Ole Miss will honor its 2024 inductees into the M-Club Hall of Fame this fall, with six Rebels across four different sports being enshrined.
The 2024 M-Club Hall of Fame class includes: Jonathan Randolph (men's golf), Chrissy Strini Song (soccer), Chris Spencer (football), Roger Stieg (men's basketball), Todd Wade (football) and Rick Zibilich (baseball). Additionally, Fred Brister III (football) will receive the George Lotterhos Service Award.
"We are excited to have a great Hall of Fame class this year for the M-Club representing several sports from multiple eras," said Jessica Lynch, M-Club Director. "This continues to be an esteemed honor for our former student athletes each year, recorded in history."
An induction ceremony is planned for Thursday, Nov.7 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Tickets will go on sale Aug. 14. The Hall of Fame Class will also be honored two days later at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the Rebels' contest against Georgia on Nov. 9.
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Below are brief bios on the newest additions to the M-Club Hall of Fame, as well as the recipient of the 2024 Lotterhos Service Award.
Jonathan Randolph, Men's Golf (2008-11)
Jonathan Randolph was a four-year letterwinner in men's golf at Ole Miss from 2008-11, helping lead Ole Miss to the NCAA Tournament all four of his seasons with the Rebels. During his college career, Randolph won three times and posted 15 top-5 finishes, 21 top-10 finishes, and earned first-team All-America honors in 2010.
Randolph still ranks third for most rounds in a single season in the 60s at Ole Miss with 14 in 2009-10, trailing only NCAA Champion Braden Thornberry (23 in 2016-17, 16 in 2017-18). He is second in Ole Miss' record books for most rounds at par or better in a single season with 28. Randolph's 64 in the opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship in 2009-10 is one of the top 8 lowest scores in Ole Miss men's golf history.
After college, Randolph turned professional in 2012. Randolph won four times as a professional: 2012 Terry Moore Ford Classic in Michigan, Woodcreek Classic (NGA Pro Golf Tour), Firewheel at Garland Classic (Adams Pro Tour), and 2013 Eagle's Landing Classic (NGA Pro Golf Tour). He finished in a tie for 42nd place in the 2017 U.S. Open, which was won by Brooks Koepke. In all, Randolph played in 78 events on the PGA Tour with two top-10 finishes.
Chrissy Strini Song, Soccer (2004-07)
Chrissy Strini Song was strong presence on and off the field for Ole Miss during her college career from 2004-07. Her 72 starts over those four years placed her in an eighth-place tie for most games started by an Ole Miss soccer player. During her career, Ole Miss advanced to the SEC Tournament every season.
As a sophom*ore, Strini Song was named the first All-American in program history in 2005, receiving an honorable mention by Soccer Buzz after registering seven goals and seven assists that year for the Rebels. A leader for Coach Steve Holeman's soccer program, Strini Song helped lead Ole Miss to an SEC Western Division crown in 2005 and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Strini Song finished her career with 19 assists, which placed her seventh all-time in the Rebel record books. The forward/midfielder also scored 15 career goals. She was named All-Southeastern Conference first-team following her sophom*ore and junior seasons. Strini Song was also a three-time Academic All-District pick and earned SEC Academic Honor Roll status four times.
Chris Spencer, Football (2002-04)
Chris Spencer was a three-year letterwinner and offensive lineman while playing for Coach David Cutcliffe. During his Ole Miss career, he started mostly at center, but also saw action at guard.
Spencer's performance in the offensive line contributed to a pair of bowl wins, a 27-23 victory over Nebraska in the 2002 Independence Bowl, and a 31-28 win over Oklahoma State in the 2004 Cotton Bowl. The 2003 team finished 10-3 and was SEC West Co-Champions with LSU. As part of the offensive line, Spencer helped the 2003 Rebels set school records in 11 offensive categories. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in his final season as a Rebel in 2004.
After passing up his senior season to enter the NFL Draft, Spencer was selected in the firstround (26thoverall pick) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. At that time, he was the 16thformer Ole Miss Rebel to be chosen in the opening round. Spencer spent ten years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks (2005-10), Chicago Bears (2011-12), and Tennessee Titans (2013-14). In total, he played in 137 NFL games, 95 of which he started, and was a versatile pro as he played center, left guard, and right guard.
Roger Stieg, Men's Basketball (1980-83)
Roger Stieg earned four letters for Ole Miss in men's basketball from 1980-83. Stieg helped lead the Rebels to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history in 1981. Also, during his college career the Rebels played in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) three times (1980, 1982, 1983).
Stieg saw action in 121 games during his career at Ole Miss in which he scored 957 points in his career, an average of 7.9 points per game. He made 350 of 624 field goal attempts for 56.1 percent and had 555 rebounds for a 4.6 per game average. When his college career ended, he ranked first in career field goal percentage at 56.0 percent; that still ranks fourth all-time.
As a dependable post player who assumed more scoring and rebounding responsibility as a senior, he was named third-team All-SEC by The Associated Press. His freshman class in 1979-80 was the first Ole Miss men's basketball class to play in the postseason for four consecutive seasons. Stieg was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 5th Round of the 1983 NBA Draft.
Todd Wade, Football (1996-99)
A four-year letterman at offensive tackle for Ole Miss, Todd Wade was an outstanding player and leader at the college level, and then moved on to a successful career in the National Football League.
After redshirting in 1995, Wade played four seasons and 47 total games for the Rebels as a part of three bowl-winning teams. He earned second-team All-America accolades by multiple publications as a senior and was staple on the Ole Miss offensive line. In 1999, Wade and his offensive line helped produce the SEC's second-ranked rushing offense, averaging 182.5 yards per game his senior year. Ole Miss allowed just 16 sacks in 1999, the second-fewest in the SEC.
Wade was drafted in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins as the 53rd overall pick. In his rookie season, Wade started every game and helped lead Miami to the AFL East Division Championship. Following his first season, Wade was named to the Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team. In eight seasons, he played in 99 NFL games, starting 96. He spent four seasons with the Dolphins (2000-2003), two with Houston (2004-05), and two with Washington (2006-07).
Rick Zibilich, Baseball (1975-78)
One of the most successful pitchers in Ole Miss baseball history, Rick Zibilich took the mound for Coach Jake Gibbs' Rebels from 1975-78. He remains first for career Ole Miss complete games with a remarkable 30, which is eight more than Barry Gaddis who is in second place with 22.
When he completed his career in 1978, the right-hander was the program's winningest pitcher with 22 victories (currently tied for seventh). Zibilich is now tied for second in wins in a season with 11 in 1977. Zibilich's 10 complete games in 1977 remains as the most in an Ole Miss single season. His eight complete games in 1978 is still tied for third.
As a junior in 1977, Zibilich finished 11-3 and helped lead Ole Miss to the championship of the first-ever Southeastern Conference Tournament, which was held at Swayze Field. Zibilich pitched Ole Miss to a 9-7 win over Vanderbilt in the tournament, then followed that up on one day's rest to defeat Mississippi State 12-2. He was named to the All-SEC Western Division team and was a key fixture in helping the Rebels to 39 team wins, a then-school record.
2024 Lotterhos Service Award Recipient: Fred Brister III
Fred Brister III was a three-year football letterman (1968-69-70) while playing linebacker for Coach John Vaught. Brister III played in three bowl games (Liberty, Gator, Sugar) for the Rebels over the course of his collegiate before getting drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1971.
Brister III has previously served on the M-Club Alumni Board. He was one of several members responsible for funding of the Red-Blue spring game, which provided the opportunity to grow the Wobble Davidson Scholarship.
