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Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss
By Brett Martel, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coached by Kiffin last s...
Key takeaway He oversaw the Rebels' 11-1 regular season in 2025 but left for LSU before the College Football Playoff in a move that has since brought much scrutiny to college football’s recruiting calendar.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The debate over Lane Kiffin's comments on Ole Miss' recruiting challenges has sparked a discussion that resonates with San Antonio 's own experiences with diversity and inclusion. As a city with a rich cultural heritage, San Antonio understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. Trinidad Chambliss' personal experience in Oxford, Mississippi, highlights the complexity of this issue, where individual interactions can contradict broader perceptions. This conversation is relevant to San Antonio's own efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, particularly in the context of education and community development. The city's schools and community organizations have been working to create a more inclusive environment, and the discussion around Kiffin's comments serves as a reminder that these efforts are crucial in shaping the experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds. San Antonio's own experiences with building a vibrant and inclusive community can inform this national conversation.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coached by Kiffin last s...
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