Rebels run Wild

Welcome to Ole Miss Houston. Please stay awhile. The Houston Nutt era opened today with a 41-24 thrashing of Memphis. The Rebel offense went wild for the first time since Eli. Snead's start was solid and will get better. Hopefully this bunch of Rebels will go bowling again for the first time AE!

Memphis fans share their thoughts

What are Memphis fans thinking about this Saturday's game? I stopped by a Memphis message board and asked the questions below. This year I received very few responses. Perhaps they are not as excited. Here is a link to last years blog.

(1)What do you guys think of our upcoming game this year?

No idea we have a lot of question marks at big positions I feel. QB and DB scares me.-GoTigersGo10

Looking forward to knowing that Sunday morning will be the most miserable experience in the Houston Nutt era for rebel fans - that walk to the Sunday Paper knowing the Tigers won.-griffin

It's always great to kick it off with a regional game and the games have been exciting the last 5 years.-Bill83

There are a LOT of questions for both teams in this year's matchup.-HLT2011

(2) What are your strengths and weaknesses this year?

Strength: WR by far! Weakness: DEFENSE-GoTigersGo10

Strength: Wide receivers, Offensive Line, RB (Miami 4 year Transfer) - QB - #7 ranked HS QB in the Nation and Defensive line.-griffin

Str- WR, DL Weakness- Secondary, Special teams-Bill83

Our most obvious strength is our unbelievably deep group of WR's. If Arkelon Hall can get the ball to them, we're going to light up the scoreboard every Saturday. Also, believe it or not, our defense should be much improved in 2008. I truly feel that DC Tim Walton will get things right on the defensive side of the ball in a hurry. As for weaknesses, our offensive line is getting painfully thin.-HLT2011

(3) What do you think about the Ole Mis v. Memphis series?

I like it cause I feel we are basically on the same level now. You see how I say now. I know Ole Miss owns the series but to say either team has dominated recently is just ridiculous. -GoTigersGo10

A bit stale but good to have - have grown to know we are now as good so the excitement to play the rebels is not there anymore - ready to move on to a greater challenge-griffin

It's very good for the region to help sell tickets @ both stadia and for fans to travel to but after all the drivel from your AD, I would just as soon play a Big East team (hoping for a future rival).-Bill83

It'd be a lot of fun if it weren't for Rebel fans. When it comes to the actual games, they're usually extremely competitive and always fun to watch. But dealing with Rebel fans, especially in Oxford, makes it just about impossible to enjoy the day.-HLT2011

(4) What do you think about Houston Nutt being the HC at Ole Miss?

Best move Ole Miss has made since I've been alive.-GoTigersGo10

Much better than what the rebels had - but the reality is that Mississippi had to hire someone who failed at a middle tier SEC school - who was about to get fired. Top tier SEC teams would never even consider such an option.-griffin

Hey, it beats Fred Flintstone.-Bill83

Like another poster said, this was easily the best move that the Rebels have made in my lifetime. Great hire.-HLT2011

(5) What will be the final score on Sat?

Close as usual...hopefully Tigers 31- REBS 28-GoTigersGo10

Memphis 27 Mississippi 24-griffin

With three Rebel D-Linemen out and Snead's first game I expect another nailbiter. 24-21.-Bill83

Very, VERY tough to call this year, but I'll say 24-20 Tigers.HLT2011

Posters from MemphisTigers.org

Questions for 2008

It's slow around Rebeland but soon the Grove will be alive with the sound of tailgating. Once again we are on the verge of a new era at Ole Miss. It was only a few long years ago that we were similarly situated. All we can do at this point is hope that this time it will turn out better.

Here are top 10 questions I have for the upcoming season:

(1) Is Jevan Snead the savior? Will he help boost us back above the water?

(2) Will Powe play at Ole Miss?

(3) Will O's recruits and Nutt's coaching put us back in a bowl?

(4) How fantastic will the new Jumbotron be?

(5) Who will win the 1st Nutt Bowl (Ole Miss or Arkansas)?

SEC's Top 10 games for 2008

With football just over a month away, I decided to take a look at the SEC schedule this year for the most exciting games. Here are my top 10 games.

(10) Auburn v. LSU- Should be the SEC West game of the year.

(9) Ole Miss v. MSU- AHHH revenge is sweet.

(8) Tennessee v. UCLA- Tennessee is making it's California rounds.

(7) Alabama v. Tennessee- Usually an exciting game.

(6) Arkansas v. Texas- Arkansas and Texas bring back the old SWC rivalry.

(5)Alabama v. Auburn- Will Saban stop the Tommy Curse?

(4)Georgia v. Arizona State- This will be a good SEC- Pac 10 matchup.

(3)Florida v. Georgia- This will be the game of the SEC East this year. I'm just glad that we only have to play one of them this year.

(2) Auburn v. West Virginia- One of the SEC's big boys plays THE Big East Big Boy.

(1) Ole Miss v. Arkansas- This will be billed as Houston Nutt's homecoming. Even if both teams haven't won a game this will be exciting.

Disagree? What's your Top 10?

Nutt ranked #8 best SEC coach

Back in April the Sporting News ranked the SEC coaches. Where did Houston Nutt end up? They ranked Nutt the 8th best coach in the league. Here is what they said:

The way Hog denizens howled for Nutt to leave Arkansas reminded me of something my grandma used to say: Be careful what you wish for, because you may get it. Nutt's work in Fayetteville showed he's a top-notch coach. I fully expect the personable Nutt, who has an eye for talent and is masterful motivator and game-planner, to thrive in Oxford.

Click here to see the complete rankings.

Back and ready for football

After a long and somewhat disappointing off season (baseball) for the HTB we are back. What an exciting time to be an Ole Miss Rebel. In just over 2 months the Houston Nutt era will begin in Oxford. In September, the national attention will be on Ole Miss when the first Presidential debate will visit Ole Miss. The Basketball Practice Facility has finally gotten off the ground and Tad Smith is getting a new roof.

This is a slow news time we can't promise a new blog everyday but we will do our best to bring interesting concepts, opponents thoughts and other Ole Miss related topics when we can. If you have any ideas, please pass them along!

Hotty Toddy, Go Rebels

WOW what a week

This is has been a crazy six days in Ole Miss football. Less than a week ago we blew a 14 point lead in the 4th to our in-state rival. The next day we fired our coach and today we got a new one!
When I watched the press conference today, I kept thinking this all seems odd. Houston Nutt is saying he is an Ole Miss Rebel. It's still surreal to me.
The press conference today went well. Nutt is definitely a motivator. While I am thankful of all the good things that Coach O accomplished while at Ole Miss, I was glad to listen to our coach without cringing.
So, I look forward to our football future. I think with Nutt we have completed our quest to find outstanding coaches in all sports at Ole Miss. We are now top notch all around!
Oh yeah, we are 5-0 in basketball.

Welcome to Ole Miss Nutt

Well it seems to be official. We have a new but familiar coach in Oxford. Even though it hasn't officially been reported from all indications Houston Nutt will be taking over.
This is an interesting hire for the Rebels. We wanted an experienced coach and we got one. He comes into town with a good bit of talent waiting on him.

There are a lot of questions left to be answered but at least we know where to start.

Hotty Toddy