Southern Experience

Ferguson: Dear Beckham

A heartfelt Christmas reflection reminding us that the season’s real magic comes from generosity, kindness, and becoming joy for others.

Hotty Toddy News Services - December 14, 2025

Mitchell: Behind the Scenes of ESPN College GameDay

HottyToddy.com staff writer Sam Mitchell got one of the biggest opportunities of her college career working behind the scenes of ESPN College GameDay. I was walking the...

GameDay, Beat Bama Pep from Greek Houses

The Greek houses, especially sorority houses, at the University of Mississippi have talented actives who paint large tarps bigger than an average porch every...

The Grove: Never Been Busier on a Friday

We Ole Miss students (and recent alumni) remember the joy we had at mere sight of red and blue garbage cans in the Grove...

Art Shirley Cartoon on Pork and Alabama

Art Shirley has shared his latest cartoon with HottyToddy.com and we've got a weather report for you — pigs will be flying this weekend. Art...

College GameDay Bus Greeted by Rebel Nation

ESPN's College GameDay bus arrived on the Ole Miss campus Thursday afternoon, and droves of Rebel faithful greeted the bright orange bus with gusto. Though...

Two Powerful, Proud Alums Speak to Ole Miss Students

What does the Nuremberg Trials, the Mississippi real estate advisory board, the father of public relations and the market economy all have in common?...

Pride of the South's Drum Line a GameDay Fixture

If you've ever spent your Saturday afternoon surrounded by red and blue tents, eating your favorite catering brands in the Grove, and getting pumped...

Barbara Harris Makes Inaugural Trip to the Grove, Falls in Love

Barbara "Mimi" Harris is Ole Miss' biggest fan, even if she can't remember the final score. But after her first trip to Oxford for game day,...

Heaton: Football History, from Ancient Greeks to Teddy Roosevelt

Football traces its roots back to Harpaston, a game played by the ancient Greeks. The rules of this ancient sport were quite simple: points...

College GameDay: Get Your Grove On

ESPN's College GameDay is setting up for its first live broadcast from Oxford and the Grove since the show was founded in 1987, and...