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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Football Guide 2011 PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian Going home: Brunetti to make first career start Saturday BY BENNETT HIPP game,” Brunetti said after be- the quarterback at Ole Miss, into his starting role. in the stands Saturday after- [email protected] ing named the starting quar- behind the tradition that has “The first couple of days, I noon. terback last week. “Just com- been here, there’s a lot of re- kind of put a little pressure on “It’s a huge distraction,” Saturday afternoon will not ing into this exciting season sponsibility — there’s a lot of me,” Brunetti said. “But over Brunetti said. “It kind of re- arrive soon enough for sopho- and being able to be the first pressure.” the weekend and watching a minds me of high school.” more quarterback Barry Bru- one to take that snap.” Lee went on to say, “He’s lot of film, I kind of got a bet- However, despite the high netti. Since being named the got to be able to shut it out as ter feel for BYU. It put me in a school-like tendencies of his Brunetti played in four games starter last week, Brunetti has the starting quarterback. The more comfortable place.” family and friends, Brunetti last year at West Virginia, but struggled, due in part to some quicker he can do it, the better Being a Memphis native, said he is used to it. his first collegiate start will pressure and distractions that he’ll play.” Brunetti has also had to deal “I came here to be close come Saturday against BYU in come with the position. Brunetti admitted the pres- with the distraction of ticket to home, so I’m not going to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. “Everybody reacts different- sure of being named the start- requests from friends and fam- say it’s something that is mak- “It’s exciting, especially ly,” Ole Miss offensive coordi- ing quarterback weighed on ily from home all week leading ing me mad,” Brunetti said. being able to start the first nator David Lee said. “It’s an him for a few days, but after up to Saturday’s game. Bru- “I’m glad my family wants to honor to be the University of a weekend watching film on netti speculated that he’ll have inside Mississippi quarterback. To be the BYU Cougars, he’s settling “over 50” friends and family See BRUNETTI, PAGE 2 Shackelford Lockett ready looks to help to hit the field the Rebels from again the sidelines Mississippi trio lead youth movement on offense P. 4 P. 5 P. 8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW FALL 2011 | 9.2.2011 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 2 Updated Ole Miss football depth chart INFOGRAPHIC BY PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian/INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OLE MISS SPORTS INFORMATION for it.” BRUNETTI, Even with an inexperienced Football isn’t the problem, fans are continued from page 1 quarterback, Lee says Ole Miss will “not play scared.” team or paying attention to the coaches, swear at the referees – “I may be wrong, but we’re game unless it’s in the seconds it doesn’t matter, all the noise come see me play. I’m glad my going to cut it loose,” Lee said. following a big play. contributes to creating a home- friends want to come see me “We’re playing a team that It’s true that The Grove boasts field advantage. When we play.” can score. That doesn’t mean the best tailgating atmosphere become the 12th man on the Once Saturday rolls around, they will score. I hope we shut in college football, and certainly field, the visiting team has a job Brunetti expects the BYU de- them out. I don’t know what’s BY DONICA PHIFER the chance to meet up with that is 10 times more difficult. fense to attempt to exploit his going to happen, but we’re not [email protected] people that you only see during When a visiting team is lack of experience in his first going to play conservative.” football season is a wonderful rattled, victories can happen. collegiate start. Brunetti said he is ready for Houston Nutt doesn’t care thing. The LSU game in 2009 is one “They’re a great pass de- BYU. that you are wearing a new I enjoy the social atmosphere of the best examples of how a fense,” Brunetti said. “They “I have to take it one play dress. that comes with an afternoon in crowd can affect a team with a try to fool you in coverage. at a time and just try to lead Barry Brunetti doesn’t care The Grove, too, but I have long lot of talent. I’ve kind of got it in my mind- this team the best way I can,” that you didn’t smuggle in despised the casual laid-back If Moo U can accomplish set. Since they know I’m a the quarterback said. “The enough airplane bottles and attitude that follows everyone a white-out of Penn State young quarterback – first start only thing that’s on my mind need to return to The Grove for into Vaught-Hemingway proportions, we can make – they’re going to try and fool is coming out with a victory a refill. Stadium. sure that there is never a dead me pre-snap, but I’ll be ready that day.” Kentrell Lockett doesn’t care Of course, many don’t show moment inside the Vaught. that you don’t understand the up until the end of the 1st This year, the Rebels are rules of football. quarter and depart at halftime fielding a young team with a lot The team and the coaches with the complaint that the of talent and heart. care about one thing: the game. game is “boring,” that we are These men are committed to Tommy’s Antiques It’s a novel concept, that “going to lose” or that they need football and to winning as many since 1974 football games are actually more alcohol. games as they can. Oxford’s oldest Antique Store. about football. With such an enthusiastic fan- Knowing they have the We have pieces that are affordable and are a good At Ole Miss, football comes base, it’s shocking that the team support of 60,000 people can investment. Quality pieces will do nothing, after The Grove, drinking, what might find themselves struggling do amazing things for morale but go up in value each year. Junk will stay junk. you are wearing and who you in the second half of the game. and focus during a game, not plan to sit with for the game. Here are a few suggestions: to mention the effectiveness of Estate Jewelry Football hasn’t been important The Grove will still be there at all those people on their feet, Pair of Fireside Benches here since Billy Brewer retired. the end of the game. cheering and waving pom- Tables & Chairs Ole Miss has long suffered You can drink to celebrate poms. from an uninspired fan-base. after a win or to drown your Perhaps this year we can Solid Mahogany Bedroom Suite People might turn out for the sorrows after a loss. stop being so concerned with Beds game, but the large majority of You can make a game less looking cool and make school Desks spectators are attending for the boring by getting involved and spirit a priority for once. Maybe Accent Tables social event. being vocal. football, rather than fans, can Glassware & China It’s not about supporting the Cheer for the team, heckle the become our problem. Lamps Mirrors Hand-Made Rugs Editor’s Note: Kitchen Collectibles Due to problems with production, The Daily Mississippian’s 2011 Football Preview has been in- Liquor Bar Secretaries serted in the paper Thursday and today. In addition to the content originially produced for the edition, an Furniture Stripping & Repair Work Heavy Summer Discounts! Just Ask! updated football depth chart has been added for your convenience. Thank you for your support of The 193 Highway 6 East • Oxford •662-234-4669 Daily Mississippian. For game covereage, check out www.thedmonline.com Saturday. FOOTBALL PREVIEW FALL 2011 | 9.2.2011 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 3 KNOW YOUR FOE: BYU Letter from the sports editor Leading Passer: Defensive Leader: SO QB Jake JR DL Eathyn Brewer to his staff, and after giv- ments in 100 Days. Michael Heaps 219-383, Manumaleuna 27 ing up the most points in school White unveiled a new capital 2316 yards, 15 tackles, 9 solo, touchdowns, 9 3 tackles for loss, history, Nutt brought on Keith campaign for football renovation interceptions. 2.5 sacks Burns to coach the secondary. and expansion, in addition to the There are freshmen and oth- construction of a new basketball er newcomers throughout the arena. JAKE HEAPS EATHYN MANUMALEUNA BY AUSTIN MILLER depth chart, including starting The impact of these changes [email protected] Leading Rusher: Defensive leader: quarterback Barry Brunetti and cannot be understated, particu- SR RB JJ Di JR LB Brandon a trio of freshman receivers from larly the latter.