters to the Forward Together campaign this coming year as we continue to build upon the energy on campus.” The Forward Together campaign has surpassed the $80

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Position Breakdown: Special Teams The Daily Mississippian’s David Collier breaks down the Ole Miss special teams in part eight of an eight-part series that will break down each position of the Rebels’ 2013 football team. on 14 kick returns. Other candidates are Mathers and sophomore Carlos Davis, who is suspended for the first six games. It remains to be seen who of the newcomers will get a look. Guys like running back Mark Dodson, wide receiver Quadarias Mireles and running back Kailo Moore could be potential candidates to contribute.

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Depth has been talked about at length as being the main issue keeping Ole Miss from competing with the elite teams in the Southeastern Conference, but one area where they should rank among the league’s best is on special teams. Last season, Rebel head coach Hugh Freeze elected to redshirt two seniors in punter Tyler Campbell and kicker Andrew Ritter. Now, as Ole Miss heads into year two, they have experience in that key area. Campbell has been one of the nation’s top punters his entire career, averaging 44.6 yards per punt. He finished the 2010 season first in average with a 46.4 mark. In 2011, he improved on his accuracy and downed 28 punts inside the 20. Ritter is expected to be the kickoff man for the Rebels, which he’s done his entire career, as well as be a consistent place kicker. He has yet to attempt a field goal in his career in Oxford, but he has a strong enough leg to put points on the board from long distances. However, accuracy will be a key, and he will need to improve in that area from his performance in the spring. On kickoffs, Ritter should be consistent as he’s been during his career. He has totaled 12 touchbacks in each

of his previous three years. If Ritter struggles at either job, freshman Andy Pappanastos and sophomore Nathan Noble should get a look. Pappanastos is a newcomer from Montgomery, Ala., while Noble had 11 touchbacks in five games last season. The Rebels will also be in good hands at long snapper and holder. Junior Will Denny and senior Chris Conley return for their third year as a consistent long snapperholder duo. In the return game, Ole Miss has a lot of potential candidates, but the most likely guy to have his job back is sophomore Jaylen Walton. The 5-foot-8, 167-pounder had 26 kick returns last year, totaling 643 yards, which is good enough for a 24.7 average. Walton’s biggest highlight came on a 100-yard kickoff return against Texas. The leading punt returner is senior Korvic Neat. However, Neat did not present a threat, averaging just 5.1 yards per return in 16 attempts. Senior Jeff Scott is a guy that you could see at both kickoff and punt return. Last year, Freeze was reluctant to use Scott on special teams due to depth issues, but with the progression of Walton and sophomore I’Tavius Mathers at running back, Scott could get an opportunity in the return game. In 2011, Scott averaged 17.2 yards in eight punt returns and 17.7 yards

Analysis Ole Miss is in good shape as far as special teams go, and it could make the difference in a game or two this season. Freeze mentioned at SEC Media Days on Tuesday that having Campbell could make junior quarterback Bo Wallace realize gambles aren’t worth taking at times, so that alone shows his presence could be a game changer. I think Campbell will be as good as he always has been, but Ritter may have some struggles. Last season, Bryson Rose struggled more with his accuracy while he was also doing kickoff duties. If Ritter has that same struggle, look for either Noble to take over kickoff duties or Pappanastos to handle field goal kicking, so Ritter can concentrate on one task. Walton will be a dynamic threat on kick returns, and it will interesting to see if he can get involved on punt returns. Last season, he never got a shot there, so he may not be comfortable catching the punts. However, an entire offseason to work on that could make all the difference. I would be surprised if Neat is the one returning punts extensively this season. He just never showed the ability to be a home run threat and had some costly mistakes just catching the ball. A lot of factors will go into finding someone who can be that threat, but the Rebels now have multiple skill players to chose from and the added depth shouldn’t make using a guy on special teams that big of a deal. For continuing coverage of Ole Miss football, follow @DavidLCollier and @thedm_sports on Twitter.