All traditions aren't good traditions.....Van Jefferson's Dad didn't want him to come because of preconceived notions about Mississippi. That perception has hindered us in the past. I don't think Hugh would have had the recruiting success that he has had if some changes didn't occur. Over 90% of the football team is African American. If you want to recruit the top athletes, then you have to have the right appearance. Singing a song that was song by "blackface" performers won't help that cause. Traditions be damned. I will take recruits and a winning program over the relics of tradition any day. You can condemn his approach, but you cant discredit his goal. Just my opinion, though.

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Posted by miss dixie

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Posted on 3/21/15 at 9:21 am to Sports_Guy007

And I am saying with all due respect, who decides for the majority? I won't tell you how to think, and you can't tell me how to think.

Perception is between bullshite and reality in the dictionary, and most folks DECIDE for themselves which end of the spectrum theirs is!
WHO has the say? ALL supporters, most especially alumni and students, not just a select few who declare themselves worthy, have the right to decide. The Chancellor is not an appointed God of the University with all power and glory.

I think there are a lot of Ole Miss folks who are tired of being told what values and traditions they can hold. I think they have spoken. We'll have to wait and see. It's not likely to be a quick resolve.

This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 9:23 am

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