Welcome back. Moving into hour number three. I am Jim Rome. I'm Southern California. It is a four-hour program, as you know.

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We've been talking a lot of college ball over the last hour or so. So joining us right now to illuminate

and educate. It's my man. He's a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He's co-host of the

others receiving podcast. He is Pat 40. Pat, great to have you on. Thanks for making time. How you doing,

Pat? Doing well, Jim. Good to see you. Always. Good to be on with you. Good to see you, Pat.

And I appreciate you making time for us, as always. Why don't we start with the coaching carousel first, Pat, you've been writing about this. Lane Kiffin's been connected to some high-profile openings at LSU and Florida. And all of a sudden, Ole Miss would like some clarity. What is your reaction to Ole Miss wanting clarity?

And then how would you assess Lane's options at this? all of a sudden, Ole Miss, would like some clarity. What is your reaction to Ole Miss wanting clarity?

And then how would you assess Lane's options at this point?

Well, you know, this is the mess that is college football's hiring cycle, right?

You know, it happens during the season.

It doesn't happen afterwards.

The NFL and the NBA and a lot of other places can get it.

So at least there's a sensible calendar wherein you hire and fire coaches and move on.

That's not the way it works in college football. And so we have this mess at Mississippi,

where they're having their best season since the 1960s. And lo and behold, according to published reports,

Lane Kiffin's family is on the way to Baton Rouge or is maybe already there to check things out

and see how they like it today. So that's looming over this. And Ole Miss is, you know,

trying to secure a commitment that, look, are you going to be our coach or not,

or we're going to move on?

I think that's an understandable but unrealistic expectation at this point.

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