Why Is Ole Miss the Rebels? “Rebels” became Ole Miss’ official athletics nickname in 1936 and has endured despite the ...

OXFORD, Miss. -- It would be so much simpler if only the University of Mississippi mascot was some goofy animal. Like the Georgia Bulldog or the Florida Gator. It wouldn't even have to be an animal.

UNLV announced this week that it has removed a Rebel statue on campus and is looking to change their nickname. Is it finally time for Ole Miss to put their confederate past behind them? Pete ...