Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU Head Coach
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BATON ROUGE, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss this weekend and accepted LSU's head coaching job, saying Monday he could not pass up what he called the best job in college football. LSU introduced Kiffin at a stadium event after he and athletic director Verge Ausberry arrived by private plane. Kiffin acknowledged tense departures in Oxford and discussions with Ole Miss administrators about coaching in the College Football Playoff, then said timing made continuation impossible. WBRZ published contract terms showing a seven-year deal worth $13 million annually with performance bonuses. Reports emerged Monday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Kiffin served six years at Ole Miss, culminating in an 11-1 season and CFP ranking.
- 2. LSU and other programs pursued Kiffin during a monthlong coaching search prior to his departure.
- 3. Kiffin informed Ole Miss administrators Saturday that he planned to accept LSU's offer.
- 4. Kiffin left Oxford Sunday amid visible fan protests and traveled by private plane to Baton Rouge.
- 5. LSU formally introduced Kiffin Monday; WBRZ released the seven-year, $13M-per-year contract term sheet Monday.
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