LSU’s Plan B for Lane Kiffin hits dead end
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As 'Decision Day' nears for Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, social media continues buzzing with America waiting to see where the coveted shot-caller lands amid
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Kiffin's tenure in Oakland was filled with tension between Kiffin and Davis, nearly instantly. Ahead of the 2007 NFL Draft, Kiffin apparently begged Davis to select receiver Calvin Johnson. Davis picked quarterback JaMarcus Russell instead, and the former LSU quarterback is regarded as one of the biggest busts in NFL history.
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Kiffin has an opportunity to carve his face on the Mount Rushmore of Ole Miss legends if he stays. Look at what he has done in six years with the Rebels. His four 10-win seasons over the past five years are more than the team had in the previous 50 seasons combined.
Kiffin remains in headlines this fall amid LSU's pursuit, Pate reveals his prediction as "Decision Day" nears.