.J.J. Message, ESPNSep 1, 2024, 12:16 PM ETAfter controling the Furman Paladins in a 76-0 victory, the Ole Miss Rebels' much-awaited 2024 project has actually started without a hitch.As long as you're certainly not considering the opening kickoff.One of university soccer's most just recently set up heritages is Ole Miss' regular for firsts. Beginning final autumn, when a first at Vaught Hemingway Arena is actually finished, head trainer Lane Kiffin's canine, Juice Kiffin, runs out to the center of the field and also fetches the tee.Editor's Picks1 RelatedUnfortunately, on Sunday Juice-- a Labrador retriever by label and also plainly attributes-- was actually an unanticipated addition to the Rebels' opening-weekend personal injury list.Come opportunity for the opening kickoff against Furman, even with stories that Extract will attempt to give factors a try, the retriever was actually downgraded from doubtful to out. Nonetheless, he performed still seem on the field.And in a way that would create his papa proud, he took to his X account to discuss things.Pain of checking out somebody else get the kickoff tee https://t.co/aY5PF6SjjZu2014 Extract Kiffin (@JuiceKiffin) August 31, 2024 Just like his trainer papa, Extract has actually been quick to create themself as a social networks phenom. His X account boasts over 57,000 followers, along with his blog posts varying coming from updates on his day-to-day life to reposts of devoted fans.His status is uncertain for Ole Miss' match next full week against the Center Tennessee Blue Raiders.