The Ole Miss Spirit

A few weekends ago Ole Miss hosted Texas for the very first time in Oxford.  The hype leading up to this game was incredible and I had made up my mind that I was going to attend!  The experience was definitely worth it!  Oxford was full of both Ole Miss and Texas fans and both sides were equally excited about the whole thing.  There were rumors going around starting over a year ago about different celebrities that would be in attendance, the prices of houses being rented, and amount of people in the grove.  Most rumors ended up being true!  Matthew McConaughey was spotted and videoed.  Houses were topping out at $14000 for the weekend and the Grove was packed with tents and people.  It was so nice to host the Texas fans and I can say that Ole Miss fans really enjoyed them.  

We decided to host our normal tailgate for the special game and we had a large turnout.  It was good to be around everybody and there was a special energy going around in the Grove.  The first part of the game day atmosphere in the stadium was awesome.  I got chills as the team ran onto the field.  My Mom has always called this “the Ole Miss spirit” and true Ole Miss fans know exactly what I am talking about.  It’s the feeling you get of pride and love every time you step into the Grove or go to an Ole Miss sporting event or hear anything about YOUR University, The University of Mississippi.  Ole Miss has something special and you’re crazy or jealous if you try to deny it.  The stadium was full before the game began and the crowd was loud.  Betty White did the “Are you ready?” and Miss America sang the national anthem.  Texas’ mascot, Bevo even made an appearance on the field.  Ole Miss did not come out with a win in the end on the football field but the day as a whole definitely was one of the best.  Ole Miss played with heart and soul and never gave up.  I was proud of my team and proud to be an Ole Miss fan. 











Way down south in Mississippi, There’s a spot that ever calls, Where amongst the hills enfolded, Stand old Alma Mater’s Halls.
Where the trees lift high their branches, To the whispering Southern breeze, There Ole Miss is calling, calling, To our hearts fond memories.
-Ole Miss Alma Mater