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Posted on 11/27/19 at 6:16 am
Posted on 11/27/19 at 6:16 am
With the Egg Bowl coming up and the first game of rivalry week for the SEC
Any of our Mississippi Baws got some good stories?
It’s one of my favorite rivalries but doesn’t get the same press the other big ones get
I hope to someday go to a game at either stadium. Great state and two great/passionate fanbases
And also, why is it a golden egg/called the Egg Bowl?
Any of our Mississippi Baws got some good stories?
It’s one of my favorite rivalries but doesn’t get the same press the other big ones get
I hope to someday go to a game at either stadium. Great state and two great/passionate fanbases
And also, why is it a golden egg/called the Egg Bowl?
Posted on 11/27/19 at 7:59 am to I Bleed Garnet
Thank you for your questions.
Back in the mid 1920’s the rivalry got overheated (sound familiar) and the school’s created a trophy to try and settle it down.
It is supposed to be a golden football but looked more like an egg hence it became the “Battle for the Golden Egg”.
In 1979, both teams were struggling and going nowhere and a Clarion-Ledger sports writer dubbed it “The Egg Bowl” and it has stuck ever since.
Now for some background, in the early years , State actually had the upper hand in the rivalry. In 1947, OM hired Johnny Vaught and over the next 27 years, OM was 21-2-4 against State. In 1973 State hired Bob Tyler (whom Johnny Vaught wanted hired to replace himself when he retired at OM). OM regrets that decision to this very day. Tyler transformed the State program and since 1974, the rivalry has been relatively even.
From 1973-1990 the Game was played in Jackson. Since 1991 it has been back on the respective campuses.
Specific game memories:
1963-I was too young to attend but OM was trailing 10-7 late and drove to the goal line on fourth down chose to kick the FG for the tie. That ensured them the SEC title (their last one by the way). State fans were incensed as we would have rather lost the game than tie it (you have to realize that State had beaten OM since 1946).
1964-State upsets OM in Oxford 20-17 in the first ever televised game between these two teams. Perhaps that was karma biting OM for settling for the tie the year before).
1973-my very first college football game. OM won 38-10.
1974-Rockey Felker led State to a 31-13 victory and a Sun Bowl bid. (First bowl since 1963).
1976-1977- were State victories but later the NCAA in a draconian stupid decision, made us forfeit them.
1981-Phantom Interference call in the end zone with 6 seconds left led to OM upsetting State 21-17. Check the Youtube video. A pathetic call.
1983-Immaculate Deflection - State’s Artie Cosby has a chip shot 27 yard FG to win the game. A 40 mile per hour wind gust holds the ball at the uprights and OM wins the game 24-23. I was there. Still can’t believe it to this day.
1991-first game back on campus in 18 years
State wins 24-9. First time we have beaten OM in Starkvegas since 1942.
1992-The Stand. OM stops State three different times inside the 10 yard line inside the last 2-3 minutes of the game to win 17-10.
1997-The Fight-OM wins 15-14 on a late two point conversion. Fight was before the game.
1998-1999-State wins both. ‘98 game clinched the W title (28-6) and the ‘99 game was the famous kick, pick, kick game where State rallied from 20-6 to win 23-20 in the fourth quarter.
That is enough for now. The more recent games are fresh on everybody’s mind and/or we can add to them later in the thread.
Back in the mid 1920’s the rivalry got overheated (sound familiar) and the school’s created a trophy to try and settle it down.
It is supposed to be a golden football but looked more like an egg hence it became the “Battle for the Golden Egg”.
In 1979, both teams were struggling and going nowhere and a Clarion-Ledger sports writer dubbed it “The Egg Bowl” and it has stuck ever since.
Now for some background, in the early years , State actually had the upper hand in the rivalry. In 1947, OM hired Johnny Vaught and over the next 27 years, OM was 21-2-4 against State. In 1973 State hired Bob Tyler (whom Johnny Vaught wanted hired to replace himself when he retired at OM). OM regrets that decision to this very day. Tyler transformed the State program and since 1974, the rivalry has been relatively even.
From 1973-1990 the Game was played in Jackson. Since 1991 it has been back on the respective campuses.
Specific game memories:
1963-I was too young to attend but OM was trailing 10-7 late and drove to the goal line on fourth down chose to kick the FG for the tie. That ensured them the SEC title (their last one by the way). State fans were incensed as we would have rather lost the game than tie it (you have to realize that State had beaten OM since 1946).
1964-State upsets OM in Oxford 20-17 in the first ever televised game between these two teams. Perhaps that was karma biting OM for settling for the tie the year before).
1973-my very first college football game. OM won 38-10.
1974-Rockey Felker led State to a 31-13 victory and a Sun Bowl bid. (First bowl since 1963).
1976-1977- were State victories but later the NCAA in a draconian stupid decision, made us forfeit them.
1981-Phantom Interference call in the end zone with 6 seconds left led to OM upsetting State 21-17. Check the Youtube video. A pathetic call.
1983-Immaculate Deflection - State’s Artie Cosby has a chip shot 27 yard FG to win the game. A 40 mile per hour wind gust holds the ball at the uprights and OM wins the game 24-23. I was there. Still can’t believe it to this day.
1991-first game back on campus in 18 years
State wins 24-9. First time we have beaten OM in Starkvegas since 1942.
1992-The Stand. OM stops State three different times inside the 10 yard line inside the last 2-3 minutes of the game to win 17-10.
1997-The Fight-OM wins 15-14 on a late two point conversion. Fight was before the game.
1998-1999-State wins both. ‘98 game clinched the W title (28-6) and the ‘99 game was the famous kick, pick, kick game where State rallied from 20-6 to win 23-20 in the fourth quarter.
That is enough for now. The more recent games are fresh on everybody’s mind and/or we can add to them later in the thread.
This post was edited on 11/27/19 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 11/27/19 at 8:02 am to Godawgs4
Thanks. Gave this new guy to the SEC a good history. I always wondered why they called it the Egg Bowl.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 8:10 am to I Bleed Garnet
I had a drunk 65ish year old OM fan confront me for some reason wanting to fight as I was leaving Vaught. I was maybe 24 at the time. Someone he was with had to pull him away at which point he fell over and couldn't get up. I wanted to help him but his crew said they would take care of it. I was really sad afterwards because we lost, they won yet old man was still angry. Take it easy on the sauce old dudes and don't drink and drive. And don't be angry, life is to short for that shite. It is Thanksgiving, and one last thing go to hell OM. Cheers to all.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 8:34 am to yatesdog38
Hey yatesdog, I am a Yates and a dog (uga type) but Auburn fan. Plan on a Delta trip soon. Maybe visit Greenwood, Clarksdale, eat at Doe's Eat Place and listen to some live Blues music. What you got for suggenstions? Thanks
Posted on 11/27/19 at 8:38 am to Godawgs4
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1981-Phantom Interference
The official was Dick Pace. Worst call I’ve ever seen. I actually thought he was going to call offensive interference.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 8:55 am to Godawgs4
Best post I've read here...probably ever.
and yeah, I just watched that PI call.
and yeah, I just watched that PI call.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 9:21 am to Woodrow Wilson
You missed the best time of year. The delta has the best cotton farms to take pictures out in cotton fields. You aren't a true southerner until you have your picture in a cotton field.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 9:53 am to msudawg1200
Yes Dick Pace was his name and you can see he did not even throw the flag until after we had intercepted the pass.
Yes I agree if anything it was offensive pass interference.
Worst call I have ever witnessed in person at the game.
Yes I agree if anything it was offensive pass interference.
Worst call I have ever witnessed in person at the game.
This post was edited on 11/27/19 at 9:56 am
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:09 am to I Bleed Garnet
Here's my story
That 1998 game in Oxford was the only time I ever ran into problems with opposing fans. State had upset Arkansas the week before and with a win, they would go to Atlanta.
Ole Miss had a good team and Romero Miller at QB. Miller was hurt against Georgia the week before, so a backup was playing. State had JJ Johnson (who scored two TDs) and won 28-6.
Late in the game, State had a pick six that practically sealed it. The MSU crowd realized that we were going to Atlanta and started celebrating. A few Ole Miss fans tried to start some trouble but we just laughed at them and asked them for directions to Atlanta.
They were pissed that we clinched Atlanta on their home field. I really think they would have beaten us if Miller didn't get hurt. They went on and beat a good Texas Tech team in the bowl game.
That 1998 game in Oxford was the only time I ever ran into problems with opposing fans. State had upset Arkansas the week before and with a win, they would go to Atlanta.
Ole Miss had a good team and Romero Miller at QB. Miller was hurt against Georgia the week before, so a backup was playing. State had JJ Johnson (who scored two TDs) and won 28-6.
Late in the game, State had a pick six that practically sealed it. The MSU crowd realized that we were going to Atlanta and started celebrating. A few Ole Miss fans tried to start some trouble but we just laughed at them and asked them for directions to Atlanta.
They were pissed that we clinched Atlanta on their home field. I really think they would have beaten us if Miller didn't get hurt. They went on and beat a good Texas Tech team in the bowl game.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:22 am to anc
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That 1998 game in Oxford was the only time I ever ran into problems with opposing fans. State had upset Arkansas the week before and with a win, they would go to Atlanta.
How about the 1996 infamous Brad Lott game in Oxford? For those that don’t know, Brad Lott (the brother of Trent) got into some hot water for yelling the n-word at State players. Old times there are not forgotten, indeed.
The story goes that Mr. Lott paid Eric Dotson to procure his commitment to Ole Miss. Eric allegedly took his money and went to MSU instead. Fast forward to the 1996 Egg Bowl and Mr. Lott getting his revenge from the stands.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:26 am to Drebin
Never forget the immaculate deflection. How the hell did that even happen????
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:28 am to Drebin
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The story goes that Mr. Lott paid Eric Dotson to procure his commitment to Ole Miss. Eric allegedly took his money and went to MSU instead. Fast forward to the 1996 Egg Bowl and Mr. Lott getting his revenge from the stands.
The same Brad Lott received the infamous Disassociated Booster status
Dirtbag never missed a payment , much less a ballgame
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:28 am to Hailstate15
My first Egg Bowl was surprisingly later in my life. Dans first in 2009. I met Cam Newton at the game before he rang his cowbell on the 50. We were not a great team that year and Ole Miss was headed to the cotton bowl but we beat the hell out of them that year and to this day Chris Relf is still one of my favorite players. Since that game, I have not seen Mississippi State win an egg bowl in person
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:34 am to Vecchio Cane
I think my favorite part of this rivalry are the Ole Miss fans that claim they don’t care about it. One of their writers tweeted recently if they win the trophy should be left on the field. No two teams in the country hate each other quite like State and OM. If this game was played for a a division title every year, it would be the best in college football. I honestly think the fact that both teams are irrelevant in the major CFB picture makes the rivalry that much better. These kids look forward to this game every year.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:37 am to Hailstate15
CJ Sirmones is STILL open
RIP #83
RIP #83
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:40 am to Vecchio Cane
Let us not forget Dak coming into the egg bowl hurt and leading us to the win in 13. That is one of my favorite games of all time. Then Anthony Dixon nearly killing that photographer on a touchdown one year. I am telling you if this rivalry had the exposure that others get it would be the best in college football.
Posted on 11/27/19 at 10:47 am to Hailstate15
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Let us not forget Dak coming into the egg bowl hurt and leading us to the win in 13. That is one of my favorite games of all time. Then Anthony Dixon nearly killing that photographer on a touchdown one year. I am telling you if this rivalry had the exposure that others get it would be the best in college football.
That was the year that the Ole Miss band was dealing with the "From Dixie With Love" controversy, and Dixon ran all over them in the egg bowl, prompting "From Dixon With Love" on the jumbo tron and subsequent billboards.
For those that don't know the "From Dixie With Love" controversy, it was a song the band played for years that was a mash up of Dixie and American Trilogy, and was affectionately referred to as "Slow Dixie". Ole Miss students always shouted "The South Will Rise Again" at the end of it. Eventually the school banned the band from playing it to stop the chant.
I'm sensing a theme.
This post was edited on 11/27/19 at 10:48 am
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