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Mississippi coach Houston Nutt talks about new QB Jeremiah Masoli as Rebels report to camp

Mississippi coach Houston Nutt said Friday he has a zero-tolerance contract with new quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.Nutt spoke about the former Oregon player for the first time as the Rebels newcomers and freshmen reported for training camp. Unexpectedly down a quarterback with just a few weeks to preseason practice, Nutt says he wasn't convinced he could trust Masoli until he brought him to campus last weekend."You have an obligation to this organization and that's what I felt," Nutt said. "After weighing everything out, especially after we got him here on an official visit, got Jeremiah here, looking him in the eyes, and he understood. I'll have a contract with him. He understands it will be zero tolerance and he has to do what's right."Masoli will join the team as a walk-on and can play this season if the NCAA approves a waiver request. Masoli, who won't talk to the media until at least Monday, was thought to be a Heisman Trophy candidate before Oregon coach Chip Kelly kicked him off t...

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  3. Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to face burglary count related to frat house theft

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  4. NCAA rules Mississippi Jeremiah Masoli is eligible, former Oregon QB can play immediately

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