Summary
Eli Manning has claimed that Lane Kiffin, the former Ole Miss football coach, was already planning to leave for LSU before the end of the season. Despite Kiffin's request to coach Ole Miss during the playoffs, he was not allowed to do so, and players suggest his departure was not as sudden as it seemed.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU.
- Kiffin wanted to coach Ole Miss through the playoffs, but his request was denied.
- Eli Manning implied Kiffin had decided to leave for LSU before Ole Miss' game against Mississippi State.
- Ole Miss' players reportedly believe Kiffin's exit was not unexpected.
- Ole Miss won against Mississippi State 38-19 and made it to the playoffs.
- Pete Golding will take over as head coach for Ole Miss during the playoffs.
- Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will leave with Kiffin but will manage the team's offense during the playoff run.
