The coaching carousel in college football is spinning once again, and it might just bring a familiar NFL name to the spotlight! According to a report by Mark Schlabach, the Ole Miss Rebels could be in for a coaching change. But here's where it gets intriguing...
If Lane Kiffin, the current head coach, decides to move on, Joe Judge is expected to step up as the interim head coach. Judge, a former NFL head coach himself, has a complex history with the Patriots' legendary coach, Bill Belichick. During his eight-year tenure in New England, Judge learned the ropes from Belichick. However, his subsequent head coaching stint with the Giants didn't go as planned, resulting in a disappointing 10-23 record.
And this is the part most people miss—after his NFL head coaching experience, Judge returned to the Patriots, where he reunited with Belichick and served as an assistant. This stint concluded with Belichick's final year at the helm. Fast forward to 2024, and Judge joined Kiffin's staff as a senior analyst, later becoming the quarterbacks coach this season.
The big question remains: Can Judge lead the Rebels to playoff success and secure the permanent head coach position? It's a challenging task, and his future hangs in the balance. Will his previous experience as a head coach be a blessing or a curse? Only time will tell how this story unfolds, and it's sure to spark debates among football enthusiasts.
