Eli Manning Weighs in on Lane Kiffin Controversy
Lane Kiffin’s recent acceptance of the head coaching position at LSU has stirred significant discussions within the college football community. The announcement, made on a Sunday, means Kiffin will not be finishing the season with Ole Miss.
Eli Manning Responds to Lane Kiffin’s Move
The day before Kiffin’s decision, a post from the parody account 247Sport on X gained attention. It humorously suggested that if Kiffin left for LSU, former Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning would step in as head coach. Manning, who played at Ole Miss from 2000 to 2003, joined the banter by commenting, “‘Coach Manning’ has a nice ring to it.”
Coaching Changes at Ole Miss
Following Kiffin’s departure, Ole Miss has appointed defensive coordinator Pete Golding as the new head coach. Kiffin’s exit prevents him from leading the Rebels to what could have been their first College Football Playoff appearance.
Kiffin expressed dissatisfaction over his inability to continue coaching through the remainder of the season. He stated, “My request to do so was denied by [Ole Miss AD] Keith Carter, despite the team also asking him to allow me to keep coaching them so they could better maintain their high level of performance.”
Impact on College Football
- Lane Kiffin has taken the head coaching job at LSU.
- Eli Manning joked about coaching Ole Miss amid Kiffin’s exit.
- Pete Golding has been promoted to head coach at Ole Miss.
- Kiffin will not be able to lead Ole Miss to the College Football Playoff.
This coaching shakeup highlights the dynamic nature of college football and how quickly situations can change for programs and their players.
