Former Rebel Coach Billy Brewer In ICU

Billy Brewer is “fighting the good fight” in the intensive care unit of Baptist Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford encouraged by signs he used to motivate Rebel players years ago. His granddaughter, Bailey, and his close friend Carol hung the signs in his hospital room.

“Our daughter Bailey put up signs that say ‘Attitude’. ‘Work Ethic’ and ‘Discipline‘ the themes he used through his coach career,” said Brett Brewer, Bill’s son.
Brett said Coach Brewer had a mild stroke that affected his vision and balance a week ago and a slight heart condition. He has been moved to ICU for close observation.
“Dad is 83 and in great condition for his age. He is a fighter and is not going to give up. We are so grateful for the love, prayers and support of the Rebel Nation,” Brett said.
Brett is a journalism graduate of Ole Miss and his son, Brogan, will enroll in the Meek School of journalism and New media this Fall.

Brewer played quarterback at Ole Miss under coach Johnny Vaught from 1957 – 1960. He began his head coaching college career in 1974 at Southeastern Louisiana after spending two seasons there as an assistant. In 1980, went to coach at Louisiana Tech for three seasons.

He got the call to come coach the Ole Miss Rebels in 1983 to replace Steve Solan who went 20-34-1 in five seasons at the helm. In his first season, he guided the Rebels to an Independence Bowl berth against Air Force. It marked the first regular season winning mark since the 1977 season.
Brewer was at the helm of the Rebels for ten seasons and guided the team to five postseason bowls. The Rebels won three of those games.

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