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Originally Posted by bulldawg28

It has nothing to do with his wife. I played with Joe and his wife is a MSU graduate. Joe is from PA and met his wife in Starkville. If Joe was an assistant coach anywhere in college and he was offered the State job he'd take it. Stop making up stuff.

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I don't know where I made stuff up. Joe and his wife are happy in Oxford. I literally actually said it's not that they wouldn't be happy here. But to think he's going to leave Oxford and a 6 figure salary to come here and make 40K is also not believable. Joe may also go with Lane. There's that possibility too. Or.....what if he's the interim and they win a game in the playoffs? They may hire him to be the full time HC. There's a lot of factors other than just we're going to offer him and he's going to jump at it. If that was the case he would've taken the job in 2020.

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Originally Posted by TrapGame

What if Lane is waiting on Texas to open up? Sexton represents Sark. Could LSU and Florida fighting over Kiffin be a smokescreen?

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There's no smokescreen. Some members of his family were in Gainesville yesterday and Baton Rouge today. They are not doing this for optics or smokescreens. Those are the two jobs that are open that he's interested in and so he's doing his due diligence on both.

If/When Texas comes open, and pending he hasn't accepted another job, I am sure he will try to throw his hat into the fray there.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

There's no smokescreen. Some members of his family were in Gainesville yesterday and Baton Rouge today. They are not doing this for optics or smokescreens. Those are the two jobs that are open that he's interested in and so he's doing his due diligence on both.

If/When Texas comes open, and pending he hasn't accepted another job, I am sure he will try to throw his hat into the fray there.

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Damn. He had family members in BR and GV? Wow. He is 100% leaving this time. There were a couple of LSU podcasters saying they had made big strides with Kiffin over the last week but I thought they were bullshitting.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

There's no smokescreen. Some members of his family were in Gainesville yesterday and Baton Rouge today. They are not doing this for optics or smokescreens. Those are the two jobs that are open that he's interested in and so he's doing his due diligence on both.

If/When Texas comes open, and pending he hasn't accepted another job, I am sure he will try to throw his hat into the fray there.

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The CCL area is really nice. Plus Jim Bernhard just passed away Lane and family can move into those mansions.

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Originally Posted by TrapGame

Damn. He had family members in BR and GV? Wow. He is 100% leaving this time. There were a couple of LSU podcasters saying they had made big strides with Kiffin over the last week but I thought they were bullshitting.

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I mean it's not rumor either. It's been confirmed by Florida, LSU, and OM media people. Members of his family, presumably Layla and probably Chris Kiffin's wife, flew to Gainesville yesterday and Baton Rouge today. LSU is most definitely in it. They put a FAT contract on the table to CAA and Sexton late last week.

I will just say this in regards to Lane. Accd to someone very in the know with Florida, Lane will take that job after the Egg Bowl and will not coach OM in the playoffs.

Now, I have been told this morning that LSU is much more in the pursuit than they originally thought.

However, I trust my Florida sources on this one a little bit more.

That Landman money is different

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I don't know where I made stuff up. Joe and his wife are happy in Oxford. I literally actually said it's not that they wouldn't be happy here. But to think he's going to leave Oxford and a 6 figure salary to come here and make 40K is also not believable. Joe may also go with Lane. There's that possibility too. Or.....what if he's the interim and they win a game in the playoffs? They may hire him to be the full time HC. There's a lot of factors other than just we're going to offer him and he's going to jump at it. If that was the case he would've taken the job in 2020.

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He wasn't offered the job in 2020. Bro, chill out.

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Originally Posted by bulldawg28

It has nothing to do with his wife. I played with Joe and his wife is a MSU graduate. Joe is from PA and met his wife in Starkville. If Joe was an assistant coach anywhere in college and he was offered the State job he'd take it. Stop making up stuff.

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Fred?

Just to me Joe would be the guy our base rallies around also.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I will just say this in regards to Lane. Accd to someone very in the know with Florida, Lane will take that job after the Egg Bowl and will not coach OM in the playoffs.

Now, I have been told this morning that LSU is much more in the pursuit than they originally thought.

However, I trust my Florida sources on this one a little bit more.

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We need to beat that ass then.

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Originally Posted by bulldawg28

He wasn't offered the job in 2020. Bro, chill out.

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Yea.....he was. We literally had him hired and the Giants swooped in at the last second because Rhule took the Panthers job.

So unless Steve Robertson, David Murray, Paul Jones, Robbie Faulk, Charlie Winfield, and everyone else who said we offered him is wrong.....I think you may be mistaken.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Yea.....he was. We literally had him hired and the Giants swooped in at the last second because Rhule took the Panthers job.

So unless Steve Robertson, David Murray, Paul Jones, Robbie Faulk, Charlie Winfield, and everyone else who said we offered him is wrong.....I think you may be mistaken.

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I know him personally. I don't need 3rd party information.

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Originally Posted by bulldawg28

I know him personally. I don't need 3rd party information.

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I'm not saying he signed a contract with us, or even an MOU. But he was offered it. And all signs on our end pointed to him taking it. So much so that we started getting graphics ready and setting up for a press conference. Now maybe it was the ultimate fake out and he was using us for leverage, but we damn sure thought he was going to take it. I mean I know one person very well that was told to be ready to come to Starkville to be on staff. So you may know him personally, but I've seen the graphics and talked to someone who was going to be on staff. If you know Joe, then you should the person that was called to be on staff.

James Franklin to VaTech.

First Sexton domino has fallen.

Hold up!

Is that the official OM X account calling out Lane for his family going to BR and GV?!!!

Oh, it is about to get very awkward.

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Originally Posted by TrapGame

Hold up!

Is that the official OM X account calling out Lane for his family going to BR and GV?!!!

Oh, it is about to get very awkward.

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Yes, yes it is. The real tree guy is calling Lane out, now the official OM account. Fans turning on Lane quicker than Hadad turned on Jenny Craig.

It’s a meltdown in Rebel land.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I'm not saying he signed a contract with us, or even an MOU. But he was offered it. And all signs on our end pointed to him taking it. So much so that we started getting graphics ready and setting up for a press conference. Now maybe it was the ultimate fake out and he was using us for leverage, but we damn sure thought he was going to take it. I mean I know one person very well that was told to be ready to come to Starkville to be on staff. So you may know him personally, but I've seen the graphics and talked to someone who was going to be on staff. If you know Joe, then you should the person that was called to be on staff.

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I'm not trying to stop your insights . Keep providing your information. My connection is football ONLY once they land in Starkville I can find out easily what's going on. I have my connections from players, ex players and administrators. Anyways, keep speaking your insights.

That Borkey radio show today might be interesting.

Also - they are 10-1 and their coach's family is flying to other schools during the season. This is one of the best coaching carousels in history. Thank you, Lane Train.

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Originally Posted by bulldawg28

I'm not trying to stop your insights . Keep providing your information. My connection is football ONLY once they land in Starkville I can find out easily what's going on. I have my connections from players, ex players and administrators. Anyways, keep speaking your insights.

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I appreciate yours as well. Cause everything I've ever been told was that he was extremely close to accepting and had offer in hand. So very interesting to hear we never officially presented one.

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Originally Posted by 99jc

Just curious how many starters does Ole Miss lose after this year?

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After what they lost last year it doesn't matter. LK and his staff can go find talent, evaluate the talent correctly and get them. Unlike someone we know, Hey we lucked out with BT and Evans.

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Originally Posted by Op4isabitch

Yes, yes it is. The real tree guy is calling Lane out, now the official OM account. Fans turning on Lane quicker than Hadad turned on Jenny Craig.

It?s a meltdown in Rebel land.

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I can?t seem to find these. Anyone got a link?

How is this for a rumor.

Supposedly yesterday Keith Carter told Lane that he needed to make up his mind now. He either signs his extension and stays the coach or he moves on. Lane didn?t sign the extension.

There actually may be something to him not coaching the Egg Bowl.

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Originally Posted by TrapGame

How is this for a rumor.

Supposedly yesterday Keith Carter told Lane that he needed to make up his mind now. He either signs his extension and stays the coach or he moves on. Lane didn?t sign the extension.

There actually may be something to him not coaching the Egg Bowl.

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Hey, I know I basically never post. Hell, most of you probably won't even recognize my user name. I live in Fort Worth and normally have NO connections.

However, this time I MIGHT. My son is a junior at LSU (family disappointment, but beside the point right now). Per what he is hearing and texting to me; Lane's son has enrolled in the on campus HS at LSU as of today with an NIL deal. Lane to LSU will be announced in next 48 hrs. $13.5M/yr. Baker & def staff to stay on at LSU. Lane would NOT coach in the EB or playoffs.

No idea how true any of this is, so y'all can excoriate me mercilessly if none of this turns out to be true. Just thought I would pass it along.

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Originally Posted by CowtownDawg

Hey, I know I basically never post. Hell, most of you probably won't even recognize my user name. I live in Fort Worth and normally have NO connections.

However, this time I MIGHT. My son is a junior at LSU (family disappointment, but beside the point right now). Per what he is hearing and texting to me; Lane's son has enrolled in the on campus HS at LSU as of today with an NIL deal. Lane to LSU will be announced in next 48 hrs. $13.5M/yr. Baker & def staff to stay on at LSU. Lane would NOT coach in the EB or playoffs.

No idea how true any of this is, so y'all can excoriate me mercilessly if none of this turns out to be true. Just thought I would pass it along.

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I'm not trying poopoo the source here, but I doubt that one happens. At least in the next 48 hrs. That would be a hell of a pull to only have to pay 13.5 though. Also, it would be kind of hard for Knox to QB Oxford HS in the playoffs if he was enrolled at University Lab. It's actually illegal and Oxford would have to forfeit any remaining playoff games.

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Originally Posted by CowtownDawg

Hey, I know I basically never post. Hell, most of you probably won't even recognize my user name. I live in Fort Worth and normally have NO connections.

However, this time I MIGHT. My son is a junior at LSU (family disappointment, but beside the point right now). Per what he is hearing and texting to me; Lane's son has enrolled in the on campus HS at LSU as of today with an NIL deal. Lane to LSU will be announced in next 48 hrs. $13.5M/yr. Baker & def staff to stay on at LSU. Lane would NOT coach in the EB or playoffs.

No idea how true any of this is, so y'all can excoriate me mercilessly if none of this turns out to be true. Just thought I would pass it along.

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Does Weiss Jr. , go with Lane?
Also, does Carter draw the line for all assistant coaches that if you are going with Lane, go before the egg bowl?

No way this can last 2 weeks til after the egg bowl without a resolution.

Also this is the ultimate kick to the nuts of Ole Miss fans who think Oxford is the greatest thing on earth. A coach literally wanting to leave despite playing in the playoffs. All I can do is laugh my ass off at that reality check

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Originally Posted by Santiago

Does Weiss Jr. , go with Lane?
Also, does Carter draw the line for all assistant coaches that if you are going with Lane, go before the egg bowl?

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Well the assts would all have to resign because they can't work for two state schools at the same time. So IF he was taking it in 48 hours and taking them with him then YES they would not be able to coach the bowl game.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I'm not trying poopoo the source here, but I doubt that one happens. At least in the next 48 hrs. That would be a hell of a pull to only have to pay 13.5 though. Also, it would be kind of hard for Knox to QB Oxford HS in the playoffs if he was enrolled at University Lab. It's actually illegal and Oxford would have to forfeit any remaining playoff games.

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He would end up at Catholic way before ULab. But the point is valid.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I'm not trying poopoo the source here, but I doubt that one happens. At least in the next 48 hrs. That would be a hell of a pull to only have to pay 13.5 though. Also, it would be kind of hard for Knox to QB Oxford HS in the playoffs if he was enrolled at University Lab. It's actually illegal and Oxford would have to forfeit any remaining playoff games.

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No worries, I have a thick skin. Son said he is hearing that Knox will enroll at UL after Thanksgiving. I have no idea what the MS HS playoff schedule looks like. I agree, $13.5 seemed a little "light" to me. And 48 hours seemed pretty quick to me as well, but w/ a bye week, it seems at least slightly plausible. Guess we'll see. It may all be just wishful thinking by LSU faithful, especially on the time line. Now, I could see Knox enrolling at UL for next semester - wouldn't be hard for Layla & whomever else to stay behind in Oxford until playoffs are completed (although Oxford High folks may not want Knox around if daddy leaves for their "real" rival.

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Originally Posted by Coursesuper

He would end up at Catholic way before ULab. But the point is valid.

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Lab is the one on campus so that's why I mentioned it.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Well the assts would all have to resign because they can't work for two state schools at the same time. So IF he was taking it in 48 hours and taking them with him then YES they would not be able to coach the bowl game.

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What if Lane delays a week naming his staff, which gives ole miss their saving face to keep those assistants for the BFTGE

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Originally Posted by CowtownDawg

Hey, I know I basically never post. Hell, most of you probably won't even recognize my user name. I live in Fort Worth and normally have NO connections.

However, this time I MIGHT. My son is a junior at LSU (family disappointment, but beside the point right now). Per what he is hearing and texting to me; Lane's son has enrolled in the on campus HS at LSU as of today with an NIL deal. Lane to LSU will be announced in next 48 hrs. $13.5M/yr. Baker & def staff to stay on at LSU. Lane would NOT coach in the EB or playoffs.

No idea how true any of this is, so y'all can excoriate me mercilessly if none of this turns out to be true. Just thought I would pass it along.

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TigerDroppings is going ape shit over this right now. A lot of folks are backing it up saying they have AD sources and it?s true.

This is the craziest shit and I?m here for it.

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Originally Posted by Coursesuper

He would end up at Catholic way before ULab. But the point is valid.

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Supposedly, ULab is offering the best NIL deal, better than other BR area High Schools. Again, no idea - my son is a student, so who knows the source or validity of the rumors. Just passing along info (since I never have any, even if they are just wild rumors.)

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Originally Posted by CowtownDawg

No worries, I have a thick skin. Son said he is hearing that Knox will enroll at UL after Thanksgiving. I have no idea what the MS HS playoff schedule looks like. I agree, $13.5 seemed a little "light" to me. And 48 hours seemed pretty quick to me as well, but w/ a bye week, it seems at least slightly plausible. Guess we'll see. It may all be just wishful thinking by LSU faithful, especially on the time line. Now, I could see Knox enrolling at UL for next semester - wouldn't be hard for Layla & whomever else to stay behind in Oxford until playoffs are completed (although Oxford High folks may not want Knox around if daddy leaves for their "real" rival.

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So Knox is possibly going to lead them all the way to the State Championship and then 7 days before the State Championship he's going to leave? Again, I'm not trying poopoo your source but that just seems very unlikely. Could it happen? Yes. Will it? I highly doubt it.

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Originally Posted by CowtownDawg

Supposedly, ULab is offering the best NIL deal, better than other BR area High Schools. Again, no idea - my son is a student, so who knows the source or validity of the rumors. Just passing along info (since I never have any, even if they are just wild rumors.)

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Catholic is paying kids to play 17ing golf. Imagine what they are doing for football.

https://x.com/slmandel/status/1990540717467533443?s=20

This is getting good.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Lab is the one on campus so that's why I mentioned it.

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All is good, just know BR.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

So Knox is possibly going to lead them all the way to the State Championship and then 7 days before the State Championship he's going to leave? Again, I'm not trying poopoo your source but that just seems very unlikely. Could it happen? Yes. Will it? I highly doubt it.

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Which is why I said maybe Layla & Knox stay behind til the playoffs are over. I have no real idea. And you can poo poo the source all you want. I couldn't care less - like I said, my source is my son that is a Junior at that God-forsaken school. Have no idea exactly where he is getting the infor or the validity of it. Just having some fun getting to contribute to the rumor mill for once since I never have info.