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Shepard Leaves Ole Miss Football
Tee Shepard
Photo courtesy of Joshua McCoy / Ole Miss Athletics
Ole Miss announced today that junior corner back Tee Shepard is leaving the football program.
Shepard, who is a Fresno, California native, transferred to the Ole Miss family from Notre Dame and Holmes Community College.
The Ole Miss Athletic department released the following statement from Shepard today:
“The injuries and challenges I have overcome the last few years have taken away my love for playing the game of football. I want to thank Rebel Nation for the support they have shown me in my time here. I want to especially thank Coach Freeze for showing me what unconditional love is like. I will always love this team and cheer them on as they compete for a championship. I look forward to completing my degree from Ole Miss and beginning the next phase of my life.”
Coach Freeze also released a statement:
“While we had hoped Tee would continue playing, he has chosen to conclude his career and focus on finishing his degree here at Ole Miss. We respect his decision and wish him the very best. He will always be a part of our family, and we hope he continues to use his platform to impact others.”
Shepard missed the entire season last year after tearing a tendon in his toe that required surgery during fall camp. He was getting second string reps at corner back.
This season Shepard was getting a lot of playing time on the field.
Shepard, who has moderate hearing loss, wanted to be a ambassador on the field for people with disabilities, showing that anybody can accomplish a dream and no goal is too big to achieve.
Adam Brown is the sports editor for HottyToddy.com. Email him at adam.brown@hottytoddy.com
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Bill poland
October 7, 2015 at 7:02 pm
God Speed.
Deleana Badger
October 7, 2015 at 7:51 pm
You gotta do what ya gotta do. I am proud of you.
Susan
October 7, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Smart man, putting his health first!!
Anonymous
October 7, 2015 at 8:21 pm
I admire you and wish you all the very best
randy dye
October 8, 2015 at 2:11 am
All the best Tee. You will be missed greatly.
nicholas martin
October 8, 2015 at 9:02 am
Go rebels and hotty today
nicholas martin
October 8, 2015 at 9:02 am
Toddy every day is game day in oxford
David McCullough
October 8, 2015 at 11:04 am
Tee,
I know you are at peace with your decision. I know it was not easy….prayers for you & good luck with finishing your degree.
We love you!
jdm
LBouchillon
October 8, 2015 at 11:18 am
Smart move, Tee. We, OLE MISS FANS, applaud your decision to take care of yourself because OLE MISS football will always be here. I think about Chuck Mullins and admired his spirit to overcome his injury. You have done the same as much as you can. Finish your education because that will ALWAYS be your pride in attending OLE MISS.
LBB
Mark
October 10, 2015 at 2:57 pm
Good luck big T thanks for all the great plays and good luck! We all love you Go Todd!