Lane Kiffin Quietly Humbles Pete Golding After Ole Miss’ First CFP Win Against Tulane
The Ole Miss vs Tulane game proved to be extremely significant for Pete Golding, and the Oxford crowd’s loud support had already declared him better than Lane Kiffin in the eyes of many fans. Even before the playoff, Coach Kiffin’s demeanor seemed noticeably different, and that exact change in tone was visible from Golding during the presser.
He subtly highlighted the crowd’s love for loyalty to the program while indirectly taking a shot at the LSU coach. Discussions around Ole Miss’s win are everywhere, and Golding is receiving praise from all sides.
In this situation, LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin had already offered his congratulations to staff and athletes earlier. However, without taking any names, he has quietly posted a quote that appears to be a subtle reminder for Pete Golding to stay humble.
Kiffin posted a quote, saying, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Ego is the enemy.” He mentioned Ryan Holiday to provide a credit, and on the same story, he posted George Bernard Shaw’s quote.
“Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything,” Lane Kiffin posted
It’s not necessary that Lane Kiffin was targeting Pete Golding specifically, but when you look at both quotes together—and keep in mind the ongoing tension between the LSU coach and the Rebels—it becomes fairly clear that the timing and context point in one direction.
Currently, both quotes appear aimed at bringing the Ole Miss coach back down to earth and sending a subtle reminder to stay humble.
Pete Golding’s Win Would Ultimately Benefit Lane Kiffin
Some wounds heal, but they still leave a scar—and Kiffin’s exit is one such wound for Ole Miss. The LSU coach left in the middle of the season, and reportedly, his contract includes clauses where every Ole Miss win earns him more money than Pete Golding. If the Rebels somehow win the national title—which isn’t impossible, but is extremely unlikely—Kiffin would receive a $1 million bonus.
What Pete Golding’s wins mean to Kiffin emotionally is something only Lane Kiffin himself knows. Still, financially, the 50-year-old coach would clearly benefit if Golding manages to take Ole Miss all the way.
From that perspective alone, Kiffin would probably be rooting for Golding’s and Ole Miss Rebels Football success. That said, the road ahead is brutally tough. Ole Miss must first get past Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, one of the best teams in college football.
Keeping that in mind, it’s fair to say that the Tulane game may have been the last realistic opportunity for Pete Golding to boost Lane Kiffin’s earnings significantly.
Lane Kiffin Quietly Humbles Pete Golding After Ole Miss’ First CFP Win Against Tulane
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