Neal McCready ADMIN Post #12307

Oxford, Miss

Interesting quote you ought to read I'm not putting this in the notebook I'm working on, in large part because I sometimes get sick of the anti-Ole Miss label people try to stick on me. However, for those of you who don't think symbols, chants and such don't impact recruiting, I submit this quote from Rivals100 DE Carl Lawson to me this evening: Asked what Lawson was looking for on a visit like the one he's taking to Ole Miss this weekend, he said:

"The coaches, the people, the campus, which I'm already giving an A, except for the little Confederate flags everywhere. It's a beautiful campus. I love the trees. It's real nice."

By the way, I have no idea where or if he saw Confederate flags in Oxford today. But he's a four-star/Rivals100 prospect, and I thought you might find it interesting/intriguing/infuriating/all of the above

I have to qualify this post with an admission up front. I'm loving this shit. It's delicious and fantastic to watch the unabashed, psychotic, hysteria sweeping through Razorback nation right now. Entertainment at the expense of the same jaded, mouth breathing, holier than thou Arky fans who made life for us completely miserable 4 years ago is welcomed and deserved, imho. But, we should tread lightly from here on out.

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Panama City, FL--Just a couple of days ago, Mosley alum and Ole Miss senior running back Enrique Davis took part in the Rebel's pro day workout in front of NFL scouts and coaches.

Monday he's dealing with an arrest and a felony criminal charge resulting from an incident early this morning outside a PC Beach nightclub.

A Panama City Police report states an officer witnessed Davis urinating on a parked car in the Club La Vela parking lot.

The officer approached Davis, and asked him for his i.d. so he could cite him. Davis reportedly gave the officer a "shun face", a felony in Mississippi but not in Florida.

When Davis walked away, reportedly while cursing at the uniformed police officer. The officer says he went after Davis, and when he attempted to detain Enrique, the report states, Davis struck the officer with an elbow to the face, knocking the officer to the ground. Davis then fled the scene, but didn't get too far as he apparently fell every six feet or so.

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You provide the OM fanbase with a decent, productive and relative on court product to be proud of, and the fans, Alumni and students will go bug-fucked nuts with support, atmosphere and enthusiasm. (Just like we did from 96-00, coincidentally... WHEN WE WERE WINNING.)

You continue to produce these uninspiring, collapse when the pressure is on, predictable results on the court, then you need to shut your fucking mouth about fan support and attendance. People would rather watch a chimpanzee fuck a can of pork and beans than the absolute abomination we saw tonight (and really, if we're honest, EVERY time there's something important to play for).

Moving on...

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What follows is a post by one of the most prolific smart-asses in the webosphere. He perfectly captures my feelings about Chucks condescending, arrogant and contemptuous tongue lashing issued to members of his website who had the audacity to express feelings of concern, contention and disgust over what will be one of the most retarded, jaw dropping, SAME OL SAME OL personnel decisions OM could possibly make. Rock on you glorious, word smithing, snarkopus. Rock the hell on.

Chucks statement is listed in bold and the response in regular type...

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So. It's been... uh, a while. Last time we talked I used a few to many adjectives and four letter words, I know. But damn dude, you really made be believe I was getting that Mongoose with pegs, shocks, spinner handle bars and those bad ass blue rims. I was just a little pissed when it turned out to be a Huffy Wal-Mart special, okay? So anyway, I really need a favor this year. We're talking big, BIG favor in importance, but only requiring a small contribution from you.

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So there's been some buzz about the tuberwebs in these here parts, regarding a letter sent to Doctah Jones from some concerned Rebel fans and Alumni.  It was all very hush, hush to start with.  Very cloak and dagger, don't tell ya mom an nem but... type of stuff.  Turns out, all the secrecy and reluctance to put this out in the open was for no other reason than some guys wanting to hang on to the knowledge that the "biggest secret in town" started on their private website.

I was able to get copies of the letter sent to Jones, his response and the groups response to his response, got that?  Good, cause there's a test at the conclusion of this lesson.

They are long letters, but worth the read.  I'll run a quick summary in case anyone has trouble with the written word, or a couple thousand of them.

Basically, they explain to Jones that the past 40 years of OM sports results are completely unacceptable, and outlined 3 steps they believe will help rectify this sporting injustice.  Whether you agree with those 3 steps or not (I just so happen to concur), you have to give them credit for offering solutions, not just complaints.

Jones responds by promising them that.....(blah, blah, blah... uhhh.....is that peanut butter on my shirt.... damn.... ahhhhh...shhhh, what? What happened?  Did I fall asleep?) which amounts to a promise to keep moving on the same current course, just, uhhh, well... faster and with gusto, I guess.

And then the group responds to his placating, impotent, flaccid letter with some sassitude and direct point by point beat down of Jones' rah rah bullshit.

Overall, they said alot of good things, they explain our frustration as a fanbase (at least, those of us concerned with winnin n shit) very well and demand change.  They even do a great job of pushing harder in the response letter instead of taking Jones' fluff piece back to the poker room as some sort of sad triumph in recognition from a top man at OM.

They failed however, to speak directly and candidly about the people in charge who blow spectacularly sized elephant rocket (PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE  BBBBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE) and who continually show less than average intelligence, leadership, fund raising ability and strategic planning skills and have done so to the OBVIOUS detriment of the entire program during their entire tenure as AD.  I would like to have seen them call out the people who suck, and praise the people who have done some great work.  But, maybe they are saving that for later, because they were fully  expecting Jones to blow them off, and they wanted to save the best for last.  In fact, they vaguely allude to the fact that this whole mishegoss ain't quite over.    Perhaps they are starting small with a private (oops) letter to Jones to allow him the chance to handle this at his discretion, there by avoiding what will only become more and more heated and ugly as more fans, students and Alumni get on board.

One thing, and perhaps the most disturbing thing about Jones' response is the undying man-love he seems to have for his old buddy Petey.  He does not admit a single mis-step, falter or mistake in the entire letter.  He mentions that we aren't where we all wish we were, yes.  But he refers to the great job Pete and his staff are doing repeatedly.  He sounds like he's writing Pete's online dating blurb.   Jones sounds completely contented in the product Pete Boone is giving the University of Mississippi.  And THAT, my friends, is damn scary.

I for one, want to be involved in the next round of letters.  Be that some language guidance for the letter, or simply my signature, phone number, address, work address, email, daily schedule, license plate number, blood type, etc just in case Doctah Jones or Petey Boy wanna chat.

Enjoy.

Dun, dun, DAAHHH!!!!

[ED: Frontpag'd. Oxpatch, words can't express how welcomed this post is. With the worst Rebel sports year since the Reagan Administration sticking one foot in its shallow, watery grave after this past weekend's series loss to the Starkvillians, we at the Cup have to, in typical Ole Miss fashion, remind ourselves that we don't lose the party. Ever. Folks, I think we're gonna slip into full-on offseason mode here pretty soon with the silly "weekend plans," poorly done "Red Cup Cooks," and brightly optimistic football prognostications becoming the norm around these here parts. I hope you're all okay with that.]

OPR had a couple folks over for some crawfish yesterday and a certain, nameless, rouge colored beverage container was among the exclusive, high powered lineup.  The following is a pictorial account of the days events.

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I'm not sure.  I mean, honestly, I've talked about doing it myself once or twice, but I've never gotten around to actually doing it.  I was real, real damn close in '03 when we started out 2-2 in the first 4 games.  I mean, I was REAL close brother.  But something told me to hang in there.  So I just didn't commit to it.

I imagine it's a highly invasive and painful process.  Well, that's not entirely true.  It could be as easy as a little Dawn dish soap and some warm tap water.  Or, it could be as difficult as highly concentrated sulfuric acid and a barbed wire scrub brush.  I'm just not sure.  I really want to help here, brother.  I like you.  I like you alot.  We'd have been in a serious world of shit without you this season.  We're talking 1 or 2 wins and not a SNIFF of more than 12 or 14 points per game.  So I really want to help.  The problem is that I have no frame of reference for advice. 

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HDN is in dire need of some motivational techniques here folks.  The master motivator is dragging the bottom of the barrel and it ain't pretty.  We need some suggestions for a speaker to visit the team (no re-hashes please), an old trick or two from the highschool coaches bag, an off campus excursion or just some good ol fashion chicanery and toomfoolery to get our boys lose, fast and full of steam. Cup execs are in charge of getting these into the hands of our fearless leader.

I'll start...

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Anyone know what the hell is up with NAFOOM?  Been down all day, and so is the Sixpack.  Obviously it's server issues, but any idea about time frame for repair?

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This is a city known for food, booze, music and nudity. Tell me, why aren't you going to be there this weekend?

My bad for the late timing, but these things usually flesh out late.  Myself, a few OM fans and regrettably, Tulaners will be soaking up some libations at a little dive bar across the street from Turchin Stadium this afternoon. 

Robert's Bar is the place, 5ish is the time.  I'll be the asshole with a red polo and white OM bar hat

Let's get it on.

Red Cup Rebellion is proudly endorses college baseball, the City of New Orleans, and libations. If you're within driving distance and have cash to blow, do it.

My brother in law glances over at me from the passenger seat.  Grinning from ear to ear as we inch past the white columns and red brick of the Fraternity Row entrance grandly announcing that we're almost there.  The sultry aroma of bourbon from our red solo cups mingles with the citrus undertones of vodka tonics wafting from the back seat where our wives giggle and point at coat and tied, shabby haired freshman making their way to "the house" to receive their marching orders.  The Pride of the South playing softly under our conversations of predicted outcomes, possible ex-girlfriend sightings and our expectations for a perfect fall afternoon.  It's game day baby.

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