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In 1989, star Ole Miss women's basketball player Kimsey O'Neal became the first black student to gain the title "Miss Ole Miss." One year later, in 1990, Roy Lee "Chucky" Mullins, the Rebel athlete who suffered a devastating football injury in 1989 that left him a quadriplegic, was elected "Colonel Reb" by the student body. In 2013, the ...
The University of Mississippi was the first college in the Southeast to hire a female faculty member: Sarah McGehee Isom in 1885. The nickname "Ole Miss" dates to 1897, when the student yearbook was first published. A contest was held to solicit suggestions for a yearbook title from the student body, and Elma Meek submitted the winning entry.
In the United States, most universities and colleges that sponsor athletics programs have adopted an official nickname for its associated teams. Often, these nicknames have changed for any number of reasons, which might include a change in the name of the school itself, a term becoming dated or otherwise changing meaning, or changes in racial perceptions and sensitivities.
Ole Miss and Mississippi State face off in another edition of the Egg Bowl. Here's a look back at the origins of the football rivalry's nickname
His best game was against in-state rival Mississippi State, in which he was credited for a career-high seven tackles, of which three were solo, and one tackle-for-a-loss. Nkemdiche was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and was named All-SEC first team by Associated Press (AP), as well as All-America second team by AP, Sporting News , USA ...
James Meredith says he conquered white supremacy and created a new Mississippi 59 years ago when he became the first The post Trademark tussle: Ole Miss objects to similar New Miss logo appeared ...
In 2010, Ole Miss students voted to choose a new mascot. The election did not allow the option of reinstating Colonel Reb as the official mascot, in spite of sizable popular support. [ 6 ] An internet campaign to adopt the Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar as the Ole Miss mascot gained considerable support. [ 7 ]
Fifth in scoring for Ole Miss at 10.5 ppg, Davis will go to South Carolina hot, averaging 15.3 points in his past four games. Not much is sizzling for the Gamecocks (10-13, 0-10), who are on a 10 ...