Pete Carroll sends strong message to Lane Kiffin about his decision

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Lane Kiffin seems to be weighed down by his next coaching decision. The Ole Miss coach set the schedule for his day, which was detailed by ESPN's Marty Smith.

"After Yoga, (Kiffin) is coming here to the (Ole Miss) facility with his staff to start game planning for the Georgia Bulldogs. In case, Alabama loses tonight and the Rebels suddenly find themselves in Atlanta next weekend, with the opportunity to play for a conference championship.

"So does that thereby delay the meeting with Keith Carter? The athletic director here in the opportunity to determine where it is future will be given to me that meeting is this afternoon, but there's much he wants to do before then. First of all, Coach Saban, keep your phone"

Nick Saban is expected to be one of two calls he'll make today. The other will be going to Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll, who hired Kiffin at USC. He texted his former offensive coordinator on Friday night, according to Smith, "Which said, 'Call me anytime, Lane. I promised your father I would always take care you.'"

Kiffin isn't reportedly swayed by money in his decision. In fact, he told Smith "The only monetary decisions that have been had are about player roster. How much are you going to allow for my players? In order to accrue the best talent at this university that he so choses."

Kiffin is expected to have a decision announced later today.

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