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MS HR26

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brad Mayo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the 2012 Ole Miss Rebels football team and Head Coach Hugh Freeze for reversing two consecutive losing seasons and winning the BBVA Compass Bowl with a 38-17 victory over Pittsburgh on January 5, 2013

  • Recognizes the team's improvement from being projected 14th in the SEC preseason to finishing 9th in the conference with three conference wins

  • Highlights key victories including a 41-20 win over Auburn ending a 16-game conference losing streak, a 30-27 overtime win against Arkansas with a game-winning field goal, and a 41-24 victory over Mississippi State to recapture the Egg Bowl Trophy

  • Notes the Rebels' 34th bowl appearance in school history and the team's resurgence under Coach Freeze's "win the day" philosophy

  • Directs that copies be furnished to Coach Hugh Freeze, Athletic Director Ross Bjork, Chancellor Dan Jones, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Ole Miss Rebels' Football Team; commend and congratulate upon successful 2012 season.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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