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Caden Prieskorn makes impressive 48-yard reception
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FAQs
Why were the Ole Miss sports teams called the Rebels? ›
Ultimately, "Rebels" was the choice of 18 out of the 21 sportswriters, a nickname alluding to the University Greys. After five months of contest and polling, the university's athletics committee formally approved the name, and its sports teams have been known as the Rebels ever since.
Who is 86 on Ole Miss? ›Caden Prieskorn - Ole Miss Rebels Tight End - ESPN.
Why do Ole Miss fans say Hotty Toddy? ›It's a response to a conquered challenge. Others say it derives from a cheer used throughout World War II, or from the description of a warm alcoholic drink, the “hot toddy.”
Is Ole Miss removing Rebels from her name? ›The Ole Miss Esports team announced publicly earlier this month its intent to completely disassociate itself from the moniker 'Rebel,' the nickname associated with all Ole Miss Athletics teams.
Why did Ole Miss retire 74? ›Williams is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head. Two years after his death at 65, Ole Miss retired his number, 74, making Williams just the fourth person so honored.
Who is number one on Ole Miss football? ›Ole Miss Rebels Roster
| Name | POS | WT |
|---|---|---|
| A. Williams #1 | WR | 190 lbs |
| B. Waterman #16 | QB | 205 lbs |
| B. Sanders #62 | OL | 295 lbs |
| C. Prieskorn #86 | TE | 255 lbs |
Bill Jordan graduated from Ole Miss in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and returned to Columbus to work at his family's boat dealership.
When did Ole Miss change from the Rebels? ›The as-yet named Landshark will replace Rebel the Bear, who was selected as the Ole Miss mascot in 2010. In 2003, the university retired Colonel Reb from the field in an effort to move away from symbols of the Old South.
Why did Ole Miss get rid of Rebel the Bear? ›Mascot search
In 2003, Colonel Reb was removed from the sidelines at Ole Miss athletic events as the on-the-field mascot after facing criticism that the character was offensive and racially insensitive. A contest was held in which fans were invited to design a replacement.
The name REBELS as Ole Miss' official athletics nickname emerged in 1936. Suggested by Judge Ben Guider of Vicksburg, it was one of five entries submitted to Southern sports writers for final selection from a list totaling more than 200 proposed nicknames.
What was the Mississippi State Ole Miss rivalry called? ›
The Egg Bowl (traditionally named the “Battle for the Golden Egg”) is the name given to the Ole Miss–Mississippi State football rivalry.