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I know I'll get ridiculed for saying this
Posted on 1/11/14 at 7:26 am
Posted on 1/11/14 at 7:26 am
But Lane Kiffin is a very good hire for Alabama. His offenses at USC were jawdroppingly good, and Tennessee improved tremendously on offense. It's going to be tough to recruit against him too. My only concern would be how he works with the staff since he is largely unfamiliar with them. But overall, I think it's a solid hire. And you're welcome for another thread on Lane Kiffin.
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Posted on 1/11/14 at 7:30 am to DyeHardDylan
And in 6 or 7 years he can be Saban's successor! 
Posted on 1/11/14 at 7:41 am to DyeHardDylan
Posted on 1/11/14 at 7:53 am to DyeHardDylan
Last time (05) he was a standalone OC, USCw was easily one of the most prolific offenses in the history of college football
Bottom line is Saban really respects Lane and his eval and criticisms of Nuss when he came a few weeks ago is what prompted Saban to consider him for the job. He was the 1st name he called and only interview. It is a risky hire but the rewards could be massive. From all accounts his release from USCw pretty much humbled him and made him realize he has a specialty and possibly tried as a HC to do too much (this top year was a really great example). He crashed and burned as a HC there is no denying that but he is an offensive mastermind and a lightning rod recruiting wise (at a position where Bama had 2 non-factors with the last 2 OCs). I personally am excited to see the impact he has on our offense.
Bottom line is Saban really respects Lane and his eval and criticisms of Nuss when he came a few weeks ago is what prompted Saban to consider him for the job. He was the 1st name he called and only interview. It is a risky hire but the rewards could be massive. From all accounts his release from USCw pretty much humbled him and made him realize he has a specialty and possibly tried as a HC to do too much (this top year was a really great example). He crashed and burned as a HC there is no denying that but he is an offensive mastermind and a lightning rod recruiting wise (at a position where Bama had 2 non-factors with the last 2 OCs). I personally am excited to see the impact he has on our offense.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:04 am to DyeHardDylan
quote:You nailed it. My only worry is that because he carries an almost celebrity status, the mesh with the coaching staff could be complicated...but I trust Saban's judgement completely.
But Lane Kiffin is a very good hire for Alabama. His offenses at USC were jawdroppingly good, and Tennessee improved tremendously on offense. It's going to be tough to recruit against him too. My only concern would be how he works with the staff since he is largely unfamiliar with them. But overall, I think it's a solid hire. And you're welcome for another thread on Lane Kiffin.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:08 am to coachcrisp
My prediction is, outside of game day, we will see more of Layla than Lane in the media.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:14 am to DyeHardDylan
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His offenses at USC were jawdroppingly good,
Sarkesian and 30 guys with first round talent (all of whom were paid for-- see vacated wins) can make a bad coach look good.
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Tennessee improved tremendously on offense.
No it didn't. Aside from the 08 season, Tenn's offend was pretty prolific. Kiffin really didn't do anything to improve that.
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It's going to be tough to recruit against him too.
Because he's a proven cheater. It's going to be tough to recruit against him, until you get slapped with sanctions because he pays players.
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My only concern would be how he works with the staff
Legitimate concern, as it's probably difficult to get along with a spoiled brat.
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But overall, I think it's a solid hire.
Overall, I think you're wrong.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:16 am to Guava Jelly
GOD DAMN U MAD BRO
I am worried about you man
I am worried about you man
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:17 am to BuccWildBammer
Actually, I woke up on kind of a shitty mood... Then I remembered that Lane Kiffin works at Bama. And now I'm happy again.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:21 am to Guava Jelly
I think any rational fan would say this is a big problem for LSU.
He will be a thorn in our sides.
He will be a thorn in our sides.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:22 am to Guava Jelly
quote:Then what the hell are you and everybody else worried about then??? You can see the fear a mile away coming from all these anti-Bama posters. Hell, it's just a game!
Overall, I think you're wrong.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:24 am to BigEdLSU
I think obviously Saban saw something in Kiffin in his days at UT. That being said, it wasn't like it wasn't his offense at USC. He called the plays. And they were pretty mediocre for the most part.
Morally, I don't want him anywhere near my campus. Hopefully sanctions don't follow him to Bama.
Morally, I don't want him anywhere near my campus. Hopefully sanctions don't follow him to Bama.
This post was edited on 1/11/14 at 8:29 am
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:25 am to Guava Jelly
My biggest concern about this hire is Lane's attitude. Has he really changed? The most self destructive thing about Lane is he has a "sense of entitlement." I have seen many people become humbled after being shite canned. I am in sales and I have known people who thought they would never be laid off or fired because they are so much better than everyone else. Getting shite canned can change your life, I have seen it.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:26 am to BigEdLSU
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thorn in our sides.
There is little-to-no evidence that he is capable of causing problems for us in any arena except recruiting (kinda already an issue with Bama). Do I think Bama will fall apart because he's there? No.
But he has a long track record of leaving programs worse off than he found them.
Thus, it's not irrational to expect more of the same.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:27 am to BigEdLSU
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I think any rational fan would say this is a big problem for LSU.
He will be a thorn in our sides.
It's always been about Bama's defense, for me.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:31 am to Rbama13
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Getting shite canned can change your life, I have seen it.
You may be right. He may have seen the light. But this isn't the first time he's been run out of California.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:36 am to Guava Jelly
Guava you do realize what I posted above about the last time he was an OC only don't you?
He had 2 1k yd rushers, 3k yd passer, 1k yd WR in one of the most prolific and productive offenses in the history of college football
He had 2 1k yd rushers, 3k yd passer, 1k yd WR in one of the most prolific and productive offenses in the history of college football
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:38 am to BuccWildBammer
Yeah. And I addressed that here...
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Sarkesian and 30 guys with first round talent (all of whom were paid for-- see vacated wins) can make a bad coach look good.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:39 am to BuccWildBammer
He works at Disney with Bucc's sister.
Posted on 1/11/14 at 8:42 am to Guava Jelly
I'd bet kiffen was behind the hootie decommited. He's a dirty recruiter. He will be a problem.
TAF UNITE
TAF UNITE
This post was edited on 1/11/14 at 8:43 am
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