In honor of the late Chucky Mullins, the Ole Miss Rebels will be wearing their navy blue jerseys and gray pants with the red strips down the side and throwback powder blue helmets. Saturday's . Mullins was injured in a 1989 game against Vanderbilt that left him paralyzed. He passed in 1991.
What color is Ole Miss light blue?
navy blue
Why does Ole Miss have powder blue?
For the first time since 1994, Ole Miss donned powder blue helmets last season against Memphis, honoring the late Chucky Mullins, a former player who was paralyzed during a game in 1989. The Rebels donned the powder blue helmets from 1948-77 and again from 1983-94.
When did Ole Miss start wearing baby blue?
Billy Brewer, being a Vaught disciple, brought back the powder blue helmets with the familiar script “Ole Miss” on the side from 1983 to 1994.
Why is Ole Miss red and blue?
The Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement for University of Mississippi staff members is an opportunity for the university community to honor staff members who have navigated the college experience successfully while working simultaneously as an employee at the university.
What color is Ole Miss Saturday?
The Rebels kick off the home season with back-to-back night games, including Saturday's opener at 6:30 p.m. CT. This week's designated fan color is white. Complete fan information for Ole Miss football gamedays is available at www.olemissgameday.com/.Sep 9, 2021