Grove Fun, Tradition is Part of Ole Miss Triumph

The Walk of Champions is a Grove tradition. All photos by Sharon Hays.

The Grove was crowded, but wait for Alabama.

Crowds ready to board bus for the big game.

Fans are ready for the bus to arrive at the stadium.

Emma Grace Kilgore from Houston, Miss. Her sign says it all. She came with her aunt from Tupelo.

A lone photographer walks in the Grove before crowds arrive.

Decorations and great food are all part of the proud Grove tradition.

Kyle Nuss from Senatobia had his first Grove experience with long-time Rebel Laura Hallstrom.

Diehard Rebels Johnny and Dot McLean.

Cheerleaders are ready for the big game.

This memorial to Stan Sandroni is at at the Q93.7 tent in the Grove.

From left, best friends Katie Hays, Brittany Knight, Madison Parks and Rylee Ingram all dressed up and ready for the game.

Katie Hays and her best friend Brittany Knight. Brittany has always loved the Rebels since her brother dressed her up as a Rebel at age 3. Today was her first experience in the Grove and attending a Rebel game. She just moved here from Albany, Georgia.

Tony Baliou and son Beau Baliou. This was Beau’s first of many games and he did great. They are from Jackson.

Mother and Son Beverly and Gene Hays from Oxford.

James Redfearn and his son Matt having a father, son day. What a great way to do it with a win at an Ole Miss game.