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Eli Manning's Humorous Take on Ole Miss Coaching Rumors
1 Dec
Summary
- Kiffin is leaving Ole Miss for LSU's head coaching position.
- Eli Manning responded humorously to fake news about coaching Ole Miss.
- Ole Miss is now searching for a new head coach.
Lane Kiffin has officially announced his departure from Ole Miss to accept the head coaching position at LSU, sparking immediate discussions about his successor. Early speculation even mentioned former Rebels quarterback and NFL legend Eli Manning as a potential candidate.
Manning, an iconic figure at Ole Miss, responded with his characteristic humor to a satirical report claiming he would be named head coach. The report humorously suggested a transition plan was in place to install the two-time Super Bowl champion. Manning shared the post on social media, quipping, "'Coach Manning' has a nice ring to it."
While Manning's lighthearted response amused fans, it underscored the unlikelihood of him taking on a collegiate head coaching role, given his current media career and NFL legacy. The search for Ole Miss's next coach intensifies as the program aims to maintain national relevance within the competitive SEC.
