SEC "My Town": Mississippi’s Michael Oher SECSports.com contributor and
SportsPowerWeekends.com founder/editor Jared Cooper caught up with former Mississippi standout and current Baltimore Ravens left tackle Michael Oher to discuss his experiences at Mississippi and his memories of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Oher was a first-team All-America selection in 2008, and was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection at Ole Miss.
Cooper: What are some of your favorite traditions at Ole Miss home games?
Oher: The Grove. I loved being in The Grove; it was awesome. It is basically like a picnic. It is filled with trees, like a park where everyone camps out before the game. There are a lot of tents and people cooking food. The team walks through it before the game and it is pretty awesome.
Cooper: What is your most memorable experience at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium?
Oher: Probably just winning games.
Cooper: How would you compare the experience of playing at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to some of the SEC road stadiums you played in?
Oher: Our fans are always behind us. We have good fans behind us every game.
Cooper: What is the most hostile road SEC game you have ever played?
Oher: LSU. I loved going down there and playing. They have die-hard fans down there. It is pretty awesome.
Cooper: What are some of your favorite restaurants in Oxford?
Oher: Ajax was probably my favorite.
Cooper: What were some of your favorite places to go and things to do in Oxford?
Oher: Probably just going to the square and hanging out.
Cooper: Are you planning to go back to Ole Miss for any games this year?
Oher: I am going to try to get back during our (the Baltimore Ravens) bye week.
Cooper: What will be the first thing you do when you get back?
Oher: Probably just chill and see the coaches at the facility.
Cooper: Now that you are in your second season in Baltimore, what are your favorite things to do in the city?
Oher: The inner harbor is pretty nice. I like going down there and hanging out.
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