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Hugh Freeze on Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry: ‘It has gone too far’

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Count Hugh Freeze among those saying the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry has reached a breaking point.

The Ole Miss coach shared his opinion about the seemingly increasing animosity between Mississippi’s two SEC schools Sunday on Twitter.

Totally agree. It has gone to far. Both sides should rejoice that we are relevant in college football. https://t.co/SZALLatYyC

— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) July 3, 2016

Freeze, a Mississippi native who is entering his fifth season as Ole Miss’ head coach this fall, was quote retweeting Clarion-Ledger sports editor and columnist Hugh Kellenberger, who wrote a column Saturday citing several reasons how the rivalry has become too hateful.