September 4th, 2017031OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss opened up the 2017 season and used strong performances from quarterback Shea Patterson and the Rebels’ electrifying receivers to run past South Alabama, 47-27.
With week one in the books, here are five thoughts on what we’ve seen so far:
Running backs
If Ole Miss struggles to have an effective running...
September 4th, 2017059Each week, The Rebel Walk's Jeff Tetrick takes a look at the Ole Miss Postgame Points, examining the top five takeaways from the Rebels' most recent football game. Here are the Postgame Points from the opening win over South Alabama.
1. A Promising Start
Ole Miss kicked off the 2017 football campaign with an impressive 47-27 win over...
September 3rd, 2017047OXFORD, Miss. – Entering the 2017 season opener against the Ole Miss Rebels, South Alabama hoped for a second-straight upset over an SEC opponent after having defeated Mississippi State in last season’s opener.
The Jaguars, however, simply had no answer for Ole Miss’ passing game; they could do nothing to stop Shea Patterson and...
September 2nd, 2017038OXFORD, Miss. - Here are three keys to victory for Ole Miss against South Alabama, as the two programs square off for the first time Saturday night on the gridiron at 6:30 p.m. (CT) in Oxford.
Get off to a quick start
Remember when Mississippi State jumped out to a 17-0 halftime lead over South Alabama in the Bulldogs’ season...
September 1st, 2017046Ole Miss kicks off the 2017 season on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and the Rebels enter as an intriguing team. The team is dealing with a lot of adversity, but based on talent Ole Miss could surprise everyone and beat all expectations. In order to do so, they'll have to rise up and conquer the challenges before them.
Factors in...
September 1st, 2017043
OXFORD, Miss. – Defensive coordinator Wesley McGriff doesn’t have any qualms putting younger players on the field if they can help the Rebels win games.
While playing juniors and seniors with experience is a plus for any program, at the end of the day, McGriff is prepared to utilize incoming freshmen, as well as sophomores who...
September 1st, 2017045OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss opens the 2017 season tomorrow against South Alabama in Coach Matt Luke's debut as the Rebels' head coach. It is also the first time the two schools will play one another. The Jaguars surprised many last year when they beat Mississippi State 21-20 in Starkville and went on to defeat then-No. 19 San Diego...
August 27th, 2017060OXFORD, Miss. – At the conclusion of practices this spring, Ole Miss secondary coach Jason Jones described Myles Hartsfield as the most improved player in the secondary. Throughout fall camp, the sophomore continued to shine, embracing his move from safety to corner.
When the Rebels begin the 2017 season this Saturday against South...
August 19th, 2017170OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss football fall camp is winding down, with the Rebels holding a scrimmage Saturday and a practice on Sunday that will conclude fall training. The team is off next Monday and will then resume a regular practice schedule on Tuesday.
Saturday’s scrimmage was closed to media, but here are our observations from...
August 18th, 2017181OXFORD, Miss. – Qaadir Sheppard didn’t mean any disrespect when he suggested the Southeastern Conference is a little more intense than the Atlantic Coast Conference.
But if anyone would know, it's Sheppard, who transferred to Ole Miss from Syracuse in August of 2016. One of 15 true freshmen to play for the Orange, he appeared in...
