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re: Will Ole Miss ever have to drop "Rebels"?
Posted on 6/25/15 at 8:02 pm to DownSouthJukin
Posted on 6/25/15 at 8:02 pm to DownSouthJukin
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The student body actually chose a horse. It was going to be called "Rebel." But that was too close to anything having to do with the Civil War. Because horses were used in the Civil War.
That's crazy. Bear seems random.
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Posted on 6/25/15 at 8:48 pm to SwayzeBalla
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The University of Mississippi Fighting Black Bears sounds badass IMO
Posted on 6/25/15 at 9:56 pm to wmr
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That's crazy. Bear seems random.
They're rare in that part of the country but they do exist
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 8:03 am
Posted on 6/25/15 at 10:33 pm to wmr
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That's crazy. Bear seems random.
The Teddy Bear. Google it.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 8:21 am to lsufball19
quote:We had a black bear restoration project going on even before Ole Miss pulled this nonsense but at the time they did it, I think the black bear population was estimated to be around 100; mostly on the river. Not sure what it is now.
They're rare in that part of the country but they do exist
Posted on 6/26/15 at 9:46 am to Latarian
Probably around the same time Bama drops "Sweet Home Alabama" from their playlist...did you know the artist of that song had a confederate flag on their album covers????
Posted on 6/26/15 at 9:55 am to DownSouthJukin
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The student body actually chose a horse. It was going to be called "Rebel." But that was too close to anything having to do with the Civil War. Because horses were used in the Civil War.
Actually the student body was not given the chance to pick a mascot, as Colonel Reb was not allow to be an option or he would have been chosen.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 9:58 am to UFMatt
it seems like Ole Miss fans would support this because they no doubt missed out on some good players over the years due to the Confederate imagery
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:02 am to Jamie Lannister
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it seems like Ole Miss fans would support this because they no doubt missed out on some good players over the years due to the Confederate imagery
It would seem to me that turning your back on you history and heritage because you missed out on some good football players isn't a win in the long run.
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 10:03 am
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:04 am to Diamondawg
I don't think OM cared how many black bears actually lived in MS at the time of the name change. The name just makes sense because of the famous Teddy Roosevelt hunting story
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:04 am to UFMatt
why wouldn't you want to turn your back on the slavery and white supremacy heritage, especially given most football players are black.
the mascot was basically a white plantation owner.
the mascot was basically a white plantation owner.
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 10:06 am
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:09 am to Jamie Lannister
This past fall the day after the Alabama Ole Miss game I saw an old black man on the Square with a Confederate flag and a sign that read "Don't only be a Rebel on gameday" 
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:09 am to Jamie Lannister
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why wouldn't you want to turn your back on the slavery and white supremacy heritage, especially given most football players are black
Everything isn't about slavery and white supremacy, although some try to make it seem that way.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:10 am to Latarian
I hope not. F*ck those pole smokers. Bring back Colonel Reb.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:12 am to BroadwayJoe12
quote:How does TR refusing to shoot a wounded tied up bear have any relevance to the University of Ms?
The name just makes sense because of the famous Teddy Roosevelt hunting story
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:15 am to Jamie Lannister
Since you list Clemson as your favorite team, let's look at a little Clemson historical fact.
Thomas Green Clemson, (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. He served in the Confederate States Army. He founded Clemson University, located in South Carolina.
Clemson was started and named after a member of the Army of the Confederate States of America. I think Clemson should change their name as it may be offensive to some good football players. How PC do you want to go?
Thomas Green Clemson, (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. He served in the Confederate States Army. He founded Clemson University, located in South Carolina.
Clemson was started and named after a member of the Army of the Confederate States of America. I think Clemson should change their name as it may be offensive to some good football players. How PC do you want to go?
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 10:18 am
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:18 am to Diamondawg
Because the story claims that the hunting trip happened close to Oxford. The name makes sense
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:20 am to BroadwayJoe12
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Because the story claims that the hunting trip happened close to Oxford. The name makes sense
Actually this took place in Onward, MS which is in the Mississippi Delta 60 miles south of Greenville.
Oxford is in the NW part of the state.
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:21 am to Jamie Lannister
quote:Most think the mascot was fashioned to favor an old black man (blind, I might add) that worked at Ole Miss back in the late 1800s. Not many blind black men owned plantations. I do not know what the real intent of his appearance was to depict. pankReb thought he looked like a pedophile but he's kind of different
the mascot was basically a white plantation owner
Posted on 6/26/15 at 10:23 am to UFMatt
Most of us would have served in Confederate army back in the day if we lived during that time.
Nobody is saying ban history. But a white plantation owner as your mascot is a little weird.
Dr. Clemson is known for his interest in scientific research, not his racism, if he was a racist.
Nobody is saying ban history. But a white plantation owner as your mascot is a little weird.
Dr. Clemson is known for his interest in scientific research, not his racism, if he was a racist.
This post was edited on 6/26/15 at 10:25 am
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