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T h u r s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 3, 2011 | Vo l . 100, No . 76 1911 THE DAILY 2011 MISSISSIPPIAN C e l e b r a t i n g Ou r Hu n d r e d t h Ye a r | Th e St u d e n t Ne w s p a p e r o f Th e Un i v e r s i t y o f Mi ss i ss i p p i | Se r v i n g Ol e Mi ss a n d Ox f o r d s i n c e 1911 | w w w . t h e d mo n l i n e . com

Students get aquainted with new law building signing day

INSIDE FIVE PAGES OF SIGNING DAY COVERAGE

ADDISON DENT | The Daily Mississippian RIGHT: First year law student Rebecca Wilks puts her books in her new locker for the first time at the new law school yesterday.

BY JOSH PRESLEY state can be proud of as well.” old building, particularly in the those things in the old Lamar Law inside The Daily Mississippian Chancellor Dan Jones said the classrooms. Center,” Gershon said. “I think NEWS building will help improve the “The classrooms are better built the way that building was built, The Robert C. Khayat Law educational environment for stu- for today’s learning,” law student the floors were separated, and we DIABETES DOG Center opened its doors in January dents. Patrick Henderson said. “The were encouraged to take the eleva- after delays prevented its originally “We are pleased to see the new technology in them is top-notch.” tor instead of the stairs because the planned fall opening, and law stu- law school building occupied and Gershon said he also feels that stairs were really hard to get to. dents and faculty are happy to fi- in use,” Jones said. “This new the classrooms are the biggest im- Here, they are right in the middle nally move in. building is an important asset for provement over the old building. so you pass people on the stairs. It The $50 million building, which our students and faculty of the law “The students feel like the class- just builds a better atmosphere. is named for Robert Khayat, chan- school.” rooms are built in such a way that “I think the openness of this cellor emeritus and consultant in The $50 million price tag was they encourage conversation and building is the first thing that peo- university advancement, is the covered mostly by private funds, interaction with the faculty,” Ger- ple notice about it. There’s natural first Leadership in Energy and and the University is in the process shon said. “They are enjoying the light and the classrooms have win- Environmental Design-certified of raising the money that has not building and love the classrooms. dows. This feels like a place you building on the Ole Miss campus, yet been raised, Gershon said. The chairs are even comfortable.” want to be, and you want to stay, law school dean Richard Gershon “The University looked at this The students are also afforded and the old one didn’t have that LIFESTYLES said. strategically and recognized that to closer interaction with professors feeling.” “It’s definitely worth the money. raise money for a law school build- as well as a brighter and more open The students are also happy MISS UNIVERSITY You’re looking at the first LEED- ing, particularly a building named atmosphere. about the brighter classrooms. certified building on campus, for Chancellor Khayat, was a good “I think it’s really helped our “The huge windows in the li- which is really important to us,” move to make,” Gershon said. community because I’ll see faculty brary make studying for hours on Gershon said. “The other thing With the new building in use, and students talking to each other end a little bit better,” law student is it’s a building that not only the law students and faculty enjoy a on the stairs and in the cafe that University can be proud of, but the variety of improvements over the we have, and we really didn’t have See LAW SCHOOL, PAGE 6 Oxford churches work to recreate the image of a religious community BY BLAKE JOHNSON Since community is a strong el- When churches interact and work here, and we need a lot of different The Daily Mississippian ement of most religions, this is a together they are “able to celebrate churches.” factor that enables many churches the good things that are happening Liles said that The Life has been On Sunday, Jan. 30, The Or- to come together to work toward a in God’s kingdom, rather than just accepted so well because of this un- chard celebrated its fourth birthday common goal. focusing on things that happen in derstanding. as a church in Oxford. Ward said since he began plant- our little kingdoms,” Ward said. Whether it is offering help or ad- SPORTS In the service that morning, ing the church in Oxford the com- When Curt Liles, founder of vice, or even a building to use, the members broke down common munity has been welcoming. The Life Worship Gathering, first other ministries have been working THE NEW REBS notions of what makes a church as “It’s been great to get to know announced coming to Oxford, he together to reach the people of Ox- a church. the pastors from other churches expected some opposition, but he ford. Pastor Pat Ward held a simple personally, because, just like it’s received help from local ministries. “Sometimes there is a healthy un- service without music that incorpo- good for Christians to get to know Pastor Eric Hankins of First Bap- derstanding of the diversity in this rated audience input, and a sermon Christians or neighbors who may tist Church Oxford was one of the world, but other times we can be that encouraged attendees to see a be different from them, it’s good for first to contact Liles and welcome divided because of sin and our love church as more of a community a church to do so too,” Ward said. him to the neighborhood. of being right more than our love of than a building. Since its founding, The Orchard “A lot of people are starting to being united,” Ward said. Many churches, although distinct has worked closely with Burns understand that this job is way too Associate pastor and college in views and beliefs, have the same United Methodist Church and has big for any one church,” Liles said. needs and goals in the community. even held services together. “There are a lot of different people See CHURCH, PAGE 5 2

OPINION

OPINION | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 2

CAROLINE LEE editor-in-chief

EMILY ROLAND The Art of Using Fire managing editor LANCE INGRAM People’s words can become it was unfair but didn’t do ism can do to a society. From dom in the United States city news editor very flammable. It is the ac- anything. Now they are creat- a psychological standpoint, and do not think about how tion that ignites the words al- ing an uprising for their free- enslavement of African- lucky we are. How would you CAIN MADDEN lowing a flame to spark. dom, and they are very close Americans affected their con- feel if you could not work in campus news editor In early January, I started to to winning. sciences for generations. your profession? What would observe the demonstrations Like a faithful YouTuber, I VICTORIA BOATMAN People intoxicated their you do if your young son or enterprise editor BY JONECE in Tunisia on YouTube. I did was curious about what other minds to believe education daughter was starving but you DUNIGAN not understand their lan- people were saying about the would be wasted on them. It couldn’t afford food because Columnist MIA CAMURATI guage, but the clouds of tear riots in Tunisia. Some com- took centuries to undo the you are stuck with a $2 a day opinion editor gas, hail of stones and surges ments were in agreement damage of the three-fifths of income? We cannot compre- of people in the street vividly with my own. Then I saw the a person principle. hend the extent to which the EMILY CEGIELSKI told the story. statement, “Die, you bunch Of course, blacks are not the Tunisian or Egyptian people features editor In the past weeks, the world of sand-(n-words)!” only ones that went through go through because we have watched the flame in Tunisia When I wanted to leave a this situation. not been through it our- RYANNE FLANDERS become a wildfire spreading comment on their profile Racism has a lot of inno- selves. arts & leisure editor throughout the Middle East. about how appalled I was by cent blood on its hands. At We also tend to forget that Cairo is the only well known this quote, the location in- least 11 million (historians our forefathers did the same PAUL KATOOL sports editor city that is being televised. formed me that the person are even speculating 17 mil- when rallying to obtain our According to the Associated resides in the United States. lion) people were murdered freedom. ADDISON DENT Press, however, there are five I thought we grew out of ra- during the holocaust. From So, for those of you who ac- photography editor other cities that are mirroring cial profiling a long time ago. Jews to gypsies, this genocide tually agree with using racial the phenomena in Cairo. Just because one individual of included many races. A quar- slurs, I want to remind you KATIE RIDGEWAY To me, the demonstrations a certain race did something ter of the Jews killed were to be careful where you start design editor are historic. Call me a rebel wrong does not mean that young, thus cutting off gen- your fires. When in the right (pun intended), but for years every individual of that race erations. environment, it can rejuve- WILL GROSSENBACHER Middle Eastern societies have will do the same thing. The word “sand-(n-word)” nate the soil and create a land copy chief been ruled by totalitarian That is called stereotyping, can do the same. fruitful with opportunities. presidents. The people, cata- and that is just wrong. Sometimes we become too But if not, all that will oc- lyst to the combustion, knew History shows us what rac- comfortable with our free- cur is destruction. PATRICK HOUSE business manager

GEORGE BORDELON KEATON BREWER DUSTIN MAUFFRAY ALEX PENCE Art is Hard account executives American writer Kurt Von- a different way to communicate time you express one artistically starting point for the artist in ROBBIE CARLISLE negut was known to say that ideas and feelings. it is affected in some way by the need of inspiration. Often art- KELSEY DOCKERY a plausible mission of artists is However, art is difficult and artists that have influenced you. ists are brutally honest during LIBBI HUFF SARA LOWREY to make people appreciate be- therefore requires practice and Don’t try to let your influences self-reflection. It’s certainly a creative assistants ing alive at least a little bit. He perseverance. Some people may show – it’s more fun to see how good thing to be your biggest was often asked if he knew of describe great artists as “gifted” they snuck their way into your critic, because your friends BY ANDREW any artists that were able to pull or “talented,” but those people art in retrospect. won’t be the ones to point out DICKSON that off. overlook all of the time and The question I want you to your flaws. A self-portrait – S. GALE DENLEY Columnist “The Beatles did,” Vonnegut practice those artists put into think about the most today is concrete or abstract – will tell STUDENT MEDIA would say. perfecting their crafts. Practice this: Where does inspiration you more about what people CENTER: From music to motivational does make perfect – it’s cliched really come from? I’ve been see in you than they will. PATRICIA speaking to the daily newspaper because it’s understood to be drawing on my indifference to- But the biggest source of in- THOMPSON column, art encompasses any true. You have to sink long be- wards politics and other issues spiration for me is a played out director and faculty adviser form of expression that conveys fore you can swim. occasionally to fill this space for and over-hyped concept that meaning – blatant or subtle – The more you practice, a few months, but there other everyone on earth is looking ARVINDER SINGH to a target audience. It can be the more you learn to convey themes and ideas I try to sneak for, yet has reservations about. KANG concrete. It can be abstract. It complex ideas and emotions into my columns. I enjoy read- Do you ever sit back and won- manager of media can be both – art literally is through whichever art form ing the work of my peers and der what it was that The Beatles technology “whatever you make out of it.” you choose. Most people don’t seeing what they can do with were singing about that made There are many motivations DYLAN PARKER want to hear about all of your the same amount of space that so many people appreciate be- creative/technical available to an aspiring artist, great common sense solutions I’m given; it makes me wonder ing alive? supervisor such as the pursuit of personal to the world’s problems – it’s who influenced them and what The most fun four-letter satisfaction, commemorating much easier simply to arm your their intentions are. word to make on earth – what DARREL JORDAN persons or events, seeking so- audience with the questions to I draw some of my inspira- else? chief engineer cial change, worshiping one’s all those ugly answers and hope tion from all those writers that Anyway, this will be the last MELANIE WADKINS chosen deity, making a living that they draw the conclusions came before me. Trying to im- column I write on the topic of advertising manager or even attempting to do some- you want them to draw. personate people you consider writing columns. Art is hard, thing that no one has ever done But the thing about those greater than yourself will chal- but it’s the best chance you have STEPHEN GOFORTH before. ideas of yours – the ones you lenge your ego and abilities. to show someone that there can broadcast manager Art is the soul’s own speech – think you own – is that each Self-discovery is also a great be a different way. DARCY DAVIS administrative assistant

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OPINION | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 3

Laughing is better than napping

the fastest lap time and review plaints because the Mexican tirical remarks every episode. stop until he graduates medical cars. ambassador in London would I think he should spend school, everyone who listens to In a recent episode, the be asleep. more time discussing relations country music dips and wears group reviewed the Mastretta, Well, turns out the ambas- between Mexico and England cowboy hats, every white guy a Mexican sports car. sador must have forgotten with actual policymakers than should stay away from the bas- While introducing the car, to take his Lunesta; Eduardo complain about what a couple ketball court and every politi- May forgot the name of the Medina-Mora complained of popular misfits say on a tele- cian is a crook. BY JON STEPHENS car and, thinking on his feet, to the British Broadcasting vision program in which one Right? Columnist lightheartedly said the car was Company (BBC), which airs of their objectives is to make Wrong - except for maybe named the “Tortilla.” the hit show, saying that the people laugh. that last one. If you consider yourself a car This led to a short discus- hosts “resorted to outrageous, I may be completely wrong, No sane person honestly be- buff, you’ve probably heard of sion of how the car is akin to vulgar and inexcusable insults but I’m going to go out on a lieves these stereotypes hold the popular British television some stereotypes of the Mexi- to stir bigoted feelings against limb here and say that people true for every member of that program “Top Gear” and may can population, the most de- the Mexican people” and de- enjoy to be entertained and demographic (although if you even watch it regularly. scriptive of which came from manded an apology for their laugh, even if it comes at the were at the Tad Pad on Tuesday For those of you who are un- Hammond: “Mexican cars are behavior. expense of others sometimes. night like I was, one of those familiar with the show, here’s just going to be lazy, feckless, While I may agree that the Let’s face it: Stereotypes are stereotypes might be more re- a quick rundown: The three flatulent, overweight, leaning gregarious hosts may have of- one of the basic cornerstones alistic than the other ones). lively hosts (Jeremy Clarkson, against a fence asleep looking fended quite a few people, I of laughter. With this in mind, I, the stu- Richard Hammond and James at a cactus with a blanket with believe that the ambassador We all know that every male pid fat American, ask that Am- May) perform entertaining a hole in the middle on as a has more important items on is a caveman, every black per- bassador Medina-Mora wake tasks with different types of coat.” his to-do list than worry what son can teach me how to dou- up from his eternal slumber vehicles, provide British celeb- Near the end of the bit, a few knuckleheads say on gie, every person over the age and poke fun at three particu- rities with the opportunity to Clarkson added that he was their show, especially when of 60 needs a hearing aid, ev- lar hooligans with pale skin compete with each other for sure he would not hear com- they make outlandish and sa- ery Asian child studies non- and wooden teeth on BBC.

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Though I understand the Love,” Colonel Reb support- State officials should use tax “news” when Mississipians, A student-run university pa- affection many Ole Miss stu- ers fail to recognize any state payer dollars to address issues along with the rest of the per could be the starting point dents and alumni hold toward involvement in the mascot se- far more important than the country, are facing devastat- for the kind of political action Colonel Reb, recent legislation lection process sets a precedent status of Colonel Reb. ing unemployment rates, crip- that would bring attention to proposed by State Representa- for future involvement in Uni- pling debt (including massive the real problems facing Amer- tive Mark Duvall may do more versity affairs. Victoria Thoman student loan debt) and a shaky icans, but this won’t be the case harm than good. According to last year’s sta- Sophomore economic future? if the best your front page has House Bill 1106 requiring tistics, Mississippi is the most International Studies Rep. Duvall should be to offer is stories about eager adherence to these “traditions” poverty stricken state in the ashamed of himself for wast- young politicians hungry for would legally close the door Union. I was shocked today to see ing the time and money of the publicity and the nine students for future student and faculty Childhood education re- much of The DM’s front page Mississippians he serves on competing in the Miss Univer- input. mains dismal. devoted to Rep. Mark Duvall’s this bill. sity Pageant. While attempting to rein- A year after the BP oil spill, efforts to reinstate Colonel The DM should, in turn, re- state the retired mascot and tar balls continue to contami- Reb as the Ole Miss mascot. flect deeply on its purpose as a Sincerely, anthem “From Dixie With nate gulf shores. How is a school mascot university newspaper. Betsy Chapman

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OHS Theater Department advances to Atlanta Saturday event geared to

about the upcoming competition help Oxford’s homeless and said that the concept of “Anti- gone” being reinvented for a mod- BY BRITTNI WARD The Chili Bowl for the Soul ern audience is to their advantage. The Daily Mississippian “We haven’t had a whole lot of project has received an over- time to work on this production, whelming amount of support so I am fortunate as a director to A University of Mississippi from donors including the Of- have such talented students, espe- organization is planning a chili fice of the Dean of Students and cially because this is a very difficult cookoff to increase awareness Volunteer Services, Aramark, and acting piece,” Davenport said. about Oxford’s overlooked home- Kate Moody and family. The main focus for improve- less population. At least 17 teams have regis- ment before they head to Atlanta Chili Bowl for the Soul, which tered to compete with their chili, is to fine-tune some of the charac- is hosted by UM Homeless Out- including various restaurants, ters, Davenport said. reach, will take place from 4:30 Greek organizations, churches In an effort to raise money for p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, and a few individuals. As with the theater group’s trip, the OHS in the Student Union. any cookoff, celebrity judges are theater department will perform Jean Shaw, a member of the a must: Making up the judging “Antigone” as a fundraiser at 2 Oxford homeless task force, said panel for the event are Chancel- p.m on Feb. 27 at Oxford High approximately 300 Oxford resi- lor Dan Jones and his wife Lydia, School. dents are currently homeless. Of Dean of Students Sparky Reardon This performance will be the that number, at least half are chil- and food writer and commentator department’s second public per- dren. John T. Edge. Entertainment will ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian formance of the production. Dav- Haley Hill, a UMHO member be provided by Alpha Phi Alpha, BY HANNAH VOHRA been working on an adaptation of enport said the students hope to who is in charge of the cookoff, Nick Weyrens and Matt Duck. The Daily Mississippian “Antigone’s Greek Tragedy” since have a successful turnout so they said there are students at Ole All students and community Nov. 15. can raise enough money for the Miss who are homeless. members are encouraged to come Oxford High School theater In recent months, the OHS trip. “We’ve heard of some living in hungry. The cost is $10 and in- students will travel to Atlanta to theater students performed “An- In addition to rehearsing for the their cars or some that might not cludes five tasting cups, one bowl perform “Antigone” at the South- tigone” in regional and state com- competition, the drama depart- even have cars and that are using and one drink. eastern Theater Conference from petitions, where they successfully ment is also busy preparing for its the Turner Center for showers,” All proceeds go directly to March 2-6. passed both adjudications. annual spring production, held Hill said. “In our tiny town where Interfaith Compassion Minis- In 2010, they won the competi- John Davenport, director of the on Feb. 10-12. This year they will you can drive anywhere in 5 to 10 tries, a United Way affiliate. The tion in Lexington, Ky. This is the OHS theater department, was perform “The Wizard of Oz.” minutes, to think that 300 people UMHO has set a goal to raise second consecutive year they have awarded Best Director at the Mis- “The spring musical has been a don’t have a home — don’t have a $10,000 to help ICM provide advanced to this level. sissippi Theater Conference. tradition in the Oxford commu- place of comfort or security — is food and shelter for families af- The theater department has Davenport said he is anxious nity since 1975,” Davenport said. shocking and unreal.” fected by homelessness. Congratulations Tri-Delt 4.0’s!

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CHURCH, UPD Officer wins Lafayette continued from page 1 minister at North Oxford Baptist are turned on to the fact that God Church, Fish Robinson said that loves them and that He has a plan when churches start focusing on for their life.” County Officer of the Year Award the community’s true needs, they Ole Miss Wesley Foundation di- realize they are not in competition. rector Eddie Willis said he believes “Living in a college town, espe- that for community to happen, it cially an SEC one, can affect us in a has to start with going to the peo- way that we become kind of com- ple. petitive in almost every area of our Willis said that students and lives,” Robinson said. “But church Oxford residents are looking for is not one of those places.” an authentic community to build Robinson said that he believes friendships and places to build God is trying to help people realize them up. it is not a competition, but rather “Students are wanting, and they about living a life for Christ every need a group to plug in to,” Willis day of the week– not just on Sun- said. days. “I think as far as connecting with “The bottom line is that we live these students that may not go to in a community with 15,000 col- church, it starts with churches be- lege students– why don’t we reach ing more real.” out and love on them?” Robinson Willis said it is not about fight- said. “And it doesn’t matter whether ing where college students go to it’s First Baptist that gets the credit, church but more about fighting for or OU Methodist, or St. John’s. their hearts and building a com- What matters is that these students munity.

ADDISON DENT | The Daily Mississippian BY KAITIE HARRISON to her first child. Tutor said that teresting to work cases.” The Daily Mississippian having an infant tends to keep her Tutor does her job well and is awake at night, helping her stay held in high regard by those that The University Police Depart- prepared for calls she might get work around her, including detec- ment’s detective captain success- late at night. tive Bobby Black. fully juggles criminals, a newborn “I’ve been called out once in “Jane is a hard-working officer and a master’s course load. the middle of the night, and hav- who takes her job very seriously For her efforts, detective captain ing the little one really makes you and makes sure it is done right,” Jane Tutor was awarded Officer think about how serious this job Black said. “Jane goes that extra of the Year at the annual awards is,” Tutor said. step and makes sure all of the ‘i’s banquet of the Lafayette County Tutor said the hardest part are dotted and all of the ‘t’s are Law Enforcement Officers’ Asso- about the job is dealing with sen- crossed.” ciation on Jan. 25. sitive cases. Tutor’s plans for the future are “It means a lot that they select- “There’s a lot of frustration. It not certain, but she said she is en- ed me,” Tutor said. “I appreciate goes case by case, and there are joying working at the University that people think I work hard. I different issues with different Police Department. try to do my best. There are a lot cases,” Tutor said. “It’s hard see- “I don’t know what the future of other officers who deserve the ing certain victims from certain holds, but I plan on staying at same award because everyone in crimes, like sexual assault or do- the police department for sev- this field works hard.” mestic violence.” eral more years,” Tutor said. “I’ll Chief Calvin Sellers said the Tutor said one of the most in- always want to stay in Northeast other officers admire Tutor. triguing cases she was involved in Mississippi. I want to stay in “I think Jane is too humble. Ev- was a child pornography case. law enforcement, but you never eryone looks up to her and when “Nothing here is routine,” Tu- know– I may go to teaching crim- she does her job, it’s done right,” tor said. “You’re dealing with dif- inal justice, but I take that on a Sellers said. “She’s never too busy ferent stuff every day, and it’s in- day-by-day basis.” to help others and work with them on a case, and that’s special. The Ronald McNair Achievement Program is seeking A lot of folks don’t do that.” applicants for participation in the 2011 Summer A native of Toccopola, Tutor Research and Graduate Studies Program. graduated from Ole Miss in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in po- The program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) to serve litical science with an emphasis in individuals interested in research and pursuing a Ph.D. in ANY academic discipline. criminal justice. She is currently The program provides a 6-week paid summer internship ($2,500 stipend, 3 credit working on her master’s degree in hours, meal plan and campus housing) in which participants are partnered with a criminal justice. research professor within the discipline. It also provides assistance with graduate “This is something that I have admissions, primarily GRE preparation and the writing of the personal statement. always been interested in,” Tutor Via the program, participants are allowed to present research findings at regional said. “I enjoy studying and read- and national conferences, participate in graduate school visitations, and engage in ing articles about topics in crimi- scholastic undertakings that increase the likelihood of matriculating to a doctoral program. nal justice and crime. I always kind of had an idea this would be Successful applicants will meet the following program qualifications: the field.” • Must illustrate a STRONG interest in the obtainment of the Ph.D. Tutor was hired by Randy Cor- • Must be a rising junior or senior (can not graduate before December of 2011 and no ban and has been working at Ole one with a conferred bachelors degree or higher can apply) Miss since 2003. She is also the • ****Must be classified as a low-income and first generation student (any race or first woman to hold the detective ethnic background) OR be from a group underrepresented in graduate education captain position at the University. • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident “Jane is a professional in all that • Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (3.0 within major) she does, and is a person of the highest ethical and moral char- The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 09, 2011. For more information contact acter,” Dean of Students Sparky Demetria Hereford at [email protected] or 662.915.1179. You may also visit Reardon said. “She is the kind of Vardaman 206. person one would want to be an ****The U.S. Department of Education defines a first generation student as one whose parent/s officer of the law.” or legal guardian has NOT received a 4-year degree. DoE also uses the annual income levels and family size of the U.S. Census Bureau to determine financial eligibility. DoE recognizes the following In November, Tutor gave birth groups as being underrepresented in graduate education: African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. 6

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NEWS | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 6 Fewer finger pricks with more finger licks a dog,” said Dillon-Maginnis, ple on using them as helping “It’s another injection site who has type-I diabetes. “I’m dogs. that you have to have on your taking her so that she’s con- Experts are not sure how this body,” Dillon-Maginnis said. stantly around me and gets occurs, but diabetes alert dogs “She has helped me have used to alerting me all the time can detect changes in blood control over my diabetes.” rather than just periodically.” sugar levels by scent. Dillon-Maginnis said she is Type-I diabetes is a disease “The trainers at Wildrose enjoying having a dog that can where the body does not pro- would carry a diabetic scent go everywhere with her. duce enough insulin. Diabetics with them and they make it “This is fantastic,” Dillon- with this type must constantly so they know when the dog Maginnis said. “She’s allowed monitor their blood sugar, of- should alert,” Dillon-Maginnis to go everywhere with me. ten checking it five to six times said. Federal law states that they a day. Diabetic alert dogs are able to can’t not admit her, so she gets They also must have insulin alert their owner with a signal. to go to restaurants, movie the- injections when they eat. For Dillon-Maginnis, Shadow aters– anywhere.” “I’ve lived with type-I since licks her hand when she detects Shadow has also gone to I was 8, so I don’t really re- a change in her blood sugar. work at the Burgundy Room member anything else,” she “Eventually, we’d like to get with her. said. “It’s not like I got used to it to the point where she licks “I don’t have a problem with one lifestyle and had this hor- my fingers when it’s high, and Shadow being here,” John All- rible event happen to me that she nudges me when I’m low,” good, general manager of Old changed the way I thought.” she said. Venice, said. “We’ve had help- She was contacted by Wil- “Right now, it’s all licking ing dogs come and eat in the drose Kennels in Oxford to and some nudging, which has restaurant.” train Shadow. According to happened before. She’ll wake Dillon-Maginnis is train- AMBER HELSEL | The Daily Mississippian their website, www.uklabs. me up by putting her paws on ing Shadow so that she will be Senior graphic design major Lindsay Dillon Maginnis sketches at the Burgundy Room com, the company’s English the bed or even jumping in the ready when she is sold or ad- on the square will Shadow, her diabetes alert dog, lays at her feet. She is training Labradors are generally trained bed with me. It’s stressful, but opted. Shadow to be a diabetes alert dog before she is adopted by another family. as hunting dogs. However, this has to be done. I don’t feel “I’m going to be so upset BY AMBER HELSEL ow, a 10-month-old English Wildrose Kennels is starting to sorry for her.” when I have to give her up,” The Daily Mississippian Labrador that is being trained train more dogs for diabetics af- Though there are many tools she said. by graphic design senior Lind- ter founding the Diabetic Alert used to monitor diabetes, dia- In the future, Dillon-Mag- Dogs are not allowed in say Dillon-Maginnis. Dog Foundation in 2009. betic alert dogs allow diabetics innis said she hopes to train class. “They don’t have many dia- The foundation trains Eng- to monitor their blood sugar more dogs. This is not an issue for Shad- betics who would take home lish Labs and educates peo- without being as intrusive.

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Blythe Lollar said. Henderson said. “We got our own to it,” Gershon said. “But for the Alice & Co. “The old rooms felt dungeon- parking decals on the basis that most part, I feel that while that’s like,” law student Patrick Hen- we’d have our own parking. And a little bit of an annoyance, every- derson said. “The new building the classrooms don’t have clocks in body’s happy to be here and we’ll Hair • Skin • Nails actually has windows in the class- them yet.” figure that out.” rooms.” Gershon said he believes the stu- Regardless of any problems, the Things aren’t perfect in the build- dents are just getting settled in and law students and faculty are proud Color Specialist ing yet, though. Construction isn’t that whatever problems exist will of their new building, and Ger- complete and some students have be sorted out. shon encourages everyone from the 1729 University Avenue • 234-3896 had problems with parking. “Parking is an issue. This is a University, not just law students, to “The undergrads are taking up a new part of campus for us, and I come by and see the building for lot of the spots in the parking lot,” think our students are getting used themselves.

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NEWS | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 7 Career fair prepares students for networking

BY CAIN MADDEN at the The Inn at Ole Miss This year, the career fair there are some important company looking for? What Campus News Editor ballroom. will have a Mardi Gras theme: steps to help the student is the ideal candidate?” Cock- Cockrell said 41 companies “Let the Good Careers Roll.” stand out. rell said. “What are some up- Student placement special- are scheduled to be there, in- “It will be fun, but at the “Afterwards, thank them coming company goals? Also, ist Casey Cockrell said the cluding employers involved in same time, it will be profes- for coming and get a busi- what type of training do they best way to prepare for a ca- retail, pharmaceuticals, mar- sional,” Cockrell said. “It is a ness card,” Cockrell said. offer for candidates? Com- reer fair is to find out which keting, finance, health care great opportunity to practice “And when you get home that panies are looking for people companies are coming and to and government. The career your networking skills.” night, use it to contact them who will stay a while and form an attack strategy. fair is for students of any clas- Cockrell said the career fair and thank them again for climb up the success ladder.” “By doing research, you sification. will help students explore the coming, either by mail or e- The companies coming show the employer that you “All students should come job market. mail. It is always a good idea have managed well despite the are interested in working for because some companies there “Many may already know to follow up. economic downturn, Cockrell that company and not just will be offering internships,” what they want, but some “It helps them remember said. looking for a random job,” Cockrell said. “And even if don’t know the specifics,” you, and you can always stay “These are the companies Cockrell said. “It is very im- you are not looking for a job Cockrell said. “But by talking in touch and network. They that are doing well,” Cockrell portant to ask specific ques- right away, it is always good and understanding what com- can offer good advice or tell said. “They are the ones who tions from your research. That to get on an employer’s radar panies do, it helps the student you about job opportunities.” are able to send representa- shows that you are interested screen.” understand what to do to be Cockrell said there are other tives to places like Ole Miss.” in the company.” “If you show interest in competitive when they start questions that a student can For more information, in- Students have a chance to advance, they will remember looking for jobs.” ask an employer to improve cluding a complete list of em- test their career fair skills you. To them, you will be the Once a student has talked his odds. ployers attending, visit career. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today motivated one.” to a company, Cockrell said “What type of person is the olemiss.edu.

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LIFESTYLES | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 9 Rosenblatt recognized for advising accomplishment

BY STEPHANIE THOMAS later on in life I wanted to teach Rosenblatt was shocked when The Daily Mississippian at a major university,” Rosenblatt he first found out about the award. said. He knew he had been nominated, Everyone needs a little help In fall 2004, Rosenblatt was but never thought he would win. sometimes, especially college hired as a part-time instructor at He was not, however, surprised students dealing with academics. Ole Miss teaching Political Sci- that Miller received the award as When trouble is added into the ence 101. The next semester, well. mix, students need someone they as soon as the advising position “It was interesting that we got can rely on. opened up, the political science the same award because we at- This is when an adviser comes department asked Rosenblatt to tended the same church for into play. fill it. a while, and our families are A bad adviser can be why even “We needed someone who was friends,” Rosenblatt said. “She’s the best student is unable to grad- an expert to help us mentor the an outstanding person.” uate on time. A good adviser gets students,” Rosenblatt’s mentor Rosenblatt said he feels blessed his advisees through four years of John Bruce said. “We all benefit to be able to teach in this environ- complicated course schedules. from his presence in this build- ment. The award, for Rosenblatt, But a great adviser, such as Cy ing.” was an added bonus. Rosenblatt, does all of that and According to Rosenblatt, ad- Faculty in his field said the de- more. vising students consists of two partment would not run smoothly Students and faculty agree when basic principles: understanding without him, Rosenblatt said he it comes to Rosenblatt’s expertise the rules of the University as they owes his success to their support. in advising. relate to graduation requirements “I was really humbled by the se- This past year he was selected as and developing an understanding lection,” Rosenblatt said. “In the one of two recipients of the Uni- and sensitivity to each student. six years I have advised, I have re- versity of Missisippi’s 2010 Excel- Rosenblatt’s approach is simple: lied heavily upon support within lence in Advising Award, along Take it one step at a time. the political science department with Erin Miller, assistant to the “Understanding the rules of ad- as well as from the College of Lib- dean in the Patterson School of vising is a continual learning pro- eral Arts. They are the people who Accountancy. cess, and I still make mistakes,” have held me up all these years.” As an instructor in the political Rosenblatt said. “In the end, it Although his staff is important, science department, Rosenblatt’s all comes down to one question: he said his job depends mostly journey to Ole Miss and adviser What does the student want to do on the students. It is his advisees’ stardom was out of the ordinary. after graduation?” opinion of him that matters most “It was actually my daughter The type of student also di- in the end. Students across cam- who got me interested in teach- rectly affects the ability for an ad- pus speak well of Rosenblatt, so it ing here,” Rosenblatt said. “She viser to offer solutions to different is no surprise he walked away the was an Ole Miss student and told academic problems that trouble victor. me that I should come work for students. “Professor Rosenblatt deserved the University. I didn’t think they According to Rosenblatt, there this award, hands down,” Chip would want me due to the fact are three categories that most stu- Phillips, senior political science that I don’t have a Ph.D.” dents fall into: high achiever, av- major, said. Before working as a professor erage and troubled. “He always puts his students at Ole Miss, Rosenblatt taught as High achievers know what they needs before his own. His devo- an adjunct instructor at Belhaven need to do to get from point A to tion makes him more than a de- University in Jackson and served point B, and they need very little serving recipient.” two terms in the Mississippi State advice. As one of Rosenblatt’s advi- Senate. Average students have an un- sees, Phillips spoke from experi- Although he said he would have derstanding of the requirements ence and considers Rosenblatt a liked to spend more time in the and are on the right track. friend. world of politics, he has enjoyed Troubled students are the ones Although Rosenblatt might be his move to education. who find themselves on academic skeptical as to whether he deserved “Even when I was in the state probation, are suspended, or in to win, it’s clear that students and STEPHANIE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian legislature, I had the idea that some cases, are even dismissed. faculty think otherwise. Cy Rosenblatt takes a break from classes to chat about his advising award. Follow us Anywhere twitter/thedm_news

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SPORTS | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 10 CLASS GRADE: WIDE-OUTS GET PERFECT MARKS

BY PAUL KATOOL & BENNETT HIPP ordinator David Lee some flex- have ample talent to make quick Nutt only signed one tight backer classes in the country. CJ The Daily Mississippian ibility at the position. contributions to Ole Miss’ pass- end in this year’s class, but he’s a Johnson is the star of the group Grade: B ing game. good one. Jamal Mosley started and projects to play immedi- The Offense Grade: A+ his career at Oklahoma State, ately. Keith Lewis has one of Quarterback Wide Receiver transferred to Northwest Mis- the better offer lists of any play- Signees: Makhail Miller, Zack Signees: Nickolas Brassell, To- Running Back/Fullback sissippi Community College er that signed with Ole Miss, Stoudt, Barry Brunetti bias Singleton, Donte Moncrief, Signees: No scholarship play- and has reached his final des- while Marcus Mayers is one of While Maikhail Miller was TJ Worthy, Collins Moore ers tination in Oxford. With only the more athletic linebackers in the only high school quarter- If there’s one position where The Rebels whiffed on their one tight end on the roster who the Southeast. Serderius Bryant back that Ole Miss signed on Houston Nutt and his staff hit top – and only running back received significant action last is an undersized linebacker at signing day, there are two trans- a home run with, it is at the prospect – in Florida native year, Mosley not only provides 5-foot-9, but put up ridiculous fer quarterbacks that are consid- wide receiver position where Tre Mason who committed to the Rebel offense with an instant tackle numbers this past season ered members of the class. The Ole Miss signed Mississippi’s Auburn last week. With Bran- impact pass catcher; he will also at Seminole High School in first, Iowa Western Community top three players at the position. don Bolden and Enrique Davis be a dependable blocker in the Florida. College transfer Zack Stoudt, is What makes the feat even more graduating after next year, the trenches. Grade: A a perfect fit for a balanced offen- impressive is the fact that this sole tailback on Ole Miss’ ros- Grade: A sive scheme, possessing the skills year’s wide receiver class in the ter will be speedster Jeff Scott, Safety to operate a pro-style, under- state might the best in recent who hasn’t had the chance to The Defense Signees: Cody Prewitt, Aaron center attack. The second, West history. In Nick Brassell, Tobias be a featured back in the rough Defensive Tackle Garbutt, Chief Brown, Ivan Virginia transfer Barry Brunetti Singleton and Donte Moncrief, and tough Southeastern Confer- Signees: Uriah Grant, Gilbert Nicholas was one of the top-rated dual- Nutt and staff have assembled a ence. Expect the Rebels to sign Pena, Woodrow Hamilton Ole Miss has some need for threat quarterbacks coming out diversified receiving corps that a handful of running backs next Ole Miss badly needed to add depth at the safety position, and high school in 2010. Miller will are ready made for immediate year, with several of their top depth and players at the defen- while the Rebels signed four likely grey-shirt, but Stoudt and playing time for recently hired tailback targets for 2012 in the sive tackle position after los- players at the position, they will Brunetti will compete for the wide receivers coach Gunter Memphis area. Ole Miss didn’t ing Jerrell Powe, Lawon Scott have to count on either Gar- starting spot with current Reb- Brewer. And it gets better. TJ sign a fullback in this class, but and Ted Laurent to graduation. butt or Nicholas to provide an els Nathan Stanley and Randall Worthy and Collins Moore are did get a pledge from South Pa- Both Pena and Grant provide instant impact. Garbutt has the Mackey. Stoudt and Brunetti overshadowed by the aforemen- nola standout Taylor Rotenber- that instant impact. Pena is a ability to play either safety po- bring different things to the tioned trio, but the two signees ry who will walk on and convert run stuffing tackle while Grant sition and is solid against the table and give new offensive co- from defensive end to fullback. is more of a pass rushing threat. pass, while Nicholas is more of Grade: D- Hamilton is depth at the posi- a physical, run stopper at the tion and will contribute a year position. Prewitt is a great ath- Offensive Line or two down the road. lete, but it remains to be seen Signees: Aaron Morris, Justin Grade: B how he handles the translation Bell, Mitch Hall, Ethan Hutson from small private school ball to In this year’s offensive line Defensive End Southeastern Conference play. class, Ole Miss offensive line Signees: Kameron Wood Grade: C coach Mike Markuson has de- Ole Miss returns plenty of veloped something he hasn’t had depth at the defensive end po- Defensive back in the past: depth. Although the sition with Carlos Thompson, Signees: Wesley Pendelton, class consists of a stellar group Delvin Jones, Cameron Whigh- Senquez Golson of O-lineman, none of them will am, Gerald Rivers and others, Ole Miss struggled badly with be depended on to come in and so the position was not a huge pass defense last season, and the immediately compete for a start- priority in this 2011 class. Ole Rebels set out to upgrade the ing spot – something that could Miss did, however, go after cornerback position and did not be said about last year’s O- Wood from the beginning. A so. Pendelton is a junior col- line class. This does not mean, good athlete, Wood is very solid lege player who possess blaz- however, that the four lineman against the run but needs to add ing speed and will be expected will not have an opportunity size and strength. to step right in and play major for playing time or potentially a Grade: B- minutes. If Golson surpasses the starting spot. In Morris, the star MLB draft, he will also have a of the offensive line class, the Linebacker shot at early playing time. Ole Rebels have a prospect who will Signees: Serderius Bryant, CJ Miss lost out on Floyd Raven likely play some guard a fresh- Johnson, Keith Lewis, Marcus and Jermaine Whitehead, and man and inherit one of the two Mayers those losses badly hurt Ole Miss. tackle positions in the future. Ole Miss loses two starters The Rebels needed to land one Grade: A from its 2010 team in Jonathan or both of those backs to call Cornell and Allen Walker. In re- this a truly good defensive back Tight End sponse, the Rebels went out and class. Signee: Jamal Mosley signed one of the better line- Grade:C-

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BY BENNETT HIPP said. The Daily Mississippian Nutt then spoke about what Johnson brings on the field for Ole Miss coach Houston the Rebels. Nutt stepped up to the podium “If you look at him, he’s a very Wednesday afternoon at the in- imposing figure. 6-foot-4, 235 door practice facility with a little and he can fly,” Nutt said. “He spring in his step and a big grin arrives in a bad mood, he’s fun to on his face. watch. CJ Johnson is so athletic It was easy to tell that Nutt and so very, very special.” could barely contain his excite- When talking about landing ment about the recruiting class Johnson and the other elite play- that the Rebels had just landed. ers in Mississippi, Nutt showed “If you told me last November much gratitude toward the moth- we would have four U.S. Army ers of the Mississippi recruits. All-Americans, which is a school “I’ve got to give credit to the record” Nutt said. Mississippi mothers,” said Nutt. “If you’d have told me we were “The living rooms that we’ve been going to have the top five players in have just been awesome.” in Mississippi and 12 Mississippi “For example, Aaron Mor- players that said they wanted to ris’ mother, she recruited other be Ole Miss Rebels...” mothers. I wish the mothers were “As soon as the last whistle blew here, where you could see what last season, we went to work. This I’m talking about, the heart that ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian is a great day,” Nutt said. they have, the way they’ve raised “There was a strong nucleus their young men. It’s going to be a of Mississippians that wanted to privilege to take the baton.” come here and win a Southeast- Nutt was also ecstatic for the ern Conference Championship. group of wide receivers Ole Miss Campus Book Mart That’s what’s exciting, especial- was able to pull in for the 2011 ly, when we didn’t do that good class. on the field.” “This is one of the best group of of Oxford That strong nucleus of Missis- receivers to ever come out of Mis- sippians includes eight of the 12 sissippi,” Nutt said. “Tobias Sin- Dandy Dozen players selected by gleton, Nickolas Brassell, Donte Ole Miss Clothing and Gifts! The Clarion Ledger and some Moncrief. To get those three guys of the top players in the state, from in-state, and then to get including CJ Johnson and Nick guys like TJ Worthy and Collins Brassell. Moore really helped us there. It’s Lowest Prices on When the subject of Johnson the most explosive group of wide was brought up, Nutt gushed receivers we’ve ever signed here. Textbooks & Art Supplies about his new signee who had We’ve got to get the ball to the committed to Ole Miss a week wide-outs.” previous after being committed to All in all this was a fantastic class Best Prices Friendly Service Mississippi State for over a year. for Ole Miss, filling needs across “Once he de-committed (from the board and bringing in talent Mississippi State), CJ Johnson that will be ready to help from the Store Hours: 1111 Jackson Ave. West started recruiting our other guys,” day they arrive on campus. Mon-Fri. 7:30 - 8:00 In the Oxford Mall next to Nutt said. “We’re going to tell them all Sat. 9:00 - 8:00 Malco Theater to be able to come in and play,” “‘Hey, let’s stay in Mississippi. Sun. 1:00 - 6:00 662-234-5993 Let’s win a championship right Nutt said. here.’ When it comes from CJ “There’s good competition. It’s Johnson’s mouth, there’s a lot of going to be interesting. I’m excit- www.campusbookmart.com/um/ guys that were listening,” Nutt ed about it.”

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BY PAUL KATOOL class within the last month or a linebacker expected to be the Sports Editor so, but several players consid- cornerstone of State’s recruiting ered being part of this class also class, had few good things to In the aftermath of national chose other schools on national say about Ole Miss. signing day, I would like to play signing day. He was once quoted as saying a simple matching game with Anyone with an ounce of that it would take more than the loyal readers of the Daily reading comprehension skills one recruiting class to turn the Mississippian sports page. would have matched Team A historically bad 2010 Rebel de- It is simple: Match Team A with Signing Day Result Two fense around. and Team B with either signing and Team B with Signing Day But when former MSU de- day result, One or Two. Result One. However, anyone fensive coordinator Manny Team A: Team A has just fin- who followed recruiting in the Diaz left for Texas, Johnson ished its worst season under a state of Mississippi this year reopened his recruitment and veteran coach, including a sea- would know that things turned ended up joining the majority son-opening loss at the hands of out the other way. of Mississippi’s blue chip re- a Football Championship Series Ole Miss coach Houston cruits at Ole Miss. opponent. The team won only Nutt, despite a 4-8 season in And that was just the begin- a single conference game and, 2010 and a rival in Mississippi ning of the recruiting woes once again, lost to its in-state for the Bulldogs. Nick Bras- rival. To top things off, Team A sell, a talented wide receiver had the worst statistical defen- and the No. 2 prospect in the sive year in its history. state, switched from MSU to Team B: After years of futil- Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt, the Rebels and fellow wide re- ity, Team B nearly knocks off despite a 4-8 season in 2010 ceiver Tobias Singleton picked the eventual national cham- and a rival in Mississippi Ole Miss after being a one-time pion while giving the even- State that had its best year in State lean. tual Heisman Trophy winner “recent memory, recruited up a There were, however, some plenty of problems. The team storm and on national signing disappointments for the Rebels defeats two traditional confer- day Wednesday claimed the on national signing day. The ence heavyweights in Georgia mythical in-state recruiting only running back targeted by and Florida before blowing out title over Dan Mullen and the Nutt, Tre Mason, chose Au- one of college football’s most Bulldogs. burn as did Greenwood corner- historic teams in a New Year’s back Jermaine Whitehead– a Day bowl. player at a position of need for Signing Day Result One: State that had its best year in Ole Miss. Arguably the biggest This signing day result includes recent memory, recruited up shocker came when Louisiana eight members of the 2010 a storm and on national sign- cornerback Floyd Raven signed Dandy Dozen list of players, 10 ing day Wednesday claimed the with Texas A&M after revela- signees who earned All-Ameri- mythical in-state recruiting title tions that his mother forged his can honors as seniors and best over Dan Mullen and the Bull- Ole Miss letter of intent. of all, the top-five players in the dogs. But in the end, Wednesday state of Mississippi. What makes this even more was a success for Nutt and staff. The consensus top-25 class significant is the fact that Mul- While the Rebels didn’t sign came to fruition thanks to the len spent much of his time trav- who they thought they would top two players in the state eling the state of Mississippi to in the secondary, Ole Miss did switching their commitments tell anyone and everyone that sign perhaps its best wide re- PHOTO COURTESY THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT from the team’s in-state rivals. he planned on locking up the ceiver class in recent history Signing Day Result Two: De- state recruiting-wise. and signed a franchise defensive spite a strong start to the class In the beginning, Mullen player in Johnson. Just before HigH Pointe on tHe rigHt! in the fall, things fell apart for seemed prophetic before things So in a year when Ole Miss this signing day class. Not only turned sour for the outspoken did not perform well on the did a handful of players back coach. field and lost to Mississippi out of their commitment to the For a solid year, CJ Johnson, State, Nutt won at least one Please Drink Repsonsibly battle – on national signing day Live Music – to it’s in-state rival. When Nutt was at Arkansas, fans of the team bashed the veteran coach for being what they called a mediocre recruiter. But on Wednesday, national signing day, Nutt both put the coach at the school down south on alert and put the accusations of the Fayetteville faithful to rest.

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by the numbers Rebels. He played great in the and punt returner so that last lence (N.Y.) tral Alums who have donned Mississippi/Alabama All-Star year’s returner, Jeff Scott, can Scout.com: eee the Harvard crimson and Yale players signed by Ole Classic and expectations from focus on purely being a run- blue of the Ole Miss Rebels – Rivals.com: eee 22 Miss on national Tyrone Nix and company are ning back. The junior college Vitals:6-foot-4, 315 pounds he joins MC teammates Bryon signing day high for the in-state product. transfer – who has three year to Pena, a junior college prod- Bennett and Carlton Martin play at Ole Miss – will also be uct out of ASA junior college who signed with Ole Miss last players signed from the Maikhail Miller used some at receiver and in the in New York was a major get year. In a packed wide receiver state of Mississippi quarterback speed sweep game. for Ole Miss. After losing de- class that includes wideouts 11 Scout.com: three stars fensive tackles Jerrell Powe, Ted with varied skill sets, Singleton Rivals.com: three stars Aaron Morris Laurent, and Lawon Scott, Ole is known for his straight-line Vitals: 6-foot-3, 235 pounds offensive tackle Miss badly needed some instant speed ala former Rebel and cur- members of the Clarion- Miller is the only high school Callaway High School impact players at the position. rent Pittsburgh Steelers wide Ledger Dandy Dozen quarterback Ole Miss took Scout.com: At 6-foot-4 315 pounds, Pena receiver Mike Wallace. Expect 8,2 signed by Ole Miss and eee in this class, and while he is Rivals.com: is the prototypical run-stuffing Singleton to see the playing MSU, respectively eeee raw, he possesses great poten- Vitals: 6-foot-5, 310 pounds defensive tackle. He signed his field and possibly start for new states represented in tial. An intimidating 6-foot-3, Morris is the best offensive letter of intent and is already receivers coach Gunter Brewer this year’s class 235-pounds, Miller is surpris- line prospect in the state of taking classes at Ole Miss. Ex- in the fall. 7 ingly mobile and will be able to Mississippi for this 2011 class, pect him to receive a good bit run a little bit for the Rebels. and Ole Miss had to fight off of playing time this fall. Zack Stoudt He has great arm strength and both Mississippi State and Ala- quarterback number of wide the ability to complete almost bama to garner his signature. Wesley Pendelton Louisville, Iowa Western 5 receivers in the class any pass when needed. Miller Projected as an offensive tackle cornerback Community College recorded over 1,600 passing at 6-foot-5, 310-pounds, Mor- Copiah-Lincoln Community Scout.com: ee yards and over 1,100 rushing ris could see some time at guard College (Miss.) Rivals.com: eee yards during his senior cam- this fall with the tackle posi- army all-Americans Scout.com: eee Vitals: 6-foot-5 225 pounds paign, with 36 total touch- tions set and the amount of tal- Add Stoudt, who played at Rivals.com: eee 4 downs. ent that he has. Morris adds to Vitals: 5-foot-11, 180 Lousville as a true freshman be- an already young and talented pounds fore transferring to junior col- Donte Moncrief offensive line that projects to be Another junior college trans- lege, to the now-crowded list former MSU commits wide receiver a strength for Ole Miss in the fer, this time from Copiah- of quarterbacks on Ole Miss’ who switched to the Raleigh High School coming years. A Dandy Dozen Lincoln junior college, Pendel- roster. Stoudt can be counted 2 Rebels Scout.com: four stars selection from Callaway High ton is another player that was on to work out of either a pro- Rivals.com: four stars School, Morris is another top brought in to provide some style offense with drop backs Vitals: 6-foot-2, 200 pounds instate prospect headed to Ox- instant impact at his position. and play action or in a spread Ask any Mississippi recruit ford. He possesses elite speed, and attack featuring shotgun sets REBS, about their signing with Ole that speed combined with his and plenty of passing. YouTube Miss, and the conversation will Jamal Mosley has a video of Stoudt throwing continued from page 16 5-foot-11, 175 pound frame likely include Moncrief, the tight end makes Pendelton a good candi- a 75 yard spiral into a net in most active recruiter for the Oklahoma State, Northwest date to see time in the second- his second attempt – meaning spot and as a defensive end in Rebels outside of Nutt and his Mississippi Community Col- ary early for the Rebels. With the signal caller not only has an some sets. Simply put, he is a staff. While Brassell and Single- lege Pendelton joining blossoming arm, but is accurate at the same franchise player that you can ton are the shifty wideouts in time. Scout.com: eee star Charles Sawyer at defensive build a defense around. Expec- the class, Moncrief – who has Rivals.com: eee back, expect the Rebels pass de- tations for Johnson, an Army afterburners as well – is a big- Ole Miss recruited Mosley fense to improve in 2011. Kameron Wood All-American and Dandy Doz- ger, more physical target. Wide hard in the 2008 class, although defensive end en selection are sky high, as he receivers coach Gunter Brewer, they came up short for his ser- Cody Prewitt John Carroll High School has been compared favorably to who covets big receiving targets, vices as he signed with Okla- safety (Ala.) former Rebel Patrick Willis. has to be hoping for a Justin homa State. The Rebels got a Sylva Bay Academy Scout.com: eee Blackmon redux in Moncrief. second shot at Mosley when Rivals.com: Scout.com: eee eee Keith Lewis he ended up in junior college Rivals.com: Vitals: 6-foot-4, 220 pounds linebacker Collins Moore at NWCC and Ole Miss made eeee Wood was the talk of the re- wide receiver Prewitt is the only Ole Miss Freedom High School (Fla.) sure to land him this time. The signee who played private cruiting world back in Septem- Scout.com: Bob Jones High School 6-foot-4, 250-pound Mosley ber when he committed to the eee (Ala.) school ball in Mississippi, but Rivals.com: provided a pass catching threat he more than proved himself Rebels. The prototypical pass eee Scout.com: Vitals: 6-foot-2, 215 pounds eee at the tight end position that worthy. While at Sylva Bay rusher made sure that everyone Lewis’ signature is the result Rivals.com: eee Ole Miss has sorely the needed Academy, Prewitt stood out as knew he was planning on com- of a strong recruiting pipeline Vitals: 6-foot-2, 185 pounds the past few seasons. Mosley is the best athlete on the field and mitting to Mississippi State at a that Nutt and staff have built While the trio of Brassell, an intriguing weapon that new put up the gaudy numbers to ceremony at John Carroll High in the blue chip laden Sunshine Moncrief and Singleton get all offensive coordinator David match. He tallied over 3,200 School – even telling reporters State – think Dexter McClus- the hype at wide receiver, Moore Lee has at his disposal. Expect yards of total offense along with and close friends he was going ter, Jeff Scott and Charles Saw- is nevertheless a quality signee Mosley to receive early playing a ridiculous 41 touchdowns, to be a Bulldog – but that was yer. The outside linebacker’s who will augment the position time in the fall. while also racking up over 120 just part of an elaborate joke. offer sheet reads like a Who’s for new Ole Miss offensive co- tackles and eight interceptions Kam, the only defensive end Who list of some of the coun- ordinator David Lee. At 6-foot- Ivan Nicholas on the defensive side of the ball. taken in the Rebels’ 2011 class, try’s top “name schools” and 2, Moore is another tall receiver safety Prewitt was named First Team picked up the Ole Miss hat and includes Auburn, Tennessee who will be counted on in the ASA - The College for Excel- All-State and was also a Dandy the rest, as they say, is history. and Nebraska among others. red zone down the road for the lence (N.Y.) Dozen selection. Prewitt proj- Lewis was coveted by Nutt and Rebels. TJ Worthy Scout.com: ee ects to play safety, where his his staff and it wouldnot be wide receiver Rivals.com: eee elite athleticism and 6-foot-3, surprising to see him make an Philander Moore Vitals: 5-foot-11, 195 205-pound frame make him a Gadsden City High School impact for Tyrone Nix’s defense wide receiver/return special- pounds great fit in the defensive back- (Ala.) in the fall. ist The Rebels’ defense last year field. It remains to be seen how Scout.com: Blinn College (Kansas) eee was both slow and ineffective. Prewitt handled the jump from Rivals.com: eee Marcus Mayers Scout.com: ee The solution? Bring in junior private school ball to the South- Vitals: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds linebacker Rivals.com: eee college players who have the eastern Conference, but he has Worthy rocks both a mean Taylorsville High School Vitals: 5-foot-8, 185 pounds speed and talent ala Nicholas to all the tools to become a very goatee and a ton of talent at Scout.com: eee Moore wins the award for neutralize the fast, disciplined good player for the Rebels. the wide receiver position. Like the best name out of Ole Miss’ Rivals.com: eee defenses that the Southeastern Moore, Worthy might be over- Vitals: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds 2011 class, and he also might Conference is known for. If Tobias Singleton looked by recruitniks in favor One of eight Clarion Ledger win the award for the speedi- nothing else, Nicholas has the wide receiver of the Rebels’ “name” signees Dandy Dozen commitments est player the Rebels signed this right pedigree: his older brother Madison Central High at receiver, but he has the tal- the Rebels landed on signing year. He committed to Utah, Stephen plays for the Atlanta School ent to be in the receiver rota- day, Mayers is another stud in but switched to Ole Miss after Falcons. tion as a true freshman. The Scout.com: eeee a fantastic linebacker class for UM coach Houston Nutt got Alabama native returned kicks Rivals.com: eeee Ole Miss. Mayers, known for personally involved with his Gilbert Pena Vitals: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds in high school and although a his physical play, will line up recruitment. Moore will likely defensive tackle Singleton is the just the latest taller target, possesses plenty of at outside linebacker for the be used primarily as a kickoff ASA- The College for Excel- in a long list of Madison Cen- shifty moves. 16

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SPORTS | 2.03.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 16 MEET THE (NEW) REBS sion to commit to the Rebels. The Hall family’s strong relationship with UM coach Hous- ton Nutt was also a factor. Matt is projected to play a tackle for Ole Miss and is known for his physical presence and excellent run-blocking skills.

Woodrow Hamilton Raleigh High School Scout.com: eee Rivals.com: eee Vitals: 6-foot-3, 275 pounds The 6-foot-3, 275 pound Hamilton committed to Ole Miss over Mississippi State during the summer and was the only high school defensive tackle the Rebels took in this 2011 class. He is the cousin of fellow Ole Miss signee Donte Moncrief, and both played their high school ball at Raleigh High School. Hamilton battled injuries during his senior season but still recorded over 60 tackles. He will be one to watch out for in a year or two as a main part of the Rebels defensive tackle rotation.

Ethan Hutson offensive lineman ROBERT WRIGHT | The Daily Mississippian Destrehan High School (La.) South Panola wide receiver Nickolas Brassell signs with the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday morning. Brassell is the seventh draft risk, and projects to go in best receiver in the nation according to Rivals.com and Scout.com. Scout.com: eee the early rounds, so Ole Miss Rivals.com: will have to wait until August eee BY PAUL KATOOL & BENNETT HIPP Chelarvez “Chief” Brown Aaron Garbutt Vitals: 6-foot-4, 295 pounds to see if they will get the talent- Huston, one of four Army The Daily Mississippian safety defensive back ed corner on campus. Winona High School Westminster High School All-Americans in Ole Miss’s Justin Bell 2011 class, is an interesting case offensive lineman Scout.com: eee (Calif.), Fullerton Community Uriah Grant College (Calif.) in that his father Mark Hutson Callaway High School Rivals.com: eee defensive tackles is the offensive line coach at Tu- Scout.com: Scout.com: Vitals: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds ee Everglades High School lane, a team the Rebels defeated eee Chief committed to Ole Miss Rivals.com: (Fla.), Eastern Kentucky, Ful- Rivals.com: eee eee this past year. The combination Vitals: 6-foot-3, 320 pounds early in the process and never Vitals: 6-foot-3, 215 pounds lerton Community College of Mark thinking it best to not Bell might not be as highly wavered from his commitment. Garbutt was another reac- (Calif.) coach his son and the Hutson touted as his Callaway team- A dual-threat player at Win- tionary signee for Houston Scout.com: family’s strong relationship with ona High school, Brown ran Nutt and staff after a season in eee mate, Aaron Morris, but he Rivals.com: eee Houston Nutt resulted in the possesses all of the tools to be a for over 2,000 yards at running which the Rebels looked down- Vitals: 6-foot-1, 280 pounds Rebels being the beneficiary of dependable Division I offensive back and recorded 61 tackles right awful in the secondary. Grant committed to Ole Miss the talented offensive lineman’s lineman. He is expected to play with 8 interceptions on the de- While Garbutt’s size would lead during the Rebels big recruiting signature. Ethan played center center, a position that Ole Miss fensive side of the ball. Brown one to believe that he is a natu- weekend of Jan. 21-23, and was at the Army All-American game already has several dependable is projected to play safety for ral safety, there have been whis- a huge grab for the Rebels. A but will likely move inside to players at and will likely red the Rebels, although a shot at pers that he might get a shot 6-foot-1, 280 pounder out of play guard at Ole Miss. shirt to provide quality depth running back is not out of the at cornerback where he would Fullerton Community College, for the future. question. match up with the oppositions Grant is a different kind of de- CJ Johnson most physically imposing re- fensive tackle than Gilbert Pena. Philadelphia High School Serderius Bryant ceiver. Look for Garbutt to He has a quick first step and will Nickolas Brassell Scout.com: eeee wide receiver linebacker make an immediate impact in provide some pass rush from Seminole High School (Fla.) the secondary for Tyrone Nix’s Rivals.com: eeeee South Panola High School the position as well as some run Vitals: 6-foot-2, 235 Scout.com: defense. Scout.com: eee stopping. Grant projects to play Johnson is the biggest coup eeee Rivals.com: early as well as he only has two Rivals.com: eeee eee Senquez Golson in recent years for Ole Miss re- vitals: 6-foot, 175 pounds Vitals: 5-foot-10, 202 years to play. He was thought to cruiting. After being commit- pounds cornerback be the top defensive tackle on Ole Miss received news of Pascagoula High School ted to in-state rival Mississippi Brassell’s intention to sign with At under 6 feet, it would be the Rebels board. Ole Miss held State for over a year, the Army Scout.com: the Rebels early Wednesday easy to dismiss Bryant because eee off a late charge from Miami to All-American Johnson opened morning when the talented of his small stature, but that Rivals.com: eeee land Grant. his recruitment back up after wide receiver inked with the would be a grave error. What Vitals: 6-foot, 180 pounds Mississippi State defensive co- University of Mississippi at Bryant lacks in size he makes Golson is a two-sport star Mitch Hall ordinator Manny Diaz left for his high school. If it were not up for in aggressiveness and coming out of Pascagoula High offensive lineman Texas. Ole Miss swooped in for CJ Johnson, Brassell would speed, similar to current Ole School, and will play both foot- Russellville High School and landed the talented line- surely be the top signee in the Miss linebacker Joel Kight. ball and baseball at Ole Miss. (Ark.) backer, who is considered by Rebels’ class. Because the Reb- It was not uncommon for the Golson was a Dandy Dozen Scout.com: many to be the top player in the linebacker to rack up double- member and also played in the eee els lost out on two of their top Rivals.com: eee state of Mississippi. At 6-foot- cornerback recruits on national digit tackles at Seminole High Offense/Defense All-American Vitals: 6-foot-6, 330 pounds 3, 235-pounds, Johnson will signing day, do not be surprised School, and he will get his shot Bowl. A true all-around corner, Mitch joins his brother and compete for playing time the if Brassell ends up on defense, to make that same kind of im- he saw schools shy away from fellow offensive lineman Matt minute he arrives in Oxford. where he excelled at South Pa- pact in UM defensive coordi- throwing to his side of the field Hall at Ole Miss. Matt trans- The Philadelphia, Miss. native nola. nator Tyrone Nix’s blitz-heavy this past season, a sign of Gol- ferred from Arkansas and had can play both at the linebacker scheme in the fall. son’s talent at the position. Gol- much to do with Mitch’s deci- son is a Major League Baseball See REBS, PAGE 15