I’m a fan of who we’ve got, what he’s done since getting the job, and the hope/excitement that he has instilled in the base.
Given the choice I agree Auburn got the better head coach. I think of Kiffin as more of a play caller much like Petrino.
Just observing the second half of the schedule it did appear that Dart was not "the guy" that could bail Ole Miss out of a deficit. Kiffin made the choice because at least IMO, I think he saw the same.
Auburn offered a better fit for Sanders and several other available QBs in the early portal all who chose to go elsewhere.
Doubtful Ashford transformed into Nick Marshall over the last few months so it's somewhat strange that we weren't able to entice at least one new veteran into the fold that "isn't afraid of competition."
The facilities, the surrounding cast with an established starting back, a few new receivers and a retooled line should have been enough with our offensive staff to add another QB.
Guess we'll just have to roll with what we got.