Pete Golding isn't messing with what works

OXFORD – Pete Golding isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel at Ole Miss. He’s well aware of what has elevated the Rebels’ program over the last few years. Golding was elevated from defensive coordinator to head coach on Nov. 30 following Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU. Golding has been Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator the last three seasons – a stretch where the Rebels have won 32 games and secured three straight double-digit win seasons for the first time in program history. Ole Miss has had top-35 scoring defenses in each of Golding’s three years, including the No. 2 unit last season and a group tied for 24th this year despite 10...