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First two cases of Zika virus reported in state Big Event ALEXIS NEELY The Mississippi State De- The virus, a short illness ing to those countries. [email protected] partment of Health reported characterized by fever, rash, “There is currently no treat- begins and confirmed two cases of joint aches and red eyes, is ment or vaccine for Zika,” Zika virus in Mississippi last spread through mosquitos. Dobbs said. “The illness is week. The Mississippi victims usually relatively mild and re- Saturday were located in Madison and solves on its own in a few days. Noxubee County and both had Zika infections have been im- recently travelled to Haiti. plicated as a cause of micro- Although the Zika virus has cephaly and severe congenital TOUSLEY LEAKE Worldwide: more than officially spread to Mississip- deformities when pregnant [email protected] pi, Thomas Dobbs, state epi- women have been infected. demiologist at the Mississippi That is why it is so important Oxford’s biggest day of commu- 1.5 million State Department of Health, for pregnant women to avoid nity service is this Saturday. said there is no cause for infection.” The Big Event was created in great alarm. Microcephaly is a condition 2011 as a way for students at the

Reported Zika cases: Americas: more than Dobbs said travelers to coun- in which a newborn baby’s University to give back to the Ox- tries with active Zika transmis- head is significantly smaller ford and Lafayette County while 1.4 million sion should take every precau- than expected as a result of building positive relationships tion to avoid abnormal brain development. with the communities. mosquito bites, In a small number of cases, Volunteer participants split up and pregnant the Zika virus may also be as- into groups and travel to different United States: 312 women should sociated with Guillain-Barré projects around town. Projects in- avoid travel- Syndrome, a usually tempo- clude painting, yard work, washing rary auto-immune paralytic windows, cleaning, assisting the el- illness in which the immune derly and more. system attacks the nerves. There are more than 140 proj- Due to the spread and det- ects planned for Saturday and at Mississippi: 2 rimental health effects of the least 1,600 students registered to virus in Latin America, Dobbs participate. Walk-ins are also wel- stressed the importance of come to come on Saturday . lowering the risk of Zika con- Junior public policy major Aus- traction and transmission tin Powell is this year’s assistant here. director for the event. Though the illness is short, Powell ran into an upperclass- men may remain contagious man who was involved in the Big through sex much longer. Event during Rebel RoundUp at Men who have traveled to orientation before his freshman an area with active Zika virus year and participated every year transmission but did not de- since. velop symptoms should wait “She made Ole Miss seem like at least eight weeks after last the students were just as con- exposure before attempting cerned with the Oxford-Lafayette community as I was in high school about the Corinth community,” GRAPHIC BY: HAYDEN BENGE SEE ZIKA PAGE 3 Information from the Center for Disease Control. Powell said. “Her enthusiasm and genuine passion made me feel like I aligned with Big Event’s mission statement.” Tom Brokaw to deliver Commencement speech Students will meet at at 8 a.m. in the Pavilion to check in and es in the Honors College and split into groups. This year’s key- BLAKE ALSUP note speaker, Ole Miss linebacker [email protected] conducted office hours to allow students to come meet with Deterrian Shackelford, will give a him. speech to motivate the group for Tom Brokaw, best known as The journalist first visited the day. anchor and managing editor of Ole Miss in 2000 and has re- Student team leaders will lead NBC Nightly News from 1982 turned several times since. individual projects. Barrett Climer, to 2004, will return to Oxford “He was here last fall on an a sophomore IMC major, is one of to deliver the main address at NBC assignment and he and these leaders. the University of Mississippi’s his two sons-in-law were at “I am so ready to work on our 163rd Commencement 9 a.m. Vaught-Hemingway two years service project,” Climer said. “I on May 14 in the Grove. ago, watching with delight as want to inspire my group to give Curtis Wilkie, Cook Chair of Ole Miss beat Alabama,” Wilkie back not only at the Big Event, but Journalism and the first fel- said. “He’s also been to several every day of the year.” low of the UM Overby Center of our baseball games and once Senior English major Melissa for Southern Journalism and threw the first pitch during an Ramsey is serving as a co-director Politics, has been a friend of SEC series.” for the event. Brokaw’s for 40 years. A few “I’m most excited about the Ole AP PHOTO: JAE C. HONG years ago, Brokaw spent a week Tom Brokaw speaks during the March 11 funeral service for former First Lady Nancy Reagan. teaching one of Wilkie’s class- SEE BROKAW PAGE 3 SEE BIG EVENT PAGE 3 opinion PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 APRIL 2016 | OPINION

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HOLLY BAER opinion editor [email protected] ARIEL COBBERT CAMERON BROOKS COLUMN photography editors [email protected] Media can make activists into white saviors CAROLINE CALLAWAY HAYDEN BENGE REUBEN JOHNSON While many, including my- this occurrence was, it failed to not hear about anyone checking design editor [email protected] self, meet this act with gratitude, garner the attention it deserved. their privilege all of the time nor internalized confusion follows. This wasn’t the case for a partic- does it comes as no surprise that ASHLEY GAMBLE Is the White Savior Complex The damning confusion stems ular white male, whose similar your ancestors may have had a online editor real at UM? I like to think not, from the belief that the motives efforts rose to national promi- hand in slavery; I think we all but trying to measure a person’s of the activists aren’t genuine. nence quicker. had that realization during our JAKE THRASHER sincerity is not easy. It is strate- Tirelessly, I wonder if their Easily, I dismissed the fact first history lesson. CARA KEYSER gically smarter to focus more on drive is fueled by the idea of that no one a part of either orga- There is no need for a Twitter illustrators the efforts put forth and not the attaining personal gains or the nizations critiqued this issue as I dissertation about your sudden character, or lack thereof, of the hankering to enact change be- attributed the silence to the idea realization because that is when ADVERTISING STAFF: person. cause, as many have pointed that this was expected by other attention is taken away from the Since my freshman year, I out, these activists could be organizer’s, even though efforts cause and given to the activist. EVAN MILLER have borne witness to many striving to attain a cookie by for inclusion started well be- In closing, I’ve grown into advertising sales manager despicable events surround- wreaking havoc down avenues fore he embarked on his “woke” the realization the white savior [email protected] ing race dynamics. Considering where many who look like them journey. complex is a product of media CARY ALLEN the volume of forewarning I wouldn’t dare go (cc: Kony While I know his efforts were bias and a subtle comment on BEN NAPOLETAN received concerning UM’s ra- 2012). the product of sincere allegiance whose opinion they choose to DANIELLE RANDALL cial history and its effects on Last semester, the UM com- to the advancement of the great validate. It is also clear that, we PIERRE WHITESIDE the present, I cannot say what munity witnessed a monumen- cause, he focused way too much all come from different walks of account executives I have witnessed here thus far tal step towards progressivism on the public’s perception of his life and, in those lives, we expe- is the least bit surprising, sadly by pulling down the Mississippi actions. This made his actions rience very different journeys GRACE BAIRD enough. State flag. seem exploitive and made him – that could shape our views on MADELEINE DEAR The white faces that strive to Naturally, organizations such appear to be a vain person. the world. ROBERT LOCKARD understand the concept of struc- as the BSU and the NAACP As an activist or ally, it is vital

ELLEN SPIES tural oppression as opposed to joined forces in spearheading a to continuously educate yourself Reuben Johnson is a junior creative designers denying its existence, however, coalition of students unified in so you are aware of the effects journalism major from Indi- consistently pique my interest. support of a goal. Momentous as of your actions. I would rather anola. S. GALE DENLEY STUDENT MEDIA CENTER PATRICIA THOMPSON THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. Let- Director of Student Media and MISSISSIPPIAN is published Monday ters should be addressed to The Daily Mississippian, 201 Daily Mississippian Faculty through Friday during Bishop Hall, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS, 38677-1848, Adviser S. Gale Denley Student the academic year, on or e-mailed to [email protected]. Media Center days when classes are Letters should be typed, double-spaced and no longer than ROY FROSTENSON 201 Bishop Hall, scheduled. 300 words. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or libel. Assistant Director/Radio and P.O. Box 1848 Third-party letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen Advertising University, MS Contents do not names or “name withheld” will not be published. Publi- represent the DEBRA NOVAK 38677-1848 cation is limited to one letter per individual per calendar official opinions of month. Creative Services Manager The University of Main Number: Mississippi or The Daily Letters should include phone and email contact informa- KENNETH SESSIONS 662.915.5503 tion so that editors can verify authenticity. Letters from stu- Media Technology Manager Mississippian unless Business Hours: specifically indicated. dents should include grade classification and major; letters JADE MAHARREY Monday-Friday, from faculty and staff should include title and the college, Administrative Assistant 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ISSN 1077-8667 school or department where the person is employed. news NEWS | 1 APRIL 2016 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 3

Nightly News and by 1983, he ZIKA BROKAW was selected sole anchor. continued from page 2 continued from page 2 During his time with NBC, Brokaw covered the Challenger disaster, the fall of the Berlin conception and should use Brokaw was also on campus Wall and the terror attacks on condoms or abstain from sex to discuss presidential politics Sept. 11, 2001. during that time. in a campus program held in Brokaw has also written Men diagnosed should wait Fulton Chapel the night be- several books. His most well at least six months after the fore the first presidential de- known book is “The Greatest onset of symptoms to attempt bate between then-Sen. Barack Generation,” which tells the conception, according to Obama and Sen. John McCain stories of the generation that Dobbs. at the Ford Center. grew up in the United States Although the specific mos- An accomplished journalist, during the Great Depression quito known to currently Brokaw hosted NBC News pro- and went on to fight in World spread Zika in Latin Ameri- grams such as “Today,” “Night- War II. ca and the Caribbean has not ly News” and “Meet The Press.” Since retiring from “Night- been seen in Mississippi since He was born in Webster, ly News” in 2004, Brokaw has 1986 and there is a low risk South Dakota and earned a de- remained a special correspon- that other mosquitoes could gree in political science from dent for NBC News. He has also FILE PHOTO spread Zika, Dobbs said Mis- the University of South Dakota hosted a baseball documentary Santonio Chandler and Ashunti Robinson bag leaves during the Big Event last year. sissippians should still take in 1964. He went on to work for series for Fox Sports Net called necessary precautions against a few small news stations be- “The Boys in the Hall” and us with safety, happiness, and a mosquitoes. fore joining NBC News. served as moderator for the home away from home. The Big “People should avoid mos- Brokaw first joined NBC BIG EVENT second presidential debate be- Event is our way of saying ‘thanks’ quitoes anyway due to risk News in 1966, reporting from continued from page 2 tween Barack Obama and John for everything this awesome com- of West Nile Virus and other, California and anchoring the 11 McCain at Belmont University. munity provides.” more rare mosquito-spread p.m. news for KNBC-TV in Los Miss family coming together to “He has a lot of history here Ramsey said she encourages ev- infections,” Dobbs said. Angeles. By 1973, Brokaw had give back to the community that and is a good friend of Ole eryone to come out and volunteer worked his way up to becom- gives us the best four years of our Miss,” Wilkie said. this Saturday to make the biggest ing NBC’s White House corre- lives,” Ramsey said. “We often day of service in Oxford even big- spondent covering the Water- forget how much the residents of ger. gate scandal. In 1982, Brokaw Oxford and Lafayette county do became co-anchor of the NBC for us as students – they provide

EVERY DOG HAS ITS DRUG WHEN YOUR TRIP TO THE BEACH TAKES A TURN The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is investigating FOR THE WORST a dog in Laurel brought a large bag of marijuana back to his home. According to Mississippi Live, the A similarly strange, but much sadder, animal event also happened homeowner originally thought the dog was carrying in the state this week. This past weekend, nine dead farm animals a bag of garbage until he looked closer and realized washed onto the shore of a beach on the Mississippi coast. Accord- it was leafy and smelled suspiciously like cannabis. ing to KALB News, among the animals were two goats, one hog and Authorities said the bag contained around a pound six chickens. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller said there were no signs of marijuana, but the dog’s dealer is still unknown. of animal cruelty in the situation, but that it is possible the animals This is what is also known as a cannabis canine. drowned during recent flooding in nearby Louisiana. MAQUARIUM OR BUST WHEN YOUR HONEYMOON BECOMES INTERNATIONAL NEWS The Mississippi Aquarium, that is. Gulfport recently announced their plan to open a $65 million aquarium in early 2019. According to the Mississippi teen Jaclyn Young was arrested in Au- Sun Herald, the city already has $40 million raised for constructing gust after suspicion from the FBI that she was in- the building, but they have budgeted another $25 million to acquire volved with creating a plan to join ISIS. CBS News the animals. State legislation approved $24.5 million in 2015 in reported Tuesday that Young was found guilty of state bonds to help pay for the attraction. Gov. Phil Bryant himself conspiring to provide material support to a terror- pledged $25,000 for the project. Plans currently project that the ist organization this week. Her sentence? Up to 20 aquarium will be a three-level facility including one large body of years in prison, $250,000 in fines and lifetime pro- water, a touch pool with stingrays and a shark exhibit with acrylic bation. Her fiancee, Muhammad Dakhlalla plead walls. Construction is slated to begin in 2017. guilty to similar charges in March and is awaiting his sentence. Young converted to Islam while study- ing at Mississippi State and became interested in LIZZIE MCINTOSH ISIS through online recruiting videos. Young and [email protected] Dakhlalla crafted a plan to get married and fake a honeymoon in order to get to Syria.

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“Lust and Wonder” author signing at Square Books

AUDREY HALL “Writing about my relation- [email protected] ships was hard, in a sense, be- cause, intellectually, I set out to write fiction,” Burroughs said. “I Sharing your life with the world told my publisher I’d send them can be a difficult choice, but for a novel. But I didn’t love the fic- Augusten Burroughs, it paid off tion I wrote, I was starting to feel in multiple nonfiction books blocked and one of my friends and memoirs. This Saturday at 5 suggested I write about what p.m., Square Books will host Bur- happened after I was sober.” roughs, best known for his book Burroughs said it is hard to “Running With Scissors.” please all readers. This weekend, however, he will “Memoirs are not beauty con- be presenting his recently-re- tests,” he said. “There are people leased and most recent memoir: who are going to hate every word “Lust and Wonder.” and there are people who are go- “‘Lust and Wonder’ is about ing to hang on every word and three relationships I had during just love it. And it’s upsetting to the time that I got sober, from write about a relationship that around 1999 to almost present went on for 10 years and that time,” Burroughs said. “I hadn’t wasn’t good. But with me, when consciously meant to make a writing memoirs, I can go back in sequel to ‘Dry,’ but that was the my mind to highly specific times next big stage of my life. I stopped and use that. It’s like rediscover- drinking, started writing, and ing a moment on the page, like a thought I’d start making better time capsule. The act of writing decisions. That is not what hap- is therapeutic. It’s a place to park pened. My decisions got chaotic. your mind. It’s the art of losing I was having to tell myself to be yourself in time.” happy.” With numerous bestsellers al- “Lust and Wonder,” the story ready under his belt and “Lust of these chaotic decisions and COURTESY: BEHANCE.NET and Wonder” hitting the shelves their consequences, was released this week, Burroughs clearly has roughs had notable relationships One of these was a man named Burroughs went on for nearly Tuesday, March 29. It features a grasp on the business of writ- while living in New York City. Dennis, whose relationship with 10 years, caused a great amount several men with whom Bur- ing. of unhappy compromise in Bur- “I’ve been through Mississippi roughs’ life. On a more uplift- and we’ve not had a book tour ing note, the book ends starring here before, so I’m really, really Christopher, the man who goes excited,” he said. on to be Burroughs’ husband. Join Student Disability Services as we celebrate Disability History Month throughout April. The News You Really Care About. The Office of Student Disability Services We Deliver. cordially invites you to a Student Panel entitled What I Want You To Know Monday, April 4, 2016 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Listen to REDUCE J.D. Williams Library Rebel Radio REUSE Classroom 106D TODAY! RECYCLE You are also cordially invited to our annual Open House The and 2015-2016 Access Award Gospel Tuesday, April 26, 2016 with 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. DJ MooreToLife 234 Martindale 4pm Access Award Presentation at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. RECYCLE If you require assistance because of a disability, YOUR please contact SDS at (662) 915-7128 36275 DM lifestyles LIFESTYLES | 1 APRIL 2016 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 5

Miss-I-Sippin’ 2016:

WILL CROCKETT Andrews. [email protected] “It’s not like Coke and Pepsi wars when it comes to craft beers,” Andrews said. “It isn’t competi- Wayne Andrews, the executive tion, it’s complimentary.” director of the Yoknapatawpha Andrews said the Saturday Arts Council, described Miss-I- event is more like a big block party Sippin’ as an event with many for the community, where every- similarities to a comic book con- one can enjoy a nice Saturday af- vention – but more fun because ternoon. there’s beer. “This isn’t a keg party,” Andrews The official beer festival of the said. “It’s more like a community Beer Mississippi Brewers Guild, host- cookout with adult beverages and compete. Hav- ing events ed by the Yoknapatawpha Arts localized music.” that financially benefit the Council, will be held tonight and Saturday’s event will feature M.B.G. is critical to our ongo- Saturday afternoon. Tickets for local food trucks as well as musi- ing efforts to move Mississippi tonight’s event are $80 and tickets cians such as Nate Robbins. forward in the craft beer indus- for Saturday are $30. Members of fest Proceeds gained from the beer try.” the arts council will receive a dis- festival will benefit both the Yok- Although the guild hopes to count. napatawpha Arts Council, which advance its political efforts, An- This year’s event will differ from will utilize the funds to continue drews said this event is as much last year’s, turning what was once to provide arts programs through- about bringing the community to- a one-day event into a two-day out the year, and the Mississippi gether as it is for beer. showcase of food, music and, of Brewers Guild. “It’s like a big block party. You course, beer. “The Mississippi Brewers Guild have parents that will bring their Tonight’s event in The Pow- is leading the effort to overhaul kids in a stroller or will let them erhouse will feature a dinner of the antiquated beer laws in this go out and play in the grass,” chicken, shrimp and catfish, all state,” Andy O’Bryan, owner of Andrews said. “This is a com- donated by state businesses like Yalobusha Brewing Company and munity and neighborhood Sanderson Farms and Delta Pride member of the guild, said. “The gathering that’s all about Catfish. Meredith Pittman of Ox- financial help from events like showcasing the great ford’s Second Line restaurant is Miss-I-Sippin’ help our cause by things that are in our the guest chef. allowing us to lobby and promote state. I think an event “It’s really about putting people what we’re trying to accomplish.” that tells the sto- around a table,” Andrews said. O’Bryan, who said he would like ries of the Mis- “When you’re conversing and to see Mississippi pass legislation sissippi products, talking and sharing food, you sort that allows less restrictive sales for when we’re talking of build an understanding, you breweries, said events like Miss-I- about the food and start hearing stories and you start GRAPHIC BY : CAROLINE CALLAWAY Sippin’ are critical for the guild’s the music and the realizing that the music you’re political effort. breweries, and how progressive hearing has a different linkage “All of the breweries have so the state really is helps to build a and tells the stories of our area. much money tied up in their start- sense of community and pride.” That’s where the beers come from ups that it’s been difficult for us to and the foods come from. That’s really be active politically,” O’Bry- why we have this kind of beer fes- an said. “Unfortunately, we have tival that’s also for art.” seen the ugly side of politics and All breweries that are a part of we simply don’t have the ability to the Mississippi Brewers Guild are featured in tonight’s event, in- cluding breweries like Yalobusha MODELS NEEDED Brewing Company from Water for work with local NOW LEASING! Valley and Lucky Town Brewing Company from Jackson. artist/photographer with large office Saturday’s event will be held at modeling, acting, dancing 1 BR-$595 the Old Armory Pavilion on Uni- experience desirable versity Avenue, and feature Mis- Call 234-1550 sissippi beers as well as southern for information: 1 mile to campus • Peaceful complex regional beers like Abita, Ghost [email protected] 2400 Anderson Road, Oxford MS 38655 River and Tin Roof, according to 662-801-5297 36276 www.pinegroveoxford.com 36261 THESTUDENT MEDIA Now Hiring - Advertising Sales position. CENTER Position is available now and for 2016-2017 school year MUST MUST MUST PREVIOUS have at least two have strong communication be highly motivated, sales or retail semesters to complete skills and be comfortable organized, dependable, and experience before graduating. interacting with local business attentive to detail. preferred. professionals. Earnings are based on commission. This is excellent work experience for a resume or future employer.

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COLUMN Terrico White deserves a shot at the NBA

MATT BARNTHOUSE points per game on an efficient [email protected] 49 percent from the field, shoots 42 percent from the 3-point line, rebounds the ball effectively and Former Ole Miss star and leads the D-League in turnover current Bakersfield Jam guard rate. That does not tell the whole Terrico White is absolutely kill- story. After taking the reigns of ing it in the NBA Development the Jam following leading scorer League. For some reason, how- Xavier Munford’s call-up to the ever, NBA teams are not notic- on March 16, ing. This is a plea to NBA gener- White averaged 28.5 points per al managers everywhere to sign game while maintaining his ab- Terrico White. He is playing too surd efficiency from the field. well not to be given a shot. If there is anything a team For those who do not know, wants from a player, Terrico the NBA Development League White has it. As mentioned be- (commonly referred to as the fore, White shoots the ball ef- “D-League”) is the NBA’s minor ficiently and does not turn the league system. Unlike minor ball over. He is willing to adapt leagues in other sports, most of to any role, as one can tell from the players are free to sign with the jump in scoring following his any team in the NBA, even if teammate’s call-up. Most of all, they are playing with a team White is a freak athlete. Terrico owned by another NBA team. White may be the only player in White averages nearly 20 Ole Miss history who can match

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COLUMN The Memphis Grizzlies are limping into the postseason

BROWNING STUBBS [email protected] MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES REMAINING SCHEDULE: With two weeks remaining in Friday, April 1- Home vs. Toronto Raptors the NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies are limping into the postseason. Sunday, April 3- Away vs. Orlando Magic The Grizzlies have played a franchise-record 27 play- ers this season, and current- Tuesday, April 5- Home vs. Chicago Bulls ly have six players injured on the roster. During the month of March, the Grizzlies have Friday, April 8- Away vs. kept only five teams under 100 points, two of those teams were Saturday, April 9- Home vs. Golden State Warriors against struggling teams like the Phoenix Suns and the Sac- ramento Kings who scored 97 Tuesday, April 12- Away vs. and 98 points, respectively. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games and have a tough Wednesday, April 13- Away vs. Golden State Warriors stretch coming up in their fi- nal seven games of the regular season, including two games draft pick to Denver in that sce- 102 at FedEx Forum. against the record-chasing nario. “Don’t get me wrong, mak- Golden State Warriors. So, what other options do ing the playoffs would be great, “It’s frustrating,” Grizzlies you have? It’s simple. You have but it would be upsetting to not guard Tony Allen said. “We’ve to make the playoffs and find a get the fifth seed,” Jeerer said. got to stay together. We’re series that you have a chance to “We’re going to go out and find playing hard and just have to be competitive in. a win wherever we can and play smarter. Losing games “There are plenty of teams keep fighting.” like this just makes it harder.” that would just be happy to If the Grizzlies fall to the AP PHOTO: BRANDON DILL Memphis (41-34) sits in fifth make the playoffs, but that’s sixth, seventh or eighth seed, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley reacts after scoring consecutive three-point place in the Western Confer- not us,” Grizzlies head coach they’re in trouble because baskets during a game against the Phoenix Suns. ence and control a two game Dave Jeerer said. “We want the Memphis has zero wins over lead over the sixth seed Port- fifth seed and we want to play Golden State, San Antonio, and land Trailblazers. the Los Angeles Clippers.” Oklahoma City so far this sea- Hopefully, the injury bug The Grizzlies are 1-1 versus son. 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Diamond Rebels prepare to take on Mississippi State

BRIAN SCOTT RIPPEE eight hits in seven innings. [email protected] Bramlett comes in with a re- cord of 4-1 with a 2.90 ERA, but was roughed up in last With the midweek game start against South Carolina, against Memphis getting post- allowing three runs in the first poned due to inclement weath- two innings earning his first er, it has been five days since loss of the season. Ole Miss has last played. Bramlett leads the SEC and The Rebels are coming off is fourth nationally with 13.06 of a weekend in which they strikeouts per nine innings. were swept at home by South Saturday will feature a pair Carolina, and it will not get of right handers in Chad Smith any easier this weekend as the and Mississippi State’s Austin team begins a three-game se- Sexton Jr. Sexton boasts a re- ries against 5th-ranked Mis- cord of 2-1 with a 3.72 ERA sissippi State in Starkville on while Smith holds a mark of Friday night. 2-2 with a 4.80 earned run av- Ole Miss has won four of its erage. five series in Starkville, and is After a bit of uncertainty 8-4 against the Bulldogs in the last week in game three, Mike last 12 contests. Ole Miss has Bianco will send Sean John- won three consecutive series son back out on Sunday this over Mississippi State. weekend against the Bulldogs. Mississippi State 18-7-1 (4- Johnson did not pitch last 2) took two of three at Vander- weekend, and was not even bilt, and then again at home on the dressed list as Bianco against Georgia last weekend wanted to rest Johnson, feel- to begin SEC play. ing that his stuff had deterio- The Bulldogs have played rated. well to begin conference play Johnson is a year removed and also swept Oregon earlier from Tommy John surgery this season. and came back quicker than Rebels’ ace Brady Bramlett most pitchers normally do. will face off against Mississip- Mississippi State elected to go PHOTO BY: CAMERON BROOKS pi State’s Dakota Hudson on TBA on its third starter. Brady Bramlett throws a pitch in Ole Miss’ victory over FIU earlier this season. the mound in game one. Hud- This series features two end, the Rebels were bad in all Ole Miss did no have a start- son is 3-1 with a 1.13 ERA this teams trending in opposite di- PREDICTION: facets of the game. It’s the lit- er make it past the fifth inning I really think Ole Miss turns it season and is a projected first- rections. tle things that helped Ole Miss last week, and taxed its bull- around on the mound, and will round pick in this summer’s Mississippi State dropped a start 20-2. pen heavily. pitch much better this weekend. MLB draft. few games it should not have Little things like having a Six errors in the last two I think the team as a whole gets Hudson went nine innings early in the year, but has since collective bullpen ERA of 1.84 games did not help either. Ole back on track, especially defen- against Vanderbilt, allowing meshed as a team and is play- or being second in the SEC in Miss will need to pitch and sively, after an all-around bad just one run in a 13 inning ing good baseball. sacrifice flies, and it will have play defense on a much high- weekend against South Caroli- game that the Bulldogs would Meanwhile, Ole Miss was to get back to doing the little er level than it has been if it na. I just think they picked a bad eventually win 2-1. Hudson punched in the mouth last things well if it wants to win wants to have a chance this time to do it. State pitches better picked up his first conference weekend for the first time this weekend. weekend. than Ole Miss and takes two of win of the season last week all season and comes into The Rebels will also need three despite the Rebels playing against Georgia by allowing Starkville looking to regroup. to pitch better if they wish to better defense. just one run while scattering As Mike Bianco said last week- stand a chance this weekend.

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