The frenzy of National Signing Day is now in the rear view, and Ole Miss, despite a few unpleasant surprises, had a pretty successful day – all things considered.
With the possibility of NCAA sanctions looming overhead, and the uncertainty of when any punishments may be applied, head coach Hugh Freeze had to walk a delicate line when luring recruits to Oxford.
Sell the program. Sell the future. Sign the recruits.
Heading into National Signing Day most Ole Miss fans had an uneasy feeling as to what the day may bring. However, by the end of the day most were okay with the Rebel signees.