Archie Manning did not bother with subtlety. The Ole Miss icon delivered a direct and unapologetic message to Rebel fans the moment Lane Kiffin’s exit became official. His video cut straight through the usual politeness surrounding coaching changes.

“As you know, the Rebels had a great year,” Archie Manning said in a video posted by Everything Ole Miss on December 9. “I think we’re going to do great in the playoffs without our narcissist jerk coach. I sure hope so.”

Archie Manning’s history at Ole Miss from 1968-1970 gives weight to every word. He started three seasons under Johnny Vaught and produced one of the greatest individual performances in SEC history in 1969, throwing for 436 yards and rushing for 104 more against Alabama. That outing set conference records that stood for

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