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Despite losing to the LSU Tigers, recruits made the trek from all points of the Southeast last weekend to take in the 2017 edition of the Magnolia Bowl. And this was a particularly unique setting because this is the very first time that the Rebels have hosted any official visitors at a game this year. Until this past weekend, recruits were coming on their own and sitting in the stands to take in a game at The Vaught.
Last weekend though, recruits were able to experience a game day atmosphere in Oxford, talk with fellow recruits, interact with current players and coaches, and see what all the fuss is about with The Grove. It was an impressive turnout for sure, especially because Ole Miss is almost certainly going to be fielding a brand new staff next year and are still awaiting their “punishment” from the NCAA’s COI.
Check out which of the Rebels’ commits and top targets chose to attend and watch Ole Miss’ 40-24 loss this past weekend.
3-star DL commit Allen Love
Rebel nation check the location !!#hottytoddy
— Allen Love (@rfy_55) October 21, 2017
3-star DL commit Hal Northern
Just touched down in oxford
— Hal Northern (@SavageSeason9) October 21, 2017
3-star LB commit Jacquez Jones
— Jacquez Jones (@ESPN_Jac) October 21, 2017
2019 3-star DL commit Jamond Gordon
I'm Here At Oxford
— Jamond〽️ (@Ballout_23) October 21, 2017
2-star DL Devin Winters
I'm here at Oxford
— lahduke (@_duke10) October 21, 2017
2019 3-star OL Louis Smith
#HottyToddy #OleMiss #Rebels pic.twitter.com/A0UqLyy1tl
— Louis Paul Smith (@warriorcenter66) October 21, 2017
#HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/lcP5ofbQZy
— Louis Paul Smith (@warriorcenter66) October 21, 2017
2020 ATH Cedric Williams
C H E C K L O C A T I O N
— Cedric Williams (@CedBorghini2020) October 21, 2017
Ole Miss was Amazing I ❤️ The Fans and Atmosphere .. #HottyToddy @BryanFenley @BuckFitz
— Cedric Williams (@CedBorghini2020) October 22, 2017
2-star DB D’Jordan Strong
— 1 (@djordanstrong) October 21, 2017
Half of Tupelo High School’s varsity team
#themblankets #olemiss #family pic.twitter.com/NlQ4GoG65m
— mjjmom (@tmorris74) October 21, 2017
2019 ATH Rosheam Grant, 4-star LB Nakobe Dean, 3-star DB Raydarious Jones
@KobeDean2 @_tygotit pic.twitter.com/gms2xwOCoo
— rosheam grant (@rosheam_grant) October 22, 2017
2019 4-star DL Nathan Pickering
Oxford this weekend
— Nathan Pickering (@TheRealNathan22) October 18, 2017
2020 TE Eli Acker
Great day at The University of Mississippi pic.twitter.com/HAdnJ8Hksy
— Eli Acker (@AckerEli) October 22, 2017
2020 ATH Jabari Small and 3-star RB Tyler Badie (Memphis commit)
Had a good time in Oxford yesterday.. pic.twitter.com/zjv4D6xm83
— Jabari Small 2️⃣ (@jms4_) October 22, 2017
2019 5-star DL Ishmael Sopsher
Had a Great time at ole miss yesterday #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/caUGn1l9lK
— ishmael sopsher (@isopsher) October 22, 2017
2019 DB Jordan Wright
Great Visit!! #GoRebels #OleMiss #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/NgBUfclHMy
— Jordan Wright (@Who_Jordan17) October 22, 2017
2020 OL Marcus Henderson
Had a great time at Ole Miss .
— marcus henderson™ (@mbh_III) October 22, 2017
Thanks for having me @OleMissFB @CoachMattLuke @mauricejharris . pic.twitter.com/ZERCQ9km52
2019 ATH Christian Harris
Had a great time at Ole Miss .
— marcus henderson™ (@mbh_III) October 22, 2017
Thanks for having me @OleMissFB @CoachMattLuke @mauricejharris . pic.twitter.com/ZERCQ9km52
3-star DB Keidron Smith
Had a great time in Oxford this past weekend ‼️#HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/SU7suE3nor
— Keidron Smith (@KeidronS) October 23, 2017
JUCO DB Kenney Lyke
Ole Miss today @RivalsJohnson @OleMissFB vs @LSUfootball #HottyToddy #WAOM
— KENNEY LYKE (@Kenney_Trill14) October 21, 2017
2018 RB Demarcus Ware II
Ole miss tomorrow .... @RivalsJohnson
— Demarcus Ware II (@thatsmarcus_) October 20, 2017
JUCO DL Tariqious Tisdale
I'll be in Oxford this weekend for the game! . #Hottytoddy
— Ricooo™ (@_Tisdalekid_22) October 17, 2017
Despite putting another L in the column and Derius Guice running all over the field, the recruits came out and seemed to enjoy themselves despite the product on the field being mediocre and the uncertainty surrounding the program.