Lane Kiffin Celebrates Couple’s Engagement During Ole Miss Game
Inspired by a romantic public proposal, the sixth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels dominated The Citadel with a 49-0 victory.
Fall marks college football season across the nation, but for one Ole Miss pair, their love story reached a new milestone in front of thousands of fans and coach Lane Kiffin.
On-field Proposal at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
During a timeout in the third quarter of the Rebels’ game against The Citadel, former Ole Miss pole vaulter Drew O’Connor took the field for a field goal promotion. His girlfriend, Madison Barnette, joined him as the holder. Instead of kicking the ball, O’Connor knelt down and proposed.
Barnette accepted and slid on a ring, thrilling the crowd of Ole Miss fans.
Coach Lane Kiffin Joins the Celebration
Lane Kiffin, in his sixth year as head coach, was watching from the sideline and joined the couple to capture the moment in photos, celebrating their joy by pointing at them.
“Ole Miss does not keep official statistics on the amount of on-field proposals during games.”
This heartfelt moment clearly added a memorable touch to the game day experience for both the couple and the fans.
Summary
An Ole Miss couple's on-field engagement during a game was warmly celebrated by coach Lane Kiffin, creating a memorable highlight in the season.
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