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Tommy Tuberville delivers iconic comparison of his, Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss departures
- Tuberville, now a U.S. senator, recalled his Ole Miss exit and compared it to Lane Kiffin's departure for LSU.
- Kiffin announced his move from Ole Miss to LSU after the Egg Bowl, ending his Rebels tenure.
- Ole Miss replaced Kiffin with defensive coordinator Pete Golding on the same day of the coach's departure.
- Tuberville's Auburn tenure included an SEC Championship in 2004 with an undefeated Sugar Bowl run.
- The article frames the Tuberville-Kiffin comparison as a notable storyline for postseason discussion.
- Kiffin’s departure followed a strong season at Ole Miss, including an Egg Bowl effort and 11-1 record at the time of decision.
- Kiffin’s move continued with Baton Rouge as his next destination, per the report.
- Tuberville asserted Ole Miss was ready to move on quickly, distancing the program from Kiffin's name during a championship chase.
- Tuberville’s analysis linked his personal exit to the broader coaching movement in college football.
- The report notes Tuberville’s successful coaching career at Auburn following his Ole Miss exit.
- The article presents Tuberville’s pine box quote in the context of a radio show remark from 1998.
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