Ole Miss seeking better production from rushing attack
Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Aug. 31, 2019 03:43 PM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. The arrival of new offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez and the return of 1,000-yard rusher Scottie Phillips raised hope that Mississippi could have a potent rushing attack this year, but the Rebels gained less than 2 1/2 yards per carry in a season-opening loss to Memphis. Mississippi believes the lessons it learned can help boost the running game the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. The arrival of new offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez and the return of 1,000-yard rusher Scottie Phillips raised hope that Mississippi could have a potent rushing attack this year, but the Rebels gained less than 2 1/2 yards per carry in a season-opening loss to Memphis. Mississippi believes the lessons it learned can help boost the running game the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

Sep. 03, 2019 08:46 AM EDT