LSU's Weis with Ole Miss for game; has done 'terrific job'
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Key Points:
- Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. traveled to Arizona to coach the Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl against Miami, despite being on loan from LSU's staff under Lane Kiffin.
- Weis Jr. has been actively involved in game preparation, reviewing practice tape, scripting plays, and communicating with the coaching staff via phone and FaceTime.
- Running backs coach Kevin Smith, also hired by LSU, is expected to continue coaching Ole Miss during the College Football Playoff with LSU's administration approval.
- Ole Miss assistant Joe Judge praised Weis Jr.'s dedication and coaching ability amid the unusual situation of coaching for two programs simultaneously.
- Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss noted that despite the coaching staff's dual obligations, the team remains focused
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