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Are Ole Miss fans a cult?

By Thomas K. Stark

Oct 4, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels fans rush the field after a win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels fans rush the field after a win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) and head coach Hugh Freeze prepares to take the field to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (1) and head coach Hugh Freeze prepares to take the field to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

THE LEADER IS NOT ACCOUNTABLE TO ANY AUTHORITIES

The response to the NCAA actions by both Hugh Freeze, Ross Bjork and Ole Miss media relations officials has pretty much been a non-stop “flip the bird” to the NCAA.  Hopefully when this matter concludes, other schools will have learned exactly what NOT to do when the NCAA comes calling.

First of all, don’t leak stories that most of the violations occurred in women’s basketball and track when they did not. Secondly, don’t say it all happened under a previous coaching staff when in fact many violations occurred under the current staff.

Third, don’t try to claim someone isn’t a booster just because they are a part of the Fellowship of Christian athletes.  The NCAA has clearly defined rules as to what comprises a booster.  There’s no exception for guys who happen to work for FCA.

SO ARE OLE MISS FANS A CULT?   

There certainly are similarities.  I know what I think, but I don’t want to influence anyone’s opinion. You’ll have to examine the facts and make that determination for yourself.

Special thanks and a hat tip to @CopiahDawg for finding these great tweets.

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