Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce is asking students to keep the focus on the right kind of energy this week as the Rebels get set for Saturday’s SEC opener against LSU in Oxford.
The matchup is drawing major attention, with Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss adding to the buzz and a tense atmosphere expected at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Boyce addressed students ahead of the Top-10 SEC showdown and made it clear that the university is preparing for a big day on campus.
In his message, Boyce pointed to the scale of the moment and the traffic that comes with it. ESPN College GameDay will be on campus, along with a significant national media presence, and he said Ole Miss is ready for large crowds. Students should expect more congestion, along with a larger presence of event staff and law enforcement to help things run smoothly.
Boyce also reminded students that rivalry games are part of SEC football, but that the way the Ole Miss community conducts itself matters just as much as what happens on the field.
“Dear students,
There’s nothing like a fall football weekend at Ole Miss, and this year’s SEC opener on Saturday, September 19 is bringing more excitement and national attention than prior years.
ESPN College GameDay and a significant national media presence will be on campus. We are prepared for large crowds, and you will notice increased traffic and congestion, and a larger presence of event staff and law enforcement to help everything run smoothly.
Rivalries are a large part of SEC football, and we see it on full display through our passionate fanbase. But even when emotions are heightened, we must not lose sight of who we are as students and fans. As a part of this university, you represent something far bigger than a Saturday football contest.
How we carry ourselves this week, whether we’re cheering in the stadium, walking across campus or welcoming visitors into the Grove, reflects on our entire university.
Here’s the standard we expect to see from our campus community:
-Respect fellow fans, visitors and our campus.
-Look out for each other, be accountable for your actions and make decisions that keep everyone safe.
-Represent Ole Miss with pride and positivity.
-Support our student-athletes by showing up early, getting on your feet and cheering so loud that the Vaught shakes!”
Boyce closed by directing students to hear from Coach Pete Golding and Keith Carter, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, as they explain how they Gameday the Ole Miss Way.
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