[Embo]

We all have our own prejudices.  To me, the term "Ole Miss" is very objectionable, but obviously in a way completely unrelated to an obvious caricature.

I remember reading a long time ago (the early 90's) a  feature story in Sports Illustrated about Jackie Sherrill, a coach who sometimes drew the attention of NCAA investigators, when he went to Starkville to coach Mississippi State,  The article described the hatred between Mississippi and MSU.  It also mentioned something that I never forgot - the origins of "Ole Miss".  The article explained that term came from the days of slavery - the slaves would call the daughter of the plantation owner "Young Miss" whereas the wife of the master would be called "Ole Miss".  Hence, this nickname for the school is an unpleasant reference for those with knowledge of history.

oman, is there more to the story, or do I have it right?

[Embo]

We all have our own prejudices.  To me, the term "Ole Miss" is very objectionable, but obviously in a way completely unrelated to an obvious caricature.

I remember reading a long time ago (the early 90's) a  feature story in Sports Illustrated about Jackie Sherrill, a coach who sometimes drew the attention of NCAA investigators, when he went to Starkville to coach Mississippi State,  The article described the hatred between Mississippi and MSU.  It also mentioned something that I never forgot - the origins of "Ole Miss".  The article explained that term came from the days of slavery - the slaves would call the daughter of the plantation owner "Young Miss" whereas the wife of the master would be called "Ole Miss".  Hence, this nickname for the school is an unpleasant reference for those with knowledge of history.

oman, is there more to the story, or do I have it right?