re: with all due respect to South Carolina.....

Main Entry: 1re·spect
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈspektFunction: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1 : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
2 : an act of giving particular attention : consideration
3 a : high or special regard : esteem b : the quality or state of being esteemed c plural : expressions of respect or deference
4 : particular, detail


Respect is earned. A few games against mediocre teams does not warrant respect. Once Ole Miss wins agains someone good, and consistantly throughout a season, then you'll earn respect as a team.