SEC Football Previews: Nutt eyes future, not Masoli’s past

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who led Oregon to the Rose Bowl last season, appears set to join Ole Miss this season after being dismissed from Oregon in June.

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who led Oregon to the Rose Bowl last season, appears set to join Ole Miss this season after being dismissed from Oregon in June.

— A late addition to Ole Miss’ 2010 class of newcomers could change predictions that the Rebels will take a hard fall in the SEC West after finishing 9-4 and winning the Cotton Bowl each of the past two seasons.

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who led Oregon to the Rose Bowl last season when he had a combined 28 touchdowns passing and rushing, appears set to join the Rebels and figures to raise expectations for a teamthat lost its top playmakers on offense.

Masoli said on his Web site - jeremiahmasoli.net - that he was in Oxford, Miss., on Friday after being invited to visit the Ole Miss campus and meet with academic and athletic department officials.

“I’m excited to ...

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Sports, Pages 19 on 07/31/2010

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MauiHog says...

Never fear Hog fans....there's no one better at messing up a QB than Nutty boy.

July 31, 2010 at 9:34 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

hognaustin says...

Ah, remember Matt Jones?? Masoli is in the same mould and UA didn't do too bad with MJ. If Masoli joins the Rebels look for them to have an interesting but better season then projected.

July 31, 2010 at 10:43 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

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