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Why it needs to be Lane... or...

Posted on 11/26/17 at 12:52 am
Posted by Razorback Reverend
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 11/26/17 at 12:52 am
someone like him without some of his baggage.

1. We need a high flying offensive scheme to succeed here at Arkansas against the Bama's, Auburns, LSU's of the sec. Sure... Defense wins championships... But please list the top 100 players all time at Arkansas and I bet 80 of them would be offensive (not personally) in class. We have great RB's here or close always, we have capable WR's, we have TE's, we have big boys who can be Oline... TX provides much of this as well via the high flying offensive schemes the HS's now use there.
2. We need someone of the age who understands youth of today. I worked for many years with kids, counseled them, mentored them, took them on trips that they would have never been able to do on their own, seeing places they didn't even imagine existed. It was awesome. Yet, I found myself longing to be a Dad first and foremost. And I am. Love my kids. But no longer involved to the extent above with other youth. Understanding their culture was a huge part of the success I had. Kiffen understands their culture, the culture of today, the PR, the social media aspect. The dude just connects to the talent that we need.
3. He has been there. Tenner, USC, Bammy.. he gets what it takes to win in the highest conferences in the NCAA. He has matured a bit. I watched his interview on ESPN and saw a young man still, who gets kids, who understands the public better, but still has enough edge to push the envelope a bit.. And you know what, I love to push envelopes. I have lived my life moving the barometer a bit in all areas of my work, and life. Love being the one who changes minds, work, and directions in others.. When possible.
4. Excitement.... The dude would bring a level of excitement in our program missing since the Grinch of Offense left.

OK, who is on board?

It will probably never happen, but dang if I wouldn't be for it. Now... Norvell may be a mature LK, without the baggage.. I just don't know. Haven't followed his social media, etc... ETAL!
Posted by Razorback Reverend
Member since Dec 2013
22807 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 12:53 am to
sorry for the wall of text....
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
132551 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 12:57 am to
quote:

OK, who is on board?

pirate ship
Posted by JohnnyBob
The Lake
Member since Aug 2012
9483 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 1:21 am to
Reality has hit Hogville tonight hard.
Even they're talking up Lane Train
Posted by TheCheshireHog
Cashew Chicken Country
Member since Oct 2010
40907 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 1:24 am to
He’s been my first choice for awhile. I don’t think our admin would ever have the stones to hire him unfortunately. I’m still holding out hope though that someone over there will be willing to take the risk.
Posted by ArHog
Muss is a coward
Member since Jan 2008
33205 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 2:50 am to
Norvell is the answer Rev
Posted by Pigfeet
Ark Mods are Fascists
Member since Mar 2010
19783 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 6:16 am to
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Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
3133 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 6:21 am to
quote:

He’s been my first choice for awhile.
Posted by theenemy
Member since Oct 2006
13078 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 9:30 am to
All in on the Lane Train!

He has been my #1 all along.

Best fit for us if we really want to be a contender.
Posted by arkiebrian
NWA
Member since Nov 2006
4167 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 10:37 am to
I'm still not sold on Kiffin. I'd rather see Norvell or the Pirate than Lane. I think Kiffin spells trouble. I recall the time he had a DUI accident that was swept under the rug. Those sorts of things don't seem to turn out well here in Arkansas.
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37299 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 11:09 am to
I’d be fine with Lane but I’d also be a little nervous we hired two head coaches in a row that like to write checks with their mouths that their butts can’t cash. He would be entertaining though I have no doubt.

Posted by Feral
Member since Mar 2012
12457 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 1:30 pm to
quote:

Why it needs to be Lane


Posted by gotnaren
Member since Sep 2017
49 posts
Posted on 11/26/17 at 8:47 pm to
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He has been there. Tenner, USC, Bammy.


I gotta hand to you, Rev. You have the ability to research and think out of the box with good football knowledge.

However, the hiring of Lane Kiffen (IMO) will be a tragic mistake for U of A football.

Why? He left 'Tenner' after only 14 months. I know there is a reason he walked home after his auto accident versus staying near waiting for towing assistance.

Why? He was fired at LAX who denied him a ride back to campus on bus with his bags. Not a class act for USC but he was not such a class act either coaching the Trojans. IMO

Why? His recruiting tactics are questionable in a court of law. Where the case was dismissed BUT not on grounds the charges were untrue. To lure a 4 star athlete he promised the staris good and close friend a job he renigged on after the signing and persuasion of the Plaintiff. Supposedly because the Plaintiff had 2 misdemeanor infractions to his record Kiffen did not know about. In short, not a man of his word.

Why? There is much more to this young coach's ambitions and limitations than meets the eye. He is best to be an assistant and not a leader in my opinion.

Sorry to say but I know well Lane's type of personality. (I believe to apologize if wrong) but he is suspected with a major flaw I had for many years with alcohol. He must be vetted extensively in that aspect.
This post was edited on 11/26/17 at 8:57 pm
Posted by VagueMessage
Fayetteville, AR
Member since Jun 2013
3907 posts
Posted on 11/27/17 at 2:27 am to
I don't see what everyone else does in this guy. It seems like he'd be here five years at most, even if he was doing well. He went 10–2 one year at USC, and he's 9–3 right now at FAU. Every other year as a coach he's sucked or been mediocre.

I get a very Will Muschamp feeling about him.
Posted by UnderCoverHog
South Tangi
Member since May 2012
1668 posts
Posted on 11/27/17 at 7:25 am to
Can you imagine the look on Kiffin's face at the press conference when they make him call the hogs?

He'd be way too cool for that.
This post was edited on 11/27/17 at 7:26 am
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