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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Daily Mississippian by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE Daily MISSISSIPPIAN Friday, November 8, 2019 theDMonline.com Volume 108, No. 32 Till center raises $20K The Return in 6 days MADDY QUON [email protected] The 2019-20 Ole Miss Six days after white supremacists fi lmed a video at the new, bulletproof Emmett Till Basketball Preview memorial that caused a social media uproar, $20,000 has been donated to the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. Security footage showed eight members of the white Khadim “Dream” Sy: supremacist group, the League of the South, gathered around From Senegal to Oxford the Emmett Till memorial waving both the Mississippi see page 4 state and a League of the South flag on Saturday. A security alarm was sounded, and the group scattered. No Ceilings: Coach Yo enters “Thanks to the white supremacist group that visited our marker to 14 year-old, season two at Ole Miss Emmett Till. Because of you: we raised $20,000, two major see page 5 foundations contacted us and we have had countless visitors to our museum, website and 3,000 new twitter followers,” the The unforgiving Emmett Till Interpretive Center tweeted. landscape of the SEC Patrick Weems, the executive director of the Emmett see page 6 Till Interpretive Center, said that he thought that it was great that the Emmett Till Interpretive Center received more publicity Why Breein Tyree could be SEC after the white supremacists visited the memorial. Player of the Year Weems also referenced this year’s incident involving see page 7 then-members of Kappa Alpha fraternity posing with guns in Devontae Shuler FILE PHOTO: CHRISTIAN JOHNOSN SEE TILL PAGE 3 ILLUSTRATION: KATHERINE BUTLER Pegues More than a pageant winner
class schedule, a full-time and named CAROLINE NIHILL part-time job and hits the gym [email protected] about four times a week. Asya Branch, the first Afri- “You know, you can do a lot interim can American Miss Mississippi more than you think you can. USA, is currently preparing for It’s pushing yourself to do it MADDY QUON her next stop in the pageant and making it happen,” Branch [email protected] circuit while maintaining said. “No excuses.” classes and a job. Branch will also be promot- After Brandi Hephner Branch’s schedule consists ing her brand of “I Am More,” LaBanc, formerly the vice of living her day-to-day life through the platform the crown chancellor for student as if she has already won the has given her. The phrase is affairs, announced that she Miss USA crown through the the head of the brand to reach plans to leave the University inspiration of former crowned those who may be dealing with of Mississippi, assistant women. Through her recent difficulties and hardships. provost Charlotte Fant success, she has earned a “I am so much more than Pegues will be taking over as modeling contract with MMG the hardships that I’ve been the interim vice chancellor Model Management. through, and I’m so much more KERRIGAN HERRET / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN for student affairs Nov. 13. On top of preparing herself than just a title,” Branch said. Pegues has worked at for the next round of competi- “ I’m so much more than just a Asya Branch was recently crowned Miss Mississippi USA. Branch will SEE INTERIM PAGE 12 tion, Branch maintains a full SEE MISS MISSISSIPPI PAGE 10 compete for the title of Miss USA in the spring. PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 8 NOVEMBER 2019
Mississippi the only state to improve in education tests
In the 2019 NAEP results, level in reading was 32%. The National Assessment mathematics; students in LIBBY HUFHAM Mississippi was the only state Sixty-five percent percent Governing Board reported fifth and eighth grade are [email protected] to see improvement in three performed at or above the several key strategies also tested in science, biology of the four tested subjects: NAEP’s basic level. that led to Mississippi’s and U.S. history and assesses fourth grade reading and Statistics also reflect success – Mississippi has students’ proficiency and/or The state of Mississippi has math, as well as eighth grade that the learning gap among created new, more rigorous advanced level of knowledge shown increased scores in all math. The results mark the racial groups is shrinking; academic standards that are in each subject. grades and subject areas in the first time Mississippi has met Mississippi’s African American better aligned to national Mississippi has also started 2019 National Assessment of or outperformed national and Hispanic students expectations for students. to put more focus on literacy Educational Progress (NAEP) averages. outperformed their peers The state began in schools. In 2013, the state in 2019. This year, Mississippi tied nationally in fourth grade administering a new state passed the Literacy-Based The NAEP tests students’ the national average in fourth Promotion Act that increased knowledge in various grade reading and exceeded expectations for teachers and subjects, such as math and the average in fourth grade students in the classroom. reading, and has the moniker math by one point. The state Mississippi was the only state to see Beginning in the 2014- of the “Nation’s Report still falls behind the national 2015 school year, students Card.” It is administered to average in eighth grade improvement in three of the four tested who score at the lowest a representative sample of reading and math. Nationally, subjects: fourth grade reading and math, as achievement level in reading students across the country scores for most NAEP subjects are not promoted to fourth and has been providing dropped or held steady from well as eighth grade math. grade, unless the student information about how 2017 to 2019. qualifies for a good cause students perform academically The test is scored on a scale exemption. nationally since 1969. ranging from 1 to 500 points. “The Literacy-Based Mississippi has shown The Nation’s Report Card reading and math. assessment, the Mississippi Promotion Act places an advancement since 2007 reported that in 2019, the Fourth grade African Academic Assessment emphasis on grade-level and has become a leader in average score of fourth grade American students had an Program (MAAP), during the reading skills, particularly as NAEP improvement. Between students in Mississippi was average reading score that 2015-2016 school year that students’ progress through 2005 and 2019, Mississippi 219, up four points from 2017. was 21 points lower than that was based on the NAEP test grades K-3,” said the increased its scores in all The percentage of fourth grade for white students. In 1998, to ensure that students are Mississippi Department of grades and subject areas of the students who performed at or the performance gap was 26 learning the subjects expected Education in a press release. national exam. above the NAEP’s proficiency points. to be covered on the exam. “In an effort to support schools Students who were eligible Students first take the in their literacy efforts, the for the National School Lunch MAAP in the third grade MDE has deployed educators HUGE 2-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION Program had an average score and continue throughout with expertise in literacy to Huge Contractors Equipment & Truck Auction 28241 that was 24 points lower than high school. The MAAP a number of support schools th Wednesday, Nov. 20 & that for students who were not tests proficiency in across Mississippi.” Thur., Nov. 21st, 2019 • 9am eligible. 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for any situations that they may MASON SCIONEAUX come upon, and hope that they [email protected] never use any of it. That’s our ultimate hope.” The Oxford Police Depart- Ivy said that providing the ment is using the $7,500 they trauma kits is a response to recent raised from their 14th annual pushes from the state legislature haunted house to purchase to heighten school training for trauma kits for each classroom in active shooter situations. Active the Oxford School District. shooter drills are now required The purpose of the trauma kits once per semester. is to stop bleeding, which is the “We talk about the need for leading cause of death in shoot- need for preparation and for ings. They include a tourniquet, a medical (supplies) if you’re ever packing kit for gunshot wounds, caught in that situation,” Ivy said. gloves, gauze and other medical “So we approached Superinten- supplies. dent Brian Harvey, and he said Interim Police Chief Jeff that they had already installed McCutchen told the Board of four trauma kits per hallway, but Aldermen OPD’s plans to create if it becomes an emergency on the trauma kits at their meet- lockdown, you really need a kit in EMMETT TILL INTERPRETIVE CENTER VIA TWITTER ing on Nov. 5. OPD donates the each room.” Security cameras at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center captured members of the League of the South money from the haunted house Heather Lenard, the each year. group fi lming a promotional video at the Emmett Till memorial. communications coordinator Ivy, who teaches active shooter of the Oxford School District, drills to civilians, said that provid- commended OPD for the work the League of the South was at the Killen, Alabama. According to ing Oxford schools with trauma they do to protect the children of memorial to make a propaganda their website, their goal is to have TILL kits will add a level of preparation Oxford. video. a “free and independent Southern continued from page 1 that can give parents and teach- “We are fortunate to have “What we want to know is, republic.” ers the peace of mind that they an incredible partnership with where are all the white people The new memorial, which front of the Till memorial, saying are equipped to deal with such the Oxford Police Department,” over the last 50 years that have replaced three previous versions that people will continue to mock situations. Lenard said. “Thanks to OPD, we been murdered, assaulted and that were vandalized, was the sign because they will likely “Well, it’s kind of like putting have safe campuses, but now they raped by blacks going to be installed last month. face no consequences. on your seatbelt before you drive,” have provided the necessary tools memorialized like this? We are The memorial they were “We’re able to control the he said. “You hope you’re wasting to react quickly and provide care League of the South,” League of surrounding marks where narrative and put a positive spin your time. You hope you don’t while waiting for help to arrive. the South leader Michael Hill said Emmett Till, a 14-year-old on the situation,” Weems said. need it, but you might. This is the Having these trauma kits in every in the video. African American boy, was found “The only way to stop (this hatred) same thing. It’s being prepared. classroom provides yet another The League of the South after being kidnapped, tortured is for people to stand up for this I think the parents appreciate layer of confi dence for our teach- is a white supremacist, and lynched by two white men in type of thing.” that we’re trying to prepare the ers and students in the event of an neo-Confederate group based in Money, Mississippi in 1955. It was discovered later that schools, teachers and their kids emergency.”
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MEN’S BASKETBALL Khadim “Dream” Sy A journey from Senegal to Oxford
me and (asked) me if I’m inter- JOSHUA CLAYTON ested in coming to American to [email protected] play ball for high school. I was like ‘of course,’” Sy said. “When I said With under 20 seconds of yes, it took about a week or two, overtime to go in the 2016 DICK’s and then everything was done. High School National title game in After two weeks of communica- Madison Square Garden, the Oak tion, I was ready to move in here.” Hill Academy Warriors needed a Smith has coached 28 McDon- bucket. ald’s All-Americans and 17 future As time ran down with the NBA players, including Carmelo score tied at 60, Matt Coleman Anthony, Kevin Durant and Rajon dribbled down the court and lifted Rondo, at the prestigious board- a shot from the top of the arc. The ing school in Mouth of Wilson, shot was off, but under the rim Virginia. wrestling for position was the Still, Sy had to go through 6-foot-9 tower that is Khadim Sy. physical and mental growing pains The Senegalese center reached before he could reach his potential up at the rebound, looking for the in high school. tip-in. The first one just missed, “When I came (to America), but the second tip fell in the basket the first year was really tough. as the buzzer sounded. Within I was begging coach (Smith) to seconds, Sy was at the bottom of send me back to Senegal like every a dog pile. He was finally a cham- single week,” Sy said. “I was just pion. like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this.’” Khadim Sy, known simply as Oak Hill assistant coach Taylor “Dream” to his teammates and Conn picked him up from the coaches, went from a high school Charlotte airport and remembered freshman sitting at the end of the Sy couldn’t speak any English. The bench getting zero minutes of play only thing Sy knew how to say was time to becoming a national cham- that he played like Anthony Davis. pionship hero in basketball mecca. “We get on that huge shuttle, Sy’s high school arc is fitting, and there’s nobody on there,” considering that change has been Conn said. “I sit down in this really the only constant in his basketball small seat, and (Sy) came and sat career. He’s gone from starting at in the very next seat to me, squish- Virginia Tech as a college fresh- ing me into the wall. He still laughs man to playing in junior college about that.” before becoming one of the top Conn’s parents, Randy and transfer recruits in the nation. Pattie, helped Sy adjust to his new He’s been a chameleon since home as he’d visit during school the dawn of his basketball life, suit- breaks and holidays. They helped ing up for Senegal, Oak Hill Acad- him with advice frequently, even emy in Virginia, Virginia Tech, helping him make his college deci- Tallahassee Community College, sions. Sy called them mom and Virginia Tech again and Daytona dad and saw Taylor as a brother. State Community College, all in As he grew more and more just a few years. comfortable off the court, he was REED JONES / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Sy’s voyage from Senegal to able to establish himself on the Khadim Sy enrolled at Ole Miss in May after stints at Virginia Tech and Daytona State. The 6-foot-10 America now brings him to a new court. start in Oxford as a key piece in forward was one of the top junior college prospects in the nation last season. Sy gained 35 pounds in his first Kermit Davis’s basketball revival summer at Oak Hill and contin- at Ole Miss. another player’s injury allowed humbled me better. It made me to every other teammate since he ued to develop his basketball skills Sy’s basketball journey didn’t him to start 28 games as a fresh- grateful about what I have, know- arrived in Oxford in May. until he had a major role on the start until he was a teenager. man. ing that, you know, you can’t have “I come down and find out team. The state-of-the-art facili- Wrestling is the national sport of The promising start ended in a this thing today and not have it the whole team, they’re all cool,” ties at Oak Hill helped Sy build his Senegal, but because of limited roller coaster, however, as Sy grew tomorrow.” he said. “Like, it took me two, body and skill set to take on the top access, Sy mostly played soccer as unhappy in Blacksburg and left Preparing for another tran- three days to just get along with big men in the nation. a child. However, his extraordi- the team to transfer to Tallahassee sition, Sy said he was searching all of them and get to know them. nary height forced him off of the for a coach and a program he Usually, (it) took me about a pitch and onto the court. could trust to make the adjust- month to make sure I got every “When I started getting tall “When I came (to America), the first year was ment easier. After looking at East one of their names right and stuff. back in 2012, everybody would really tough. I was begging coach (Smith) to send Carolina, Pittsburgh, Arkansas But with this situation, it just tell me every single day, ‘Oh you’re and Auburn, the four-star chose clicked.” getting tall.’ I didn’t notice that at me back to Senegal like every single week. I was Kermit Davis and the Ole Miss That chemistry will be put to all,” he said. “Like, ‘You’re tall. You just like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this.’” Rebels. the test as Sy has pressure to live should start playing ball.’” The fact that Sy played with up to his nickname in the Davis While he enjoyed playing - Khadim Sy junior guard and fellow Oak Hill system this season. His presence soccer with his friends, Sy said he alumnus Devontae Shuler and in the paint is something that has “I mean, we have pictures of didn’t really fall in love with sports Community College, only to return that his Daytona State teammate been missing from past Ole Miss him when he first got here and until he picked up the basketball. to Virginia Tech before ever suit- Bryce Williams also chose to play squads. then two years later,” Smith said. Scouts quickly noticed his raw ing up for a game in Tallahassee. at Ole Miss didn’t hurt, but Sy said Sy’s contribution as a rim “It was an unbelievable transfor- talent when he was still 6-foot-6 as Sy rejoined the Hokies but most of his decision was made off protector and scorer in the paint mation in his body, but he put a middle schooler, dominating the was redshirted by Williams at the of his meetings with Kermit Davis. with his 6-foot-10 frame adds the work in. It didn’t happen just Sengalese leagues. It was Amadou start of the season before leaving “I’ve got trust issues. I’m going another dimension to the Ole Miss because we have a good weight Gallo Fall, current vice president the team again to go to Daytona to tell you straight up,” Sy said. “I attack ready to explode in the next program.” and managing director for NBA State College. There, Sy averaged trust the coaches 100%. I trust two years. Success at Oak Hill brought Africa, who helped him get expo- 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in 30 my teammates 100%. Most of the Oxford is just the latest of Sy’s him the nickname “Dream,” along sure with American high schools. games as a redshirt sophomore, time, I don’t really ask the coach many homes, and his journey to with notoriety on the recruit- Sy was contacted by Oak Hill catching the eye of multiple divi- anything about the team. I’m just Ole Miss, while unusual, is a story ing trail as a three-star prospect Academy head coach Steve Smith sion one coaches. asking them personally what’s the of perseverance. As Sy continues with interest from Purdue, Geor- after being selected for the U-16 “It was really tough at some purpose of recruiting me. So after to work, he hopes to find himself gia Tech and Georgetown. He national basketball team in Sene- point because I didn’t expect it to that, when I need to know about under another dog pile. decided to play for Buzz Williams gal. be that crazy,” Sy said. “But to be the team, I ask the players.” “I came here, (and) I get along at Virginia Tech, where he was “I don’t know how they got my honest, I’m really thankful that I Sy’s relationship with Shuler with everybody,” Sy said. “I feel thrown into a primary role after information. They reached out to went through all that because it and Williams has been the bridge like I’m home.” THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 8 NOVEMBER 2019 | PAGE 5
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN No Ceilings: Coach Yo enters season two at Ole Miss
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The 2018-19 Ole Miss women’s basketball season was one to be forgotten. The team finished with a 9-22 overall record and ended the season on a six-game losing streak. The team is currently predicted to finish second to last in the SEC, but there is a quiet confidence building within the program. Coach Yolett McPhee-Mc- Cuin, known affectionately to the team as “Coach Yo,” had a tough task in front of her during her first year, as the Rebels were picked to finish last in the SEC. They finished near the bottom of the conference but improved their SEC win total from the previous year by two games and fought for an impressive win over No. 16 BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Kentucky in January. Dominique Banks lines up for a free throw. Most of the team’s struggles last year were on the road, where they only achieved one win for Though the team struggled Dumitrescu and junior transfer the season. However, the home with turnovers, giving up posses- Valerie Nesbitt and the contin- results were much more encour- sion 19 times, the Rebels still ued development of Taylor Smith aging, with almost 90% of team dominated the court for long represent a major spot for growth wins happening in Oxford. Even stretches of the game, including on the team. a slight improvement on the road, the second quarter where they Three-point specialist Torri as is expected this year, would be outscored the Devilettes 21-6. Lewis will also be invaluable as huge for the team’s success this The Rebels will face a brutally the team faces off against future year. competitive conference ladder SEC opponents with strong Coach Yo, now in her second and must drastically reduce their defense. year at Ole Miss, has the Rebels at turnovers. Despite initial optimism, the 1-0 after a 72-53 win over Missis- The Rebels will remain at reality is that we will know much sippi Valley State in The Pavilion home against ULM on Nov. 10 more about the team after the on Tuesday. and against New Orleans on Daytona Beach Invitational in Junior guard Deja Cage, who Nov. 15. These games represent late November. is coming out of a redshirt season an opportunity to start the season This year will undoubtedly after transferring from DePaul, 3-0 as ULM finished near the be full of struggles and frustra- registered a career-high 16 points bottom of the Sun Belt last year, tions, but Coach Yo really seems on 70% shooting in her Ole Miss and New Orleans was middle- to be building something good BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN debut. Sophomore guard Taylor of-the-pack in the Southland here and doing it the right way. A Valerie Nesbitt tosses the ball over MVSU players in the first quarter Smith led the way with 18 points, Conference. team motto and Twitter bio this of the win over the Delta Devils. which doubled her previous The development of talented year, “No Ceilings,” is indicative career high. newcomers freshman Sarah of fierce team spirit. PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 8 NOVEMBER 2019
SEC MEN’S BASKETBALL A guide to the unforgiving landscape of SEC basketball
in 26 points on 7-12 shooting. His the NBA’s G-League, leaving the JAKE DAVIS deep three-pointer with a minute Tigers with a scoring void. Much [email protected] left iced the game and solidifi ed of that void will be fi lled by seniors The SEC has slowly become a his position as one of the premiere Daniel Purifoy and J’Von McCor- dominant force in men’s college players to watch this season. mick. s basketball. There have always been Florida: some blue bloods in the confer- The Gators are expected to be Alabama: s ence with legendary Kentucky and one of the top teams in the country First-year head coach Nate BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN g passe Florida programs, but this era of after a disappointing campaign last Oats takes over a much-improved Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis will have to navigate n SEC basketball is characterized by year. Alabama program after the school what might be the strongest conference in the NCAA . something that it has never been They cruised by North Flor- parted ways with Avery Johnson. • known for: depth. ida in their fi rst game this season The team is without star Dazon Eleven teams in the conference behind an impressive debut from Ingram who is now at Central SEC team this season after last in a similar position as Ole Miss s have a realistic shot at making a transfer Kerry Blackshear Jr. The Florida as a graduate transfer. They year’s veteran team was knocked was last year with a veteran team run to the tournament. Ole Miss down by Purdue in the Sweet 16. headed by first-year coach Eric s former Virginia Tech forward did bring in West Virginia transfer g dollars is trying to reach the Big Dance scored 20 points and grabbed 10 James Bolden, as well as a trio of The Volunteers earned a No. 2 seed Musselman. in g passe in back-to-back years for the fi rst boards while taking just 11 shots in four-star freshman guards. Sopho- in the South region, behind strong Texas A&M: n n time since 2002, and the strength the game. They will need consistent more guard Kira Lewis Jr. is ready campaigns from seniors Admiral Texas A&M is another team of the league this season could end production from him if they want for a bigger role and should play Schofi eld and Kyle Alexander as with a new head coach trying to • up helping with plenty of oppor- to earn one of the top seeds in the well next to junior John Petty. well as juniors Jordan Bone and turn some heads. 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COLUMN Breein Tyree’s path to SEC Player of the Year SEC in minutes played, appearing sively, he must become a more GRIFFIN NEAL in 84.3% of available minutes. potent distributor if this team proj- [email protected] That number will only increase ects any success later in the season. as Kermit Davis can’t stagger the It’s also necessary if Tyree has any Breein Tyree is the best player minutes of Tyree and Terence hopes of being drafted. in the Southeastern conference. Davis anymore. He tested the NBA waters this There are a litany of arguments But it’s not all roses for Tyree. offseason, entering his name into in Tyree’s favor, but the strongest is With Terence Davis’ departure the draft without signing an agent, addition by subtraction. comes the departure of his shot which allowed him to return to Tyree, the 6-foot-2 senior creation, something Tyree has school for his senior season. Right guard from Somerset, New struggled with since becoming a now, Tyree doesn’t project as an Jersey, has never had this oppor- fixture in Ole Miss’ backcourt. In NBA-caliber shooting guard. tunity before. Last season, Tyree three seasons in Oxford, Tyree has He’s undersized for the posi- was the leading scorer, but it was never averaged over three assists tion, doesn’t shoot the three ball Terence Davis’ team. His sopho- per game. Last season, he averaged at a high enough percentage to more season, Deandre Burnett 2.8 assists per game despite having make up for his passing woes and was the lead scoring guard. In a 25.2 usage rate (good for 12th is only an average to above-average Tyree’s freshman season, he only in the SEC). In fact, in 99 games defender. However, he’s a violent averaged 19 minutes per game. FILE PHOTO: REED JONES / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN played, Tyree has logged over five leaper and excels in the open court. In high school, Tyree shared the Ole Miss guard Breein Tyree drives the ball down court on Senior Night assists only four times and has His shot selection has rapidly court with Karl Anthony Towns against Kentucky last season. never logged more than six. improved over three seasons in (first overall pick in the 2015 NBA At Ole Miss media day in Oxford and is a strong finisher draft), Wade Baldwin (17th pick September, Tyree said that he around the rim. Terence Davis in the 2016 NBA draft) and Tyus prove to the country that he is one 25.2 to 33.8 and free throws from definitely needs to improve his wasn’t a pro-prospect at this time Battle (an all-ACC guard for Syra- of college basketball’s premiere 2.5 to 4.7. All of his percentages playmaking this season. last season, and now he’s logging cuse and member of the Minnesota guards. increased as well. On shots inside “My assists were 2.9-3 last legitimate minutes for the defend- Timberwolves system). Don’t take my word for it. Let the arc, Tyree shot 46% (39% in season, (and) I want to bring it to ing-champion Toronto Raptors. Tyree is also the only remain- the numbers do the talking. 2017-18). He increased his three- at least five,” he said. This is Tyree’s moment. He’s ing player in the SEC from last Tyree is the unquestioned point percentage from 35.6% He was one of 24 invitees to on the watchlist for the Jerry West season’s all-conference teams. leader of the team and the Rebels’ to 37.5% and increased his free Chris Paul’s point guard camp this Award, an all-SEC preseason At SEC media days, Tyree was most lethal scoring threat. Kermit throw percentage from 70% to summer, where offensive distribu- player and will likely be named selected to the preseason first team Davis’ team will be tasked with 81% on nearly double the amount tion was emphasized. After all, CP3 to the Naismith Player of the but not picked as the preseason replacing Terence Davis and his of attempts. is the point god. Year watchlist come December. favorite for player of the year. That 15.2 points per game, and it’s not Tyree is also the most effi- Tyree is not a point guard, However, with expectations come honor was bestowed upon Kerry a stretch to imagine that Tyree will cient player returning to the SEC, though. He’s a combo guard who responsibilities. As the face of a Blackshear of Florida, who Tyree assume the lionshare of Terence according to KenPom. Last season, will occasionally initiate the offense burgeoning program, Tyree must will have the chance to play against Davis’ workload. Tyree logged an offensive rating in the halfcourt, so a low-ish assist improve his play to an All-Amer- in January. Last season, following of 111.7, meaning that per every rate is expected. However, as ican level, not just all-SEC. The Simply put: in over seven years, Burnett’s departure, Tyree 100 possessions of basketball, teams begin to cater defensive good news? The numbers say he this is Tyree’s best opportunity to increased his shots per game Tyree generated 25.2 points for schemes to stopping Tyree offen- will. take the reins of a program and from 9.7 to 13, his minutes from Ole Miss. He also was third in the
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FOOTBALL Have two-quarterback systems ever worked? CAMERON RICHARDSON [email protected]
While the Rebels are clear favorites in Saturday’s matchup against New Mexico State, the question that has loomed over Ole Miss’s football program since Matt Corral’s injury against Cal still exists: Does Ole Miss have a capable quarterback? For the last three matchups, Ole Miss has used a two-quarter- Laura Hill, FNP-C back system with little success, Angela Hill, RN totaling three straight losses. The losses were close against formida- ble programs like Missouri, Texas We offer A&M and Auburn, but near-losses are just that: losses. Labs Additionally, the two-quarter- back approach has become less X-Rays and less eff ective. In their last two Physicals matchups, Ole Miss scored only 31 points combined. Before those Urgent Care two games, Ole Miss has averaged roughly 27 points per contest. BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Primary Care There has clearly been a break- down in off ensive effi ciency. There a few examples of effecticve two-quarterback systems, and Rich IV Hydration Rarely does a two-quarterback Rodriguez’s offense has been predictable in the last fi ve weeks. system succeed. Teams that imple- ment it can become predictable. Let us show you the However, it is not impossible ations with Ole Miss, the larger tional runner or receiver might for this type of plan to work. The running threat, John Rhys Plum- cause problems. Ole Town Med difference! New Orleans Saints use Drew lee, takes more snaps while Matt Matt Luke and his staff will Brees as the primary quarterback Corral fills in for more passing likely stay with Plumlee, especially Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm while Taysom Hill serves as a fl ex- situations. given the competition Ole Miss will Sat: 10am-4pm ible option. The Rebels’ style is reversed play Saturday. New Mexico State Hill serves as a receiver, from the Saints and 2006 Florida. is winless. The spread favors Ole Sun: 12 pm-6pm Miss by 28.5 points. As this season ends and the “They’ve got the perfect plan set up for me next one approaches, the quarter- 2580 Jackson Ave. W. Ste. 44 back controversy in the Ole Miss (Behind Zaxby’s) to play both sports. I love Ole Miss. I’m not camp might still subsist. Robby Oxford, MS 38655 entertaining anyone else, I’m not taking visits Ashford, a four-star recruit from Phone: 662-234-9112 anywhere else, I’m 100% there.” Hoover High School in Alabama, is verbally committed to Ole Miss. Email: [email protected] - Robby Ashford Ashford is the No. 7 dual-threat Quarterback recruit quarterback in the nation and, like 28234 Plumlee, will be playing baseball running back and quarterback in This could take the primary passer for the Rebels as well. multiple short-yardage packages, out of his rhythm. “They’ve got the perfect plan Ole Miss keeping opposing teams off their The quick fix would be to set up for me to play both sports,” students, balance, but Brees is the primary switch the roles, having Plumlee be Ashford said. “I love Ole Miss. I’m alumni, faculty, passer who takes most of the snaps. the more fl exible secondary option not entertaining anyone else, I’m and staff Another example is Tim Tebow with Corral taking a leading role, not taking visits anywhere else, I’m get 10% off for Florida in 2006. Tebow served but Plumlee’s insertion created 100% there.” as a situational running threat in some semblance of a spark. One every day! As this news is obviously excel- place of Chris Leak at times, forc- of Plumlee’s largest reasons for lent for the program, the collection ing the defense to worry about both committing to Ole Miss was his of talent at the quarterback posi- West Jackson Wine & Spirits a quarterback run and downfi eld desire to gain plenty of experience tion might complicate the situation 2570 West Jackson Ave • 662.236.3400 pass. as a traditional quarterback, and even more. 34164 Comparing these two situ- relegating his duties to a situa-
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to perform in that venue, and CAROLINE NIHILL their first semester here of [email protected] work.” Part of the performance was New faculty members Nave music by Estes’ friend Marilyn Graham and Austin Smith Shrude titled, “Lacrimosa.” The performed alongside associate piece is what Estes described professor of music Adam Estes as a prayer about a student Monday night. of Shrude’s that passed away Along with teaching unexpectedly. saxophone and bassoon to Estes expressed his students, Estes served as a emotional grief over search committee member unexpected news is what lead who helped in hiring both to his decision to perform this Graham and Smith. The recital particular piece. was an ordinary performance, “It was really kind of a but Estes used his platform cathartic way for me to handle to introduce the hires to the my emotions with news,” Estes university. said. “So, you know, we all kind “Both of them, I think, of handle it in different ways, exhibited unbelievable skill and for me, as an artist, to pour on Monday night,” Estes said. my energies into the art helps “It was pretty obvious to all CAROLINE NIHILL / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN me.” of us on the committee that New faculty members participate in a musical performance with fellow music instructors. Graham mentioned how they were outstanding at their she enjoys the emotional craft.” connections made through “It was a good move,” Smith excited she was to perform at experiences with people.” Graham and Smith both music. said. “Everyone’s been very, Ole Miss for the first time along Estes chose the music came from Cincinnati to teach “Music has that profound very welcoming.” with playing the specific pieces specifically for the trio of at Ole Miss. Smith performed ability to turn your emotional Smith is instructing one-on- at the recital. instruments, along with those with multiple different state within moments, and the one oboe classes with students, “I feel incredibly grateful that had deeper meaning orchestras, along with teaching thought that I get to be a part and mentioned that he thinks not only to have been able to for himself and potentially at a small private college. of that is really cool to me,” that his performance helps perform for the community audience members. Graham is an award-winning Graham said. with his teaching. on Monday, but that I felt “I’m going to choose music flutist along with previously Smith will be performing “I think it’s important for welcomed on stage,” Graham that I would enjoy playing holding the position of adjunct Nov. 11 in the Nutt Auditorium me to be out there performing a said. “Yes, the music was a bit with them and that would professor for Xavier University. for a faculty recital, along lot — both inside the university weird, but it seemed that the showcase them and and some Smith had only been to with more performances with and outside — in order to audience held an open mind way to sort of introduce them Mississippi once before making different faculty members share that experience with my and really enjoyed it. That’s to our students and campus the move for the instructor throughout the year. students,” Smith said. what music is about for me, community at large,” Estes position at Ole Miss. Graham commented on how being able to share these new said. “This was their first time
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NATIONAL FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE CELEBRATION DAY A letter to fi rst-generation students realized most students did not family — my greatest advocates there a lack of economic diversity inherited fears will not inhibit me. AINSLEY ASH fi ll out the FAFSA on their own — for daily life advice. They could here?” I hope yours will not inhibit [email protected] or attend orientation on their not help me navigate internships, When I feel self-doubt you. own. Never before had I seen relationships with professors and creep in, I remind myself that Some of you will return home Dear fi rst-generation college such affluence concentrated simple tasks like email etiquette. imposter syndrome is very real to your families for the first student, in one place. If an unexpected It was no fault of their own, nor and dangerous. So is the “hidden time since the beginning of the As a high schooler, I wanted $500 expense would send half of mine, that their kind words curriculum,” the unspoken rules semester. Let seeing your parents, SUDOKU PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY OLE MISS GOLF COURSE nothing more than a way out of Americans into debt, then how of encouragement could not of this very particular game that grandparents and siblings serve my hometown. For hours upon could my peers aff ord thousands translate in this overwhelmingly all students must play. It has only as a reminder of why you sought hours, I would sit at the kitchen of dollars a semester on sororities upper-middle class environment. been through frank conversations a degree in the fi rst place. Think table crafting scholarship essays, and fraternities? All of my money I am sure you understand. with professors and mentors that of the eff orts they put in for you crunching the numbers and went to simply existing and Now a junior, I am incredibly gaps in my knowledge of this to get here. Share with your HOW TO PLAY stumbling through FAFSA. saving. Even if there were a desire grateful for my identity as a space has been fi lled in. younger siblings the excitement Despite being at the top of my to fit into this lifestyle, there fi rst-generation student and the Over Thanksgiving break, I of exploring a strange, new town Complete the grid so class, I only applied to state was no room in my budget or unique perspective that it has will return to the same kitchen and gaining new perspectives. schools and community colleges calendar, and I had no intentions granted me. At fi rst, I believed table where I worked three years First-gen student, continue that every row, column within a three-hour drive. No one and 3x3 box contains the of compromising my upward that I should fi t at the university, ago. This time, instead of working to make your space here –– had told me not to. Or rather, no mobility. I questioned whether or but now I am quite confi dent that on college applications, I will be especially when this space was numbers 1 through 9 with one had told me to aim just a little not I belonged on such a campus. the university should fi t the needs studying for this semester’s fi nal not created for you. You earned it. no repeats. bit higher. My inherited small Maybe you experienced this of its students, fi rst-generation exams with a similar fervor. Soon town mindset had won out. as well. students included. Rather than enough, I will begin applying Ainsley Ash is a junior public DIFFICULTY LEVEL Perhaps you can relate. Quickly, I came to realize asking ourselves, “Do I belong to graduate schools, and I am policy leadership major from It was not until I was fully that I could no longer consult my here?” let us ask instead, “Why is confident that this time, my Meridian, Mississippi. moved into my dorm that I Lt. governor race is a model for civility
for collaboration across the aisle. because the aisle seems too believe in compromise, humility of opinions that span multiple EMILY STEWART The campaign websites of Jay big. I’m a Democrat, but I was and respect, not ‘my way or the parties, and as long as you vote [email protected] Hughes and Delbert Hosemann, impressed when I saw this highway.’” for the person you believe will the two candidates for the quote from Hosemann, “We can Refreshing is the only way I get the job done, well, that’s all Jim Hood, the former Mississippi lieutenant governor do this. It’s not a Democrat or can describe this phenomenon that matters. I never thought I Democratic candidate for race, have many commonalities. Republican thing. We just need of Mississippi politics. It shows would say it, but this example of governor and self-described For instance, under “issues,” their to get away from saying, ‘Well, that you don’t have to be so Mississippi politics gave me hope moderate, was nothing more websites have almost identical I’m just absolutely not going to entrenched with your party that for the future. than a local Bernie Sanders, pictures of them reading to do anything that has to do with you can’t work with others. As according to Governor-elect Tate children. But the similarities anything.’” someone who has volunteered Emily Stewart is a freshman Reeves. In a recent campaign don’t stop there. Hughes and In today’s political climate, in elections before, I heard international studies and video, Reeves gives credit to Hosemann have both been politicians seem to put up their from most people that they Arabic major from Columbia, Sanders for acknowledging tax soldiers, lawyers, husbands party as a defense. They won’t are pledging to vote with their Tennessee. increases and demands the same and fathers, and based on their vote for something because it was respective party, but it doesn’t from Hood. The caption, “Bernie websites, most of the items in brought forward by a member of have to be that way. Sanders or Jim Hood? They’re their campaigns align as well. another party, and they refuse to You can have a multitude both planning to raise taxes. Hughes and Hosemann also have acknowledge that what benefi ts They’re both coming for your the X-factor that is missing from Democrats can also benefit money. Jim Hood is Mississippi’s most modern elections: respect Republicans because we’re all Opinion Policies: local liberal,” pegged Hood as toward their opponent. people who just need a little help. Columns do not represent the views of The University of something he has said time and A quick Google search reveals Hughes, with his campaign of Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian. The Daily Mississippian time again that he isn’t: a liberal. that Hughes and Hosemann tend transparency in government and welcomes letters to the editor, which should be emailed to This name-calling is to agree more than disagree, even promises for local businesses, [email protected]. Letters should be no longer than 300 abundant in elections all over on issues that, today, are seen as took hints from the gubernatorial the country. However, in sharp words. They may be edited for clarity, brevity and libel. Third- one-sided. Their stances on the candidate, Jim Hood, whom, party letters and those with pseudonyms or no name will not be contrast, the race for lieutenant state fl ag is just one example. through Hood’s commercials, governor has shown to be one published. Letters are limited to one per individual per month. The worst aspect of politics you might not even know is Letters should include contact information, including relationship that did not include partisan is when politicians refuse to a Democrat. Hughes said, “I to the university, if applicable. banter and created opportunities collaborate with the other side want to join people together. I need more news? Visit thedmonline.com for breaking news on Oxford and the Ole Miss campus
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of Fraternal Leadership and Hephner LaBanc was leaving INTERIM Learning. She served as vice the university came eight continued from page 1 chancellor for student affairs days after Glenn Boyce was since July 2012. announced as the university’s the university for 26 years, Hephner LaBanc accepted 18th chancellor. Her leave previously acting as the the position of vice chancellor adds to the change of positions assistant vice chancellor for for student affairs and campus among leadership on campus, student affairs and currently life at the University of specifically in the office of serving as the assistant provost Massachusetts Amherst. Her student affairs. Last spring, and the registrar in the Office last day at Ole Miss will be Nov. Dean of Students Melinda of the Provost. 12. Sutton Noss and Assistant Vice As vice chancellor for Before taking the job at Chancellor for Student Affairs student affairs, Hephner Amherst, Hephner LaBanc was Leslie Banahan left their posts. LaBanc oversaw all student a finalist for a similar position Provost Noel Wilkin said affairs on campus, including in April at the University of that the university will launch the dean of students and Utah. She was not selected for a national search to find a other offices, such as campus the position and stayed at Ole replacement for Hephner recreation, the Ole Miss Miss. LaBanc in a statement last Student Union and the office The announcement that month. PHOTO COURTESY: UM COMMUNICATIONS Charlotte Fant Pegues.
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