.J.J. Blog Post, ESPNSep 1, 2024, 12:16 PM ETAfter dominating the Furman Paladins in a 76-0 victory, the Ole Miss Rebels' much-awaited 2024 initiative has actually begun without a hitch.As long as you're certainly not counting the position kickoff.One of college football's very most lately set up customs is Ole Miss' regimen for firsts. Beginning final fall, the moment a kickoff at Vaught Hemingway Stadium is actually completed, head instructor Lane Kiffin's pet dog, Extract Kiffin, rides out to the center of the field as well as fetches the tee.Editor's Picks1 RelatedUnfortunately, on Sunday Extract-- a Labrador retriever by name and also evidently attribute-- was actually an unpredicted add-on to the Rebels' opening-weekend injury list.Come opportunity for the position first versus Furman, regardless of stories that Extract would certainly attempt to offer points a try, the retriever was devalued coming from uncertain to out. Having said that, he did still appear on the field.And in a manner that would certainly create his father proud, he took to his X profile to refer to things.Pain of watching somebody else receive the first tee https://t.co/aY5PF6SjjZu2014 Juice Kiffin (@JuiceKiffin) August 31, 2024 Much like his instructor papa, Juice has actually been quick to develop themself as a social networking sites phenom. His X account boasts over 57,000 fans, with his messages ranging from updates on his daily lifestyle to reposts of devoted fans.His status is actually uncertain for Ole Miss' match next full week against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.