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Lane Kiffin has been one of the most talked-about figures in college football over the past month after deciding to leave the Ole Miss Rebels following six seasons to accept the head coaching position at LSU.
The Rebels are currently preparing for a second-round matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff this coming week, and while Kiffin has continued to show support for Ole Miss, he has also not shied away from stirring the pot on social media.
On Friday, Kiffin subtly trolled Ole Miss by posting a photo of LSU scoring a touchdown with Rebels defenders down on the field in the background, a move that quickly sparked backlash from fans.
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"Shameful Lane. Be better than that. You quit on that school plain & simple and then blamed the ‘system.’ Your hand was not forced by the ‘system.’ There is literally no need for that specific pic. You chased the $$$ plain & simple and quit. Be an adult now," a fan said.
Someone else added, "Buddy is trying to troll with a game he lost with a loaded roster."
Another person wrote, "You have ZERO self awareness."
"He lost this game with a top 3 roster. Fitting. lol," a fan shared.
One more person commented, "Crazy that this man is touting a game that he lost."
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Kiffin has shown a great deal of respect since leaving Ole Miss, including toward the program and new head coach Pete Golding, who served as the defensive coordinator on his staff during his time with the Rebels.
However, he has also had several controversial moments since departing, with this incident serving as another example — whether intentional or not — that has added fuel to the fire for Ole Miss fans who did not take his departure lightly.
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