Ole Miss' Nutt given permission to ramp-up Masoli pursuit

George Schroeder of the Eugene Register-Guard, who spoke with Houston Nutt Wednesday morning and wrote that the Rebels head coach has been given permission by his administration to pursue the logistical aspects of getting Masoli to Oxford.

It appears the higher-ups at the university have given Nutt two thumbs-up for a pursuit of the former Oregon quarterback.

Still, Nutt attempted to put on the brakes on the speculation by saying Masoli coming into his football program is not a done deal.

"We're just looking into the entire situation, from the background, to his academic transcripts, to his graduation from Oregon to graduate school, the whole bit," Nutt told Schroeder over the phone. "We've made no determination."