Ole Miss Mod: "LSU's planned pursuit of Lane Kiffin"

Neal McCready:

"I’m almost reluctant to post this but I’ve got info from a couple of sources that confirms something I’d started hearing over the weekend.
All of the focus around here has been on the threat Florida poses as the Gators target Lane Kiffin. The Ole Miss coach is also, per two sources, the primary target at LSU. I was told earlier today to watch LSU chase three targets in the coming weeks — Kiffin, Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz and Louisville coach Jeff Brohm. I was subsequently told LSU has Kiffin atop that list and is prepared to offer him a deal that would make him the highest paid coach in college football.
I am told LSU isn’t particularly confident it can pry Kiffin away from Ole Miss, and the timing of the College Football Playoff is a major problem that could interfere with the Tigers’ pursuit.
Obviously, LSU’s situation has gotten weird with the governor’s involvement, the dispute with Brian Kelly and just the overall weirdness in Baton Rouge right now.
A few years ago, Kiffin, per sources, tried to get LSU’s attention, to no avail. That’s obviously changed.
My thoughts: I still think Florida is a much bigger threat, and I still believe the timing of the CFP — among other things — makes Ole Miss the favorite, but Kiffin has, per sources, indicated he wants to evaluate his options before making a decision. When does that happen? During the open date? After the Egg Bowl? I don’t know. I don’t believe it’s realistic for Kiffin to drag out a college choice until after the CFP, if Ole Miss qualifies."