India, Dec. 1 -- Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss exit was as messy as it gets. The legendary coach wanted to lead the Rebels through the playoffs, but alleged that AD Keith Carter took away that opportunity. Carter, in response, issued a straight statement, further promoting defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach.

However, now a leaked audio from Ole Miss' team meeting has surfaced. It features Carter breaking the news to players and introducing Golding as the new boss.

Before entering that meeting, players were required to hand over their phones, according to reporting by On3's Pete Nakos. Even so, audio from the gathering leaked shortly afterward. In the recording, Carter briefly ceded the floor to chancellor Glenn Boyce, who praised...