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What It Means To Be A 'Road Reb'

Ole Miss football is something of its own, so much love for our team is shown by our student body whether we are playing here or away.

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What It Means To Be A 'Road Reb'
Maggie Harris

The Ole Miss student body is one like no other. Though we may have around 24,000 students, our small campus and tight-knit community make Ole Miss feel like home.

Football is a huge deal for any SEC school, but for Ole Miss, it's a lifestyle. Groving, the banners, locking the Vaught, and traveling, Ole Miss' students love their football team and support them near and far.

For those of you that have experienced being a "Road Reb", y'all know it's amazing, but it is appreciated sooooo much more when we come out on top. This past weekend we ended our 5 year streak of being beat by Arkansas AT Arkansas, and I was there to see it.

Being a "Road Reb" isn't just about getting to see another Ole Miss football game. It starts with getting a group together and then hitting the road. The cool thing about Ole Miss students is, it's like we know no stranger. I know so many people who have met their best friends going on trips/riding together on a whim. Once you arrive in the town of the away game, it's always so nice to see all the Ole Miss gear and give a little "Hotty Toddy" and wave to each person. Sometimes it's easier than others to pick out Ole Miss fans (like this past weekend, pretty much anyone not wearing camo head to toe).

Watching your school play in a different setting is always interesting, on top of seeing a new stadium, town and food options. However, the absolute best part is feeling the energy of all the Ole Miss students that made their way to that game and knowing you're part of the Road Reb family. With it being my last year as an Ole Miss student, I start to feel the sentimentality of these things and how truly wonderful Ole Miss is. I would definitely recommend being a Road Reb at least once in your years here.

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