Rebel Black Bear - Wikipedia
WEBRebel, The Black Bear was the mascot of the Ole Miss Rebels, the collegiate athletic teams of the University of Mississippi. The anthropomorphic black bear replaced Colonel Reb as the official mascot in 2010.
Rebel Black Bear Selected As New On-Field Mascot for Ole Miss …
WEBOct 14, 2010 · The selection of the Rebel Black Bear follows a process that was based on input from the entire Ole Miss community. In 33 initial focus groups, Ole Miss students, alumni, faculty, staff and season ticket holders identified characteristics that are vital to a new Rebels mascot.
3 things about Ole Miss dumping Rebel the Black Bear for a …
WEBOct 6, 2017 · Ole Miss is "retiring" Rebel the Black Bear mascot in favor of a landshark, which will be ready in time for the 2018 season. A letter from Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said the decision was...
Controversy Over Mascots at Ole Miss - The New York Times
WEBOct 15, 2010 · Some criticized the former mascot, a white-goateed, cane-toting Southern plantation owner, as racist and anachronistic. But the new one, the Rebel Black Bear, has detractors, too.
Ole Miss Unveils New Mascot, But Not Without Controversy
WEBOct 15, 2010 · The University of Mississippi on Thursday unveiled its new mascot: the Rebel Black Bear, which will replace a white goateed, cane-toting Southern plantation owner.
Ole Miss Picks A New Mascot: Rebel Black Bear, Rebel Land Shark…
WEBOct 7, 2010 · The Rebel Black Bear, inspired by a William Faulkner short story, is one of three finalists to be the next Ole Miss mascot.
The Rebel Black Bear Will Succeed Colonel Reb As University Of ... - NPR
WEBOct 14, 2010 · The University of Mississippi's seven-year search for a new on-field mascot has come to an end. The Rebel Black Bear -- inspired by Teddy Roosevelt, and William Faulkner's "The Bear" -- beat...
About Us | Colonel Reb Foundation
WEBThe CRF believes that Colonel Reb is the only mascot for Ole Miss, despite a fraudulent “student-led” poll in 2010 that introduced “Rebel the Black Bear” as the administration’s new on-field mascot. The Colonel is a lovable, unique, recognizable and …
Ole Miss Mascot: Rebel Bear Replaces Colonel Reb - CBS News
WEBOct 14, 2010 · The new mascot of the University of Mississippi Rebels will be a black bear, officially replacing the goateed Southern gentleman "Colonel Reb" who was banished from the sidelines almost seven...
Bear replaces Colonel Reb as Ole Miss mascot - CNN.com
WEBOct 14, 2010 · Extensive polling resulted in the bear defeating the Rebel Land Shark and Hotty Toddy, based on a cheer exchanged between Ole Miss fans, the mascot selection committee announced Thursday.