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LSU-Contracted Assistants Cleared to Coach Ole Miss in Fiesta Bowl, With Weis Jr. On Site to Call Plays

The unusual arrangement preserves play-calling continuity for the Rebels during a staff transition to LSU.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 06: Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis of the New England Patriots on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • ESPN reported Charlie Weis Jr. flew with Ole Miss to Arizona and is available to call plays against Miami in Thursday’s Fiesta Bowl.
  • LSU granted Weis Jr. and running backs coach Kevin Smith permission to keep working with Ole Miss through the semifinal, with ESPN noting they could continue if the Rebels advance.
  • Joe Judge said the staff prepared contingency plans and coached through the week expecting some assistants might not return for the game.
  • Tight ends coach Joe Cox and receivers coach George McDonald are now working exclusively for LSU and are not expected back for Ole Miss’ playoff run.
  • Charlie Weis Sr. posted that NFL teams have interest in his son, and an ESPN reporter linked the Giants as a possibility, while Weis Jr. told On3 he aims to finish Ole Miss’ run and then move forward at LSU.