re: Lane Kiffen's impact beyond X's & O's

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when I heard that Bama hired Kiffen I was like most & thought it was an epic disaster waiting to happen.

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what I figured was:

a) Saban recognized Kiffin was a good tactical coach

b) Saban knew Kiffin would at least not hurt the Bama recruiting juggernaut even if he didn't really help it that much.

c) Saban knew Kiffin wouldn't have to be slapped down into knowing his place in the Bama pecking order.


Basically Saban knew he would get what he needed in a competent OC at the very least, and anything more would be gravy. People who bet on Saban to brainfart more than a couple of times a decade are gonna have an empty piggy bank.