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Lane Kiffin Says Driving Past Death Valley Made Him Want to Talk Like Ed Orgeron

Lane Kiffin says it was a tough decision for him to choose to leave Ole Miss after six seasons to become LSU’s new head coach. As he left Ole Miss on Sunday, he saw fans who were upset with his departure, which made him contemplate his decision even more.

But Kiffin admitted landing in Baton Rouge and driving by LSU’s Tiger Stadium, also known as “Death Valley,” changed things for him. This drive inspired him to call former LSU coach Ed Orgeron, who is well known for his Cajun accent when he says “Geaux Tigers.” Kiffin had to channel his inner Orgeron on Monday.

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