🚨 24th FLOOR: Pete Golding, Ole Miss' NFL LIKE Spring Practice is the future—Will Rivals be SHOCKED This Season?

On this episode of The 24th Floor, hosts Ross Jackson and Ruben Diaz dive into Ole Miss football's 2026 spring practices, spotlighting head coach Pete Golding's NFL-style approach that emphasizes culture, structure, and mental preparation. Golding’s phased spring model—starting with the weight room, progressing to game-speed drills in shirts and shorts, and culminating in full-contact simulations—aims to unify a deep, transfer-heavy roster before fall camp. The discussion highlights the program’s strong retention, with key players like Sontan Perkins, Will Echols, and Cam Franklin returning for multiple seasons. A major focus is on quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who has been named the starter after a legal battle with the NCAA. The hosts analyze his decision to return, emphasizing his need to improve his NFL draft stock through mental development, leadership, and mastering complex coverages—especially crucial given his undersized frame. Comparisons to Drew Brees and Baker Mayfield underscore his potential to thrive with elite preparation. The episode also previews key incoming talent, including wide receiver Jontae Cook and offensive tackle Tommy Kinsler, while teasing upcoming coverage of the basketball transfer portal, which is expected to be highly active. The overall sentiment is optimistic and forward-looking, with strong confidence in Ole Miss’s trajectory under Golding. The hosts express excitement about the team’s depth, culture-building efforts, and the potential for Chambliss to become a long-term NFL contributor. They emphasize that the NFL-like spring practices aren’t just a gimmick but a strategic evolution in college football, especially in an era defined by the transfer portal. The episode ends with anticipation for the upcoming basketball portal and continued coverage of Ole Miss’s rise across all sports.