After Mullen made the infamous statement after the Egg Bowl OM crapped their pants and decided they would go "all in" just like Auburn had done. OM sees themselves on par with Auburn so if they can play the game and win a NC then why can't OM. ForWard Rebels was born and the Network took over the university. The Network inspired search committee found an up and coming coach who was willing to do anything to succeed and Hugh Freeze was hired. It helped that they had Briarcrest dirt on him already because that ensured that he wouldn't actually believe one of his own sermons and convert. Recruitapalooza was born. Cash, girls, etc for recruits would make Oxford the "greatest college town" and would be their cover for getting top talent. It was good for two wins over Bama, a Sugar Bowl, #3 in the nation, and one miracle play away from a SEC West championship.

Then Rosebowl rose up.