"Twelve years ago, coach Lane Kiffin was humiliated, fired by USC athletic director Pat Haden on an airport tarmac at 3 a.m. moments after the Trojans had flown in from Phoenix after getting crushed by Arizona State, 62-41. OK, so maybe it wasn't the tarmac, maybe that's just Trojan lore, maybe the abrupt firing took place in a small room next to the runway."
"Either way, the memory has been burned in Kiffin's heart and mind, helping motivate him to increased success on the field and seemingly heartfelt balance in his personal life. Now the tables have turned. Kiffin, 50, has led Ole Miss to a No. 5 national ranking and 10-1 record, the fourth year in the last five the Rebels have won at least 10 games."
Lane Kiffin transformed past humiliation into motivation and has rebuilt his reputation while leading Ole Miss to national prominence, including a No. 5 ranking and a 10-1 record. The Rebels have achieved at least 10 wins in four of the last five seasons under his leadership. Interest from Florida and LSU has prompted visits by his ex-wife and son to potential new locations. Ole Miss seeks clarity on Kiffin's plans before its regular-season finale, while Kiffin publicly denied receiving an ultimatum from the athletic director when questioned about his decision timeline.
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