A Buckeye would do just fine, too. If the administration has its way, Colonel Reb will be kept off the sidelines at Ole Miss sporting events. But no. The school mascot is a white-bearded old man ...

Colonel Reb had served as the teams’ official sideline mascot since 1979. “Rebels” became Ole Miss’ official athletics ...

But that has led to many Hog fans REALLY hating the Rebels. Explore the inconsistent branding of Ole Miss mascots, from Colonel Reb to Tony the Land Shark, and why it matters. The episode also ...

and “Never will our mascot go from Colonel Reb to Old Black Joe.” Students sang the words of the “Never, No Never” song, which answered the unasked question, “When is Ole Miss going to ...