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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 THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 | VOLUME 107, NO. 85 MISSISSIPPIAN THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI | SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911

WOMEN’S TENNIS HITS THE WRITTEN IN THE STARS: THIS GROUND RUNNING IN SEC PLAY YEAR’S ELECTION HOROSCOPES The Rebels have won three straight Election season is stressful. Fortunately matches in the conference after for this year’s ASB presidential dropping their first two. Senior Tea candidates, we’ve looked to the Jandric has stepped up and won stars to predict how the next two six consecutive matches herself. weeks of campaigning will go. SEE THEDMONLINE.COM FOR COVERAGE SEE PAGE 5

Student Methodists divided on LGBTQ exclusion media to try have broken the policies DANIEL PAYNE regarding LGBTQ inclusion in [email protected] the past. Rev. Karen Oliveto, host ASB in San Francisco, was voted The United Methodist the first openly lesbian United Church strengthened its oppo- Methodist bishop in 2016, sition to LGBTQ inclusion at its debate though the church’s highest global General Conference last court later ruled that her con- month. The Traditional Plan, secration violated church law. GRIFFIN NEAL which bolstered the standing Many Methodist ministers have [email protected] policy that banned same-sex performed same-sex weddings, For the first time in recent marriage and the ordination of and some have faced penalties, history, student media will LGBTQ people, passed with 53 varying by jurisdiction. host and moderate the Asso- percent of the vote. The Traditional Plan included ciated Student Body debate. The decision was recently stricter penalties for clergy who The four student media criticized for confirmed voting broke church law. A first offense organizations at Ole Miss errors, but it is unknown how carries a mandatory sentence of — The Daily Mississippian, the church will react. one year’s suspension without a NewsWatch, Rebel Radio United Methodist orga- salary. A second offense would and the Ole Miss Yearbook nizations in Oxford are now lead to losing credentials as a — will work with ASB to deciding what to do in response United Methodist minister. produce the debate. to the plan. “The result was devastating,” This Monday, all 13 candi- “At one level, nothing has said Helen Ryde, Southeastern dates running for the six ASB changed, and at another level, regional organizer for the Rec- executive cabinet positions everything has changed,” said onciling Ministries Network. will take the stage at the Over- Rev. Eddie Rester, the lead “Especially in the South, when by Center auditorium at 6 minister at Oxford University a large institution like the UMC p.m. to answer questions from United Methodist Church. makes a statement like this, it the student body. He said that the way the has a negative impact beyond In years past, ASB hosted community perceived the the walls of our church.” its own debates, and last year’s church would change from The Reconciling Ministries was moderated by Elections the vote, but the day-to-day Network is an organization that Commissioner and IFC operations would not. Oxford works for LGBTQ inclusion in President Bennett Wilfong. University UMC has not per- the United Methodist Church. At UMC’s General This year, student media formed a same-sex marriage or Nearly 1,000 Methodist com- Conference, held in St. leaders hope to offer students had an openly LGBTQ minister munities are a part of the net- Louis, the Traditional a wider opportunity to voice in its history. work, three of which are located Plan passed by a margin their opinions. Many United Methodist of 54 votes. churches across the coun- ASB President Elam Miller SEE METHODIST ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHIC: MACKENZIE LINNEEN PAGE 3 said this year’s change offers the student body a transparent forum in which to hear directly from the candidates. 8,157 miles away: Local Muslims mourn “Being able to ensure transparency and an increased ELLIE GREENBERGER our community have always platform for students to eval- [email protected] been self-aware, given the rise uate their representatives is of Islamophobia in today’s going to make a lasting impact A small vase of flowers world,” Muslim Student on campus,” Miller said. gifted from an Oxford local sits Association member Norah Slade Rand, editor-in-chief on a table in the only Mosque Daghestani said. “But to now of The Daily Mississippian, in town. have more fear generated for said this year’s debate will be According to Muslim Student Muslims to attend to their more oriented to informing Association adviser Naeemul own sanctuary has been a the student body than offering Hassan, many community very difficult circumstance candidates a time to campaign. members have sent flowers and for Muslims, and it pains us “The hope is that this otherwise reached out during deeply.” year, students feel more in the past week. The effects of The Mississippi Muslim control of the debate pro- the New Zealand shooting that Association and the Muslim cess,” Rand said. killed 50 people and wounded Student Association at Interim Attorney General nearly 50 others worshiping at Ole Miss have released Anya Czerwinski echoed Mill- two mosques in Christchurch, statements regarding the er’s thoughts on transparency New Zealand, has impacted the attacks in New Zealand. and said having student media Oxford community from 8,157 The Mississippi Muslim AP PHOTO: VINCENT THIAN co-host the debate “is exactly Mourners lay flowers near the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on miles away. what we need.” “Most of the members of SEE NEW ZEALAND PAGE 3 Thursday, March 21. PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 21 MARCH 2019 OPINION

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CARTOON: JIMMY WEST LIAM NIEMAN arts & culture editor ELIZA NOE assistant arts & culture editor [email protected] COLUMN HAYDEN BENGE MACKENZIE LINNEEN MEAGAN TAPE We need justice for George Robinson design editors [email protected] with a flashlight by police is one of 16 mayors who it’s necessary that the press ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA RYAN OEHRLI during a stop for a low- joined the “Smart on Crime” knows who the three involved [email protected] opinion and design editor level offense the day before, initiative, which seeks to officers — public servants [email protected] according to eyewitness promote and implement — were. Rare moments in Two years ago, Mayor accounts. An autopsy “smarter approaches to public crime transparency under SARAH HENDERSON Chokwe Antar Lumumba confirmed he suffered blunt safety and criminal justice Lumumba have come from multimedia editor promised to make Jackson, “the force trauma to the head, that are both fairer and public pressure. most radical city on the planet.” ANNIE SHARP but the coroner could not more effective than outdated There has been a Progressive media from online editor determine the cause of death. tough-on-crime tactics.” considerable amount around the country flocked [email protected] To date, the names of How can Jackson adopt of wrangling to avoid for interviews, eager to see IVANA NGUYEN the officers who stopped smart-on-crime policy when consequences. Despite the what was in store. It was social media editor Robinson have not been officers who killed a man fact that the name of any said that Jackson would be [email protected] released. In fact, the city of aren’t held accountable by officer who shoots someone the new home for worker Jackson and the Jackson the public? Bettersten Wade, is required to be released cooperatives. People’s Police Department, despite Robinson’s sister, deserves to within 72 hours, Lumumba ADVERTISING assemblies would reintroduce promising transparency in know who killed her brother. has said it’s not appropriate SALES MANAGER an old but reliable form their internal investigations, So does the press. So does that we know who killed Rebecca Brown of democracy by allowing have said very little about Jackson. And they deserve George Robinson right now. [email protected] citizens to air grievances Robinson over the last two to know who committed After all, he was beaten with a and plan solutions to local SALES ACCOUNT months. What’s more, they’ve this crime before facts are flashlight and body-slammed, problems. Participatory EXECUTIVES repeatedly sidestepped or distorted, as has been done not shot to death. budgeting would let them Cameron Collins outright ignored journalists’ in the past. Lumumba was elected handpick a project to fund Sam Dethrow questions. Police are supposed to because he promised to bring with city dollars. Isaiah Pugh This isn’t new. protect the community, radical change to Jackson. Some of these projects Michael Rackers A January WLBT report not body-slam and beat old Until he acknowledges that have advanced more than Morgan Stone says the news station has men to the point they die police, too, must answer for others. They are all worth “in more than one case” soon after. We need more murder, that change won’t seeing through, but, if we S. GALE DENLEY been forced to threaten legal body cameras, prosecution come. put aside economic justice STUDENT MEDIA CENTER action over details in officer- for officers who go beyond momentarily, we’ll see that PATRICIA THOMPSON involved shootings and the the law and, yes, internal Ryan Oehrli is a junior a different kind of justice is Assistant Dean/Student Media number of active-duty officers investigations. Unfortunately, political science major from missing right now. GREG BROCK on the force. It also says that though, the record shows Washington, North Carolina. George Robinson died Daily Mississippian Editorial JPD altered crime statistics to that JPD is not ready to face on Jan. 14. He was body- Adviser make Jackson look safer. uncomfortable truths and slammed and possibly beaten Ironically, Mayor Lumumba be proactive. That’s why

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about the stance of the church. to turn my focus, more than Rev. Eddie Willis, METHODIST Though he said that all people NEW ZEALAND anything, on remembering campus minister of the Ole continued from page 1 are welcome in UMC faith com- continued from page 1 the victims. By their names, Miss Wesley Foundation, munities and that there was no their faces and their beautiful acknowledged that while the prerequisite to be a part of the stories that are told, I want to massacre was nearly 10,000 in Mississippi, all in Jackson. Association released its plan of foundation, he said he believes be inspired from who they once miles away, the presence of “I can’t imagine any other action for a situation in which it that marriage is between a man were and learn from them to be a hatred is boundless. outcome that has provided this becomes aware of an imminent and a woman. better human being.” “Being a religious leader, it amount of support,” Ryde said, threat to the Muslim community “This has really helped open The Muslim community abhors me that someone would noting the silver lining of the vote. here in Mississippi. They remind up some good conversational dia- in Oxford works to foster go into a house of worship and Since the General Conference, people to be on alert and to look logue,” Willis said, adding that he relationships with people in harm innocent people,” Willis 700 Methodists have joined the out for suspicious behavior. would have conversations about the city. Its members welcome said.“It also makes us think Reconciling Ministries Net- “Report anything, and I mean the issue with students, only if guests on Fridays, work with the about our humanity. Some- work, 225 of which were from anything, to law enforcement,” they came seeking answers. religion department on campus times Oxford is in the news, the southeastern United States. Mississippi Muslim Association’s Rester and Willis both said and host events. and this is something that Every conference in the South- statement reads. there were multiple viewpoints in “We work the community in could very well happen to us. east — 14 regional groupings of “We have heard opinions from their congregations and that the different activities,” said Khaled Hate is everywhere.” churches in total — has a member one student who shared concern issue would be divisive locally as Elhawy, Imam of Oxford’s The university released a in the RMN. about security,” Hassan said. well as nationally. mosque. “People are always statement condemning the “A significant influx of new “So, he suggested, if it is possible, Rester also said he has been scared by what they don’t know. acts of violence and reminding contacts and new people are ready to kind of collaborate with the talking with church members I am encouraging people to listen students there are services to do ministry in a new, more Oxford Muslim Society and who are members of the LGBTQ to Muslims, not listen about available to them if they feel inclusive way,” Ryde said. request the police department community and listening to their them from others.” unsafe or have concerns. Some Oxford church leaders do have extra security during the concerns. Oxford University Elhawy said people with “These tragic and senseless not see a change on the horizon. Jumu’ah or the weekly prayers.” UMC held a meeting on Sunday hatred in their hearts can create acts of violence impact our Though the General Conference In MSA’s statement, the afternoon with Mississippi’s damage with anything. However, campus community,” the state- provided a way for churches organization calls for the the UMC bishop, James Swanson, he believes that positive ment read. “At the University to leave the denomination for community to come together. to hear his thoughts and ask communication is a step in the of Mississippi, we condemn the first time, the leaders of the “There are so many Muslims questions. On March 25, Bishop right direction. bigotry, hatred and violence. Oxford University UMC and the and non-Muslims coming Ken Carter, president of the “We should make our talks We strive to provide students Ole Miss Wesley Foundation, the together to support one another United Methodist Council of more peaceful and productive with a safe environment to fos- UMC organization for students, in a time of utter sadness,” Bishops, will hold a meeting with than destructive,” Elhawy said. ter their religious beliefs and said they did not anticipate leav- Daghestani said. “I have chosen ing the denomination. the congregation to discuss the spiritual development — no “Since I was ordained under “important work in front of us,” matter the religious affiliation.” this legislation, I could have according to an open letter from There are so many Muslims and non- The massacre in New Zea- chosen another denomination to Rester to the community. Muslims coming together to support land was the first mass shoot- go with if I disagreed with it,” said “I would call on the clergy one another in a time of utter sadness. I ing in the country since 1997. “Whatever people say Rev. Eddie Willis, the campus of all churches to listen to the “have chosen to turn my focus, more than minister of the Ole Miss Wesley voices of the LGBTQI people affects others and affects Foundation. He explained that they know and be prepared to anything, on remembering the victims.” their decisions and behaviors, provide pastoral care,” Ryde so we really need to be the original legislation banning Norah Daghestani concerned about these LGBTQ ordination and marriage said. “In some areas, that’s the Member of the Muslim Student Association is almost 50 years old, and this best we can hope for.” things,” Elhawy said. resolution does not change much Two choices for upscale, affordable living in Oxford

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ARTS CULTURE MO&RE ASB ELECTION It is what it is. For Tony the Landshark Why we enjoy ice-cold Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brand soft drinks to celebrate democracy LIAM NIEMAN [email protected] machines are centrists. They are right in the In less than two weeks, it’ll be time to middle of the action! If you’re in front of vote in this year’s Associated Student Body the beer coolers, you’ve gone too far right. elections. And, look, you’ve got to vote. There’s If you’re contemplating getting some boiled no way around that. It’s vital that you voice peanuts, you’re too far left. your opinions about the big conversations on Ah, the taste of them all. The Coca-Cola and campus by selecting candidates who will stand PepsiCo brand colas are like the sweet feeling for what you believe in. when your ASB representative votes for a To do this, you’ll have to log in to piece of legislation that you support. Buried MyOleMiss, click some things, yadda yadda under the innocent appearance of Coca-Cola yadda. I’m sure you’ve already heard the and PepsiCo brand lemon-lime soft drinks, instructions in your sophomore year Geology you’ll get a little twist of sour, almost like 104 or “Sigma Apple Pi <3s Iota Ribeye” when your ASB representative sends a real GroupMe. “zinger” across the senate floor. What I’m here to remind you about is the The tradition of going down to a local most important, yet often neglected, tradition convenience store to get a Coca-Cola or of ASB election season: going down to a local PepsiCo brand soft drink after an ASB convenience store to get yourself an ice-cold, election began last year, when the student ultra-refreshing Coca-Cola or PepsiCo brand body voted to replace the Rebel Black Bear soft drink. with Tony the Landshark. What better way to celebrate your The day after the big reveal in August, Tony participation in this time-honored ritual of took to Twitter to announce that he went representative democracy than by washing it down to Captain D’s, a local eatery renowned all down with a Coca-Cola or PepsiCo brand ILLUSTRATION: ELISE BRANDWEIN for its seafood specialties, to “crush” some soft drink purchased from a local convenience fish dishes. Though no one knows for sure what store? our mascot gulped down that day, many intelligent people have Convenience stores, if you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting guessed that the chiseled ocean-dweller was drinking a Coca-Cola one, are some of Oxford’s favorite hometown establishments. They or PepsiCo brand soft drink. work double time as places where locals and visitors alike can fill But, when these minds had put the pieces together, it was too up their gas tanks but also fill up their own “tanks” with the great late to run down to Captain D’s, which closes at 10 p.m., so they food and Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brand soft drinks they have there. went to one of the late-night convenience stores, where they At all of these classic spots, you’re sure to find a soda fountain enjoyed some Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brand soft drinks. Thus, an dispensing either Coca-Cola or PepsiCo brand soft drinks. Some Ole Miss tradition was born. of the town’s best even pour out Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brand With Tony in mind, please remember these two Ole Miss soft drinks side by side. The truly adventurous among us mix traditions during the upcoming ASB elections. Vote, then go down and match Coca-Cola and PepsiCo brand soft drinks for a truly to a local convenience store to enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola or tantalizing taste experience. PepsiCo brand soft drink. I’m not talking about politics when I tell you these soda

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Barron Mayfield Leah Davis Tom Fowlkes Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) Aries (March 21—April 19) Leo (July 23—August 22) As a water sign, Barron may Good news for Leah: Aries Because he’s a Leo, Tom’s more become bored with the setup of season starts today. Even though energetic side will come out during his living space. Since Mercury has these elections can cause pres- election season. Like, if you were to been causing chaos since it entered sure, now is an Aries’s time to play against him in “Just Dance 3,” retrograde, he is going to need to shine. Aries crave adventure, so you would probably lose. Colossally. feng his shui to clean out any bad it would be wise for Leah to take This month, he’ll be in sync with energy. As we near election day, a late-night excursion to Bates- those closest to him, but he should however, things will look up. A tall ville’s Waffle House to escape the be flexible because any long-term stranger drinking lemonade will campaign stresses. She shouldn’t decisions will be wrecked by Mercu- appear at some point next week, let the campaign frenzy get in the ry. After that rollercoaster, however, and that’ll be Mayfield’s cue to go way of her passion projects or it’ll be smooth sailing for this fire after any business ventures that hobbies either. However, Leah sign. Unlike Barron, Tom needs to head his way. On March 26, Venus won’t be completely safe from watch out for a short stranger with enters Pisces, making it the most Mercury. Since Mercury is in red shoes. He’s up to no good. Re- romantic time of the year. And with retrograde, secrets could reveal gardless, it won’t be too bad because the new “Game of Thrones” season themselves. If she’s secretly a everytime Fowlkes walks into a approaching, who knows? Maybe Jojo Siwa stan, it would be best to room this month, M83’s “Midnight this Khal can find his Khaleesi. come clean now. City” will play on repeat.

Notable Pisces: Notable Aries: Notable Leos: Queen Latifah Lady Gaga Joe Jonas Chuck Norris Elton John Arnold Schwarzenegger Cindy Crawford Chance the Rapper Madonna Lucky numbers: 88, 29, 9 Lucky numbers: 14, 10. 3 Lucky numbers: 19, 90, 3

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BASEBALL Rebels dismantle Golden Lion pitchers in 25-0 affair

JAKE DAVIS double. This forced the first This forced the third a sacrifice fly to center that at that point, allowing a run [email protected] pitching change of the night pitching change of the night pushed the score to 15-0. on a hit batter with the bases for UAPB after the team’s for UAPB, but it was to no The Golden Lions’ pitchers loaded. Keenan followed that The Ole Miss baseball team starter failed to record a avail. Later in the inning, continued to struggle, up with a two RBI single to put on a show on Wednesday, single out. Keenan hit his first home run walking back-to-back batters, right that brought the lead to blowing out Arkansas-Pine After another stellar inning of the game, bringing two including one with the bases 25-0. Bluff 25-0 in a seven-inning on the mound from Phillips in home. Dillard followed that loaded. After yet another After a scoreless sixth affair. The Rebels exploded the top of the second, junior with a moonshot to center pitching change, sophomore inning for both sides, the Ole for 6 home runs in the game, Thomas Dillard knocked in field to bring the Rebels’ Anthony Servideo singled in Miss pitching staff saw its including 2 from sophomore another run on a single in home run total to four in the two more runs before junior first real trouble of the game Tyler Keenan. the bottom of the inning to inning. Grae Kessinger finally flew in the seventh when senior Junior starter Zack Phillips extend the lead to 4-0. Kaleb Hill replaced Phillips out to end the inning. Pierce Smith hit the leadoff had a phenomenal outing, The Ole Miss offense on the mound to start the In the fifth inning, man before throwing two wild tossing 3.0 perfect innings exploded from there, scoring fourth, and he was just as freshman Josh Hall recorded pitches in the next at-bat that to get the win. Phillips came run after run in three dominant in his 2.0 innings the first hit of his Ole Miss allowed the runner to get all out aggressively in the first, consecutive innings. After of work. The freshman career, a two-run home run the way to third. After that at- throwing strikes and spotting junior Cole Zabowski singled struck out 4 of 9 batters he to right field. After redshirt bat resulted in another walk, his fastball well. to lead off the third, freshman faced, allowing just two base senior Michael Fitzsimmons Smith was pulled in favor He got plenty of insurance Kevin Graham blasted a runners on back-to-back walked, sophomore Tim of junior Taylor Broadway, in the bottom of the first, as homer to right to add two walks. Elko hit a pinch-hit who closed the game out with the Rebels jumped out to a more to the lead. Freshman Keenan hit his second triple to bring him in. Two three straight strikeouts. quick 3-0 lead. Tyler Keenan Knox Loposer followed that home run of the game in the batters later, senior Jacob The Rebels hope to keep got the scoring going with up with the first home run bottom of the fourth inning, Adams drove him in with building momentum as an RBI single to left before of his Ole Miss career, a a two-run shot to right, with an RBI single to right field. they continue SEC play this senior Ryan Olenek drove in towering solo shot to left one out. A few batters later, Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s weekend with a three-game two more on a ground rule field. Graham drove a runner in on pitching fell completely apart series at Missouri.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Rebels dismantle Golden Lion pitchers in 25-0 affair Improvement shows importance of collegiate coaching

last in the SEC at 12-20 (5-13). efficiency rating, has made a JUSTIN DIAL However, nobody knew what significant leap. Last year, under [email protected] the incoming head coach from Kennedy, Tyree had a very de- Middle Tennessee was capable cent 13.5 PER, but he has upped As you may know by now, Ole of. Why would they? Save a few that to a 20.4, indicating he’s Miss is heading to the Big Dance people in sports media, not many been performing above average for the first time since 2015. Led were aware of the powerhouse on a consistent basis under by first-year head coach Ker- program that had been built in Kermit Davis. mit Davis, recipient of the SEC the last 17 years in Murfreesboro, Terence Davis, last year’s lead- Coach of the Year honor, and two Tennessee, under his tutelage. ing scorer, has taken a step back skilled guards, Terence Davis Enter Kermit Davis. in terms of being the top dog, but and Breein Tyree, who combined Ole Miss returned four of its his play has also seen significant to average 33.3 points per game top six scorers from a year ago — improvement. A year ago, he in the regular season. a welcome sign for any first-year averaged 13.8 on a lackluster 41 Terence Davis and Tyree have coach — but the hand he was percent from the field and 32 garnered awards for their play dealt appeared to be mediocre on percent from 3-point range. He’s this season. Both were named to paper, at best. now averaging 15.1 on a more All-SEC teams, and Tyree made The Rebels’ three top scorers efficient shooting percentage, 45 first team All-SEC. Their play this year were all recruited by and 37 from the field and the arc, FILE PHOTO: REED JONES has propelled Ole Miss to a No. former head coach Andy Ken- respectively. Ole Miss forward Blake Hinson shoots the ball at the game against Kentucky 8 seed in the South region of the nedy, and they were all on the Devontae Shuler has also made earlier this season. The Rebels are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first NCAA Tournament, where they’ll time since 2015. squad during last year’s dismal a big leap in production, and he face the No. 9-seed Oklahoma 20-loss season. may have the most potential of Sooners in Columbia, South than last year, getting one more This is not to downplay what The jump in production from the three players mentioned. As Carolina, on Friday. steal as a team and forcing two Kennedy did for the program — them is astounding, and the credit a freshman, he averaged just 6.0 This is a team that was picked more opponent turnovers per he is the all-time wins leader in for that should be given to the points, but now, under Kermit dead last, No. 14, in the presea- game. On top of that, the Rebels school history and led the Rebels players for staying in the gym and Davis, he’s in double digits with son media poll behind the likes have held opponents to almost to multiple NCAA Tournament improving their games and, of 10.2 and has improved his field of Vanderbilt, who finished 250 fewer total points than in berths. But this is a new era for course, to Kermit Davis. goal percentage by more than 10. winless at 0-18 in conference Kennedy’s final year, down to Ole Miss. Kennedy brought Ole Tyree has made the biggest His 16.5 PER has jumped by near- this year. The Commodores are 2252 from 2500. Miss to national relevance, but jump year-to-year of any player ly five points from 11.8 in 2017-18. the first team in 65 years to hit These statistics show that Kermit Davis will do the same and and has taken over the top-scor- With all of that offensive that low in the SEC. coaching may be more important take Ole Miss to heights never ing role, now averaging a solid success under Kermit Davis, the In hindsight, that preseason in college basketball than in any thought possible. 18.2 points per game on 47 per- defense implemented under the ranking seems ridiculous. But was other sport. Kermit Davis has The rest of the SEC is on notice cent from the field. In compari- new head coach may still be the it at the time? I’d say no, consid- gotten this team, a very similar with Kermit Davis on the sidelines son, he averaged just 10.8 points biggest indicator of team success. ering the Rebels were bringing in team to last year’s 12-20 squad, in The Pavilion, and it’s going to on 39 percent shooting a year ago. Ole Miss is holding opponents a first-year coach and coming off into the NCAA Tournament as a get scary for the other 13 teams in In addition, his PER, or player to eight fewer points per game of a season in which they finished No. 8 seed. the years to come.

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COLUMN THE ONE-THREE-ONE BREAKDOWN After five months of regular season play, the NCAA Tournament is finally here, and Ole Miss returns following a four year hiatus. In this special tournament edition of the 1-3-1, I’ll remind you that no one truly knows anything about college basketball, touch on the Rebels’ first round matchup and explain why Kermit Davis can afford all the new sport coats that he wants. Slip on your most comfortable pair of shoes, because it’s time to go dancing.

Since 2002, every national whether or not the extension GRIFFIN NEAL champion (with the exception includes a renegotiated salary, [email protected] of UConn in 2014) has finished but Davis did receive $50,000 ranked top-20 in both defensive bonuses for winning SEC Coach One national CBB thing and offensive efficiency. This of the Year and for making the As college basketball hu- year, the seven teams that satisfy tournament. Looks like Kermit man-supercomputer Jon Roth- this criterion are Duke, Virginia, Davis can afford slightly more stein says, “This is March!” The Gonzaga, Michigan State, North expensive tea to sip on — maybe NCAA Tournament is finally upon Carolina, Michigan and Kentucky. some crumpets, too. us, and it’s the greatest three- Surprise: They’re all 1 or 2 seeds. One look ahead week stretch in all of sports. Go with your gut, but the past The simple fact that Ole Miss For the next 21 days, as your 17 years tell us that one of those is playing in March, and not in friends and colleagues morph seven teams will be cutting down the NIT, is a victory in itself. For into armchair college basketball the nets on April 8. a team picked to finish last in the experts, you’ll have to remind Three Ole Miss things conference to enter the tourna- them that you have a better FILE PHOTO: KATHERINE BUTLER 1) There is no scientific formula ment with the team’s highest seed chance at picking a winning Terence Davis drives the ball down the court at the game against Tennessee earlier for success in March, but two since 2002 is an even greater win. bracket by flipping a coin for this season. The Rebels narrowly lost the game with a final score of 71-73. important factors, free-throw But none of that matters now. every game, or in the case of the shooting and veteran-guard play output of the season. ma twice, by 30 points on the Everything that has happened Clearwater Marine Aquarium in are typically indicators that a 2) Oklahoma, Ole Miss’s first- road and by 6 at home. since October is irrelevant. Florida, deferring to Nicholas the team has a competitive advantage round opponent, is the weakest of 3) Ole Miss inked Kermit Davis Virginia is the 1 seed in the dolphin for insight. (He success- over its opponent. Ole Miss satis- all 9 seeds and the best possible to a four-year extension on Tues- South region where Ole Miss fully picked UNC to win the 2017 fies both categories. matchup for the Rebels. The day, locking up their SEC Coach resides. Since 1983, Virginia has National Championship). Of the 68 teams in the field, Sooners rank 175th in the country of the Year exactly one year after claimed a 1 seed four times. In However, in the spirit of the the Rebels shoot the highest in rebounding margin, which he took over the program. Before all four of these instances (1983, season, here’s a tip on filling out percentage from the foul line bodes well for an Ole Miss team the extension, Davis was under a 2014, 2016 and 2018) the team that winning bracket. (78.3 percent) and are led by that struggles with corralling four-year, $10 million contract, to make the Final Four from As unsatisfying as it will be the SEC’s highest scoring duo in loose shots. and the extension likely adds Virginia’s region has been a 6 seed to do so, pick the 1 and 2 seeds Breein Tyree and Terence Davis. Of the two common oppo- another year to his contract due or higher, and the average seed of to make the elite eight. If you’re However, when Ole Miss took nents Ole Miss shares with to a Mississippi law dictating that the team to reach the Final Four looking for a non-top-2 seed to the floor in Nashville last week, Oklahoma (Baylor and Iowa coaching contracts can’t extend from Virginia’s region is 8. make it, pick Florida State or, if this vaunted all-SEC duo pro- State), the Baylor team that Ole past four years. And who is the 8 seed in Virgin- you’re feeling frivolous, the home- duced a dud, combining for just Miss defeated also beat Oklaho- The university did not disclose ia’s bracket this season? The Ole town Ole Miss Rebels. 13 points — their lowest scoring Miss Rebels.

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