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Kiff insinuates Ole Miss connection to Confederate symbolism was issue for him
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:07 am
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:07 am
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In explaining his decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU, Lane Kiffin seems willing to invoke Ole Miss's struggle to distance itself from symbols like the Confederate flag, Colonel Rebel, and the nickname "Ole Miss" itself.
When he was coaching there, Kiffin says, top recruits would tell him, “‘Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren’t letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi.’ That doesn’t come up when you say Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Parents were sitting here this weekend saying the campus’s diversity feels so great: ‘It feels like there’s no segregation’”
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Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:09 am to Fun Bunch
He gave Frank Wilson all the ammo he needs when the Ole Miss fanbase starts wondering why he can't sign elite talent like he did at LSU.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:09 am to Fun Bunch
Good. Probably should be mentioned more often in recruiting to put those bozos back where they belong
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:10 am to Fun Bunch
I respect it and I’m glad our coach knows how to play the game but I could never pander to that for any amount of money 
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:11 am to Ampipe96
I mean yeah ok but...
Where does the "Tigers" nickname come from
Where does the "Tigers" nickname come from
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:12 am to Fun Bunch
I don't mind this angle at all. If they want to negative recruit by saying Baton Rouge is dangerous, we should give it back to them.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:13 am to Casual
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:13 am to Fun Bunch
The large beautiful animals roaming the jungles of bengal
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:13 am to Fun Bunch
This is going to rile them up big time.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:13 am to Fun Bunch
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Where does the "Tigers" nickname come from
Shhhh
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The LSU Tigers nickname, adopted in 1896, originates from Civil War history, specifically honoring the "Louisiana Tigers," a famed brigade of Confederate soldiers known for their ferocity.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:14 am to Fun Bunch
I mean, if your grandparents are making the decision on where you play college football as a recruit, you're probably not gonna fare that well anywhere when you get to college and have to make a lot of decisions on your own.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:14 am to RB10
That game is going to be something else
I actually worry a little for any coaches, players and fans safety there
I actually worry a little for any coaches, players and fans safety there
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:19 am to Fun Bunch
Thank God we have never seen this logo or sticker around town or surrounding parishes - may scare off some grandparents!
Sarcasm.
This is such a non-issue in regards to the stars and bars
This post was edited on 5/11/26 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:19 am to LSBoosie
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The LSU Tigers nickname, adopted in 1896, originates from Civil War history, specifically honoring the "Louisiana Tigers," a famed brigade of Confederate soldiers known for their ferocity.
In fairness they fought for the US before and after the late unpleasantries.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:22 am to Fun Bunch
The Ole Miss media and twitter accounts are all a'melt this morning. I think they're proving his point for him.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:25 am to Fun Bunch
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:25 am to The Pirate King
Tuberville said the same thing 30 years ago.
The Confederate symbolism is more direct there. That makes it harder to recruit outside the South. You spend half the visit trying to convince the parents the Klan isn't going to come for their kids.
Their biggest problem is they're the runts of the SEC. You have multiple better programs one or two states away.
The Confederate symbolism is more direct there. That makes it harder to recruit outside the South. You spend half the visit trying to convince the parents the Klan isn't going to come for their kids.
Their biggest problem is they're the runts of the SEC. You have multiple better programs one or two states away.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 11:32 am to Fun Bunch
This is going to go over well on SEC Rant.
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