Ole Miss Keeps 3,937-Yard QB Trinidad Chambliss From LSU After Lane Kiffin Push
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 16
Ole Miss Keeps 3,937-Yard QB Trinidad Chambliss From LSU After Lane Kiffin Push
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 16
Summary
Ole Miss persuaded quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to stay in Oxford, blocking LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s bid to bring over the passer who threw for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Tom Mars, the attorney handling Chambliss’ NCAA eligibility appeal, said Kiffin called and texted several times a day because LSU wanted Chambliss as its top transfer-portal quarterback if the extra year was approved.
Pete Golding, athletic director Keith Carter and Grove Collective director Walker Jones countered with a late-night retention push, while also keeping running back Kewan Lacy from following Kiffin to LSU.
LSU eventually pivoted to Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt, and Mars said Kiffin’s tone toward Chambliss’ case turned sarcastic once Ole Miss had secured the quarterback.