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Oxford, MS – It’s not every day you see a quarterback take the mound, but that’s exactly what happened this week as Ole Miss’s own Austin Simmons made a splash—not with a pass, but with a pitch. The Rebel quarterback took part in a beloved campus tradition, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at both the Ole Miss softball and baseball games.
Fresh off spring football and already turning heads with his talent and poise on the field, Simmons showed off a different kind of arm strength in front of a packed crowd at the Ole Miss Softball Complex, then later at Swayze Field. Wearing Rebel colors and flashing his signature calm confidence, Simmons received a warm welcome from fans who are quickly embracing him as one of the new faces of Ole Miss athletics.
The moment wasn’t just symbolic—it was a nod to the unity across Rebel sports programs and the culture of support that defines the Ole Miss community. Players from both teams greeted Simmons with smiles and high-fives, and the crowd gave him a cheer that sounded more like a game-winning touchdown celebration than a ceremonial pitch.
Whether on the turf or the mound, Simmons continues to represent Ole Miss with class, charisma, and competitiveness. As fans look ahead to the football season, his presence on campus and in the wider Rebel sports scene is a sign of exciting things to come.
From the football field to the baseball diamond, Austin Simmons is already proving he’s got the arm—and the heart—of a Rebel.
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