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Ole Miss’ Pete Golding brings unfiltered candor to SEC media days
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 6 min read
By Dana O’Neil, CNN Tampa, Florida (CNN) — Before each coach takes the stage for his press conference at SEC Football media days, Commissioner Greg Sankey steps to the microphone for a brief introduction. He runs through the coach’s bona fides and adds a non-football side note—who likes to play p...
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Key takeaway He explained that the Goldings are a golfing family, noting that this summer the coach caddied for his 11-year-old son, Bentley.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The unfiltered candor of Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding at SEC media days may seem like a distant story, but it has implications for El Paso's own college football fans. As a community that takes pride in its local teams, El Pasoans can appreciate Golding's refreshing honesty in a sport often dominated by coached responses. While Golding's comments may have upended the traditional "talking season" in the SEC, they also reflect a desire for authenticity that resonates with fans everywhere, including those in El Paso. As the college football season approaches, local fans will be watching to see if Golding's approach pays off for Ole Miss, and whether other coaches will follow his lead in speaking their minds. This could lead to a more interesting and engaging season, not just for Ole Miss fans, but for college football enthusiasts in El Paso and beyond.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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