The Ole Miss collegiate athletic year had a number of success stories, ending with the 2016 Rebels baseball losing in the NCAA regionals. We all were proud of the success of both the women’s soccer and softball teams. It was fun to watch the accomplishments of Raven Saunders as she re-writes the record books with her shot put.
But at the end of the day, the barometer that is used to determine whether this was a great sports year hinges on the successes of the three major sports, Football, Men’s Basketball, and Baseball.
The coaches of those three teams are the most scrutinized of the entire Ole Miss athletic department, and to be honest, they should have the most scrutiny.