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Ole Miss football has a 100% vaccination rate

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August 8, 2021

Keith Phillips

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Last updated: August 10, 2021

As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, Ole Miss football team has taken full precautions as 100% of their players, coaches, and personnel have all been vaccinated.

“It’s pretty amazing and great motivation for our fans and the state,” head coach Lane Kiffin told ESPN.

The protection provided by full vaccination came just in time for the Rebel as preseason began on Sunday.

Many teams had games canceled due to COVID-19 last season, which boosted the urge of athletes getting vaccinated.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey mentioned that teams that have 85% vaccination rate will not have to forfeit any games this season, so now the Rebels program is looking to have a full season.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Ole Miss football has a 100% vaccination rate

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