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Lane Kiffin has 'rough landing' greeting in Baton Rouge after escaping Ole Miss

Lane Kiffin’s plane touched down Sunday in Baton Rouge, La., punctuating a high-stakes coaching saga that spanned Oxford, Miss., Gainesville, Fla., and the broader college football footprint. This wasn't the way it was supposed to end.

His arrival followed a playful exchange over the radio as the inbound aircraft signed off one transmission with a “Go Tigers!” Only to draw a “Hotty Toddy!” response from Baton Rouge air traffic control. It's clear this is going to be the start of a rivalry and how some are split surrounding the hire.

Oxford’s farewell was less lighthearted. Rebels fans earlier littered Kiffin’s jet-boarding with boos and gestures. It shows how some took the emotional j

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