LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/UK Public Affairs) - Ryan Martin O'Connor, who built the UAB and Ole Miss cheerleading programs into national contenders in recent years, is the new head coach of Kentucky . Ed Orgeron, LSU football parting ways; coach's buyout nearly $17.15M Why Lane Kiffin to Florida does (and doesn't) make sense - Yahoo! Dellenger corroborated that report, citing an LSU official who said the coach's contract would be terminated without cause and that the school would pay a $16.95 million buyout in 18 installments. Lane Kiffin fires back at rumor of his involvement with an ex-Ole Miss Want to see the Ole Miss in action? The 2021 college football season is about four months away and Lane Kiffin has already fired one of his assistants. Follow The Grove Report On Facebook and Twitter. Especially coach Luke. I've been an Ole Miss football fan my entire life. Not only did OConnor cheer at UK for a season under Jomo Thompson before transferring to Alabama, she also lost one of her coaches in college, so she is sympathetic to the current squads plight. Theyre all alumni of the program and theyve all judged live in-person trials before so theyre a great group of judges that are going to be able to help me select the best program for our fans and for our community and our university. "As we have seen in the past, Ole Miss Basketball is capable of competing for and winning championships, and we are determined to find the right leader to help us reach our greatest potential," Carter said. When O'Connor made the move to Oxford in 2017, she brought with her a standard of excellence that has already transformed Ole Miss cheerleading. In December, police responded to an incident between Beard and his fiancee, Randi Trew. Plumlee showed up late to meet with Carter individually. "The Conference has established expectations for behavior and sportsmanship, and the actions of fans at Saturday nights game were unacceptable under any circumstances.