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Bassfield, Miss. Chapter Three Begins A.J. Moore C.J. Moore Greenwood, Miss Sammie Epps Jackson, Miss Dayall Harris Breeland Speaks Rod Taylor Madison, Miss Sean Rawlings Jeremy Liggins Meridian, Miss. C.J. Hampton Oxford, Miss D.K. Buford Purvis, Miss Markell Pack Southaven, Miss Tyler Putman Florence, Ala. Kendrick Doss Homewood, Ala. Jordan Sims Fresno, Calif. Tee Shepard Jacksonville, Fla. Marquis Haynes Hampton, Ga. 4% Demarquis Gates Stockbridge, Ga. 4% Kendarius Webster Tyrone, Ga. 28% Chris Williams 40% Crystal Lake, Ill. Fahn Cooper 68% Covington, La. 44% Garrald McDowell Durham, N.C. Akeem Judd 52% 48% Fayetteville, N.C. 10 (40%) Offense 1(4%) Christian Russell 11 (44%) Defense Memphis, Tenn. 17 (68%) Christian Morris 4 (16%) Other (ATH/K) (28%) Gary Wunderlich 7 Dallas, Texas *Taken from highest rating of each player from four major recruiting services Victor Evans 12 (48%) In-state
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By David Collier “I’m thrilled with our class,” 19 players who were ranked full recruiting class since tak- It’s safe to say the Rebels [email protected] Freeze said in a press confer- a four-star prospect or higher ing over the Ole Miss football accomplished both of those ence Wednesday afternoon. on at least one of the main re- program. When he was hired, goals. “The job that our coaches did cruiting services. So, although Freeze said it would take three Ole Miss signed seven of the ational Sign- in building relationships with they missed out on some full recruiting classes before top 10 players in Mississippi, ing Day has the prospects, their families guys they had a shot with on he felt it was really an SEC according to ESPN, and six of come and and others in their circle that Wednesday, Ole Miss has a roster. He said they’re “close,” the Clarion Ledger’s Dandy gone, and they lean on in deciding which class full of talented players. and raved about the speed Dozen. Ole Miss college to attend. I thought “Obviously, we lost a few they brought in. As for identifying positions head coach our coaches did a phenomenal battles with some really good Going into this recruiting of need, the Rebels did that NHugh Freeze is well on his job in building those relation- schools that we were in at the season, the coaching staff had with the addition of five of- way to building a contender in ships that withstand the re- end with some really good very specific goals. fensive lineman, five defensive Oxford. The Rebels wrapped cruiting process. It’s definitely players,” Freeze said. “We’ve “We set out a goal to cap- lineman and three defensive up the 2014 recruiting class a grind and a challenge.” reminded ourselves every day ture our state and the top backs. Ole Miss also added a Wednesday with the addition Ole Miss ended the day this week that our focus is on guys in it, first,” Freeze said. good group of junior college of 26 players, including early ranked as high as No. 14, ac- the players that we get be- “Then, we identify positions players that Freeze expects to enrollees. cording to 247Sports.com, cause those are the Rebels. of needs. We were able to ac- make an immediate impact. It didn’t have the star power and as low as No. 19, accord- Those are the ones that chose complish both of those things “We think that the JUCO and media attention the 2013 ing to Rivals.com. They also to come with us. Our concen- in this class. It added signifi- route solved some immediate season had, but the 2014 class finished the day ninth in the tration will be on the many, cant depth to our young foot- needs like at linebacker with ranks as one of the top recruit- Southeastern Conference. many great players.” ball team, particularly at cer- ing classes in program history. The Rebels had a total of This was Freeze’s second tain spots.” See FOOTBALL, PAGE 7
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Even It was not until later, when was likely in their fridge. photography editor Coca-Cola, one of the most I got on social media, that it To me, I just cannot see how [email protected] visible American exporters in even registered with me that any of those stories are less tisha coleman the world, got in on the ac- some people would find the “American” than the next. I Ignacio Murillo tion. commercial offensive. To be can’t grasp how any one seg- natalie moore By Anna Rush This year Coca-Cola aired honest, it is quite hard for me ment of the commercial could design editors [email protected] a commercial that featured to comprehend that. be considered “un-Ameri- “America the Beautiful” being Perhaps, I’m reminded of can.” To me, people like my advertising STAFF: Football, especially the Su- sung in a variety of languages my grandfather. A hardwork- grandfather or my childhood per Bowl, is considered one while playing footage of what ing farmer, similar to those in friend are just as much a Matt zelenik of the shining jewels in the is presumed to be a variety the truck commercials, who part of the brotherhood sung advertising sales manager Americana pie. Like a slice of of Americans with some of worked in the fields every about in the song as those [email protected] apple pie or a Little League America’s more iconic sights day to provide for his family who were so quick to criticize. emily forsythe baseball diamond, many con- in the background. and felt strongly about God, DAvid Jones sider the gathering in front of While watching this com- guns and all things American- Anna Rush is a law student from jamie Kendrick the TV every year to watch mercial, I felt that familiar made. However, he spoke lit- Hattiesburg. She graduated from Evan miller the top two teams battle it out lump in my throat that is usu- tle to no English. Mississippi State in 2011. account executives on the gridiron a litmus test ally reserved for those videos Or maybe I’m reminded of Mara Bensing for Americanism. of dogs seeing their soldier a childhood friend. She im- Farrell Lawo I join my fellow Americans owners return home for the migrated to the United States Kristen Saltzman in this ritual, albeit more for first time (you know those from a Middle Eastern coun- creative designers the food and halftime perfor- videos get you, too; admit it). try with her family at an early mances. This year even the I couldn’t agree more with age. English wasn’t spoken in S. GALE DENLEY commercials were caught up Coke’s message. America is their home, and her mom still STUDENT MEDIA CENTER in the American spirit. 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By Katelyn Miller Gay’s office requested that Child [email protected] Protective Services find the moth- er and child to ensure the proper Dr. Hannah Gay, Ole Miss function of her immune system. alumna and associate professor of Upon the child’s return to Gay’s pediatrics at the University of Mis- clinic, blood tests indicated an un- sissippi Medical Center in Jackson, detectable viral load. delivered the 2014 Spring Honors Disbelieving the results, Gay Convocation Address Wednesday performed secondary blood tests night at the Ford Center. and consulted with other physi- A graduate of the Sally Mc- cians specializing in pediatric Donnell Barksdale Honors Col- disease management in order to lege’s predecessor, then called the confirm the diagnosis, similar to University Scholars Program, Gay “remission.” discussed the power Mississippi Although Gay notes that the education and community ties “lay press has substituted ‘cure’ have to affect change. as the verb,” the patient is more “People are realizing that we accurately classified as function- do have the ability to do things ally cured, or “without a tract of in Mississippi that they cannot do replication-competent virus.” in many other sites,” Gay said of Three years old now, the patient the success she has had in clinical remains free of a detectable viral interactions with both commu- load and is not currently receiving GRANT BEEBE | The Daily Mississippian nity members and the Mississippi medication. Health Department. Gay visited the Conference University physician Hannah Gay delivers SMBHC Spring Convocation Address in Oxford on Wednesday. Gay has recently received in- on Retrovirals and Opportun- ternational attention — including ist Infections in Atlanta following infection rates remain low where thing to know is what you don’t she spoke about the role of Missis- being named one of Time Maga- the confirmation of the patient’s high enrollment and retention know.” sippi in the medical community. I zine’s 100 Most Influential People unique case with the hopes of re- rates in clinical trials are possible. Self-described as a woman of almost wish that the entire speech — after it became known that she covering from wedding planning “People in Mississippi are very faith, Gay reminded students to was on that.” was responsible for the treatment and to present an abstract drafted appreciative of anything perceived consider their higher callings in Sophomore biology major Jesus that rendered a Mississippi infant with her treatment associates. as good coming out of Mississip- life. Diaz said he appreciated the time infected with HIV functionally Media outlets, governments and pi,” Gay said after reporting that “Do the hard things that are put Gay shared with the Ole Miss cured. non-profits alike began seeking Mississippi also has a much lower in your path,” she said. community as an opportunity to Her aggressive approach, utiliz- Gay for interviews and speaking rate of infant HIV transmission Quoting Colossians 3:23, Gay learn from another’s passions. ing three post-exposure prophy- engagements. than many other states, an unex- reminded the audience that look- “I was inspired by Dr. Gay’s laxis drugs rather than one, defied Recalling the seemingly unend- pected figure given the prevalence ing for cure is service to human- humility and the courage it took the typical standard of care in ing series of phone calls and press of poverty. kind. for her to speak in front of a large 2010. meetings, Gay spoke of her first The transmission rate from un- “Whatever you do, work at it audience,” Diaz said. “I was also The infant received treatment interaction with the virus as a mis- treated women stands currently at with all your heart, as working for moved by her passion to help bet- for six weeks. sionary physician serving those in- less than 1.4 percent, and the rate The Lord, not for man,” she said. ter lives in our community without Believed to have been infected fected with HIV in Ethiopia. from treated women at 0 percent, Sophomore English and busi- expecting fame in return. in-utero, the infant was born to a “If anyone tested positive for according to Gay. ness double major in the Honors “The most valuable lesson I mother who did not receive proper HIV, they had a tendency to dis- Closing her remarks, Gay en- College Hannah Hultman said learned from this spring’s convoca- prenatal care that might have eas- appear into the night,” Gay said. couraged students to remember that she enjoyed the convocation tion is that wealth and fame don’t ily prevented the spread of HIV. “So we didn’t test for it.” that progress involves asking ques- as an opportunity to consider the always come in pairs, and that In the course of labor, Gay She did, however, treat patients tions. successes of Mississippi. those attributes are better enjoyed said, attending physicians became that seemed to display symptoms, “It is very, very good to know the “I found the speech, as a whole, as a reward of practicing some- aware that the mother was HIV which was difficult without confir- limitations of your knowledge,” successful,” Hultman said. “How- thing one is passionate about.” positive and consulted Gay for mation of infection. she said. “The most important ever, I was most interested when treatment. Praising the efforts of physicians After a period of compliance in and healthcare workers in Missis- medicating the infant, the mother sippi, Gay reported that as a re- stopped treatment and did not visit sult of the close-knit communities Gay’s clinic. characteristic of Mississippi, infant
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By Lacey Russell the festival. “We get a fair amount ers) up close,” Operations Director morrow night, the scheduled pan- been planning and developing this [email protected] of retirees; we get a lot of middle- Michelle Emanuel said. “You can els and showings of the remaining year’s event since February 2013, aged moms; we get a lot of stu- ask them whatever question you 77 films will take place at the new the day after last year’s film festival The 11th Annual Oxford Film dents. I mean, it really is complete- had in your head while you were Malco Oxford Commons and the ended. Though they have worked Festival begins at 6 tonight at the ly just across the board.” watching. You get immediate feed- Oxford Conference Center. hard over the past 12 months, they Lyric. Development Director Melanie back, and it’s great for the film- Saturday night at the Lyric, fes- admit that simply seeing the com- A special edition of Thacker Addington said the increased flow makers because they see their film tival-goers have the opportunity to munity come together is a reward Mountain Radio will entertain of tourism is not the only benefit in front of an audience who are attend the awards ceremony. Hos- in itself. moviegoers and independent film this celebration of fine arts brings not necessarily just their friends pitality Director Diala Chaney “It’s just nice to see people out,” addicts, features house band The to the area. and family.” said it’s a ticketed event, and doors Fergusson said. “You know every- Yalobushwackers and is hosted by “I think (it benefits Oxford) on Film festivals are also highly open at 8:30 p.m. Food and re- body has their day jobs and what- Jim Dees. a lot of levels,” she said. “One, of regarded as great places for local freshments will be provided. ever, but then people will go and The festival’s lineup of 78 films course, is that we’re bringing in filmmakers to network with pro- Emanuel advises those planning they’ll park in there all weekend begins at 7:30 p.m. with the pre- films that you otherwise wouldn’t fessionals in the industry. Film- to attend not to wait until the last long, so you get to see everybody. miere of “Killer Kudzu,” the fes- see. In fact, our Friday night spot- makers, distributors, producers, the last minute to arrive. It’s just a nice community event.” tival’s fourth annual community light is a film called ‘Side Effects attorneys and others in the indus- “We do have screenings that sell Tickets for the festival can be film project. of Barry.’ They’re distributing it try travel from places like L.A. and out,” she said. “We don’t show 20 purchased online at oxfordfilmfest. The directors of the festival ex- everywhere, except for Mississippi. New York to attend events like this, minutes of previews, so if a film is com or in person at festival venues pect a total of 3,000-4,000 people So this is your chance to see it.” according to Fergusson. starting at 6, it is starting at 6, and today through Sunday. to attend over the four-day period, According to the event directors, “It’s an opportunity for people you may have to stand in line 30 For the latest news and an of- with the crowd’s demographics going to a film festival offers a dif- in Mississippi who are interested in minutes before you are able to get ficial schedule of events, the di- varying as much as the film cat- ferent experience than simply sit- filmmaking to meet these people, into the room because there will rectors recommend that festival egories presented. ting at home and watching movie. and make connections to then go be another session already in that attendees check the Oxford Film “It really is mixed,” said Molly “When you’re at a festival, you somewhere else,” she said. room.” Festival’s Facebook page. Fergusson, executive director of actually get to meet the (filmmak- Following the opening events to- The directors say they have
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By Joanie Sanders the 2014 Oxford Film Festival’s cording to the Oxford Film Festival er to stop it from spreading. “As a sixth-generation Missis- [email protected] community film project. Several website. Not only does the commu- “As a born-and-bred Oxonian, I sippian, it was wonderful to get to films were submitted for the com- nity film address a local issue, but it know what a beautiful, proud and work on a film about something as Some call it the miracle vine, petition and read by the festival also strengthens and brings people strong place Oxford is, and I imag- Southern as kudzu,” Burke said. while others refer to it as a silent directors. The submissions were together. ined that if a mutant vine took over “Felicity Flesher wrote a fabulous killer. This plant, originally from voted on, and “Killer Kudzu” was “Killer Kudzu” screenwriter town, its people would undoubt- script that really highlights some Japan and introduced to the U.S. chosen as the overall winner. and Oxford native Felicity Flesher edly join together to defend their of the charming things about our in the 1870s, covers seven million The premiere of “Killer Kudzu” has always been fascinated by the home,” Flesher said as posted on little city.” acres of the deep South. Regard- will begin the festival’s lineup at kudzu plant, which can grow up to the film festival’s website. This year marks the 11th an- less of personal opinion, one thing 7:30 tonight. a foot per day. She saw the plant as Director Meaghin Burke said niversary of the festival and the is agreed upon: Kudzu is taking The film tells the story of how a a perfect horror movie villain and she appreciated working on a film fourth annual community film over. town must come together when a a threat to the local community, that incorporated specifically local project. Although the screenwriters “Killer Kudzu” is the winner of mutant vine tries to take over, ac- which must unite and work togeth- features. did not have to be from Oxford, all were required to take into consider- ation the physical environment and aspects of the local community. Apply to be a Kodak and Panavision were sponsors for the first community film, according to Executive Direc- 211 S. LAMAR, OXFORD 662-236-0050 new member of tor Molly Fergusson. “We wanted to do something to Lambda Sigma! highlight their products,” she said. “We also wanted to find a way to TONIGHT get more of the community in- ••• volved with the festival and the CBDB filmmaking in general.” Apart from the cinematogra- pher and some of the crew, every- Unwed Teenage Mothers one involved in the production of with very special guest A Prestigious Sophomore Honor the film was local, including actors and craft services. The community Benjamin Booker & Society Based on film presents an opportunity for lo- Talbot Adams Scholarship and Leadership cals to experience the filmmaking process first hand and determine ••• their strengths. Applications can be picked up outside “We felt that if more of the FRIDAY community could see what was in- the ASB office in the Union volved in making a film, then they would be more enthusiastic about SATURDAY ••• working on other productions that *Return to ASB Office Feb. 12, were starting to happen and start Brent Cobb NO later than 6 PM* making films of their own,”- Fer 36792 gusson said. 38213 NEWS NEWS | 6 February 2014 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 5 Festival commences at Thacker F E B.
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Fans view a performance during a Thacker Mountain Radio Show last semester.
By Audrey Hall and is releasing his debut al- or so times,” Offutt said. It’s [email protected] bum this year. fun and great. I try and go to According to McGaw, this the radio show every week. It’s Thacker Mountain Radio week’s cast represents every- one of my favorite things about will mark the beginning of the thing Thacker Mountain has Oxford: free music and litera- 2014 Oxford Film Festival to- to offer. They embody the ture once a week. Jim Dees is night at 6 at the Lyric. show’s message: It’s a love of very funny, and the Yalobush- The radio program gives art, poetry and music that can wackers is a great band.” people the opportunity to truly move the soul, and no Take it from the guy who is elaborate on the artistic styles one appreciates it better than a Thacker Mountain veteran they use to express themselves people who share their South- and knows — you will not in a familial and engaging at- ern roots. want to miss this show. 6 mosphere. Thacker Mountain “We look for folks who are When asked how he was go- is all about community. making music they believe in,” ing to choose what to read this “When our guest stars and McGaw said. Thursday, Offutt said, audience connect, when ev- “We want to further the con- “Choosing what to read is erything hangs together,” pro- versation.” informed by the strict time ducer Kathryn McGaw said. The show does not cater to a limit of Thacker, plus the PG “People leave changed in particular audience, however. rating of radio.” some way and that’s a beauti- “We always have a very in- In a bit of a spoiler, howev- ful thing to see happen.” teresting and diverse audience. er, he said he finds short sto- - Talented artists such as Me- Some people will be there for ries the most fun to write and lissa Ginsburg and Jimbo Ma- Jimbo, they’re always very ex- that they are the best for pub- thus will be performing for cited for him,” McGaw stated. lic readings because they tell Thacker Mountain Radio to- “There is something for ev- a succinct and complete story. night. eryone.” Offutt also has a few things to Another guest star to ex- And just in case you weren’t say to young writers. pect is 81-year-old Leo “Bud” convinced already, the final “Read and write every day,” Welch, who will be making his member of this week’s broad- Offutt said. “Carry pen and 9 debut appearance. cast is Chris Offutt, one of Ole paper; write things down when He was recently discovered Miss’ professors. you think of them.” by Big Legal Mess Records “I’ve read on Thacker three
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38216 NEWS PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 6 February 2014 | NEWS Feature Photos: Honors Convocation
Dr. Hannah Gay of the University of Mississippi Medical Center spoke at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Spring Convocation Wednesday.
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2014 CLASS, than his feet in those things. It continued from page 12 means a lot more to me and I was hoping Matt Luke can get ton and four-star cornerback the most out of him. Kendarius Webster. “Jordan Sims, the same way. “We expect people like C.J. We’re going to stay on him Hampton, who’s already here about controlling his weight, with us and looks phenomenal but then watch his drill tape in workouts, to come in and and see what he did at every- immediately add to our depth body’s camp. As soon as he in the secondary, which was goes to their camp he gets an needed,” Freeze said. “The offer because of what you see same thing with Kendarius him do athletically.” Webster. We think those two With the loss of Donte Mon- kids are able to come in and crief at wide receiver, Laquon play right away.” Treadwell will get more and Defensive line was anoth- more attention from oppos- er area of need, especially ing defenses. Ole Miss signed when it comes to pass rushers. four-star wideout Markell Ole Miss ranked 11th in the Pack on Wednesday, and the Southeastern Conference in Purvis native is someone who sacks and wanted to get guys could make a quick impact for who can take pressure off the the Rebel offense. secondary. Another area of need Ole They did just that with the Miss addressed was at running additions of three talented de- back. The Rebels have plenty fensive ends. of bodies on the depth chart, “I think Marquis Haynes but they needed a big body has potential to be a phe- who can get the tough yards nomenal player,” Freeze said. on short-yardage situations. “He’s so athletic. Hopefully, Junior college pros- we can get some mass to him. pect Akeem Judd, a 6-foot, He’s a C.J. Johnson mold guy. 215-pound bruising runner, Garrald McDowell, his motor and redshirt freshman Jor- is unbelievable. Grant Heard dan Wilkins should solve that did a phenomenal job recruit- problem for Ole Miss. ing him. Victor (Evans)’ body “I think it’s pretty well FILE PHOTO ( IGNACIO MURILLO ) | The Daily Mississippian Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze celebrates with the team after the Music City Bowl. is what you’re looking for in rounded,” Freeze said of the this league. I really look for- class as a whole. “There’s al- en a hiatus from his recruit- first to determine who has the ward to seeing him develop. ways people that you wish you FOOTBALL, ment for a brief period of valid one. We have some guys that have would have gotten that you continued from page 1 time. We immediately started But overall, it was another some speed off the edge.” felt like would have addressed Christian Russell and with the doing what we do in most big time class. On the offensive line, Ole needs more immediate. I’m big, physical tailback Akeem cases, recruiting the mom, Sure, everyone enjoys hav- Miss lost six players, includ- really happy with the guys we Judd,” Freeze said. “We de- the dad, his high school coach ing the spotlight on National ing three starters. They have have. We addressed almost ev- cided we needed another and him. Signing Day like the Rebels a core group of young players ery position.” corner about a week ago and “I was very clear with Tee did last year, but if Freeze and returning, but also have plenty were able to get a great talent at the beginning. If you have his staff and consistently find of opportunities for newcom- For continuing coverage of Ole like Tee Shepard to join us. no interest, I certainly don’t themselves inside the top 15 ers to come in and make an Miss football, follow @DavidL- We also got offensive tackle want to muddy the water. If or 20 with an occasional push immediate impact. Collier and @thedm_sports on Fahn Cooper. Those are posi- so, we’ll move on elsewhere. into the top 10, Ole Miss can Ole Miss signed five offen- Twitter. tions that were of great need We had a plan B that we could compete in the rigorous SEC sive lineman in this class, and to us. have gone to, but he contin- West. junior college prospect Fahn “Jeremy Liggins, I’m not ued to go down the road with Freeze did exactly what he Cooper is expected to come sure exactly where he fits, us.” wanted to do in his first two in and play right away at right but he improved our football The drama didn’t end with seasons at the helm, and on tackle. The Rebels also landed team. What a great talent that Shepard, as Ole Miss received Wednesday, he got a pretty the No. 1 prospect in Missis- he is. He’s a winner. I love a national letter of intent strong start to Chapter Three. sippi in Roderick Taylor, who what I see with his work ethic from junior college athlete is a five-star prospect, accord- right now, as with the other D.J. Law. However, Law had For continuing coverage of Ole ing to 247Sports.com. midyear high school enroll- apparently sent a signed let- Miss football, follow @DavidL- “Rod Taylor is as good as ees. We’ll fulfill some great ter of intent to Utah as well. Collier and @thedm_sports on I’ve ever seen in drill tape,” needs.” It will depend on what school Twitter. Freeze said. “I don’t know that Shepard was the surprise validated the letter of intent I’ve ever seen a guy any better of signing day. After missing out on some possible surpris- es, Ole Miss was able to land Shepard, a four-star corner- back from Holmes Commu- nity College, after he commit- ted to in-state rival Mississippi State this past Sunday. Freeze said they recruited Shepard “very heavily” in the fall, but the contact be- tween the two parties cooled off when it looked as though Shepard was going to head back out west. However, he ended up back at Holmes for the spring semester and the talks began again a little over a week before signing day. “I like him, and I think he can contribute to us,” Freeze said. “He was really the one we had the best relationship with, even though we had tak- 36771 PAGE 8 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 6 February 2014 | COMICS
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n er o do y r yD d ol e Boo Boo ol e r yD d y do o SPORTS SPORTS | 6 February 2014 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 9 associated press SEC West National Signing Day capsules An overall look at how the seven Ragnow, OT, Chanhassen, Minn.; burn’s top-rated signee if he had of the nation’s top junior college schools in the Southeastern Con- Brian Wallace, OT, Florissant, signed with his hometown school. defensive backs. He could help ference Western Division fared Mo. immediately at a spot the Rebels Wednesday on Signing Day. Late addition: JoJo Robinson, need some depth. Ole Miss coach WR, Miami, Fla. Hugh Freeze said Shepard has One that got away: Solomon some work to do academically, but Thomas, DE, Coppell, Texas. the coach is optimistic he can be TEXAS A&M NOTE: “Brian might have been eligible next season. National rankings (Rivals 6; one of our more heavily recruited One that got away: Malachi Scout 5). kids. He’s a very talented young LSU Dupre, WR, New Orleans. The Best in class: QB Kyle Allen. man with nothing but upside in National rankings: (Rivals 2; Rebels wanted Dupre, but it was Best of the rest: DE Myles Gar- ALABAMA front of him. He has the potential Scout 2). always a long shot to lure the star rett. National rankings (Rivals 1; to maybe help us right away.” — Best in class: Leonard Fournette, receiver from LSU. Late addition: Zaycoven Hen- Scout 1). Arkansas coach Bret Bielema on RB, New Orleans, La. derson, DT, Longview, Texas. Best in class: DE Da’Shawn OT Brian Wallace. Best of the rest: Malachi Dupre, One that got away: Mattrell Hand of Woodbridge, Va., could WR, River Ridge, La. McGraw, DB, New Orleans. bring a pass rushing prowess that Late addition: Travonte Valen- Note: One member of Texas Saban has been seeking. The tine, DT, Hialeah, Fla. A&M’s recruiting class will never 6-foot-4, 260-pounder collected One that got away: Cameron play a down of football for the 56 sacks during his four-year high Robinson, OL, West Monroe, La. Aggies. Dallas Skyline cornerback school career. (Alabama) MISSISSIPPI STATE Cedric Collins committed to the Best of the rest: LB Rashaan NOTE: Les Miles on Leon- National rankings: (Rivals 41; Aggies before his junior year in Evans, OL Cam Robinson, ATH AUBURN ard Fournette: “The inhibitor for Scout 39) 2012, but discovered at the end Bo Scarbrough, OL Dominick National rankings (Rivals 9; a running back is he is big and Best in class: Aeris Williams, of that season that he had a rare Jackson and CBs Tony Brown and Scout 9). doesn’t have great speed or he has RB, West Point, Miss. The 6-foot- congenital cervical problem and Marlon Humphrey are also five- Best in class: RB Roc Thomas is speed and is not quite big enough. 1, 200-pound Williams rushed for couldn’t continue his football ca- star prospects, according to at least a top-15 overall recruit by both Ri- So, you have to work on his speed nearly 4,000 yards during his prep reer. The Aggies chose to give him one service. vals and Scout. He could compete or build him up. Leonard Four- career and could help the Bull- a scholarship anyway, and Texas Late addition: For the second with Corey Grant and Cameron nette has both size and speed. He dogs’ backfield immediately. A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said straight year, Alabama raided ri- Artis-Payne to replace Heisman has ball skills and great vision. He Best of the rest: Gerri Green, the decision was about “honoring val Auburn’s backyard for a high- Trophy finalist Tre Mason in the is a guy who will step in and play.” LB, Greenville, Miss.; Jamoral commitments.” profile linebacker. Evans joined backfield. “We really feel like he’s Graham, WR, Decatur, Miss. Reuben Foster in leaving Auburn got the ability to come in imme- Mississippi State hopes Green is High School for Tuscaloosa. “As diately and make a huge impact,” the latest in a long line of quality Make the DM soon as Rashaan committed to us, Malzahn said. linebackers in Starkville. part of your Reuben Foster called me and ab- Best of the rest: Five-star WR Late addition: Cory Thomas, solutely said that he was a much D’haquille Williams, who is al- DL, Bessemer, Ala. The Bulldogs morning ritual better recruiter than I was and he ready enrolled, was Rivals’ No. 1 were able to add some depth along was really responsible for that,” junior college prospect. LB Tre’ OLE MISS the defensive line with Thomas. Saban said. Williams is another five-star re- National rankings (Rivals 18; The 6-foot-5, 273-pounder was One that got away: There cruit who was rated one of the Scout 14). also considering Tennessee. weren’t many important targets nation’s top two linebackers by Best in class: Rod Taylor, OL, One that got away: Tee Shepa- the Tide whiffed on. They made several recruiting sites. Both play Jackson, Miss. The 6-foot-3, rd, DB, Fresno, Calif. Mississippi a late run for Miami commitment positions where Auburn has im- 320-pound Under Armour All- State thought it had a great shot at (and signee) Chad Thomas, a five- mediate needs. American could help the Rebels Shepard, who was one of the na- star defensive end. Late additions: Auburn picked right away on the offensive line. tion’s top junior college defensive up two more big men on sign- He was the consensus top-rated backs. He ended up signing with THE DAILY ing day. Braden Smith of Olathe, recruit in Mississippi and among rival Mississippi. MISSISSIPPIAN The STudenT newSpaper of The univerSiTy of MiSSiSSippi Kan., was rated the nation’s top the nation’s top interior offensive Serving ole MiSS and oxford Since 1911 guard by Scout. Auburn targeted linemen. him hard after Greg Robinson left Best of the rest: Breeland Speaks, for the NFL draft. Auburn beat DL, Jackson, Miss.; Markell Pack, Deal’s Auto Repair out Clemson and Georgia for An- WR, Purvis, Miss. Speaks and ARKANSAS drew Williams, rated as the No. 12 Pack will be expected to compete & Glass Co. National rankings: (Rivals 29; defensive end by 247Sports and for playing time quickly. Pack For all your auto repair & glass needs Scout 32). Rivals. could help fill the void left by WR Best in class: Bijhon Jackson, One that got away: Auburn Donte Moncrief, who declared for NEW LOCATION DT, El Dorado, Ark. High School five-star linebacker the NFL Draft. 2211 UNIVERSITY AVE Best of the rest: Kendrick Ed- Rashaan Evans chose Alabama Late addition: Tee Shepard, NEXT TO CHANDLER DODGE & JEEP wards, WR, Miami, Fla.; Cole in another signing-day announce- DB, Fresno, Calif. The Rebels Hedlund, K, Argyle, Texas; Frank ment. He would have been Au- surprised many by landing one 281-4417 36643 COWBOY TONIGHT MARIO WITH THE MECHANICAL Ladiesnight BULL NO cover for ladies all night $1 Miller and Coors Light 120 South 11th Street 662.234.1411 please drink responsibly 38212 SPORTS PAGE 10 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 6 February 2014 | SPORTS 2014 Ole Miss football recruiting class Below are the 25 signees that make up the 2014 Ole Miss football recruiting class. The list does not include Christian Morris, who is a mid-year transfer from UCLA. Morris is enrolled at Ole Miss for the spring semester. It does include the junior college and high school early enrollees. Each signee’s height, weight, hometown and previous school are given in addition to the star rankings from each of the four major recruiting services. The 24/7 Composite ranking is an average ranking from the four recruiting services. Photos courtesy of Rivals.com| Graphic by Ignacio Murillo
ATH D.K. BUFORD OL FAHN COOPER QB KENDRICK DOSS TE SAMMIE EPPS DE VICTOR EVANS 5-foot-11, 190 pounds - 6-foot-5, 315 pounds - Crystal 6-foot-2, 215 pounds - Florence, 6-foot-5, 215 pounds - Greenwood, 6-foot-4, 225 pounds - Dallas, Oxford, Miss. - Lafayette HS Lake, Ill. - College of DuPage Ala. - Florence HS Miss. - Greenwood HS Texas - Skyline HS 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite
LB DEMARQUIS GATES DB C.J. HAMPTON WR DAYALL HARRIS DE MARQUIS HAYNES RB AKEEM JUDD 6-foot-2, 215 pounds - 6-foot-1, 195 pounds - Meridian, 6-foot-3, 185 pounds - Jackson, 6-foot-3, 225 pounds - Jacksonville, 6-foot-0, 215 pounds - Durham, Hampton, Ga. - Lovejoy HS Miss. - Meridian HS Miss. - Callaway HS Fla. - Fork Union Military Academy N.C. - Georgia Military College 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite
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ATH JEREMY LIGGINS DL GARRALD MCDOWELL LB A.J. MOORE ATH C.J. MOORE WR MARKELL PACK 6-foot-4, 295 pounds - Oxford, 6-foot-2, 260 pounds - 6-foot-1,200 pounds - Bassfield, 6-foot-0, 190 pounds - Bassfield, 6-foot-3, 185 pounds - Purvis, Miss. - Northeast Miss. CC Covington, La.- Covington HS Miss. - Bassfield HS Miss. - Bassfield HS Miss. - Purvis HS 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite
OL TYLER PUTMAN OL SEAN RAWLINGS LB CHRISTIAN RUSSELL DB TEE SHEPARD OG JORDAN SIMS 6-foot-5, 285 pounds - Southaven, 6-foot-5, 285 pounds - Madison, 6-foot-1, 235 pounds - Fayetteville, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds - Fresno, 6-foot-4, 348 pounds - Homewood Miss. - DeSoto Central HS Miss. - Madison Ridgeland Academy N.C. - East Mississippi CC Calif.- Holmes CC Ala., Homewood HS 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite
DL BREELAND SPEAKS OL ROD TAYLOR DB KENDARIUS WEBSTER DT CHRIS WILLIAMS K GARY WUNDERLICH 6-foot-4, 285 pounds - Jackson, 6-foot-3, 320 pounds - Jackson, 5-foot-11, 177 pounds - 6-foot-1, 287 pounds - Tyrone, 6-foot-0, 180 pounds - Memphis, Miss. - Callaway HS Miss. - Callaway HS Stockbridge, Ga. - Stockbridge HS Ga. - Sandy Creek HS Tenn. - Memphis University School 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports 24/7Sports ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN ESPN Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Rivals Scout Scout Scout Scout Scout 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite 24/7 Composite Hey You! Make the most of each day.
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By David Collier a lot of attention. throughout the years,” Freeze [email protected] “In this class, we might be said. “The guy was a great better top to bottom. A few competitor in high school and There’s no denying Ole of those guys in there, like the lost one football game as a Miss has had some holes in its Sammie Epps of the world quarterback. He knows how roster during Hugh Freeze’s that go to all-star games and to win. It didn’t surprise me first two years at the helm, do phenomenally well that that you watch him in one and Freeze and his coaching we’ll have to come in and play tape getting off the edge and staff had that in mind when for us. Markell Pack is another you watch the next tape and shaping up the 2014 recruit- one that is a super talent. It’s he’s throwing touchdowns or ing class. mixed. We’re going to have scrambling for a big run. For a Freeze and company added to have some added depth at guy that is his size, to do some 26 players to its roster in this some places with this class. of the things he does, you just recruiting class, and like last We sure hope that we don’t know that athletically he can year, it will have an immedi- have to depend on all of them improve your football team. ate impact this fall. for next year.” “I love what I see from him There may not be as many One area of concern where right now. The guy has come big playmakers that will make Ole Miss is looking for imme- full circle. We went through a contributions right away. diate help is at middle line- lot in the recruitment of him Freeze said they are expecting backer. The Rebels lose Mike over the last couple of years. to redshirt more players than Marry, and Christian Russell, He has a smile on his face and they’ve been able to do in his a junior college prospect, is in loves being at Ole Miss and is first two seasons. However, line to fill that void. anxious about competing for there are still plenty of guys Also, look for athlete Jere- a spot somewhere.” who will bring more bodies to my Liggins to find himself all The Rebels also needed the Ole Miss depth chart. over the field in the spring un- some help in the secondary. “I hope we can redshirt til he finds a home at one po- Seemingly every year, Ole more kids then we were able sition. Freeze said he will start Miss finds itself searching for to the last two years,” Freeze him off at tight end in spring bodies in the secondary. said. “That’s a sign that we’re practices, but also wants to see Freeze and his staff took headed in the right direction him at quarterback. However, that into account and came in getting some kids some Liggins has the athletic ability away with a very good sec- more maturity before they to play multiple positions on ondary class that is led by have to hit the field. I do be- both sides of the ball. four-star safety C.J. Hamp-
lieve that last year we had “I’ve watched an enormous ANNA BRIGANCE| The Daily Mississippian some top-heavy guys that got amount of tape on Jeremy See 2014 CLASS, PAGE 7 Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze speaks during a press conference Wednesday.
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