Charlie Weis Jr., Kevin Smith expected to coach for Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl
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Key Points:
- Charlie Weis Jr. was the only assistant coach who accompanied Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU and was present at Ole Miss's practice as they prepared for the Fiesta Bowl semifinal against Miami.
- Running backs coach Kevin Smith also committed to staying with Ole Miss through the playoff, despite his new role at LSU.
- Ole Miss coach Pete Golding indicated that it was LSU's decision whether assistants who took LSU jobs would continue coaching Ole Miss during the playoffs, emphasizing the team has enough staff to proceed regardless.
- Other offensive assistants who joined Kiffin at LSU include tight ends coach Joe Cox and receivers coach George McDonald, both of whom coached in the Sugar Bowl with Ole Miss.
- Golding stressed that his staff
