Author Archives: Collin Brister
On a night where both teams found it difficult to score, Ole Miss (4-3) found a way to win its third straight game 59-53 over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2). “What good teams have to do is figure out a way to win even when you play bad and that’s what we did,” Ole Miss head women’s coach Matt Insell said. “A week ago we were not doing that. Two weeks...
Sports Editor Collin Brister (@CollinBrister) and sports writers Cody Thomason and Brian Rippee (@TheCodyThomason, (Rippee_2) discuss this week’s SEC games Friday Missouri at Arkansas (1:30 p.m. CBS) Brian: Arkansas is coming off a gut wrenching loss to Mississippi state and will be looking to rebound on senior day. Missouri has been playing inspired football under Gary...
Four Downs Sports Editor Collin Brister (@CollinBrister) and football beat writer Cody Thomason (@TheCodyThomason) discuss questions regarding the Egg Bowl this week and provide a prediction to the game’s outcome 1. With Ole Miss losing 5 consecutive games in Davis Wade Stadium, what will the Rebels have to do differently this time to come out with a win? Cody:...
For the first time since 2009, Ole Miss is entering the Egg Bowl coming off a win. The Rebels played well in a 38-17 drubbing of LSU, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and it was in part due to a pair of sophomores, Marquis Haynes and DeMarquis Gates. Gates, who earned SEC defensive player of the week, led the Rebels in tackles with 14, along with a pass break...
Ole Miss’ seniors went out with a bang, hammering LSU 38-17 in their final game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Saturday. The seniors, some suffering a 2-10 season in 2011, were the foundation in changing the perception of Ole Miss football nationally. “They’ve put so much into changing this program. Some of which have experienced some tough times,” Freeze said. “Even...
Thursday evening the Ole Miss Women’s basketball team suffered their first back to back losses of the season against the Missouri State Lady Bears 91-78 at the Tad Smith Coliseum. The Lady Bears opened play with a quick transition three to go up 3-0. The Rebels responded with a layup by Ericka Sisk, but the Rebels struggled defensively on the perimeter throughout...