Charlie Weis Jr. update keeps things hopeful for Ole Miss before Fiesta Bowl

Lane Kiffin stole all the excitement from what was a historic Sugar Bowl win for the Rebels against Georgia on New Year's.

The LSU head coach is reportedly planning to call back his staffers, whom he promised to Golding for a fair shot at the National Championship, even before they face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal.

The rumor was enough to successfully put a damper on the celebrations and ignited a deep-seated concern for the Rebels' future CFP run.

The primary point of concern was, of course, OC Charlie Weis Jr. The OC from Kiffin's staff who has kept the Rebels' offense's formidable reputation very much afloat in the Playoff.

Pulling him back to LSU would be the ultimate sabotage Kiffin could plan for his former team.

He doesn't, for now.

Charlie Weis Jr. reportedly staying for Miami

Shortly after the reports of Kiffin's staffer were released, another update of Weis Jr. would stay at Ole Miss until the national championship, or until Ole Miss's CFP run concludes.

"A source said some of the assistants have apparently pushed back on leaving an Ole Miss team that is two victories away from winning a national championship," ESPN's Mark Salaback reported.

"Sources told ESPN, after the Rebels' win, that Weis was expected to coach in the Fiesta Bowl. But sources also said that a plan was in place for the other LSU assistants to return to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to help the Tigers prepare to host prospects in the transfer portal this weekend."

"Everything has been extremely clear and transparent between myself and Pete Golding through constant communication, including a plan all the way through this historic championship run," Kiffin told ESPN on Friday morning. "What an amazing night for all Ole Miss players, coaches and fans."

Sabotage or not, Kiffin is at a crossroads, and his choice will tell the respect he holds for the school he coached for six years.