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</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">When Chancellor Jones approached me about leading the search for the new Ole Miss head football coach, we agreed that the process should be carried out with greater transparency than has previously been the case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The great fans and alumni of the University deserve to know firsthand what the status of the coaching search is, rather than relying on misinformation propagated through the internet on web pages and bloggings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>To that end, I had our son Cooper set up a Personal Computer and a connection to the World Wide Web, and my wife Olivia will be responsible for finding a relevant outlet through which to disseminate current information which I will provide to our loyal Rebel supporters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I will attempt to be as open and forthright as possible with you as we seek to hire the coach who will lead our football program back to greatness.</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Contrary to rumors which have been brought to my attention, the coaching search committee is still in the early stages of identifying candidates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We welcome your input during this process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Once a preliminary list is compiled, I will share it with you in the hopes of generating open, honest dialogue regarding the future of Ole Miss football.</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I implore our great fans to stand tall, wear your colors, and root for the Rebels this weekend as we take on our rival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Ole Miss football will rise again.</span></p>
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</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Hotty Toddy,</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Archie Manning</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1969 and 1970 All-SEC</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1972 NFL passing yards champion</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1978 and 1979 Pro-bowl</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1978 NFC Player of the Year</span></p>
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</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">When Chancellor Jones approached me about leading the search for the new Ole Miss head football coach, we agreed that the process should be carried out with greater transparency than has previously been the case.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The great fans and alumni of the University deserve to know firsthand what the status of the coaching search is, rather than relying on misinformation propagated through the internet on web pages and bloggings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>To that end, I had our son Cooper set up a Personal Computer and a connection to the World Wide Web, and my wife Olivia will be responsible for finding a relevant outlet through which to disseminate current information which I will provide to our loyal Rebel supporters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I will attempt to be as open and forthright as possible with you as we seek to hire the coach who will lead our football program back to greatness.</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Contrary to rumors which have been brought to my attention, the coaching search committee is still in the early stages of identifying candidates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We welcome your input during this process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Once a preliminary list is compiled, I will share it with you in the hopes of generating open, honest dialogue regarding the future of Ole Miss football.</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I implore our great fans to stand tall, wear your colors, and root for the Rebels this weekend as we take on our rival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Ole Miss football will rise again.</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Hotty Toddy,</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Archie Manning</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1969 and 1970 All-SEC</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1972 NFL passing yards champion</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1978 and 1979 Pro-bowl</span></p>
</p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">1978 NFC Player of the Year</span></p>
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