Ian Sparks, Author at The Daily Mississippian

New era in Ole Miss football ushered in by NIL growth

The landscape of college athletics is vastly different now than it was just three years ago. Before, it was against NCAA regulations to offer high school athletes money to persuade them to

December 6, 2022

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Rebels drop Egg Bowl amid Kiffin rumors

Ole Miss wrapped up the regular football season on Thanksgiving night with a loss to dreaded rival Mississippi State by a score of 24-22. Despite starting 7-0, the Rebels lost four of

November 27, 2022

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Grading Ole Miss’ performance in loss to Arkansas

The Rebels dropped their third contest of the season on Saturday in a frigid Fayetteville, Ark., 42-27 to the Razorbacks. Whenever the Rebs and Hogs get together, chaos usually ensues. The “fourth-and-25”

November 21, 2022

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Murrell catches fire, propels basketball to 3-0 record

The Rebels got their third win in three games on Tuesday night with a victory over the UT-Chattanooga Mocs 70-58. The Rebels were led by junior guard Matthew Murrell who contributed 25

November 20, 2022

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Four takeaways from Ole Miss’ loss to Alabama

The Rebels fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide 30-24 Saturday evening in a game that came down to the last play. The Rebels had the lead for much of the game, but

November 14, 2022

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Rebels suffer first loss of season at LSU

The Ole Miss Rebels (7-1, 3-1 SEC) are undefeated no more as they fell 45-20 in their rivalry matchup against the LSU Tigers (6-2, 4-1 SEC) on Saturday, Oct. 22. The then

October 24, 2022

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Rebels’ losing streak continues against Mississippi State

Ole Miss soccer has experienced program-record highs this season, such as receiving their highest-ever ranking at ninth. Despite winning their first three games in SEC play, the Rebels have now dropped four

October 16, 2022

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Rebels improve on shaky start, cruise in second half to defeat Vanderbilt 52-28

Saturday’s matchup pitted the Ole Miss Rebels against the Vanderbilt Commodores, a long-standing quasi-rivalry that always has been an interesting watch. This weekend was no different. The Rebels came into this one

October 9, 2022

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Rebels lose their third game on the bounce, fall to Aggies late

The Rebels lost their third consecutive match on Sunday afternoon falling to the visiting Texas A&M Aggies by a score of 2-1. Coming off of Thursday’s loss against Alabama, the Rebels had

October 9, 2022

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Rebels drop second straight, lose to Alabama 4-1

After going unbeaten in their first 11 games, the Rebels have lost their last two to Tennessee and most recently Alabama. The No. 20 Rebels and the No. 4 Crimson Tide faced

October 7, 2022

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