[Bamabeachlivin]

TUSCALOOSA | BenJarvus Green-Ellis brings a couple of distinctions into this Saturday’s Alabama-Ole Miss game in Oxford, Miss.

First, he has the most names of anyone in the game, surpassing even Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson. But the other thing Green-Ellis will be carrying, aside from the four names, is a chip on his shoulder.

The Ole Miss running back — one of the better rushers in the Southeastern Conference — has been outspoken about the Rebels’ offensive struggles this season. His numbers have been good — he’s the No. 5 rusher in the SEC with 570 yards in six games. But the Rebels (2-4 overall, 0-3 in the SEC) rank last in the league in scoring offense (21.7 points per game) and in rushing offense. The team gains just 110 yards per game on the ground, which means that the remainder of the team adds only 15 yards per game to Green-Ellis’ efforts.
Full Story