.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 initiative has begun without a hitch.As long as you are actually not counting the opening kickoff.One of university football's most just recently developed traditions is Ole Miss' routine for firsts. Starting final autumn, the moment a first at Vaught Hemingway Stadium is actually completed, head instructor Lane Kiffin's pet, Juice Kiffin, trots out to the center of the industry and also recovers the tee.Editor's Picks1 RelatedUnfortunately, on Saturday Extract-- a Labrador retriever by label as well as plainly attributes-- was actually an unexpected add-on to the Rebels' opening-weekend personal injury list.Come opportunity for the opening kickoff versus Furman, regardless of stories that Juice would certainly seek to give things a try, the retriever was reduced from uncertain to out. Nevertheless, he performed still seem on the field.And in a method that would make his daddy proud, he required to his X account to discuss things.Pain of watching someone else obtain the first tee https://t.co/aY5PF6SjjZu2014 Extract Kiffin (@JuiceKiffin) August 31, 2024 Just like his trainer dad, Extract has actually fasted to develop himself as a social networking sites phenom. His X account includes over 57,000 fans, along with his blog posts varying coming from updates on his everyday lifestyle to reposts of adoring fans.His status is not clear for Ole Miss' match next full week against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.