The Pride of the South marching band, which many consider an integral part of the Ole Miss football experience, is facing challenges head-on amid uncertainties and ongoing changes in guidelines.
SEC guidelines currently state that on-field band performances before games and during halftime are prohibited, according to an announcement made on Friday. The Pride of the South can still play in stadium seats but with fewer band members than usual and social distancing protocols enforced. The band can no longer travel to away games either — leaving only five home games for them to play.
“To be so publicly ingrained into game-day, we don’t want to miss out on one thing,” Athletic Bands Director Randy Dale said.