Rippee Writes: Tyler Komis on spring football

In this episode of MPW Digital's Rippee Writes, host Brian Scott sits down with Tyler Komis of 247's Tower Compass to discuss the evolving landscape of Ole Miss football under new head coach Pete Golding. The conversation begins with a humorous and bizarre story from Komis about a bathroom in New Orleans that erupted with a literal 'lava stream' of waste during a wedding rehearsal dinner—a moment that encapsulates the unpredictability of life in the South. The core of the episode focuses on spring football, where Komis and Scott analyze Golding’s transparent, no-nonsense approach compared to the flamboyant, media-savvy persona of former coach Lane Kiffin. They highlight Golding’s emphasis on defensive identity, roster depth, and player development, noting his willingness to name standout players like Landon Barnes and his confidence in the team’s size and speed. The duo also reflect on how Golding’s calm, authentic demeanor has created a more stable and less dramatic program environment, a refreshing shift for fans weary of Kiffin’s circus-like atmosphere. They touch on the lack of a spring game, the structured but limited media access, and the strategic hiring of coordinators like John David Baker and Joe Judge, who bring experience without ego. The conversation then shifts to Ole Miss baseball, where the team’s offensive struggles—especially a 20-inning scoreless streak—are examined as a major concern, with the upcoming series against LSU seen as a pivotal swing series. Finally, the hosts briefly discuss the Masters golf tournament, with Komis predicting Patrick Reed’s unlikely victory as a bold, ironic twist. The episode closes on a personal note, with both men reflecting on their own golfing pasts and Mississippi’s surprising depth of elite golf talent.