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Forward Together Meredith returns 50 years later halfway to $150 Fifty years after becoming the first black student enrolled at Ole Miss, James Meredith talked about his new book, education and his statue on campus. million goal

The UMAA Foundation and Ole Miss Athletics announced Thursday that the Forward To- gether Campaign has reached $75 million, halfway to the overall goal of $150 million.

BY AUSTIN MILLER [email protected]

UMAA executive director Keith Carter set a goal of $80 million for the Forward Together campaign by Sept. 1, and Ole Miss Athletics announced Thursday the campaign reached $75 million in total gifts. This puts the campaign halfway to the overall goal of $150 million. The new total includes an anonymous donation of $3.7 million, which is the largest gift in the history of the Ole Miss athletics department by a single individual or organi-

AUSTIN MCAFEE | The Daily Mississippian zation. Since the start of the campaign, 2,471 donors have BY KAYLA CARPENTER “This is the most important Mississippi. had planned to walk 220 miles contributed gifts that range [email protected] event of my life,” Meredith said In his book, which was writ- through Mississippi to pro- from $10 to $3.7 million. during his book signing at Off ten with William Doyle, Mer- test voting rights, but it ended “We really felt like this was James Meredith returned to Square Books. edith recounts his time at Ole early when a man in the crowd some positive information Oxford last night where his Meredith is no stranger to Miss. He also encourages and shot him. Unlike the variety of that we wanted to get out,” journey began 50 years ago, to important events. Fifty years expresses his passion for qual- works previously written about Carter said. sign and discuss his new book, ago in the fall of 1962 Meredith ity public education for all. Meredith and this achievement “To pass the $75 million “Mission from God: A Memoir became the first black student Meredith also tells of his March mark, halfway to our goal in and Challenge for America.” admitted to the University of Against Fear in 1966 where he See MEREDITH, PAGE 5 the campaign, is a huge step. And it’s something we felt like going into our first game, ASSOCIATED PRESS with all of the excitement that surrounds the first week- Isaac causes widespread flooding along Mississippi Gulf Coast end of the season, that we wanted to kick that off with a MOSS POINT – Resi- coastline, beachside roads positive announcement. dents of the storm-saturated were covered in sand, and “We’re really happy about Mississippi Gulf Coast ven- several dead nutria -- large where we are, but there’s tured out today to examine semiaquatic rodents -- lit- more work to do. We got to damage from Isaac as local tered Beach Boulevard in continue to grow that rev- governments lifted curfews. Hancock County. enue and to create private Some neighborhoods flood- A tow truck driver, Greg- dollars, and we’ll continue ed as the tropical storm con- ory Alan Parker, 62, of to do that. We hope that this tinued dumping heavy rains Picayune, was killed early release will not only excite on its slow trek northward. Thursday when Isaac’s people, but also challenge Some coastal businesses high winds and heavy rains people as well that there’s and roads reopened, but knocked a tree onto his ve- still work to do. We’re right many people who had evac- hicle in his hometown, one on track but we’ve got to uated still couldn’t make it county up from the coast continue to move the cam- home because of standing and just across the state line paign forward.” water in low-lying areas from Louisiana. As Ole Miss nears the $80 and along rivers. Near the STEPHEN QUINN | NEWSWATCH western end of Mississippi’s See ISAAC, PAGE 4 See FORWARD, PAGE 5 OPINION PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 31 august 2012 | OPINION

THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN EDITORIAL STAFF: Is smoking a EMILY ROLAND privilege or a editor-in-chief [email protected] right? austin Miller managing editor BY ALEXANDRA WILLIAMSON [email protected] [email protected] HOUSTON BROCK city news editor Before Isaac set his course [email protected] to drench North Mississippi, there was supposed to be a jennifer nassar protest of the University’s campus news editor new smoking ban in the [email protected] Grove today. Smokers and nonsmokers alike have RS- PHIL MCCAUSLAND VPed to the facebook event, opinion editor/copy chief which states in the descrip- [email protected] tion that “[t]his isn’t about david collier smokers versus non smokers. It’s about freedom and per- sports editor sonal responsibility.” [email protected] I can see that argument. madison featherston This is America, and while lifestyles editor freedoms of all sorts are [email protected] slipping away from us at an CAIN MADDEN JOSH CLARK | @dm_toons | The Daily Mississippian See SMOKING, PAGE 3 photography editor [email protected] COLUMN tisha coleman design editor Drinks with Dionysus ignacio murillo the standard setup includes end – win or lose, rain or shine. Dionysian would the Grove be lifestyles design editor a stand-up tent supplied with Many of my friends have without its alcohol content? a table topped with food and moved on to new cities the last To answer that question, take LEANNA YOUNG a cooler packed with drinks; few years – Grove Saturdays a stroll to the game and ob- sales manager more extravagant tents may are the only time of the year serve how many of our fans are [email protected] include flat-screen TVs with I get to see some of them. A sitting on their hands. Some BY ANDREW DICKSON satellite access, fine china and toast is always in order for that would even sacrifice the game Michael Barnett [email protected] even a hired security guard to which brings us home again. itself in favor of experiencing Ryan Herget watch over such a setup when In short, it is the very attitude the Grove – watch as the popu- Meghan Jackson Many accounts of the patch the tailgaters leave for the that compels so many Ole Miss lation I’m referring to leaves a account executives of grass situated in the middle game. fans to produce such a blissful close game at halftime. of our campus bring to mind And all of this is endlessly atmosphere and the feeling of But my aim is not to moral- James Hull William James’ description enchanting, no doubt, but on homecoming experienced si- ize. I approve of the use of such Kristen Saltzman of an ineffable religious ex- paper this description (sans the multaneously by thousands of a consciousness-altering drug, creative staff perience: Often those writing fine china) does not separate people that make the Grove provided it is used responsi- about the Grove contest that the Grove from any tailgating worth experiencing. bly. Alcohol, in true Dionysian S. GALE DENLEY STUDENT the experience cannot be prop- experience worth its weight However, there is more to the fashion, liberates its users from MEDIA CENTER erly put into words. in salt. The Grove is a vibrant Grove than all of the satisfying petty self-consciousness and A bold claim once came space, and we do fill it with things I have to say about it. frees them to dance. Further- PATRICIA THOMPSON from ESPN’s Jim Caple: “Tail- style, but the “mystique” that is Perhaps those who have been more, I can’t really blame fans director and faculty adviser gating in the Grove is an expe- so often spoken of has less to sold on the perfect innocence for choosing to leave for the rience so sublime even native do with all the material objects of our sacred space should put Grove at halftime if the game is MELANIE WADKINS son William Faulkner would be crammed into it on game day me down now. not even close. The spirit of the advertising manager at a loss to describe it” – I beg and more to do with the Dio- You are free to disagree, but I Grove is infinitely more worth- your pardon! – The verbose nysian attitude shared between will argue from experience that while than a football team with DEBRA NOVAK novelist from New Albany at a Ole Miss fans. An attitude that there is a strong correlation be- the spirit of gravity. creative services manager loss – for words? The Grove is emanates ecstasy all around tween our overflowing spirit After a long week of classes unique, but a fitting description and predisposes one toward and the other “spirits” that fill for students and a long time to AMY SAXTON can be written. ritualistic madness. the Grove. While a genuine be gone for returning alumni, administrative assistant A brick pathway, designat- “Grovers” arrive on Friday zeal for returning home, see- Dionysus beckons: “Truly I tell ed the “Walk of Champions,” nights before game days to ing old friends and catching a you: Soon you will be with me ARVINDER SINGH KANG runs from the Student Union claim a spot and set up their football game contribute to our in paradise.” manager of media technology through the Grove and is lined tents. On Saturday morning ecstatic state of mind, I find on both sides by oaks, elks, they wake near dawn, pack the it dismissive not to mention Andrew Dickson is a religious DARREL JORDAN and magnolias. Aesthetics vary car with food and drink and the widespread use of a con- studies senior from Terry. Follow chief engineer from tailgate to tailgate, but proceed to party for hours on sciousness-altering drug – how him on Twitter @addoxfordms.

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poorly labeled and even hikes and increase in price It’s a terrible reason for me the rules is a perfect way to SMOKING, more poorly enforced--but for the parking decals just to stop you from doing it. respect personal freedoms continued from page 2 some folks didn’t, and as of- weren’t plugging the holes The smoking areas were a and allow people to protect ten happens, they were the in their budget. But I digress. good compromise; if you their good health. alarming rate (I’m looking at ones on whom anti-smokers This smoking ban is bad. wanted to smoke, you were you, PATRIOT Act, NDAA chose to focus. It doesn’t just affect the guys to stay in areas that non- Alexandra Williamson is an and SOPA/PIPA) we’ve The next logical step coming from Fraternity Row smokers could easily avoid. accountancy senior from Frisco, still got the opportunity to would be to increase vis- after lunch with a trail of cig- Going back to that and ac- Texas. Follow her on Twitter @ smoke a cigarette, after we ibility of the smoking areas, arette smoke behind them, tually attempting to enforce alyxwi. pay the exorbitant taxes on both so that the smokers who have largely (and quite them, of course. There are knew where to go and so unofficially) been identified i laws about where people that nonsmokers who were as the individuals who were can smoke and how far away particularly opposed to ciga- not following the smoking from doors they have to be. rette smoke would be able area rules. This affects all the W Smokers have largely been to take an alternate route to students, including the ones ant volved forced to go outside and class. Additionally, the exist- who are required to live on to get in huddle in a far off corner if ing fines for smoking outside campus their freshman year. a they want to engage in their of the smoking areas could This affects all of the faculty nd m nce? vices. But really, I’m okay have been enforced. Be- and staff. This affects our ake a differe with that. When you’re do- tween UPD and Cobra, the alumni, who pay hundreds ing something that has a pos- manpower was there. But or thousands of dollars to sibility to negatively affect for some reason, the logical the University for season passersby’s health, it makes thought pattern to the ASB tickets each year. This affects Petitions for the sense to put you in a corner and the administration was our guests, who travel to the away from passersby. It does to see that a small percent- University for football, guest not, however, make sense to age of people were not abid- speaking opportunities and ASB Senate tell you that you can’t smoke ing by the existing rules and a number of other occasions anymore, which is exactly then decide to just place an every semester. This affects are now available what has been done. outright ban on smoking in- everyone. The ASB and the admin- stead of simply enforcing ex- I understand that smok- istration have gone about isting rules. ing kills. I know that it is in Room 408 of this absolutely the wrong Of course, looking at this dangerous and could even way. Never did the students, as a skeptic, one will recog- be dangerous to people that the Student Union. staff or faculty at large get nize that the University prof- don’t smoke but are around the chance to vote on such its from this in the form of a smoke. Smoking is bad, and a measure. Before the ban, PR boost and the revenues if you do it long enough, it’s we had smoking areas. Peo- from the fines on those who more than likely going to Completed petitions are due back ple largely smoked in the will continue to smoke on kill you. That’s a really good Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 smoking areas--which were campus. Maybe the tuition reason for me not to smoke. 27366

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town. “Roads that don’t usu- ISAAC, ally have water on them are continued from page 1 covered and water is deeper Mutual respect on the road in areas that are prone to flooding,” he said. With many bike accidents in the past year, Oxford Police Chief Mike Martin strongly encour- Near the Alabama line, Jackson County real es- ages bikers to take proper precautions and obey the rules of the road. Jackson County Emergen- tate broker Mark Cumbest cy Management Agency said rising water threatened spokeswoman Monica Coo- homes in places that normal- per said authorities evacuat- ly stay dry in the northern ed people Thursday morning part of the county, includ- as water rose in the Kreole ing his parents’ house in the community in eastern Moss Cumbest Bluff community Point. She said some were north of Escatawpa, on the also being rescued in areas east side of the Pascagoula of Pascagoula south of U.S. River. 90 and there were reports of “I’ve never seen this be- rising waters in Escatawpa. fore,” Cumbest said. Cooper said residents told Hancock County Chief authorities that some hous- Deputy Don Bass said es flooded, although it was Isaac’s storm surge left two- not immediately clear how to three-feet of sand on the many. road in spots on Beach Bou- Ray Hayes’ front yard in levard, which runs along the the Kreole area had about a shore in Bay St. Louis and foot of water, and he said his Waveland. He said a prima- ADDISON DENT | The Daily Mississippian family considered leaving. ry concern is flooding along Cyclists at the intersection of Old Taylor Road and University Avenue. “It got a little worse in Hur- rivers and creeks, which ricane Georges,” Hayes said, continue to rise from rain BY JOSEPH SCOTT “Cyclists are constantly could always use attention and referring to a 1998 storm. further north. [email protected] complaining that they aren’t improvement. “This is not quite as bad.” Bands of intermittent rain respected on the road, but Martin said there are two Many people left the Kre- still pelted the soggy coast As children, danger seemed motorists are constantly com- things required to make our ole area when rumors circu- and there was gusting wind, a foreign concept as we raced plaining that they are dealing roads safer. lated that flood gates would but conditions had improved our bikes, devil-may-care, with bikers not respecting the “First, motorists are going to be opened at the Big Creek since the height of the storm through our hometown streets. rules of the road; going back- have to view bikes as street le- Lake on the western side of Wednesday However, bikers face a se- wards up a one-way street, not gal vehicles and give them the Mobile, Ala. Forecasters also say as rious danger in the cars with stopping at stop signs, etc.” same respect as another car on Mobile Water and Sewer many as 11 inches of rain which they share the road. Martin said. the road,” he said. “Second, System, which operates the could fall by Monday in Oxford has invested in bike Martin said average bikers bikers are going to have to dam on the drinking water parts of Mississippi. lanes and has strongly en- and motorists have been abid- obey the rules of the road. It’s reservoir, partially opened Many counties in central forced the state law of three ing by the law. The troubles the only way keep them safe.” the flood gates, said Cooper. and south Mississippi were feet between cars and bicycles, arise due to only a small mi- Bike safety has remained a Local authorities were “not under a tornado watch until it would seem that bike safety nority of rule-breakers on the prominent issue in the Oxford expecting any great impact 4 p.m. The National Weath- should be the least of our con- road. community as it has not even from that opening,” she said. er Service issued flash-flood cerns. Accounting junior and cy- been a full year since the death The Big Creek Lake drains watches. For cyclists and motorists clist Matthew Hart agrees. of Ole Miss graduate student in to the Escatawpa River, Many roads remained im- across the city, the relation- “Biking to class every day, Kevser Ermin. which runs along the north- passable in some rural and ship between the two is one you always see other cyclists She was hit while riding ern edge of Kreole. Officials low-lying areas. The Missis- that requires our attention ev- that cut through intersections her bike to Lake Sardis last said both the Escatawpa and sippi Department of Trans- ery day on the way to school and go the wrong way,” he November in a fatal accident Pascagoula rivers remained portation reported some or work. said. “You think to yourself, that shook the community and swollen. road closings because of Oxford Chief of Police Mike ‘Come on man? Is it really reminded us all of the impor- Pascagoula Police Depart- downed trees and power Martin has been dealing with worth it?’” tance of bike safety. ment spokesman Doug Ad- lines. Federal authorities the relationship between bik- While the state law of three Bike accidents seem to be ams said a large portion of closed the Natchez Trace ers and motorists for years feet between cars and bikes at- an inevitability, as a study the city flooded and water Parkway between Natchez now and has seen that there tempts to keep the two out of done by the Christensen Law blocked U.S. 90 at Market and Kosciusko because of are definitely two sides to the harms way, it is obvious that Firm shows that more than Street, in the heart of down- fallen trees. story. road safety is an issue that 580,000 people are sent to the emergency room each year by 25874 accidents between cars and bi- Are You Ready...For Rush? cycles. The study’s information Cool, Confident, Creative does provide us, however, “My rule is, if it’s not moving, monogram it.” with some information that Reece Witherspoon we can use to make smarter choices if we decide to bike. The study explains that about 91 percent of cyclists killed were not wearing helmets. The study also demonstrates Alice & Co. that helmets reduced the risk The Cut & Color Experts of head injury by 85 percent. So just by simply strapping on a helmet, bikers can dramati- cally improve safety on the road.

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MEREDITH, continued from page 1 in his life, his book allows the reader to learn about Meredith in a firsthand account. When asked why he was compelled to write his own book after so many books had previously been written about him he said, “about 90 percent of everything written about me is either a lie or not the truth.” Mississippi holds a very dear are some gifts in the hop- place in the life of Meredith. FORWARD, per, and we hope that there He was born in Kosciusko continued from page 1 are some people out there where he graduated high that through this release and school. Meredith did not go through the momentum we straight to college after gradu- million benchmark, con- have built will step up and ation. He joined the United struction of a new basket- help us get there. States Air Force and was the ball arena will move into “We’re hoping to get to $80 first black man assigned to the the design phase, and plans (million), and we’re going to bombing of Japan by a B-29 are being finalized to make keep going from there. And bomber plane. After nine years improvement to the Indoor obviously $150 million is the of service, Meredith decided Practice Facility, including a goal, and we’re going to keep LAUREN MCMILLON | The Daily Mississippian to become an agent of change new campus dining facility, rolling, so we just want to by attending the University of TOP: The crowd gathered at Off Square Books looks on as James Meredith talks sports nutrition center and continue the momentum. We about his book; BOTTOM: Ole Miss alumni James Meredith signs his book “Mis- Mississippi. sion from God” Thursday at Off Square Books. team meeting room, among cannot thank our donor base “I never had anybody ask other updates. enough for what they have me why I decided to attend “I promised God if I kept liv- of his work should be given to Carter said the UMAA done. It’s huge in this econ- Ole Miss,” he said. “The rea- ing, I was going to change pub- God. Moreover, in his book, Foundation and Ole Miss omy with some of the things son I chose this university was lic education; there is no better Meredith writes of his dislike of Athletics feels good about that we have faced to be because I knew that in order to place to do this than in Missis- the statue of him by the library where the campaign is and halfway to your goal in just win your cause you had to re- sippi,” Meredith said. on campus. He goes as far as hopes to make more an- over a year. And that’s all a ceive the best training and be Molly Grace Williams, a to say it should be taken down nouncements. credit to our donors, so we’re equipped. freshman communicative sci- immediately. When asked why “The basketball arena, we extremely excited about that “I felt that they offered that. ence disorders majo at Ole he felt this way, Meredith re- said we got to get to a certain and we hope to continue it.” In the 1960s the University of Miss, was also impressed with sponded by saying, “that statue point,” he said. Ole Miss Sports Informa- Mississippi held at least 60 per- Meredith. is an idol, and God is not hap- “We’ve thrown out the $80 tion contributed to this re- cent of all power positions in “I am so impressed that de- py with that.” million mark and we want to port. Mississippi and at least 80 per- spite all he has been through “I think that it was very cou- get there. We still stand be- cent of lawyers were from Ole he has came back to Oxford rageous of him to put his hon- hind that. We didn’t quite get For continuing coverage of Ole Miss. I knew that they domi- and shares a passion for public est opinion out there,” said there by the Sept. 1 date that Miss sports, follow @thedm_ nated the circle of successful schools,” she said. Anna McCollum, a freshman we had thrown out, but we’re sports and @austinkmiller on business people in Mississippi Meredith feels that all glory journalism major at Ole Miss. not far. And we feel like there Twitter. and I wanted blacks to become part of the circle.” As recounted in the book, Convenience Store Meredith’s biggest inspiration CROSSROADS was his father. He felt that his • Serving COLD beer every day of the week & beginning at father directed his mission and noon on Sundays made sure it got done. He also • Buy a 12 pack or more and get a free bag of ice said that he could not overstate • Located 12 miles west of Oxford what his great grandfather did -Right in between Oxford and Batesville on Hwy 6 by giving him so much hope • Friday & Saturday nights serving our famous Fried Catfish & in Mississippi. His great-great- Hamburgers Matt Bishop, 2627 West Oxford Loop Ste. L, great grandfather was the last Oxford, MS, (662) 281-0888. 25989

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2012

ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze has been counting down the days to football season. With that milestone in his coaching career near, Freeze has been happy with the progress that has been made in his program. However, he knows that in order to achieve the success he strives for, the Rebels have a long way to go.

BY David Collier edged that would be one of the ineligible this fall. Those play- years down the road, he didn’t munity that you either go coach [email protected] biggest obstacles to overcome in ers bought in to what Freeze hesitate to answer. ball or go milk cows,” Freeze the first few months on the job. said and nearly all of them got “Competing for the SEC said. “I knew that coaching was Win the day. “You have to have personal themselves straightened out in West Championship,” he said. what I wanted to do.” That was first-year head coach accountability for what’s re- the classroom. “That’s where we want to be. Growing up so close to Ox- Hugh Freeze’s message when quired of you, and you have to “I think the buy-in percent- We want to be positive citizens ford, Ole Miss has always meant he spoke before the Rebel faith- be faithful to do that,” Freeze age is up toward 80-90 percent and vital parts to the University a lot to Freeze. ful for a capacity crowd at the said. “I think that somewhere of our team,” Freeze said. “It’s of Mississippi. The message is “One of my first memories is Gertrude Ford Center last De- along the way that was kind of been a process and will continue patience and positivity. Give us standing in line as a 10-year-old cember after being named the missing, from everything from to be, but the attitude is starting some patience, but be positive to get Archie Manning’s auto- new Ole Miss head football classroom attendance to social to be one that you can sense is a with us. We’re asking our team graph and coming to the Grove coach. Today – one day before behavior to the decisions we team that is hungry to change.” and our coaches to do the same, on game day with my family he coaches the first game of his make on the field and off the And according to Freeze, he and I think we’ll get it there.” and seeing the love and passion tenure – the message remains field. That’s been the biggest expects things to turn for the Freeze understands it will be a that people have for this place,” the same. challenge, but again, we’re mak- better pretty soon. process, but he’s up for the chal- Freeze said. “I wake up with Freeze walked into an ugly sit- ing progress.” This year’s Ole Miss team lenge. In fact, it’s a dream come the desire every day to deliver uation at Ole Miss. The Rebels Although it may be hard to may not have depth to be in true for Freeze. He’s wanted to to these people. It’s a special had just completed one of their see that progress in terms of every game, and a brutal road be a football coach since he was fan base. Rebel Nation is a very worst seasons in history, win- wins and losses, it is certainly schedule doesn’t help. How- a sophomore in high school. He passionate and loyal group, and ning just two games for the first being made. ever, there are plenty of posi- grew up in Senatobia, and when I want to give them what they time since 1946. When Freeze took over, there tives to look at in the future, and he was growing up, Freeze only deserve.” There were so many internal were many players who were in when Freeze was asked where had a few options. problems, and Freeze acknowl- trouble of being academically he sees his program two to three “It was basically in my com- See FREEZE, PAGE 17 PAGE 10 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 31 august 2012 | Football Preview 2012

THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN FOOTBALL PREVIEW EDITORIAL STAFF: Four Downs: Central Arkansas This is the first installment of a weekly feature in which The Daily Mississippian’s football beat writers Bennett Hipp and Matt Sigler, david collier sports editor David Collier and managing editor Austin Miller answer a series of four questions surrounding the week’s matchup. sports editor [email protected] 1. What is the biggest this team is and how close better game. Wallace will Collier: I want to say question mark? they are to taking the next execute the offense more ef- Jaylen Walton, but instead, EMILY ROLAND step. ficiently and emerge as the I’ll go with Issac Gross. The editor-in-chief Austin Miller (@aus- starter to be named later. South Panola product has [email protected] tinkmiller), managing Miller: Both quarter- already proven he has the editor: The biggest ques- backs will play, and I expect talent, and I expect him to austin Miller tion mark will be how does Freeze to go with the hot make a couple of big plays managing editor Ole Miss’ depth hold up. hand if a quarterbacks finds early on Saturday to set [email protected] The Rebels are thin in a lot success early in the game. I the tone for the rest of the of areas, and it’s no secret think Bo Wallace will carry game. Ole Miss was outplayed in the momentum from his Miller: With Jeff Scott CAIN MADDEN the second half of games two successful scrimmages listed as “doubtful,” Jaylen photography editor/designer Bennett Hipp (@jb- last season. The offseason into Saturday’s game and Walton will be the change- [email protected] hipp), football beat season strength and con- emerge as the starter by the of-pack back to go along writer: The biggest ques- ditioning program and the Texas game, if not by the with Randall Mackey in the tion mark is how will Hugh buy-in factor will be put to UTEP game. backfield. Walton also fig- PHIL MCCAUSLAND Freeze’s up-tempo, no- the test Saturday. 3. Which freshman ures to be a factor catching opinion editor/copy chief huddle offense fare in its 2. Will a quarterback will make the biggest the ball out of the backfield. [email protected] first game? While the com- emerge? impact? 4. What are the keys petition level isn’t close to for Ole Miss to avoid Southeastern Conference the upset? BENNETT HIPP level, it’ll be interesting to reporter see if there are some kinks [email protected] and issues early that have to be worked out. It’s the first chance to see how the of- Matt Sigler fense looks and how it fits reporter the players at Ole Miss in a [email protected] game setting. Matt Sigler (@SigNew- Hipp: I don’t think so. Hipp: I’ll go with Jaylen ton_2), football beat Freeze has said that he Walton. The freshman run- ALEX EDWARDS writer: The biggest ques- plans to play both quar- ning back from Memphis is photographer tion mark is whether or terbacks against Central more of a change-of-pace Hipp: The main keys are [email protected] not the offense will be able Arkansas and next week back compared to fellow to get off to a good start of- to execute the fast-paced against UTEP. I think Bo frosh I’Tavius Mathers, but fensively, and in turn avoid PHILLIP WALLER tempo correctly. With the Wallace clearly has the bet- Walton has shown great turnovers. If Ole Miss isn’t photographer pace Freeze is hoping for, I ter game, but both will play playmaking ability along able to come out and exe- [email protected] wouldn’t be surprised to see and by the end their impact with a knack for avoiding a cute offensive early (wheth- a lot of confusion in week will have been similar. big hit. He also could help er due to kinks in the of- one, or for the staff to tone Sigler: A quarterback will Ole Miss out in the return fense or turnovers), that will things down if things go emerge during week one. game, giving him more allow Central Arkansas to awry. Which one? No telling. One chances to affect the game. hang in the game and gain David Collier (@Dav- will find it in themselves to Sigler: I’Tavius Mathers. confidence. idLCollier), sports edi- realize that this is their true Mathers has some size to After losses to Jackson- tor: In my mind, the best audition for the starting him, which will allow him ville State and Louisiana question mark is the psyche role, and one will be con- to run between the tackles, Tech the past two seasons, of the team. How will they siderably better in the first but also has the quickness the Rebels can’t afford to let respond when something game in my opinion. to make a run on the out- another small team hang in goes wrong? The earlier Collier: I think Bo Wal- side. He also rushed for 100 the game late. Hugh Freeze and staff can lace will show that it is his yards in the scrimmage on Sigler: Put the past in the figure out how the team job to lose, but both quar- 13 carries, so it appears that past. Forget about last sea- handles adversity, the soon- terbacks will play against the coaching staff will rely son’s opener and the team’s Follow @theDM_sports er they know how far along UTEP despite who has the on him to make some runs. continual. The team must also believe in the new staff and the things they are trying to implement. Collier: The biggest key for Ole Miss is to play with the lead. Get some distance CAT DADDY’S from Central Arkansas ear- Lection ly and, at the very least, Large Se keep them at arms length. D ts, Known for signature hair If they can avoid turnovers of Dye ! and mental mistakes, I be- ankS service including: S & t Innovative cutting and couloring techniques lieve Ole Miss can grab Sweat as well as beauty and make up services, and a two-touchdown lead by don’t forget to manicure those nails and toes. halftime. we have everything to meet Miller: Don’t let Central Arkansas hang around into your t Shirt neeDS! the fourth quarter. 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Ole Miss sophomore defensive end C.J. Johnson devoted himself in the offeason to get bigger to handle the challenges that come with playing on the defensive line in the SEC. Johnson has been “an animal” in fall camp, according to Hugh Freeze, and he’s poised to make a big impact this season.

BY Bennett Hipp to play, it requires me to gain a [email protected] little bit of weight, but I’m sure that won’t be a problem.” For many college football Although he is still considered players, the offseason is spent small compared to others at his dropping weight and reshaping position, an offseason spent on bodies in preparation for the learning technique and buying grind of another college football into Hugh Freeze’s system has season. the Rebels’ first-year coach lay- In the case of Ole Miss sopho- ing high praise on the 6-foot-1, more defensive end C.J. John- 231-pound Philadelphia, Miss. son, much of his offseason and native. fall camp was spent making sure “I think he’s our best player,” he was eating enough in order to Freeze said. “I think we need to gain weight. keep him healthy. I expect him After shifting from linebacker to be a major factor in our pass to defensive end during his rush schemes. I wish he were a freshman season, Johnson found little heavier; that’ll take a toll on himself undersized for the posi- his body probably as the stretch tion, especially compared to goes on. other Southeastern Conference “Couldn’t be more pleased defensive ends. with the way he’s bought in and “I’ve actually gained a few the way he’s practiced up to this pounds,” Johnson said. I’m al- point.” most close to the 240 (pound) Johnson added some weight mark right now. It’s just more of and says that camp gave him the things that they’re asking me to do and the way they want me See JOHNSON, PAGE 17 ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian Walk the Line or Do the Time.

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COLUMN From your sports editor

here, and really, things have of Vaught-Hemingway Sta- and I, for one, think they’ll left in middle of the lineup, nowhere to go but up. dium this season. There will make it. They have a good they could be one of the na- Hugh Freeze miraculous- undoubtedly be some highs group of returning players tion’s top teams. ly found a way to make his and lows. led by Murphy Holloway, There’s definitely been football team buy in to his Freeze and his staff are and the additions Kennedy a cause for frustration to- system and get several guys building a program to be a made in the offseason could wards the entire athletic BY DAVID COLLIER academically eligible for the winner for years to come. pay off dividends come department, but things are [email protected] fall. Ross Bjork has been re- Once it’s where it should be, March. changing. Just make sure uniting the fan base since he there should be no more 4-8 On the baseball diamond, you’re along for the ride. If As the old saying goes, took over as athletics direc- and 2-10 seasons. It’s a pro- Mike Bianco will have to Ole Miss is to ever become “Just wait until next year.” tor in the spring. And the cess, but it can and will hap- rely heavily on his pitching what the fans want, it takes Yes I know, that always Forward Together campaign pen if everyone – like the staff to get the Rebels over a complete buy-in from not seems to be the excuse when is halfway to its goal of $150 players – buys in to Freeze. the hump and onto Omaha. just the players, coaches and it comes to Ole Miss foot- million, as of Thursday. As for the other sports, With Bobby Wahl and Mike administrators, but also you, ball. But if you said that af- So yes, things are progress- there are some question Meyers toeing the rubber the fans. ter last season’s 2-10 debacle ing – slowly but surely. marks. on Fridays and Saturdays, that handed Houston Nutt a It’s a new era for Ole Miss Andy Kennedy and the respectively, they have a David Collier is a journalism ticket out of town, you were athletics, and it’s going to Rebel basketball team seem chance. If they can get some junior from Frisco, Texas. Fol- right. be a process. Just remember poised to make another run guys to fill the void that Alex low him on twitter @DavidL- That “next year” is finally that as you head in and out at the NCAA Tournament, Yarbrough and Matt Snyder Collier.

COLUMN Headed in the right direction

years ago, Jeremiah Masoli’s ity. Instead, Barry Brunetti depth. cruits that a program in the waiver to play immediately was thrust into the starting The Rebels can ill afford dumpster just a year ago has at Ole Miss was denied. role, and Zack Stoudt played injuries at a myriad of posi- turned things around. The atmosphere around as well. tions, including wide receiv- None of that is out of the program was chaotic Ole Miss rotated its quar- er, cornerback and offen- reach, but it will be inter- as Houston Nutt tried to terbacks at will throughout sive line. They’re starting a esting from my perspective BY BENNETT HIPP get Masoli in, knowing that the year, sacrificing offen- 270-pound freshman at nose to cover a team with such [email protected] the 8-4 season and second sive continuity and hit rock tackle. A starting defensive different expectations for it straight Cotton Bowl appear- bottom with a 2-10 record, end was a fullback not too than the teams of the past For the first time since I ance a lauded season earlier, ending Houston Nutt’s ten- long ago. two seasons. began covering Ole Miss had actually been a disap- ure in Oxford. Even though Ole Miss As evidenced by the quar- football for the Daily Mis- pointment. Flash forward to now, and could certainly be an im- terback plans for the first sissippian, there seems to be As we all know, Masoli was there is no such pressure or proved team compared to couple of games, Ole Miss a sense of calm around the cleared, and Ole Miss lost chaos surrounding the 2012 last year, the win-loss record enters the season with a head program as the season ap- its first game to Jacksonville football program. The quar- might not show that. That’s coach who is in control and proaches. State. All in all, Masoli had terback position is unsettled, not the worst thing in the has a plan. That same thing Sure, there are questions an above-average season but Hugh Freeze has had a world, as wins and losses at probably can’t be said for marks, and plenty of them. and basically kept Ole Miss plan regarding the two quar- this point don’t matter for Freeze’s predecessor. The difference is that there from winning just one or two terbacks since the beginning Freeze and company. That alone makes this up- isn’t any pressure on Hugh games in 2010 to instead fin- and hasn’t changed course. The more important tasks coming Ole Miss season one Freeze to deliver a multitude ish 4-8. This season won’t be a for the Ole Miss staff is to to follow. of wins in what is the first Last year, Randall Mackey pretty one for Ole Miss, as develop talent for the future, of a multi-year rebuild of a was set to start for Ole Miss no amount of Hugh Freeze continue to change the at- For continuing coverage of Ole downtrodden program. at quarterback in the season optimism can hide Ole Miss’ titude around the program Miss football, follow @thedm_ Two years ago, there was opener, but an off-the-field severe lack of game-chang- both on and off the field and sports and @bennetthipp on pressure. Almost exactly two incident ended that possibil- ing talent and legitimate attempt to show future re- Twitter.

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Freeze era begins Saturday

The Hugh Freeze era at Ole Miss is set to begin tomorrow against Central Arkansas. The Rebels are coming off a 2-10 season last year and are hoping to take a step in the right direction in Freeze’s first game.

BY MATT SIGLER They made a big run deep like coach Freeze so that is a [email protected] into the playoffs last year and bonus, but they are just basic.” had a tremendous season. The Defensive coordinator Dave Hugh Freeze will make his biggest concern we would Wommack is seeing improve- Ole Miss head coaching debut have I guess is they have good ment from his defense and this Saturday against a familiar schemes, number one, and believes they will play hard on opponent in Central Arkan- that they are always picking up Saturday. sas. Last season when he was the division one transfers that “I think we’ve narrowed Arkansas State head coach, move down.” down some of the things we are Freeze and his team defeated Perhaps the most notable Di- doing on defense,” Wommack Central Arkansas 53-24. Freeze vision I transfer on the Central said. “They’re getting closer said he and his team are anx- Arkansas roster is former Ole and closer. Still have some ious to get on to the field and Miss wide receiver and kick mental work to do, but they’re get the season underway. returner Jesse Grandy. Grandy practicing hard, and I think we “We’re just like all the other was a home run threat as a Reb- are going to play extremely coaches and teams just very el and last season for UCA and hard. So, we’re getting there.” anxious to get started,” Freeze led the team in receiving with The Rebels enter the game said in the SEC teleconference 49 receptions for 788 yards and with a lot of question marks Wednesday. “A little bit tired nine touchdowns. they are hoping to answer. of hitting on each other and Freeze named sophomore When the official depth chart seeing each other’s schemes. Bo Wallace the starter for the was released earlier this week, We’re ready to see someone opener over junior Barry Bru- Ole Miss had 10 positions else’s. I’ve been very pleased netti, but still emphasizes that where two players where listed with the attitude and effort our both will have their fair share with “OR” in between them, kids have given throughout fall of playing time. He also added meaning a decision had yet camp. I’m very anxious to get that junior running back Jeff been made on who the starter PHOTOS COURTESY THE ECHO | LEE HOGAN us out and see where we are Scott is doubtful for the game would be. The new offense TOP LEFT: Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze; TOP RIGHT: Central Arkansas junior and what the truth really is.” with a lower back injury. hopes to run a lot of no-huddle, quarterback Wynrick Smothers; BOTTOM RIGHT: Central Arkansas senior wide Freeze hopes that his team’s “He went to a specialist but with only spring and fall receiver Jesse Grandy confidence will be high going (Thursday),” Freeze said. “It practice to install the offense, it into Saturday’s game. didn’t show anything more could prove to be a challenge “I hope it’s good,” Freeze said. than that same irritation he’s for the Rebels. “I want them to be loose and got in one of the discs. I still say “They call it, we run it,” se- Back to School SPECIAL have fun. They need to enjoy I think he is doubtful, but he is nior offensive lineman A.J. this process and they need to day-to-day.” Hawkins said. “So if he wants forget and not pay attention to Ole Miss junior safety to go two minute the whole all the naysayers and talk about Charles Sawyer feels that the game, we’ll do it.” last year, this coming year and team has a good grasp on what Ole Miss and Central Ar- two years ago. It doesn’t mat- Central Arkansas will throw at kansas will kickoff at 6 p.m. at JOIN NOW ter. What matters is how their them Saturday. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium going to choose to perform on “They run a spread,” Saw- on Saturday and is available on Saturday, and that is all I really yer said. “Pretty basic. In the pay-per-view. want them concentrating on.” skill positions they have a ONLY In his last meeting with Cen- good group of receivers, run- For continuing coverage of Ole $79 tral Arkansas, Freeze and Ar- ning backs and a quarterback Miss football, follow @thedm_ • Large weight room • Personal trainers on kansas State racked up 375 who can run, but they’re just a sports and @SigNewton_2 on • Plenty of cardio staff rushing yards and 271 passing spread team. They don’t go fast Twitter. • Full schedule of • Coming Soon FIT yards for 646 total yards of of- classes X fense. Freeze had high praise Renee Bailey for head coach Clint Conque Teresa Bailey and Central Arkansas, which finished 9-4 and reached the second round of the FCS play- off last season. MaterialHome Decor Fabrics Girlz& Much More “I’m very familiar with the 25884 job that Clint Conque and his 1917 University Ave. staff do there,” Freeze said in Oxford, MS 38655 Wednesday’s teleconference. (662) 234-4466 1500 University Ave. 236-6999 “I have great respect for them. [email protected] www.materialgirlzoxford.com • www.orionfitness.com • 25636 PAGE 16 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 31 august 2012 | football preview 2012

Hipp’s Tips: Central Arkansas

This is the return of a weekly feature in which The Daily Mississippian football beat writer Bennett Hipp gives his keys to the week’s matchup.

BY Bennett Hipp Barry Brunetti. With that said, played in 12 games the last [email protected] Wallace will take the first snaps two seasons -- including one Saturday night. start, which came against Hugh 1. First impression While Hugh Freeze has said Freeze and Arkansas State last Saturday gives Hugh Freeze he wants to play both quarter- year. Smothers was 16-of-31 for his one shot at a great first im- backs equally, he’s also said that 224 yards, one touchdown, 37 pression on the field. By all ac- if a quarterback gets hot, he’ll yards rushing and even caught counts, Freeze made a great first stay in for a few more drives. a touchdown pass. impression off the field in his What that means for Wallace The junior is a dual-threat introductory press conference is that if he comes out firing and quarterback, so it will be in- back in December at the Ford Ole Miss is able to move the teresting to see how success- Center. ball down the field, he could ful Smothers is running the Now, he’ll be showcasing his take that first step toward show- ball against Ole Miss’ smaller, up-tempo offense and trying to ing he’s the quarterback for Ole speedier linebackers. prove that Ole Miss is on the Miss going forward. Forcing Smothers to be one- WILL STROUTH | The Daily Mississippian rebound from two disastrous On the flip side, if Wallace dimensional in his playing style Freshman defensive tackle Issac Gross seasons in a row. Expectations comes out and struggles, Bru- could severely limit what Cen- ard have started a combined defensive end. aren’t high, but so much has netti could come in and show tral Arkansas does play-calling 49 collegiate games. The other It will be a fascinating match- been made of Freeze’s “basket- he’s the guy going forward. wise as the game goes on. three members of the Central up to watch and see if Ole Miss’ ball on grass” offense that early 3. Smother Smothers 4. Inexperience on the Arkansas line have combined to young defensive linemen can touchdowns and a consistent of- Central Arkansas quarterback lines start one game total. take advantage of the three un- fensive performance would go a Wynrick Smothers has the un- The matchup of the Central On the flip side, the Ole Miss proven offensive lineman, or if long way in pleasing a fan base fortunate task of replacing for- Arkansas offensive line against starting defensive line has com- the two veteran stalwarts hold that appears desperate for any mer FCS All-American quarter- the Ole Miss defensive line fea- bined for five total starts. C.J. together UCA’s line and keeps success. back Nathan Dick, who threw tures a bunch of players with Johnson has three at end, and the Ole Miss pass rush at bay. 2. Wallace gets first shot for an astounding 3,275 yards little or no experience at the col- Carlton Martin has two at tack- Much has been said about an Ole Miss enters Saturday’s and 32 touchdowns last season. legiate level. le. Issac Gross has never played improved pass rush for the Reb- game with co-number ones at Smothers has some experi- Bears left tackle Dominique a college down yet, and this will els from last season to this one, quarterback in Bo Wallace and ence under his belt, having Allen and center Corey How- be E.J. Epperson’s first game at and Saturday will be the first glance at whether Ole Miss has improved in that regard. 5. Keep an eye on Gran- Are You Ready...For Fall? dy Former Ole Miss wide receiver and return specialist Jesse Grandy has found a home at Central Arkansas. The 5-foot-11, Hopson Commissary • Clarksdale, MS165-pound senior was named to Voted #1 for the All-Southland Conference Contact Us For Your SocialBest Events Entertainment Team last year after success in Come multiple roles for the Bears. Grandy was used all over, See Us catching 49 passes for over 700 for Your yards and nine touchdowns, rushing nine times, returning 18 Perfect punts and 16 kickoffs. Grove Expect more of that from Central Arkansas on Saturday, Dress as Grandy possesses possibly the most game breaking ability on the team. He’s one of those players that teams have to game plan for exclusively, and Ole 265 N. Lamar Oxford, MS 662.281.1111 Miss could be burned if they fail to keep tabs on Grandy. We accept Ole Miss Express www.hopsonplantation.com For continuing coverage of Ole or 662-902-2378 Miss football, follow @thedm_sports check us out on facebook and @bennetthipp on Twitter. 25868 25857

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Freeze learned his first lessons FREEZE, in recruiting from former Ole continued from page 9 Miss head coach Ed Orgeron – who is widely considered one of the best recruiters in the coun- That job was made a little easi- try. Freeze said he uses the same er in the spring when Ross Bjork 12-month recruiting plan that was named as the new athletics Orgeron implemented when director at Ole Miss. Freeze served as the Rebels’ re- Since taking over the reins of cruiting coordinator from 2006- the athletic department days be- 07. He knows how vital it is to his fore the annual football spring program’s ultimate success. game, Bjork and Freeze have “You’ve got to recruit,” Freeze been on a mission to raise Ole said. “You’ve got to have talent- Miss to heights it hasn’t seen in ed players, and many of them to quite some time. create depth. That’s what we’re The dynamic duo traveled lacking in right now.” throughout the state in the in- Recruiting is easier when augural Rebel Road Trip last you’re winning every Saturday, spring. Shortly after the road but right now Freeze doesn’t trip, Bjork talked about how have that luxury. Instead, he the two finish each other’s sen- and his staff take a different ap- tences and acknowledged how proach. well they get along. It’s easy to “We don’t talk about last year,” see the energy both Freeze and he said. “If we want to talk about Bjork bring to the table. last year, let’s talk about the “I couldn’t ask any more out other past years also – the six of Ross,” Freeze said. “He’s SEC championships, the three been a terrific boss side-by-side national championships, 13th with me trying to reunite the all-time bowl wins. If we’re go- fan base and the people here. I ing to talk about one past year, think when they see us together let’s talk about all of them.” and see that we are on the same It’s easy to see the “it” fac- side preaching the same mes- tor that FedEx executive Mike sage that it can only help us.” Glenn and Ole Miss legend Ar- Aside from getting the Ole chie Manning saw in Freeze. Miss fan base to come together And if the energy and passion as one, Freeze knows he has to he brings to Oxford translates do more than that to get Ole to the football field, the check Miss to the level he expects of marks in the win column will his program. Because of that, speak for themselves. Freeze has spent seemingly every second that he’s not on the For continuing coverage of Ole practice field or in the film room Miss football, follow @thedm_sports devoted to recruiting. and @DavidLCollier on Twitter. FILE PHOTO (AUSTIN MCAFEE) | The Daily Mississippian

Kiffin) always talks about add- in the conference and 111th in and Ole Miss’ season kicks off ing tools to your toolbox, and the country in sacks with just 13 against Central Arkansas, John- the more tools you have in your sacks in 12 games. son will spend the next four toolbox, the better job you’ll They also failed to record months working on improving have getting to the passer.” a sack in the last three games on his 32 tackles and four tack- In addition to adding more of the season against Louisi- les for loss from his freshman pass rushing moves and im- ana Tech, LSU and Mississippi season. proved techniques to Johnson’s State. Johnson feels the defense He’ll also have something to “toolbox,” Ole Miss was able is at a point where that won’t improve upon off the field as he to add a couple of pass rushers happen again. battles to add weight. to its defensive toolbox in fresh- “I think now we’re getting to “You’ve just got to keep eat- man defensive end Channing the point where we can play ing,” he said. “I try to eat five or Ward and freshman defensive fast,” he said. “Everybody’s six times a day, but ideally, with ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian tackle Issac Gross. starting to get the concept of the the schedule I have, that’s kind Johnson had moments during “Those guys have come on defense and everybody is start- of hard to do. That’ll be the hard JOHNSON, fall camp where he was un- way faster than I even thought ing to understand the scheme, part, just to eat.” continued from page 13 blockable. After the second of they would,” Johnson said. so it’s making things go a lot two practices on Aug. 13, Freeze “They’re just out early every better. Right now, we’re looking For continuing coverage of Ole a few weeks to really focus on said of Johnson: “CJ was an ani- day before practice getting extra pretty good.” Miss football, follow @thedm_sports eating well and often enough to mal. We couldn’t block him.” reps. They’re in practice being When Saturday comes around and @bennetthipp on Twitter. gain a few pounds. “I’m pretty comfortable at very communicative and very “Just eating after practice in this point, it’s just a matter of I coachable.” camp helps a lot and being able can’t lose focus,” Johnson said. The trio hopes to erase mem- to eat breakfast and just being “You’ve got to go out and you’ve ories of what was an anemic able to get full course meals still got to get better every day. Ole Miss pass rush a year ago. throughout camp, it’s kind of (Defensive line) coach (Chris In 2011, the Rebels ranked last helped,” Johnson said. “We’ve had these couple days off, and it hasn’t been an excessive amount of running that means The requiring burning a bunch of laRg e PePPeRONi energy. “I’ve been able to just sit at home and just eat, really.” Camp also allowed Johnson to show something else he worked hard on in the offseason – bet- $5.50 ter technique when it comes to Big READY TO GO UNTIL 10 PM rushing the passer. Because he PICK UP ONLY got a late start at the defensive end position, he was behind the developmental curve technique- 662-236-3030 wise. 1603 w. jackson ave. That, clearly, has changed as 25195Deal PAGE 18 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 31 august 2012 | football preview 2012 The Library Specials

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PHILLIP WALLER | The Daily Mississippian ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian LEFT: Junior quarterback Barry Brunetti Right: Sophomore quarterback Bo Wallace. Freeze said both quarterbacks will play Saturday, and Wallace will get the first snaps.

Mississippi to the NJCAA na- Wallace admitted that the “The Altar and The Door” is, “The Word is Alive” QUARTERBACKS, tional championship a year ago, nerves will hit him when he based on Hebrews 4:12 continued from page 20 throwing for a NJCAA record runs out of the tunnel in front of (from Casting Crowns’ CD)

4,604 passing yards, 4,810 total the Ole Miss faithful in Vaught- Some one has said that one of life’s constants The Bible is about transformation, not just and scoring and not being taken yards and 53 touchdown passes. Hemingway Stadium for the is CHANGE! If you are an Ole information. Liz Curtis Higgs was a vulgar, Miss student I am sure you have immortal, drug user. She worked for Howard out of the game. If you’re scor- The Pulaski, Tenn. native said first game of his career on Sat- experienced lots of changes in Stern and he told her she needed to settle the past two weeks. I would like down! Then she was exposed to the powerful, ing every drive, he’s probably on Monday that his mindset urday, but he said the butterflies you to consider another kind of life-changing Word of God and she became a not going to take you out. That’s wouldn’t change being the start- will go away come game time. change. When people read, hear, and apply the Christian. Now she is a popular author and Bible, the living power of God’s Word begins speaker. my main focus right now.” er. He just wants to go out and “It’s just football, he said. to move them from death to life, and can do It’s always a worry that a quar- prove he can get the job done. “Once you get out there its the something in your heart. terback could be looking over “I think we’ll see Saturday game you’ve been playing since We invite you to study God’s Word with us! We are a his shoulder when he’s in the who can run the offense bet- sixth grade. So its just going out non-denominational congregation where the truth is middle of a competition during ter with live bullets,” Wallace there and playing.” spoken in love. Worship with us Sunday at 10 a.m. the season, but Freeze isn’t wor- said. “I feel like that’s a strength ried about that. that I’ve had all throughout the For continuing coverage of Ole “I think it’s a good thing if camp. So just go out there and Miss football, follow @thedm_sports You are Special to Jesus and You are Special to Us! you’re looking over your shoul- run the offense.” and @DavidLCollier on Twitter. 1020 North Main Street, Water Valley wvchristian.org 25668 20 minutes south of Oxford on Route 7 der,” Freeze said. “I think the competition is awesome. I think they better both know that they have to compete and have to produce.” While the competition is still alive, whoever performs better the next couple of weeks will ultimately be the go-to guy at quarterback. However, both Wallace and Brunetti don’t let that get in the way of doing what’s best for the team. “You want to go out there and do your part,” Brunetti said. “Do what you can do; know what your doing out there. Don’t When Your Criminal Defense Matters think of your competition. My competition is not Bo Satur- Holcomb Dunbar’s criminal defense team has the strength of experience and the depth of talent to protect its clients and their day. My competition is Central rights. Arkansas, and that’s what I’m Holcomb Dunbar’s team includes a former police officer, detective, worried about. I’m not worried former state prosecutor, and about what he does. I just want former United States Attorney. to go out there and do what I From drug and alcohol can do.” possession, DUI’s, False Claims Wallace is in his first year at Act, serious felonies, mail and wire fraud, to Medicare and Ole Miss after putting up im- 400 South Lamar, Suite A Medicaid fraud, your criminal pressive numbers at East Mis- Oxford, Mississippi defense matters. sissippi Community College 662.234.8775 last season. Wallace led East 25974 holcombdunbar.com 25606 PAGE 20 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 31 august 2012 | football preview 2012

Freeze names Wallace starter for Saturday Hugh Freeze named sophomore quarterback Bo Wallace as the starter for the season opener. Freeze reiteratted that both Wal- lace and junior Barry Brunetti remain co-number ones, despite Wallace getting the first snaps on Saturday.

BY David Collier body out there to take the first [email protected] snaps, and that’s all the decision was. After meeting with his coach- “It was solely based on in the ing staff on Wednesday evening, competitive situations we’ve Ole Miss head coach Hugh been in, and (Wallace) graded Freeze announced on Thursday out a little higher. That doesn’t that sophomore Bo Wallace will mean that he’s going to play bet- take the first snaps at quarter- ter than Barry on Saturday and back in the Rebels’ season open- vice versa. We’ll judge them on er against Central Arkansas on what happens when the live bul- Saturday. lets are flying the next couple of Wallace has been in constant weeks.” competition with junior Barry Freeze has said that both Wal- Brunetti for the starting job, but lace and Brunetti will get about the 6-foot-4, 204-pound Wallace equal snaps on Saturday, but edged out Brunetti in fall camp also said he will stick with the to get the nod. hot hand. “It’s really to me co-(number “I’ve kind of thought about ones),” Freeze said. “Bo will get it, and if I’m named the starter the first series, and we’ll see how I plan on scoring every drive,” he’ll do. But Barry will get his Wallace said after Monday’s chances too. To me, it’s about press conference. “I think that’s who can move our football team really important going out there and produce the first couple of ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian weeks. You have to roll some- See QUARTERBACKS, PAGE 19

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