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THEMISSISSIPPIAN STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911 Visit theDMonline.com @thedm_news Vigil honors plane crash victims In-state aid minimum rises to 15 credit hours LYNDY BERRYHILL Teacher Education Scholars For- [email protected] givable Loan and others will also need to enroll in 15 hours to re- ceive aid. ississippi students Out of the 20,827 students at may want to consid- the Oxford and regional campus- Mer adding an extra es for the 2015-2016 academic class to their fall schedule if they year, 4,365 students received still want to qualify for state fi- state aid assistance. An aver- nancial aid. age of 60 percent of incoming While the university and fed- students are in-state, according eral aid programs still recognize to the Ole Miss financial aid re- 12 hours as full-time status, mul- cords in 2015. tiple state financial aid programs The policy change has caused are now asking students to be Mississippi students like junior enrolled in a minimum of 15 nutrition major Mikayla Jekab- hours. sons to rethink their schedules. “We’re trying to pass the word Jekabsons has received state as widely as we can, because aid funds since her freshman there’s not a lot of time to react,” year at the university and said Director of Financial Aid Laura she normally signs up for 16 to Diven-Brown said. 17 hours of classes, but not for The decision to change qual- this fall. ifications for aid was made by She only signed up for 14 since the Mississippi Postsecondary she knew she would be busier Education Financial Assistance than usual. In addition to the Board and went into effect June normal responsibilities of being 1. a full-time student, Jekabsons Diven-Brown said since the also has a part-time job and is a decision was made recently, ed- member of the university’s Pride ucational institutions across the of the South marching band, state have been trying to tell stu- which has a vigorous practice dents as soon as possible in case schedule during football season. there are conflicts. “It was more difficult to ac- The decision does not impact commodate for the change in federal aid packages such as the middle of the summer than Pell Grant, but it does impact it would have been if we received more than Mississippi Tuition the notification around the time Assistance Grant recipients. we were registering for classes Students who receive the Law PHOTO BY: CHASE ROBERTS in the spring,” Jekabsons said. Enforcement Officers and Fire- Thousands gather in the Tad Pad for the celebration of lives vigil to remember plane crash victims. Three couples died Sunday, men Scholarship, critical needs, Aug. 14 when their plane downed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. SEE STATE AID PAGE 4 SEE ARTICLE PAGE 6 William Winter scholarship, UM reacts to removal of ‘Dixie’ from sporting events

MORGAN WALKER studies, said he commends have loved, cherished, and [email protected] Bjork and the athletics de- flourished under this tune.” partment for making the de- According to Soper, the cision. athletics department does Athletics Director Ross “I think it is an example of not demonstrate the key prin- Bjork’s decision to re- our institution moving for- ciples outlined in the UM move the song “Dixie” from ward,” he said. Creed: fairness, civility and all university sporting events Andrew Soper, Associat- personal and professional in- has sparked a heated debate ed Student Body senator and tegrity. among students, faculty and Our State Flags Foundation “This goes against the Ole community members. member said the removal Miss creed,” Soper said. “This The decision to remove the of “Dixie” was not an inclu- is not a fair process and was university’s unofficial anthem sive decision process.“This behind closed doors. This was is an attempt to make Ole was not voted on,” Soper said. not professional and a direct Miss a more inclusive and “It is an authoritarian deci- contradiction of the term in- welcoming environment for sion made by one man and tegrity. By definition, integ- all fans, Bjork said in a state- was a non-inclusive process. rity is the quality of being FILE PHOTO ment Friday. No stake holders, students, honest and the state of being Members of , Ole Miss’ marching band, perform before the Professor Charles Ross, di- or alumni had a say in wheth- 2015 season opening game against UT Martin. The song “Dixie” will no longer be er to keep it or ditch it. Tens performed starting in the 2016 season. rector of African-American SEE DIXIE of thousands of graduates PAGE 5 OPINION THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 2

STAFF EDITORIAL On ‘Dixie’: It’s time for us to make our own traditions n Friday, the University of Mississippi re- Others feel this move is not enough. Voices on this cam- The era of students who grow up immersed in the vestig- moved another tradition from its collection. pus cry out for change and are not satiated by the removal es of Ole Miss’ illustrious – and often dark – history is end- Athletics Director Ross Bjork announced his of a single antiquated tradition among the hoard that Ole ing. The toddlers who learn to walk in today will request that the band “create a new and mod- Miss possesses. grow up knowing a different Ole Miss than their parents ernO pregame show that does not include Dixie and is more The Daily Mississippian would not like to attack or in- and grandparents did. We must ask ourselves now what inclusive for all fans.” validate either of these opinions. We alone cannot change Ole Miss will mean to our children. “Dixie,” an unofficial anthem of the Confederacy, was the views of either person, but we would like to express our Did we intend for our university to be a unchanging once played every football game on campus, but that has opinion. thing? Have we already made all of the traditions we will changed with the entrance of a new generation of Rebels. The oldest natural seniors on campus were young when ever uphold? For whom does the university stand? For its In 2009, then-Chancellor Dan Jones asked Ole Miss’ walked off the field. We were not here when history or its future? marching band, The Pride of the South, to stop playing “From Dixie with Love” was played for the last time in We, The Daily Mississippian staff, did not come to the “From Dixie with Love,” a Southern hymn similar to “Dix- Vaught-Hemingway stadium. We never saw Confederate university for its songs. ie.” Since, only bits and scraps of “Dixie” has been played flags waving in the hands of thousands of fans fromthe We did not come to this campus hoping to tear down at games. student section. These traditions are not our own; they are every symbol of its history but rather to create our own Many are angry that the song has now been officially re- a relic of an older time. traditions in a place that welcomes us, our friends and our moved from the band’s roster. Some say it is indicative of The oldest seniors were here, however, when a noose was community. We came to make Ole Miss our own with the the university’s continuous push towards being “politically placed on the statue of James Meredith in 2014. We were hope and knowledge that one day our children and grand- correct” or a forced attempt at inclusivity. Some feel it is here when the Ku Klux Klan came in 2015 to protest the children will do the same. a direct attack on the history of the university and on it’s removal of the Mississippi state flag from campus. We have fans. Removing the symbols of the Confederacy disrespects not experienced the traditions older generations loved, but We came to make history, not to relive it. those who fought in the Civil War, they believe. we have seen their aftermath. We, the undersigned editors of The Daily Mississippian, agree with this editorial.

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COLUMN Taking ‘Dixie’ away from football goes too far bump-tingling tune that all old disgruntled white suprem- sage; that is sadly why we will Are we to erase “Ole Miss” from the South have come to acists will get over losing the no longer hear its melodious next? love. Civil War, and just because sound in Vaught-Hemingway. “Dixie” is so beautiful it we stop playing “Dixie” at our I am not mad, I am disap- Michael Lanagan is a soph- could bring tears to my eyes football games does not mean pointed – and a little scared. omore political science and in the stands – and I am not “Dixie is dead.” We can not keep letting this economics major from McK- ashamed to say that it did be- I think I can speak for the happen, what’s next? inney, Texas. fore we beat LSU last year. majority of the student body The only thing more emo- that wants to keep its beloved tionally moving is the tribute tribute to the South when I say to the United States directly that we do not love this song Tuesday, Aug. 23 after the playing of “Dixie.” because we hold hate in our 5 pm at Off Square Books I understand censoring hearts for other skin colors the line “The South will rise and ethnicities or contempt Former Teach for America corps member again”; I will give that ground, for losing a war in the 1860s. but to cut out the seven-de- We love this song because MICHAEL ON THE SQUARE MICHAEL LANAGAN cade-old tradition entirely? we love where we are from and IN OXFORD [email protected] COPPERMAN This is absurd. where we live and where we go Call 236-2262 for I am surely no racist, but I to school. signs details or am a proud Southerner. This tradition is an amazing TEACHER: to reserve As an out-of-state student, I We cannot erase our past, way to display our affection, signed copies have always felt like the spec- TWO YEARS IN THE no matter how ugly. Just be- but instead, its connotation www. tator when it comes to the tur- cause we take down a flag does has been twisted to convey MISSISSIPPI DELTA moil going on in Mississippi. squarebooks not mean racism will end and an awful and outdated mes- .com The whole country has late- (University Press of MS. hd. 25.00) 28969 ly tried to find a balance of political correctness and pre- serving history and heritage. Oxford’s #1 Furniture Destination Last year, when ASB decid- ed to take down the Missis- sippi state flag on campus, I was hesitant to put in my two Moving into a cents because it was not my new house? state flag. Let us help you I saw great points for both call it home. sides. Ultimately, as far as I was concerned, as long as Ol’ Glo- We have all your home ry and the Lone Star soared up furnishing needs from living high, I would be all right. and dining rooms to bedrooms Therefore, I tended to stay and patios including bedding out of the arguing that was and accessories. Need an tearing friends, the campus entire room or one piece, and even families apart. check us out. Free delivery This year, it has gone too far. and set up too! I may not have a place in the fight over the flag, but this is my school, too, and at Ole OHNSON’S Miss, before every football game, the Pride of the South FURNITURE SHOWROOM would play a chilling, goose- SINCE 1967 2128J West Jackson Ave. Oxford, MS 662.234.7711 Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm 28980 32615 LUNCH Small 2-topping Buy one pizza at regular Pizza,Stuffed Introducing menu price and get your Special Cheesy Bread, Oven UNTIL 2 PM Baked Sandwich, second pizza of equal or Specialty Chicken, 3 Salads BOGO lesser value for FREE Lava Cakes, Marble $ 99 Your Choice of Classic Garden, code 9206 $ 99 Cookie Brownie Chicken Caesar, Chicken & Apple each 5 Order Two for Delivery code 9181 Each Pecan when you choose Two CARRY OUT LARGE 5 Medium 2-topping Pizzas, Stuffed up to 3 toppings Mix&Match Cheesy Bread, Oven Baked Sandwich, Special code 9174 $ 99 Choose Two Medium 2-topping Pizzas, Salad, Specialty Chicken, Penne Pasta in a Tin, or $9.99 Stuffed Cheesy Bread, Oven Baked Sandwich, Marble Cookie Brownie up to 5 toppings 5 Specialty Chicken, Penne Pasta in a Tin or $ 99 Each Marble Cookie Brownie Must Purchase Two Items code 5152 code 9193 Pan Pizza Extra Must Purchase 2 Items 7 code 9193 Pan Pizza Extra SUN-WED 10:30 AM-2 AM 1603 W. JACKSON AVE. 662-236-3030 OPEN LATE! THURS-SAT 10:30 AM-3 AM Campus Rec Job Fairs 3pt/Free Throw Contest 2v2 Sand Volleyball Glow Run - 9/1 - 9pm Turner 212 Wed., 8/24 and Thurs., 8/25 Registration Ends 8/24 Registration Ends 8/25 Registration info at [email protected] 4-6pm Turner Center Lobby www.campusrec.olemiss.edu 915-5573 Register at www.imleagues.com/olemiss 32613 The 30-minute show is the ONLY LOCAL television newscast generating NewsWatch news directly to and for Ole Miss, Oxford, and Lafayette County. Monday - Friday 5 pm Channel 12 Rebroadcast at 10 pm

NEWS THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 4 2 Sigma Chi fraternity allowed to 2 participate in formal recruitment 20, 827

LYNDY BERRYHILL [email protected] UM Student 12,496 After appealing the punishment following last semester’s Derby Days sexual harassment incident, Sigma Chi can now participate in MS Residents Interfraternity Council’s formal s recruitment this fall. The new sanctions issued in 4,365 June included one semester of have State Aid social probation and required fraternity members to focus on

GRAPHIC BY: MARISA MORRISSETTE community service and education it will not be for other students through philanthropy. The offi- members made sexual comments The original conditions includ- with children or part-time jobs. cial conditions were passed by the toward female participants in ed a full year of social probation STATE AID University of Mississippi Appel- continued from page 1 There might be exceptions for their Derby Days philanthropy and barred the fraternity from students who are nearing grad- late Consideration Board. competition on April 15. having a 2016 pledge class. Sig- uation with fewer than 15 hours “My understanding is that we Derby Days is Sigma Chi’s an- ma Chi and some of the soror- “I carefully planned my class left to complete, as well anyone cannot host an (event) this se- nual philanthropy event with ef- ity members involved in Derby schedule and then finding out I who has had a recent serious ill- mester, but we can participate in forts supporting Blair E. Batson Days argued for them to have an would have to change it in June ness or injury and other cases. events,” Sigma Chi President Clay Children’s Hospital in Jackson. education-based punishment. was a little disappointing.” Appeals can be filed through the Wooley said.“It has to be some- The event is a competition be- “We tweaked some things that Jekabsons said she immedi- Mississippi Office of Student Fi- thing regarding women’s empow- tween campus sororities involving maybe make it feel less punitive, ately went online and started nancial Aid even past the Sept. 1 erment or violence prevention mini-contests like a blood drive, but we layered on some things searching for one-hour credit application deadline. only for this semester.” Instagram challenge, dance com- that make it more educational — classes since she only needed “People are really going to have Backlash against the fraterni- petition and more. it’s going to invest them more,” one hour to receive the aid. to think through what is the best ty came from members of Ole The incident brought national Vice Chancellor for Student Af- While it might be easier for solution for them,” Diven-Brown Miss sororities and members of media attention to Ole Miss’ cam- fairs Brandi Hephner-LaBanc some students to add a class, said. the community after Sigma Chi pus. said in a July press release follow- ing of the punishment. “The lead- ership of Sigma Chi has stepped up, and they want to help address the culture.” Hephner-LaBanc also served on the three-member Appellate Consideration Board with anoth- er faculty member and a student. The university said a large part of the appellate process was at the request of the original complain- ants. Sigma Chi was not the only Greek organization that will ben- efit through educational training. The Panhellenic Council, Interfra- ternity Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council members will be included in more charity campus events to focus on raising money for causes. Abby Bruce, the first sorori- ty member who spoke publicly against Sigma Chi members’ com- ments during the Derby Day’s dance competition, said the new, educational conditions are help- ing Greek charity events focus on “getting back to doing good.”

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Timeline of changes leading to the removal of “Dixie.” For the full timeline, see TheDMOnline.com DIXIE ROSS BJORK’S FULL STATEMENT: continued from page 1 “The newly expanded and renovated Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will further high- Confederate battle Chancellor Porter L. whole and undivided.” light our best traditions and create new ones flags no longer Buka Okoye, former UM Fortune Jr. banned appeared in the foot NAACP president, said this - that give the the best home field official use of the ball stadium after decision, along with recent advantage in college football. Because the Pride Confederate flag as a changes, has allowed the school symbol, follow- Chancellor Robert Khayat outlawed university to make positive of the South is such a large part of our overall ing a controversy strides towards a more inclu- experience and tradition, the Athletics Depart- ignited by the refusal pointed objects in the sive environment. of the school's first stadium. It killed the “It is always great to see ment asked them to create a new and modern black cheerleader to tradition of waving the university moving in a pregame show that does not include Dixie and wave the flag. Confederate flags in more inclusive direction with the stands. respect to its recent policy is more inclusive for all fans.” April 1983 changes in the past year to Fall 1997 make this a more hospitable and it is nothing I wish on oth- the 2015-2016 football season academic space,” Okoye said. er people. I can only hope that and the 2015-2016 basketball “However, it is necessary that our administration recognizes season. Chancellor Dan we maintain the ability to ed- this behavior and does what is The song was played 14 Colonel Reb Jones said "From ucate our community along- necessary to fix it.” times in the pregame Grove side those policy changes.” removed as mascot Dixie with Love" “Dixie” was first played in concert and during the pre- Okoye also said it is import- will not be played 1948, but the band has lim- game show during the 2015 2003 ant to create a dialect among ited the playing of the song football season and the song at games if fans those who would like to see throughout the last few years. was not included in the on- continue singing the university step away from The band did not play the field performance at the 2016 "the south will rise its legacy of honoring the song during games in both Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. again" Confederacy and those who A.D. Ross Bjork believes there is an attack on announces band will the culture and recognition of not play any variation Nov 2009 the Confederacy. PEGGY’S ALTERATIONS of "Dixie" “To reconcile these differ- ences, we need to have pub- lic discussions and some- GET READY FOR FALL Aug 16 2016 times debate about what the We alter all of your game attire, rush attire, and formal wear For full timeline, see right thing to do is and then for guys and gals! thedmonline.com we need to take action from there,” Okoye said. Monday-Friday 9:00- 5:30 Best alterations 662-236-2634 1114 North Lamar Blvd. “I know what that feels like in town! North Lamar Plaza 28948

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32716 NEWS THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 6 Thousands gather to remember Oxford plane crash victims

LYNDY BERRYHILL dren. [email protected] Former Dean of Stu- dents Sparkey Reardon was asked to help along with fam- Nearly 2,000 people gath- ily friend John Green and UM ered in the C.M. Tad Smith special events coordinator Coliseum Saturday to remem- Jessica Phillips. ber the Oxford couples who “The family deeply appre- died in a plane crash nearly ciated the outpouring of love one week ago. and sympathy,” Reardon said. The arena is normally a Funeral service for the place for celebrating victo- Poole couple was at North ries, but Saturday morning’s Oxford Baptist Church on Fri- gathering was different. day, August 19th. The other The vigil was held for Dr. services will follow. Jason and Lea Farese, Dr. Services for the Farese cou- Austin and Angie Poole and ple will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dr. Michael and Kim Perry, Aug. 21 in Oxford-Universi- who were on their way back ty United Methodist Church. from a dental conference Visitation will be from 1 to 3 in Florida when their plane p.m. started having engine trouble A visitation with a rosa- Sunday, Aug. 13. The plane ry for the Perry couple will downed in Tuscaloosa, Ala- be held 11 a.m., Monday, bama, killing all of its passen- Aug. 22 at Saint John the gers. Evangelist Catholic Church. The crash left 11 children The Perrys will be buried in without parents. Oxford and reception will be Friends of the families and held at the Parish Center fol- strangers alike filled the col- lowing. iseum. Two little league base- “We gather to demonstrate ball teams came to mourn the PHOTO BY: CHASE ROBERTS our love,” Pastor J. D. Shaw coach they lost. Family mem- Family members, friends and university officials sing at the memorial for the three couples who died in a plane crash Sunday, Aug. of Grace Bible Church said in bers passed in front of the 14. The vigil was attended by more than 2,000 people in the . the ceremony. crowds, many carrying tis- death within the tight-knit patients and the Oxford com- friend, spoke at the ceremo- Our Oxford Family Memo- sues in their hands. dental community. munity as a whole,” Ross said. ny Saturday morning and told rial Fund was set up for the Dr. Allison Ross, of Ross “(The couples) were all “All three couples were in- colorful stories of the fami- orphans and can be donated Family Dental Clinic, said her wonderful clinicians and will credible parents and loved by lies, how involved they were to online. office is deeply saddened by be greatly missed by all of so many.” in the community and how the sudden and unexpected their dental colleagues, staff, Dr. Brant Kairit, a family much they loved their chil- Apply and sign your lease online today! CampusCreek.com

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28951 THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 7 NEWS Republican women’s group officially endorses Trump

as Nosef is keen to point out, AUSTIN HILLE he feels as if there is no better [email protected] partnership than Trump and the governor. The Mississippi Federation “I can’t think of any two of Republican Women’s First people who are less similar District Conference officially than Donald Trump and Phil pledged their support to Re- Bryant, but that is one of the publican Presidential nominee things that makes Phil such Donald Trump at the Inn at a talented politician,” Nosef Ole Miss on Saturday. said. “He has managed to get The conference featured a great relationship with Don- speeches by Congressman ald Trump. I think they real- Trent Kelly and four candi- ize that there are places in the dates in the race for the up- country that really need votes, coming Mississippi Supreme real swing state areas, where Court election, as well as the maybe only Phil Bryant and chairman of the Mississippi two other people can reach Republican Party, Joe Nosef. those areas in how he talks “It’s a wonderful time for about certain issues.” our ladies to come together Throughout the conference, and work towards a common it was clear that the federation goal,” the federation’s first and all the speakers in atten- district Director Kimberley dance planned to fully back PHOTO BY: ARIEL COBBERT Remak said. “These women Mississippi Federation of Republican Women hosts a conference Saturday morning at The Inn at Ole Miss. Trump in the coming months. are hardworking women.” “There is a movement, and The federation has a reputa- ically, they have always lived this November. Florida. it is coming from the spirit of tion as an instrumental group up to what they have obligat- Each candidate spoke on a “The most obvious state is a man that is under attack be- within state-level politics and ed themselves to do, and they variety of issues, focusing on Florida, because Florida is so cause he wants to be president is respected by the state’s most have done it well.” their experiences as trial law- important,” Nosef said. “In of the United States,” Remak influential Republican politi- This year’s district con- yers and how they will fight for the past, we have sent a couple said. “I want to stand behind cians, according to Nosef. ference served as a time for issues such as religious free- busloads of people to campaign someone who is honest to me. “In politics, you have the candidates and benefactors dom and personal liberty. in a real grassroots manner to Maybe Trump doesn’t always talkers and the doers, and year to address the federation and According to Nosef, this really try and do what George use the approach I would, in and year out the Republican personally thank them for year provides an opportunity Bush did in 2004, which is just but I truly believe that he is women are the doers” Nosef their service to the party, as for all members of the federa- to mine more votes.” the one we need to be voting said. “They work the polls, well as a chance to hear from tion to go and help the Trump Governor Phil Bryant re- for November 8. And, those they do the poll watching, they the four candidates attempt- campaign in states outside of cently assumed the position are opinions that I feel like do the non-sexy things that ing to take the bench in the Mississippi to ensure Trump’s of state director for Trump’s my other Republican women make the party work. Histor- Mississippi Supreme Court success in swing states such as campaign in Mississippi, and would share.” SEMESTER We offer MEMBERSHIP HOT Yoga, Power Flow, Gentle & Beginner Yoga, 3 months AcroYoga & Meditation UNLIMITED $ CLASSES 195 www.southernstaryoga.com 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training begins in January

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28996 SPORTS THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 8 Saturday practice: Ole Miss football’s 2016 lineup BRIAN SCOTT RIPPEE 10 guys that we feel like can go there was an injury or some- [email protected] through a game, and right now thing,” Werner said. “We’re going guys are really battling.” to put the next guy in, and we’ve  The first team offensive line in got a lot of talent at that position Head Coach Hugh Freeze looks practice today looked like this. and the next guy knows he’s got downfield during practice. (Pho- LEFT TACKLE: ROD TAYLOR to come in and compete.” to by: Taylor Cook) LEFT GUARD: JAVON PATTERSON As far as what the backfield Ole Miss wrapped up fall camp CENTER: ROBERT CONYERS looks like without Wilkins, junior Sunday, just two weeks before its RIGHT GUARD: JORDAN SIMS Eugene Brazley took some first- team reps with Judd and redshirt first game Florida State on Sept. RIGHT TACKLE: SEAN RAWLINGS 5 in Orlando. Here are some The only real surprise here is freshman Eric Swinney. Judd notes from Saturday’s practice. Rod Taylor at left tackle rather had a long touchdown run today OFFENSIVE LINE: than Alex Givens, but Werner when the offense and defense Perhaps the place with the said coaches are moving some squared off against each other at most question marks coming into guys around right now to get dif- the end of practice. PHOTO BY: TAYLOR COOK fall camp, the Ole Miss offensive ferent looks. Givens should start Sophomore D.K. Buford also line will rely on a lot of guys that the year at the left tackle spot. saw a few snaps with the first Head Coach Hugh Freeze looks downfield during practice. are still young but have good a team. He and D’Vaughn Penna- True freshman Greg Little took Shea Patterson took reps at D.J. Jones also did not practice. amount of experience. Guys like mon may be called upon more reps with the second team today quarterback with the second Ole Miss scrimmages on Sun- sophomores Javon Patterson, than originally anticipated this as did Givens. Conyers also took team, while Jason Pellerin ran on day as it hits the back end of fall Sean Rawlings and Jordan Sims year in Wilkins’ absence. some snaps at right tackle. the third team. camp. saw a lot of action a year ago as Running backs: NOTES: Freshman tight end Octavious Wide receiver A.J. Brown Tre Nixon was shaken up after freshmen, and their experience It’s been an interesting week at Cooley has been used a lot in fall went with the first team some a big hit from C.J. Hampton. He has helped stabilize a unit that of- this position after redshirt junior camp. He’s a big target at 6 feet 3 and made a nice catch while ab- walked off on his own and did not fensive coordinator Dan Werner Jordan Wilkins was declared aca- inches, and the coaching staff has sorbing a pretty big hit over the seem to be seriously injured. said he feels is starting to mesh. demically ineligible on Thursday. had high praise for him so far. middle. He’s a freshman that will Derrick Jones returned kick- “It’s coming together,” Werner He was battling with Akeem Judd “He’s really talented, and we make an impact immediately this offs today while Nixon and Van said. “We’re moving some guys for the starting running back spot want to try to get him in there fall. Jefferson saw action returning around a little bit just to who with the anticipation that both of and see what his role will be,” Fadol Brown was held out of punts. is going to fit where. We need them would see a lot of carries. Werner said of Cooley. practice again with a foot injury. to come up with about eight to “It’s next man up, just like if LUNCH Small 2-topping Pizza,

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THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 9 SPORTS Fall camp concludes, shows progress for Rebel defense CODY THOMASON Pennamon also have a chance to [email protected] earn some carries in the Rebel backfield, especially after fellow As fall camp starts to wind running back Jordan Wilkins was down for the Rebels, there’s still ruled academically ineligible for plenty of progress to be made be- the season. Kelly said he was im- fore the Rebels match up with the pressed with their size and phys- Florida State Seminoles. Defen- icality as well as their improving sive coordinator Dave Wommack understanding of the game. said he saw clear improvement in “I think they’re just really, re- his units over the last week. ally good players overall,” Kelly “I think we’ve made a lot of said. “They have the speed and progress, especially in the last they have the athletic ability to week,” Wommack said. “[I’m] make plays.” disappointed in the scrimmage, Kelly was also excited to be we didn’t tackle well, and I didn’t playing with receiver Qunicy think we chased the ball very Adeboyejo, who looks to take on well, and I think we’ve empha- a bigger role in the offense this sized those points and guys are season. starting to fit things better. Some “He’s doing great,” Kelly said. of the young guys are coming “It’s his senior year, it’s his last along, so we’re making progress.” hurrah, and I know he’s trying Linebacker and safety are two PHOTO BY: ARIEL COBBERT to have a great year this year, he Cam Ordway and Ken Webster run drills during Saturdays practice. positions of concern on the de- had a great year last year too. We fense, as plenty of new faces will just have to build on that, keep cle and will miss the 2016 sea- making a lot of progress, I think what they have to do, they’ll be make up the middle and back of working hard and good things son. he’ll be able to help us in a role really good in the near future.” the Rebels’ defense. Wommack will happen.” Wommack said that the line- this year too.” Redshirt freshman Eric Swin- said he felt the groups were com- backers were improving at fitting The offense will feature some ney and freshman D’Vaughn ing along well now, but any time their spots in the defense. young contributors as well, as new safeties were playing promi- “Rommel Mageo and Detric freshmen A.J. Brown, Tre Nix- nent roles, there would be plenty Bing-Dukes are having to learn a on and D.K. Metcalf all have a of teaching to do. whole new scheme in a short pe- chance to play in a deep Ole Miss “I think we’re starting to de- riod of time, they’ve come a long receiving corps. velop some guys and some depth ways, but not fitting as well as I’d “I think they’re catching on to there,” Wommack said. “[Deon- like to,” Wommack said. “Really the offense pretty well,” quarter- tay Anderson] has made huge pleased with [Demarquis] Gates, back Chad Kelly said about the progress, Myles Hartsfield has I think Terry Caldwell has had a young receivers. “They have a Come and check out our new SWEET spot! come a long way. Hated to lose great fall camp to this point. Tay- great attitude and are great team C.J. Moore last week, but we’re 265 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste F ler Polk has had a great fall camp players, so as long as they keep making a lot of progress.” Between High Point Coffee and The Growler to this point. I see Willie Hibbler on working hard, keep on doing Moore tore his pectoral mus- Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 12-4pm 28947 2ND AMENDMENT SALES TAX HOLIDAY FRI 9:00-7:00 / SAT 8:00-8:00 Door PrizeFREE We will be givingDrawing away a ZERO We have a large inventory of 20QT K2 Cooler AR-15s, Lower Receivers, sales tax Lower Parts Kits, No purchase necessary. You do on the entire store not need to be present to win. for the entire weekend Magazines, But you do have to stop by to get Handguns, entered into the drawing. OXFORD'S PREMIER OUTDOOR SHOOTING and MORE RANGE AND GUN STORE (662) 281.9933

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RIPPEE Addie Forbus excels in opening weekend continued from page 10

probably deserved one but credit possible of all sports on campus in SAM HARRES to them, they worked hard and a way that is compelling and inter- [email protected] battled and I liked that we kept a esting to you. Sure, it won’t be per- It was Addie Forbus’ world this clean sheet.” fect, and there will be bumps in the weekend, and Ole Miss’ oppo- He said he was proud of the way road, but it also won’t be for a lack nents were just living in it. The his side played but knows there is of trying. We want to be to be the Rebel forward scored her first even more to come. student’s source for Ole Miss news. of two goals inside the minute “For us it’s about being cleaner, My assistant editor is Cody mark Friday night as she took ad- connecting more passes, keeping Thomason. He’s from Oxford and vantage of confusion around the the ball better, and being cleaner he’ll do great things as well and will UL-Lafayette box and rounded with the ball,” Mott said. surely save my behind more times the diving keeper, Mackenzie Lee, “I think through midfield at than one this year, as will the rest of to slot it home. For Forbus, it only times we were good and at times our staff. They’re great people and takes one opportunity to make a we were sloppy so that’s some- are good at what they do. We’ve difference. thing we’ve gotta clean up because hired a talented group of writers “I saw my chance to break if we can get the ball to those front that are eager to to get to work, and through the back line,” Forbus guys we’re dangerous and we need I look forward working with them said. them to get the ball a lot.” as well as helping them become The goal was Forbus’ first of the Forbus felt her team played well better writers. season, but it would not be her last and deserved the win, but mim- I’ve worked at the Daily Missis- of the evening. Just over 14 min- icked Mott’s desire to improve. sippian for three years now and utes later, CeCe Kizer, the reigning “I think we did well staying or- have enjoyed every minute. I’ve SEC Freshman of the Year, sliced ganized in the back, staying com- worked with so many talented through the middle of the UL-La- posed. I think our communication people in that time. Ole Miss has fayette defense and played a diag- was good,” Forbus said. Forbus played a huge rule in who I am to- onal ball to Forbus, who used a bit continued her quick start to the day and I love this place. of trickery on the turn to leave her season on Sunday with two more I am certain that Ole Miss will defender wondering what day of goals in a 3-0 win over Northwest- have some exciting stories to tell the week it was. ern State to help the Rebels get off this year, and we will do our best She then focused on goal and to a quick 2-0 start on the year. PHOTO BY: CAMERON BROOKS to share them with you. Thanks for For full recap of Sunday night’s reading and I hope you all follow fired a laser into the left side net- Senior forward Addie Forbus looks downfield during Ole Miss' win over ULL Friday game against the Demons: along. ting to make it 2-0. night. Forbus kicked off her final season as a Rebel with a bang scoring two of the The Rebels still weren’t done. three goals. Just over a minute after com- SEE THEDMONLINE.COM ing onto the field, Bella Fiorenzo received the ball from Macken- ze Parma, turned towards the UL-Lafayette goal, and unleashed a wicked 30-some yard strike that hit the left upper-90 in the 36th minute. Head coach Matt Mott, entering his seventh season, was not surprised Fiorenzo had that kind of shot in her. “She might be one of the clean- est ball strikers on our team,” Mott said. From that point on, the Rebels stifled every attack the Ragin’ Ca- juns put together while attempt- ing several more chances of their own, the closest of which came in the 76th minute as Liza Harbin’s head connected with a corner kick but found the crossbar in- stead of the net. Mott felt his side should have had another goal but acknowledged Marnie Merritt’s goalkeeping abilities as well. “I thought we got a couple good looks in the second half,” Mott said. “But I would have liked to have scored at least one more goal and I think that second half 28998 32614

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BRIAN SCOTT RIPPEE back-to-back outdoor NCAA ing off of a win for the Rebels ship. mer throw. She is a volunteer CODY THOMASON titles and his first USA title. in the NCAA Outdoor and In- Ricky Robertson placed 17th assistant coach for the wom- [email protected] After finishing his senior door National Championships in the men’s high jump for the en’s track team. Berry was a season at Ole Miss, Antho- last year. U.S. He competed for Ole Miss three time All-American at Ole Miss was heavily repre- ny Perez went on to compete Brittney Reese turned pro from 2010-13 where he was a southern Illinois where she sented in the 2016 Rio Olym- in men’s basketball for his after her junior year in Oxford first team all-SEC high jumper competed for current Ole Miss pics with eight athletes com- home country of Venezuela in and has been one of the world’s and was crowned SEC champi- head coach and women’s team peting in events and one coach the Olympics. Venezuela was best long jumpers since. She on in the indoor high jump in USA track coach Connie Price- at the games. Here are the cur- competing in the event for won gold in London in 2012 four straight years. Robertson Smith. rent and former Rebels who the first time in 24 years, and and took home silver in Rio af- is from Hernando. Connie Price-Smith was competed in the games. although they didn’t medal, ter a jump of 7.17 meters in the Rafaelle Souza competed for named head coach of the Oxford native and Ole Miss Perez played quality minutes final. It was the fourth all-time the host country Brazil on the Rebels in July 2015. She was alum Sam Kendricks repre- against the U.S., the eventual medal among Ole Miss track soccer team that fell to Sweden the head coach of the United sented the Rebels and the gold-medal winners, and Aus- and field alumni and the Gulf- in penalty kicks in the semifi- States women’s track team in U.S. in the men’s pole-vault- tralia, the fourth place finish- port native is the first to ever nals. She played at Ole Miss Rio. ing competition. Kendricks ers. win two medals. from 2011-13 where she was The team won 16 medals won the bronze medal after Current Ole Miss junior Ra- Antwon Hicks, a Hot named a first-team All Amer- with Smith at the helm includ- clearing 5.85 meters, which ven Saunders also competed Springs, Arkansas native, ican as a senior as well as SEC ing six gold, five silver and five was the first time the U.S. had in her first Olympics, placing placed 23rd overall in the scholar athlete of the year. She bronze. She also competed in medaled in that event since fifth in the women’s shot put. men’s 110-meter hurdles for led the SEC in points her last four Olympics for team USA 2004. It was Kendricks’ first Saunders was the youngest his home country of Nigeria. two years, and led the team in and was an assistant track time to compete in the Olym- competitor in the event, and Hicks had a decorated career goals, assists and points as a coach for the 2008 and 2012 pics. While at Ole Miss from bettered her collegiate record while in Oxford highlighted freshman. Olympic teams. 2012 to 2014, Kendricks won she had set during her sopho- by his 2004 60-meter hurdles Gwen Berry placed 14th for more year. Saunders was com- individual national champion- the U.S. in the women’s ham-