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re: Rebel makes his first public appearance
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:22 pm to RebelNutt48
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:22 pm to RebelNutt48
I don't see them getting rid of the name rebels, the term is broad and a "rebel" is basically the same as an outlaw, doesn't follow the rules,society, is a badass, etc. OM would fight against that a lot harder I believe, they may have given in to the mascot issue so easily so they could preserve the name "rebels".
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Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:25 pm to deltaland
Its nothing personal. Like roadgator said, you make yourself an easy target.Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:28 pm to Rebelgator
I'll do my best to fix that 
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:29 pm to RebelNutt48
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If that does happen...it would be a crying shame. That's when I would probably officially be done.
So your a fan of "Ole Miss" and "Rebels" rather than the University of Mississippi and the athletics that are played by it's students? You really need to look in the mirror and get your priorities straight.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:31 pm to HottyToddy7
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So your a fan of "Ole Miss" and "Rebels" rather than the University of Mississippi
No I am a fan of everything that consist of the university....and those two names have a lot to do with that university....my alma mater. And my priorities are straight. I'm very proud to call my Alma Mater Ole Miss and I am very proud to be a Rebel.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:34 pm to RebelNutt48
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No I am a fan of everything that consist of the university....and those two names have a lot to do with that university....my alma mater. And my priorities are straight. I'm very proud to call my Alma Mater Ole Miss and I am very proud to be a Rebel.
So saying that you will quit being a fan if they are taken away, you are saying you are more of a fan of the nick name "Ole Miss" and "Rebels" than a fan of your alma mater. I don't want to see them gone any more than you do but damn, the university is where you can physically be, the buildings, the grove the classes, Vaught, Swayze not the nickname that we are known by. I will still be a fan of the University and not think twice about it.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:39 pm to HottyToddy7
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So saying that you will quit being a fan if they are taken away, you are saying you are more of a fan of the nick name "Ole Miss" and "Rebels" than a fan of your alma mater. I don't want to see them gone any more than you do but damn, the university is where you can physically be, the buildings, the grove the classes, Vaught, Swayze not the nickname that we are known by. I will still be a fan of the University and not think twice about it.
You damn right I would not support the university if they were to keep giving up everything about the university. I'm sorry but the name to the university means a lot to a lot of people. I've had a lot patience with this university through 4 years....A LOT OF PATIENCE....and changing a name would finally be the last straw. It's become a big joke.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:45 pm to RebelNutt48
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You damn right I would not support the university if they were to keep giving up everything about the university.
Last time I checked they still have classes, and they still give out diplomas. What about the university is changing again?
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:46 pm to RebelNutt48
Dude it's just a name, if MSU changed their mascot to the cows, and took away our cowbells, then yea I'd be mad but I would still support the school. A true fan supports the school, it's students and fellow fans, coaches, friends and family that are connected with it. You don't support it based off a name or mascot, that's called being a sidewalk fan. It's like saying if your wife of 30 years gained 20 pounds, you would divorce her.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:47 pm to HottyToddy7
Just my 2cents as a current student. For me the University of Mississippi is where I attend class, where I will graduate from, and what I will always be a part of. However, Ole Miss to me is where I am every Saturday during the fall, the team I root hopelessly for in every sport, and the reason for one of the greatest road trips ever(Dallas '08).
They aren't the same to me, but they are inseparable.
They aren't the same to me, but they are inseparable.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:49 pm to Rebelgator
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Just my 2cents as a current student. For me the University of Mississippi is where I attend class, where I will graduate from, and what I will always be a part of. However, Ole Miss to me is where I am every Saturday during the fall, the team I root hopelessly for in every sport, and the reason for one of the greatest road trips ever(Dallas '08).
They aren't the same to me, but they are inseparable.
Way to paraphrase a famous quote
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:51 pm to Rebelgator
Ok just a hypothetical question. If they do take away "Ole Miss" and "Rebels" (I hope they don't but just stay with me here) would you cheer any less on Saturdays in the fall for the University of Mississippi's team that they put on the field? I know I wouldn't and most people wouldn't either. The ones that would worry me a little bit.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:51 pm to OBReb6
ETA: To ht7: No I wouldn't, but my point was that I associate OM with athletics and the Univ. with school. I wouldn't be happy with it though. I had no stake in the Col. Reb debate because I'm not a life long fan, but losing OM would be a big deal to me.
It won't happen though so nothing to worry about.
This post was edited on 4/6/11 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:54 pm to Rebelgator
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Dallas 09
FIFY I was at that game pulling for OM actually, I went to both cotton bowls. (heresy I know, but I got invited and I actually pull for OM except in the egg bowl).
Posted on 4/6/11 at 5:58 pm to deltaland
Yeah yeah '09, but it was the '08 season.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 6:02 pm to Rebelgator
There's a famous quote, I can't remember who said it and I can't find it, but it talked about the University is where you went to take classes and get a diploma, but Ole Miss is a State of mind and that one never graduates from Ole Miss
Posted on 4/6/11 at 6:05 pm to OBReb6
Well that was my point, but good catch I didn't realize it was so close.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 6:08 pm to RebelNutt48
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You damn right I would not support the university if they were to keep giving up everything about the university. I'm sorry but the name to the university means a lot to a lot of people. I've had a lot patience with this university through 4 years....A LOT OF PATIENCE....and changing a name would finally be the last straw. It's become a big joke
sounds like you have a backbone..congrats..
not many out there anymore.. got caught up in this thread, found it interesting..
Posted on 4/6/11 at 6:45 pm to DudeofLSU
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got caught up in this thread
sorry if my semi-liberal stance offends anyone. Was just trying to point out the use of code words.
I actually came here with positive thoughts for the new mascot after seeing the pictures from the Clarion Ledger.
Posted on 4/6/11 at 7:06 pm to chinese58
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sorry if my semi-liberal stance offends anyone. Was just trying to point out the use of code words.
don't have a dog in this fight, not my school...wasn't trying to point out shite..
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