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I was thinking this very thing. I lived in Gulfport/Biloxi for eight years. My Dad retired from the AF down there and had to choose between moving to Oxford or Athens, OH. He chose Oxford but the company needed someone in Athens immediately. So.....I'm an Ohioan (if you call me a Buckeye, we fightin'). Anyway, I have no love lost for those cucks in Mississippi, and Ole Miss epitomizes the southern aristocrats that defended the systematic dehuminization of non-white people. You will more than likely never hear/see me swear, but...
 
CanefaninBuckeyeland said:
I was thinking this very thing. I lived in Gulfport/Biloxi for eight years. My Dad retired from the AF down there and had to choose between moving to Oxford or Athens, OH. He chose Oxford but the company needed someone in Athens immediately. So.....I'm an Ohioan (if you call me a Buckeye, we fightin'). Anyway, I have no love lost for those cucks in Mississippi, and Ole Miss epitomizes the southern aristocrats that defended the systematic dehuminization of non-white people. You will more than likely never hear/see me swear, but...
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I hope it was tongue in cheek, but Slavery could never be paid back by a football game and the notion is kinda disrespectful to that experience and legacy of dehumanizing oppression. I share the desire to whoop them though!

This is crazy but I have a story too. And it’s also a connection to Ohio.

My paternal grandfather is from Okolona, Mississippi. At 14, he had a lynching date because a young white girl liked him and kept pursuing him. His mother packed him a bag and sent him north to St.Louis to live with family. After a week in St. Louis he felt even more depressed so he hopped a train as a stowaway not even knowing where its destination was. He hopped off the train in Cleveland, Ohio.

I can hear yall jokes now: “making you a Clevelander is enough for U to despise Ole Miss alone”. But yeah, that’s my connection.
 
HarrietTubmanCane said:
I hope it was tongue in cheek, but Slavery could never be paid back by a football game and the notion is kinda disrespectful to that experience and legacy of dehumanizing oppression. I share the desire to whoop them though!

This is crazy but I have a story too. And it’s also a connection to Ohio.

My paternal grandfather is from Okolona, Mississippi. At 14, he had a lynching date because a young white girl liked him and kept pursuing him. His mother packed him a bag and sent him north to St.Louis to live with family. After a week in St. Louis he felt even more depressed so he hopped a train as a stowaway not even knowing where its destination was. He hopped off the train in Cleveland, Ohio.

I can hear yall jokes now: “making you a Clevelander is enough for U to despise Ole Miss alone”. But yeah, that’s my connection.
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**** of a story. Thank you for sharing.
 
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Mississippi often faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life metrics. While there have been notable recent improvements in specific areas like K-12 education, the state continues to struggle with deep-seated issues in public health and economic stability.

Here are some of the most challenging statistics currently defining the state:

1. Healthcare and Mortality
Mississippi frequently ranks at the bottom of national health assessments.
* Infant Mortality: As of 2025, Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the U.S. (approximately 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births), nearly double the national average. In August 2025, the state declared a public health emergency due to an alarming rise in these deaths.
* Life Expectancy: The state has the lowest life expectancy in the nation, at approximately 70.9 years. This is significantly lower than the U.S. average of roughly 77 years.
* Maternal Health: Mississippi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates, with nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths occurring among Black women. Furthermore, about half of the state's counties are considered "maternity care deserts."

2. Economic Hardship
Despite recent growth in wages, the state's long-term economic indicators remain among the most difficult in the country.
* Poverty Rate: Mississippi consistently has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., often hovering around 19%, compared to a national average of roughly 12%.
* Median Household Income: It ranks 50th in median household income, significantly trailing the national median.
* Social Safety Net: The state has some of the strictest eligibility limits for Medicaid; for example, "other adults" (those without children or disabilities) generally have 0% eligibility regardless of how little they earn.

3. Public Health and Safety
* Obesity: The state has one of the highest adult obesity rates in the country, with over 40% of the population classified as obese. This contributes to high rates of heart disease and diabetes, the leading causes of death in the state.
* Violence: Mississippi has historically faced very high rates of gun-related deaths and homicides, often ranking in the top three nationally for firearm injury death rates.

A Note on Progress: The "Mississippi Miracle"

It is worth noting that Mississippi has seen a dramatic turnaround in Education. Once ranked 50th, the state climbed to 16th in the nation for K-12 education in the 2025 KIDS COUNT report. This improvement is largely attributed to a decade-long focus on early childhood literacy and rising graduation rates, which now exceed the national average.
 
TemplarCane said:
Courtesy of an AI search.

Mississippi often faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life metrics. While there have been notable recent improvements in specific areas like K-12 education, the state continues to struggle with deep-seated issues in public health and economic stability.

Here are some of the most challenging statistics currently defining the state:

1. Healthcare and Mortality
Mississippi frequently ranks at the bottom of national health assessments.
* Infant Mortality: As of 2025, Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the U.S. (approximately 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births), nearly double the national average. In August 2025, the state declared a public health emergency due to an alarming rise in these deaths.
* Life Expectancy: The state has the lowest life expectancy in the nation, at approximately 70.9 years. This is significantly lower than the U.S. average of roughly 77 years.
* Maternal Health: Mississippi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates, with nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths occurring among Black women. Furthermore, about half of the state's counties are considered "maternity care deserts."

2. Economic Hardship
Despite recent growth in wages, the state's long-term economic indicators remain among the most difficult in the country.
* Poverty Rate: Mississippi consistently has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., often hovering around 19%, compared to a national average of roughly 12%.
* Median Household Income: It ranks 50th in median household income, significantly trailing the national median.
* Social Safety Net: The state has some of the strictest eligibility limits for Medicaid; for example, "other adults" (those without children or disabilities) generally have 0% eligibility regardless of how little they earn.

3. Public Health and Safety
* Obesity: The state has one of the highest adult obesity rates in the country, with over 40% of the population classified as obese. This contributes to high rates of heart disease and diabetes, the leading causes of death in the state.
* Violence: Mississippi has historically faced very high rates of gun-related deaths and homicides, often ranking in the top three nationally for firearm injury death rates.

A Note on Progress: The "Mississippi Miracle"

It is worth noting that Mississippi has seen a dramatic turnaround in Education. Once ranked 50th, the state climbed to 16th in the nation for K-12 education in the 2025 KIDS COUNT report. This improvement is largely attributed to a decade-long focus on early childhood literacy and rising graduation rates, which now exceed the national average.
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Yeah them, West Virginia and Hawaii are always at the bottom.
 
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tangent, do yall know which of the FBS rivalries in each state are notably more along cultural lines (like soccer clubs in europe)? for example, GT vs UGA, or ole miss vs miss state, or clemson vs USC, are any of these more liberal city dwellers vs old south aristocratic? i dont keep up with other rivalries much.
 
TemplarCane said:
Courtesy of an AI search.

Mississippi often faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life metrics. While there have been notable recent improvements in specific areas like K-12 education, the state continues to struggle with deep-seated issues in public health and economic stability.

Here are some of the most challenging statistics currently defining the state:

1. Healthcare and Mortality
Mississippi frequently ranks at the bottom of national health assessments.
* Infant Mortality: As of 2025, Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the U.S. (approximately 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births), nearly double the national average. In August 2025, the state declared a public health emergency due to an alarming rise in these deaths.
* Life Expectancy: The state has the lowest life expectancy in the nation, at approximately 70.9 years. This is significantly lower than the U.S. average of roughly 77 years.
* Maternal Health: Mississippi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates, with nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths occurring among Black women. Furthermore, about half of the state's counties are considered "maternity care deserts."

2. Economic Hardship
Despite recent growth in wages, the state's long-term economic indicators remain among the most difficult in the country.
* Poverty Rate: Mississippi consistently has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., often hovering around 19%, compared to a national average of roughly 12%.
* Median Household Income: It ranks 50th in median household income, significantly trailing the national median.
* Social Safety Net: The state has some of the strictest eligibility limits for Medicaid; for example, "other adults" (those without children or disabilities) generally have 0% eligibility regardless of how little they earn.

3. Public Health and Safety
* Obesity: The state has one of the highest adult obesity rates in the country, with over 40% of the population classified as obese. This contributes to high rates of heart disease and diabetes, the leading causes of death in the state.
* Violence: Mississippi has historically faced very high rates of gun-related deaths and homicides, often ranking in the top three nationally for firearm injury death rates.

A Note on Progress: The "Mississippi Miracle"

It is worth noting that Mississippi has seen a dramatic turnaround in Education. Once ranked 50th, the state climbed to 16th in the nation for K-12 education in the 2025 KIDS COUNT report. This improvement is largely attributed to a decade-long focus on early childhood literacy and rising graduation rates, which now exceed the national average.
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Thanks for the stats on multiple issues that Mississippi face. But, two words, “ Mississippi Burning”, a movie based on a factual events. The elephant in this room is the generational racism that is invasive and has infected the lives of Mississippians. It colors every aspect of their daily life. Yes they have made strides and inroads. But Mississippi is a heartbeat away from burning crosses and lynchings. It doesn’t and shouldn’t have any bearing on the game. Let’s beat their a**. But let’s remember when the lights go out that elephant is still there. Go Canes🙌🏽 F**k Ole Miss
 
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CanefaninBuckeyeland said:
I was thinking this very thing. I lived in Gulfport/Biloxi for eight years. My Dad retired from the AF down there and had to choose between moving to Oxford or Athens, OH. He chose Oxford but the company needed someone in Athens immediately. So.....I'm an Ohioan (if you call me a Buckeye, we fightin'). Anyway, I have no love lost for those cucks in Mississippi, and Ole Miss epitomizes the southern aristocrats that defended the systematic dehuminization of non-white people. You will more than likely never hear/see me swear, but...
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"Thank God for Mississippi"

Everywhere else looks better in comparison
 
Groz73Cane said:
Thanks for the stats on multiple issues that Mississippi face. But, two words, “ Mississippi Burning”, a movie based on a factual events. The elephant in this room is the generational racism that is invasive and has infected the lives of Mississippians. It colors every aspect of their daily life. Yes they have made strides and inroads. But Mississippi is a heartbeat away from burning crosses and lynchings. It doesn’t and shouldn’t have any bearing on the game. Let’s beat their a**. But let’s remember when the lights go out that elephant is still there. Go Canes🙌🏽 F**k Ole Miss
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I certainly wouldn’t disagree on the generational racism in the state of Mississippi and probably many other areas in the deep south. I would also added commentary on a few other issues, but those are highly discouraged on this particular board. None of this has any bearing on next Thursday’s game, so it really isn’t much more to discuss.

Go Canes!
 
TemplarCane said:
I certainly wouldn’t disagree on the generational racism in the state of Mississippi and probably many other areas in the deep south. I would also added commentary on a few other issues, but those are highly discouraged on this particular board. None of this has any bearing on next Thursday’s game, so it really isn’t much more to discuss.

Go Canes!
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Agreed, the game is the thing front and center. My reply was to the info provided regarding the state of Mississippi. The focus is beating the snot out of the “ Rebels”.Bc they are the next challenge and beating them presents a huge opportunity for Us.
 
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