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Kiffin’s Exit Wasn’t a Surprise | LSU Tigers Football News
Lane Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss was more than just a contract move—it was a calculated exit that began months before the seven-year, $91 million deal with LSU. Reporter Ben Garrett, who covered Kiffin for six years, says the coach was already plotting his departure as early as October, even after a solid 9-3 season. The tension flared during the Egg Bowl when Garrett compared Kiffin’s loyalty to controversial rap lyrics, prompting a fiery confrontation from the coach—though he later apologized. Garrett, who maintained weekly contact with Kiffin, insists he knew the coach was headed out…
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