Rebels' Masoli caps week with solid performance

On Saturday evening, Masoli took another step toward claiming a large role in the Rebels' offense this fall, completing 6 of 12 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown during the preseason's first scrimmage at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. It capped what's been a very encouraging first week of practice for Masoli, who decided he would transfer to Ole Miss less than 10 days ago. "It's been surprisingly easy to adjust," Masoli said. "I think the coaches and the players, that whole atmosphere, has come together and it's been easier than I expected." Masoli is locked into a three-man quarterback race with sophomore Nathan Stanley and junior college transfer Randall Mackey. Stanley, who has been the starter since the spring, was 3-of-5 passing for 45 yards. Mackey was 5-of-11 for 38 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Nutt said Stanley would still be his starter if the season opened today, but the race has tightened since the first day of camp. "They're all doing very good," Nutt said. "You thought there would be a little more separation by now."