Despite the controversy, the university has no plans to retire the Ole Miss nickname or its Rebels mascot. Michigan State basketball is once again headed to the Sweet 16 in NCAA men's tournament.

At that point, the Colonel Reb logo will begin to be phased out ... who don't come here because of the Colonel Reb mascot. The term 'Ole Miss' itself is what the slaves used to call the ...

The Spartans will play Mississippi on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's why Mississippi is nicknamed "Ole ...