1946 Ole Miss Rebels football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1946 Ole Miss Rebels football Southeastern Conference SEC 2–7 1–6 Harold Drew 1st Hemingway StadiumCrump Stadium The 1946 Ole Miss Rebels football team was an American football team that represented the University of Mississippi in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1946 college football season. In their first year under head coach Harold Drew, the Rebels compiled a 2–7 record (1–6 against SEC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 144 to 76.1946 Ole Miss Rebels Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 28, 2021 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi/1946-schedule.html Two Ole Miss player ranked among the national leaders. Charlie Conerly ranked sixth nationally with 641 passing yards.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 82 End Barney Poole ranked fifth nationally with 28 pass receptions.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 83 Several Ole Miss players received honors from the Associated Press (AP) or United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-SEC football team: Poole at end (AP-1, UP-1); Conerly at halfback (UP-1); Shorty McWilliams at halfback (AP-1, UP-3); Al Sidorik at tackle (UP-1); end Bill Hildebrand at end (UP-2); Elbert Corley at center (UP-3); and Mike Mihalic at guard (UP-3).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2562395/freeport_journalstandard/ Freeport Journal-Standard Eight Teams Place Men On AP All-Southeastern Conference Eleven November 30, 1946 8 June 6, 2015 Newspapers.com William Tucker https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6243016/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star November 21, 1946 16 May 30, 2015 Travis Tidwell, Auburn Back, On 2nd Team Newspapers.com Ole Miss was ranked at No. 45 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.Rice Rated Fifth Best, Tennessee 12th by Lit Dr. E. E. Litkenhous The Knoxville News-Sentinel December 15, 1946 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123020754/rice-rated-fifth-best-tennessee-12th/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Crump Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee (three games) and at Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi (two games). Schedule 1946 AP y y September 21 at Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY L 6-20 19,600 Wildcats Conquer Ole Miss In Opener, 20 To 6: Passing Attack Clicks For Bryant's Charges As 19,600 See Game Lexington Herald-Leader Babe Kimbrough September 22, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102515316/wildcats-conquer-ole-miss-in-opener-20/ Newspapers.com September 28 vs. Florida Fairfield Stadium Jacksonville, FL W 13-6 20,000 Ole Miss Scores 13-7 Win Over Gators: Rebels Hold Early Margin For Victory The Tampa Tribune Pete Norton September 29, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102512034/ole-miss-scores-13-7-win-over-gators/ Newspapers.com October 5 Vanderbilt Crump Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) L 0-7 22,000 Vanderbilt Shades Ole Miss 7-0 in SEC Opener The Nashville Tennessean Raymond Johnson October 6, 1946 Sports 1, 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102516928/vanderbilt-shades-ole-miss-7-0-in-sec/ Newspapers.com October 12 at Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA L 7-24 25,000 Tech Aerials Defeat Mississippi, 24 to 7: Jackets Score Three Times On Passes During First Half -- Conerly Stars The Commercial Appeal Memphis, Tennessee Associated Press October 13, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101916290/tech-aerials-defeat-mississippi-24-to/ Newspapers.com October 19 Louisiana Tech<ncg> Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS L 6-7 Oxford homecoming sad The Clarion-Ledger October 20, 1946 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80203641/oxford-homecoming-sad/ June 24, 2021 Newspapers.com October 26 Arkansas<ncg> Crump Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) W 9-7 25,000 Ole Miss Pulls Upset, Humbles Arkansas, 9-7: 25,000 Stunned Here; Record Crowd Sees Gallant Rebels Win Thrilling Game On Late Pass The Commercial Appeal David Bloom October 27, 1946 I-1, II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101746482/ole-miss-pulls-upset-humbles-arkansas/ Newspapers.com November 2 at LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA (rivalry) L 21-34 25,000 Tigers Forced Hard To Turn Back Ole Miss Spirited Duel Climaxed By Fist Fight Between Foes At Close of Game The Shreveport Times November 3, 1946 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100855022/tigers-forced-hard-to-turn-back-ole/ Newspapers.com November 9 No. 7 Tennessee Crump Stadium Memphis, TN (rivalry) L 14-18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98738670/vols-nip-rebels-1814/ The Commercial Appeal Vols nip Rebels, 18–14 November 10, 1946 March 30, 2022 Newspapers.com November 23 Mississippi State Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS (Egg Bowl) L 0-20 26,000 Maroons Defeat Rebels 20-0 For Decisive Victory Clarion-Ledger Paul Tiblier November 24, 1946 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101924308/maroons-defeat-rebels-20-0-for-decisive/ Newspapers.com Personnel 41 Ole Miss Players Set Decatur Daily September 19, 1946 12 Newspaperarchive Coaching staff 2 Ole Miss Rebels Coach Title Head CoachJohnny VaughtLine CoachHappy CampbellBackfield CoachJim WhatleyAsst. Line CoachJess AldermanTrainer Roster 1946 Ole Miss Rebels FootballQuarterbacks Pep Bennet Bobby Oswalt Mike Campbell Halfbacks Charles Conerly Clayton Blount Bob Wilson Bill Mustin Farley Salmon Toby Majure Cecil Dickerson Johnny Bruce Fullbacks Eulas Jenkins Buddy Bowen Jim Attaya Marvin Cutland Tackles Bill Erickson Olver Poole Ben Mann George Lambert Nate Williamson Bert Thompson Guards Bernard Blackwell Fred Brown Phillip Poole Doug Hamley Bob Fuerst Jimmy Crawford Hunter Gates Frank Fant Centers Paul Davis Dave Bridges Charles Bidgood Ends Ray Pole H.A. Smith Ivan Rosemund Charles Galey Jack Stribling Russell Reid Jack Odam Everette Harper  After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Rebel was selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 Ole Miss Rebels Round Pick Player Position NFL club 8 65 Allen Smith End Chicago Bears References Ole Miss Category:Ole Miss Rebels football seasons Ole Miss Rebels football