Barney is the former Assistant Athletic Director for High School and Junior College relations at Ole Miss. Farrar was typically Ole Miss football’s lead recruiter for in state athletes, due to his deep connections. Farrar had to be granted special privileges to recruit on the road in place of then Offensive Coordinator Dan Werner due to Werner’s extenuating family circumstances.
Ole Miss announced they would not be renewing Farrar’s contract following the end of the season. Farrar spent time on Administrative Leave leading up to the announcement.
Farrar has been in the national media lately.