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Usually around this time, universities around the country can't stand the wait until football season. Well, neither can Ole Miss, but there are a lot of things happening on campus currently to keep everyone excited about every sport...

Ole Miss Sports: Campus Busy During Typical "Down Time"

by Derek Stephens (Columnist)

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July 20, 2008


Usually around this time, universities around the country can't stand the wait until football season.

Well, neither can Ole Miss, but there are a lot of things happening on campus currently to keep everyone excited about every sport.

Let's review some of the things happening on Ole Miss currently and in the next couple months.

 

Although nothing has been officially cleared, Ole Miss is looking any day to hear something from the SEC about Jerrell Powe, a 2005 signee who has had trouble qualifying the last three years.  He has spent a year on campus with a reported 2.8 GPA, and all SEC Commissioner Mike Slive needs to do is clear him.  Parrish Alford at the NEMS Daily Journal reported on Thursday that Jerrell Powe has been cleared, but we're still waiting on an official announcement.

 

In baseball news, Ole Miss All-American reliever Scott Bittle signed with the Yankees in the MLB Draft this year.  However, the Yankees are having problems solving contract issues, and it looks possible that Bittle could return to Ole Miss for his senior season, which would help since two big pitchers, Lance Lynn and Cody Satterwhite, have signed with MLB teams.

Bittle appeared in 27 games and had 70 and two-thirds IP, posting a 1.78 ERA.  He struck out 130 batters while walking 30.  His opposing batters had a .145 batting average.

 

Expansions are underway everywhere on campus, in every major athletic department.  Vaught Hemingway Stadium will get a major upgrade as construction is underway for a $6 million dollar high definition jumbotron

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  1. Timothy Croley 11 months ago

    I do see things on the rise for the Rebels. Nutt should get them back to a level where they are at least given respect. Glad to see some bright spots for them after last year's dismal season. I think it's always good when the entire SEC conference is at a competitive level!

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  2. Thomas Brown 11 months ago

    Who cares

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    • Derek Stephens 11 months ago

      Thanks for stopping by Thomas.

      Kind of funny you're stating "who cares". It seems you care enough to take your precious time and click on the article and write that.

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    • Thomas Brown 11 months ago

      I was just kidding Derek, I like your article. Just messing with you SEC guys for giving me so much trouble. Have a good day.

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