The Thrill of Victory — No Agony This Time

By
Jack Lawton
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Each week after a home game I like to post a photo essay on the activities in the Grove and around Vaught-Hemingway that describe the Rebel experience as accurately as any photo of a football play.
Hope you enjoy these images of Rebel Nation celebrating the camaraderie, spirit and pure joy that goes with a perfect weekend at Ole Miss and Oxford, Miss.

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This is the look of perfect happiness. A young person on her Dad’s shoulders as fans celebrate on the field after the victory. All photos by Andy Knef.

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These two boys were in a hurry to get to their seats to see the next play.

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This Alabama cheerleader had a good time despite the tough loss.

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Filing out after the great victory, the fans couldn’t resist a few jabs at the Tide.

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These youngsters at the Winchester tent near the circle somehow knew the elephant would eventually be crying.

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No one can argue with this message.

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Our staffer Sam Mitchell was on the field post-game and very happy.

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Young man, I believe the police have this selfie as well.

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OK, call it nepotism. That’s my son and daughter-in-law on the far left.

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Lots of people on the field — no one in the stands.

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If somebody gets hurt — well you know the rest.

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this is the LandShark guy. He was on the field, too.

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Leaving the stadium with his new smart phone. Anybody know this guy?

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Hey Band dudes are popular with the ladies as well.

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Can’t blame a guy for trying.

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Is that a rainbow or a goal post? Maybe both.

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Not everyone is watching the game I guess.

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This is called having a good time.

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A day none of us will ever forget!

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Not even this guy.

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Beautiful day — beautiful campus.

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Sure Ole Miss has beautiful women — but what about some love for the boys?

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The long line exits the field with their trophy in hand.

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The kind of absolute bliss you want to share with someone.

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