Marching to Madness, Episode 1,027 – Ole Miss head Coach Chris Beard Discusses his Second Season in Oxford

Coach Chris Beard is back on MTM as the Rebels picked off 24 wins and made it to the Sweet 16 and they were a key competitor in the SEC. Coach Beard was named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year and led four teams into the NCAA Tournament in his nine seasons as a head coach. This was the Rebels second appearance in the Sweet 16 and the first time since 2001.

Topics of Discussion Include:

  • Challenges in the SEC, which had 14 NCAA Tournament entrants after a record-setting regular season
  • How players’ individual improvement works positively in the recruiting cycle
  • The expansion of Sean Pedulla’s game as he was an excellent scorer and leader last season
  • Raising the perception of the program inside the game, on campus, and in the Oxford community

… and much more!