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Lane Kiffin has a big decision to make.
Ahead of the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter revealed that Kiffin would announce where he will coach next year after Friday’s Egg Bowl.
“Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor Boyce,” Carter said. “While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important — our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion.”
“An announcement on Coach Kiffin’s future is expected on Saturday following the game.”
After winning the Egg Bowl, Kiffin was asked who he would lean on for advice about his upcoming decision, and Ole Miss got a bit emotional while answering.
“I miss my dad,” an emotional Kiffin told reporters. “I really missed him this week. My two calls will be the closest to that for advice, what my dad would say to do on these things. That’ll be Coach Carroll and Coach Saban. Kind of wish when you have things to do in life, that your dad was there. But it is what it is.”
Lane Kiffin says he will call Nick Saban and Pete Carroll for advice on what to do.
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Last year, Kiffin’s father, Monte Kiffin, a former NFL coach, passed away at the age of 84. Lane has spoken at length about how his father has inspired him over the years.
Lane Kiffin’s late father, Monte Kiffin, continues to inspire him.
“Now, I’m much more concerned with the people really close to me. Especially my kids. I want them to talk about me like everyone did my dad.”
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