[1][2] In 2003, Colonel Reb was removed from the sidelines at Ole Miss athletic events as the on-the-field mascot[3] after facing criticism that the character was offensive and racially insensitive.

[6] An internet campaign to adopt the Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar as the Ole Miss mascot gained considerable support.

The last time we checked in with Admiral Ackbar he was leading the Rebel Alliance Fleet on a critical mission so it will be difficult for him to show up for the games!

The committee did not set a definitive time to reveal a new on-field mascot, but tentatively scheduled it for the 2010 football season.

[11][12] The field of suggestions was reduced to eleven candidates: Hotty and Toddy, a black bear, a blues musician, a cardinal, a "fanatic," a horse, a land shark, a lion, the "Mojo," a riverboat pilot, and a titan.