For the first time since 1970 Ole Miss played in the Sugar Bowl. For the first time since 1970 Ole Miss won the Sugar Bowl.
That, however, was not the story. The story of Saturday night’s 48-20 victory over Oklahoma State in front of 72,217, most dressed in red, was less about a victory than it was a celebration over certain players that helped change the culture of Ole Miss football.
“We just won the Sugar Bowl, you know,” Ole Miss head coach Freeze said through tears. “We just thank God, he’s been so good to us through the difficult times and the good times.