[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 25400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOOTBALL TEAM

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I extend my hearty congratulations to the 
University of Mississippi football team. Their homecoming was 
yesterday. My daughter and wife and son-in-law, along with a large 
number of friends, were there; I, however, was not there; I was here. 
But our very worthy opponent was the Running Rebels of the University 
of Nevada, Las Vegas. It was a hard-fought victory in overtime. The 
University of Mississippi prevailed 43-40. So I know all present would 
be interested in having that information. I extend my congratulations 
to Senator Reid on his outstanding team and his outstanding quarterback 
who almost gave me a very miserable Saturday night but, thank goodness, 
good fortune did prevail.
  Mr. REID. Mr. Leader, of course we complained about the officiating.
  Mr. LOTT. It sounds like something you would hear in Washington.
  Mr. REID. It was a great game. Even though the University of 
Mississippi--``Ole Miss''--was favored by 10 points, it took overtime 
for them to win by 3 points. So it was a good game and a worthy 
opponent, and the officiating was very good.
  Mr. LOTT. I yield the floor, Mr. President.




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