New Coaches for LSU and Ole Miss Football

May 14, 2026, 21:40
USSports

Introduction

Lane Kiffin is the new coach at LSU. He left the Ole Miss team.

Main Body

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss on November 30. The school wanted him to leave fast. They did not want the players to leave the team. Pete Golding became the new coach. He won two big games, but he lost the third game. LSU has a new plan for their team. The old coach did not talk to the fans and the school friends. Now, the coach must talk to people and ask for money. This helps the team grow. LSU has new and great players. They want to win the big championship games. They are ready for the new season.

Conclusion

LSU has a new way of working. Ole Miss is still a strong team.

Learning

🕒 Past vs. Present

Look at how the story changes from what happened (Past) to what is happening now (Present).

The Past (Finished Actions)

  • Left → (He left the team)
  • Wanted → (The school wanted him)
  • Became → (Pete became the coach)
  • Won/Lost → (He won games, he lost one)

The Present (Now/General)

  • Is → (Lane is the new coach)
  • Has → (LSU has a new plan)
  • Want → (They want to win)

💡 Simple Rule for A2: If you see an -ed at the end (like wanted), it usually means the action is over. If you see words like is or has, it is talking about the current situation.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
A person who trains or directs a sports team
Example:The coach taught the players new drills.
team (n.)
A group of people who play a sport together
Example:Our team won the match.
school (n.)
An institution where students learn
Example:She goes to school every day.
player (n.)
Someone who participates in a sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
game (n.)
A sporting event where teams compete
Example:The game was exciting.
win (v.)
To succeed in a competition
Example:They will try to win the championship.
lose (v.)
To fail to win
Example:They may lose the next match.
talk (v.)
To speak with someone
Example:The coach will talk to the fans.
ask (v.)
To request information or something
Example:He will ask for money.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods
Example:They need money for equipment.
help (v.)
To give assistance
Example:The coach helps the team improve.
grow (v.)
To become larger or better
Example:The team will grow stronger.
new (adj.)
Recently created or obtained
Example:They have a new coach.
old (adj.)
Existing for a long time
Example:The old coach retired.
big (adj.)
Large in size
Example:They play in big stadiums.
fast (adj.)
Quick
Example:He runs fast.
strong (adj.)
Having power
Example:The team is strong.
season (n.)
A period of sports competitions
Example:The season starts next month.
championship (n.)
A contest to decide the best
Example:They aim to win the championship.
people (n.)
Human beings
Example:People cheer for the team.
friends (n.)
Companions
Example:Friends support the coach.
fans (n.)
Enthusiasts who support a team
Example:Fans watch the game.