Lane Kiffin says he won’t make future coaching decisions based on money
By Derek Hryn
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Amid all the chatter about the open Florida and LSU jobs, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin made it clear on The Pat McAfee Show that money isn’t influencing his future. The Rebels coach, who’s 51-19 in six seasons at Ole Miss, said he’s never made choices based on a paycheck and won’t start now.
“I have never made a decision off money, nor will I,” Kiffin said. “I’ve seen too many examples in life where money does not buy happiness.
The coach is aware that his agent doesn’t appreciate his client stating that publicly.
“Jimmy Sexton gets really mad when I say that.”
Kiffin’s focus is squarely on the current team. Ole Miss is 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the SEC, and coming off a big road win at Oklahoma. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and a touchdown, while Kewan Lacy ran for two scores. Freshman wide receiver Winston Watkins added 111 yards on just four catches, proving the Rebels’ offense is loaded with playmakers.
The game was closer than it needed to be, with Oklahoma threatening late, but Ole Miss held on thanks to a Lucas Carneiro clutch 37-yard field goal late in the fourth. Kiffin isn’t worried about rumors or dollar signs — he’s all about winning, developing his players, and keeping the Rebels competitive in the SEC. For now, that’s where his head and heart are.
