Lane Kiffin predicted to be next head coach at historic college football program

Todd McShay psycho-analyzes Lane Kiffin

"I do want to say this, though, and I want you to just hear me when I say this: I don’t think he’s made a decision," McShay emphasized. "No, no, no, no, no, no, no. I want you to really hear that. I don’t think Lane has actually made a final decision," he told his co-host.

"Unfortunately, it’s public and unfortunately, it’s Lane, and he kind of can’t help himself with some things," McShay lamented. Though, he believes Kiffin is more family-oriented now, which may help drive his thought process. "I think I know family matters more to him now than it ever has in his life — his wellness and the things he’s done to get to where he is."

Todd McShay wasn't covering for Lane Kiffin, but he did try to note that the Ole Miss coach may get an unfair shake in the spotlight over a public sweepstakes for his talents, because he believes the Rebels coach is very player-first: "I think with Lane what we’re seeing is, he wants desperately for this time to be about the players."

Whatever occurs with Lane Kiffin long-term, most college football fans are rooting to see this Ole Miss team play out their year without the absurd distraction of a coaching departure just before the postseason.

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