Ole Miss Notebook: Rebels hope right tackle Givens can play
The Ole Miss Rebels hope senior right tackle Alex Givens can play Saturday at Memphis. Meanwhile, a group of running backs will rotate behind starter Scottie Phillips.
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The Ole Miss Rebels hope senior right tackle Alex Givens can play Saturday at Memphis. Meanwhile, a group of running backs will rotate behind starter Scottie Phillips.
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