Writes Keith H.: He has the most job security of any football coach in America. If you go to a LSU, Ohio State, or Alabama, 10 wins is pretty much the expectation. He could have an off year and Ole Miss would never dream of firing him. The grass isn’t always greener.

The Clarion Ledger solidified the rivalry's name as the Egg Bowl in 1978 as Ole Miss and Mississippi State faced off in the regular-season finale with both teams out of bowl contention. The Rebels won that one 27-7 and own the all-time series 66-49-6.