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The University of Mississippi Athletics
8/9/2000 | Football
Aug. 9, 2000
Ivan Maisel
Sports Illustrated
As a kid, Deuce McAllister got to learn the country by travelling with his dad, who drives a big rig. This fall, the country gets to learn about the Deuce.
Who, you say? Well, NFL scouts know the Ole Miss tailback, who is being promoted as a Heisman candidate. Both major combines list McAllister among their top prospects for the 2001 draft.
The Deuce is 6-1, 220, fast and smart. McAllister could get his degree in December, after only three-and-a-half years. The degree and the chance to go to four straight bowl games brought him back to Mississippi this fall, even though he'll continue to share the tailback job with Joe Gunn.
If Ole Miss gets to the fourth quarter with two fresh tailbacks this talented, the Rebels will do some damage.
