BACKLASH: Lane Kiffin IGNITES Ole Miss Nation—Was last week a blip or WILL HE LET IT GO | Michael Katz Joins

Ole Miss Rebels find themselves at the center of college football drama as national headlines swirl around Lane Kiffin’s departure and accusations of recruiting disadvantages in Mississippi. Are the Rebels finally winning the battle for public perception after decades under the spotlight? Steven Willis breaks down the aftermath of the controversial Vanity Fair article, widespread reactions to the “race card” debate, and how Lane Kiffin’s actions keep fueling the story.   Guest Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal joins to discuss shocking statements from LSU’s Verge Ausberry, candid insights into SEC politics, and the ongoing playoff expansion battle between ESPN and Fox. With Ole Miss gearing up for a pivotal September 19th showdown against LSU, questions remain: Will roster depth give the Rebels the edge, and how will the new playoff format reshape the SEC power dynamic? Don’t miss this essential update on Ole Miss football’s path forward.   Ole Miss, Ole Miss Rebels, Locked On Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin, LSU, Keith Carter, Verge Osbury, SEC football, SEC news, college football podcast, Oxford MS, SEC Media Days, 2024 college football, college football playoffs, Ole Miss news, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt football, Alabama football, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, Tulane football, James Madison football, NCAA playoffs   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Reacting to Vanity Fair article 05:52 Learning about local history 07:27 Ole Miss working on past issues 12:01 Coaching transition controversy 13:23 Coaching transitions in college football 17:45 Discussing Baton Rouge and Destin events 20:28 Debating NCAA tournament expansion 22:46 Discussing 12 team playoff benefits 27:29 Encouraging viewer engagement   JOIN THE EVERYDAYERS CLUB https://lockedonolemiss.supercast.com/   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.