Ole Miss coach Pete Golding lays into tampering rules, has ‘no ill will’ toward Lane Kiffin
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Ole Miss coach Pete Golding defended tampering allegations amid an NCAA investigation, criticizing the current recruiting system as hypocritical and broken.
- Golding compared player tampering rules unfavorably to coaching recruitment practices, highlighting inconsistencies in enforcement and expectations.
- The Ole Miss program faces multiple investigations related to NIL deals and transfer activities, reflecting broader challenges within college football compliance.
- Despite Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU, Golding maintains a cordial relationship with him and acknowledges the positive impact of Kiffin's tenure on the program.
- Golding expressed confidence in the program's progress and addressed fan concerns by emphasizing recent team successes, including an 11-1 season and College Football Playoff appearance.
