Paul Finebaum Says Lane Kiffin Will Have The "Last Laugh" After Move To LSU

ESPN's Paul Finebaum appeared on "McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning" and discussed Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU.

Despite all the criticism that Kiffin faced for his departure from Oxford, Finebaum expects Kiffin to do just fine at LSU and have the "last laugh."

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"In the end, I believe Lane Kiffin is going to come out of this very well," Finebaum said.

"He took a chance. He took a hit, but ultimately, what was he trying to accomplish? He was trying to get to LSU in a position to be a contender. And he has done that."

"So, as ugly as early December was, as embarrassing as late December looked, and even into January, while Ole Miss was beating Georgia and making a run at a national championship, and Lane Kiffin was being cooked by everyone, including me. He may very well have the last laugh."

"He has put together an amazing portal roster. Could he have done it, coaching up until a week ago? I don't think he could have. So, he gambled, and I think, in the end, Lane Kiffin will be the ultimate winner, in spite of all the mud, in spite of all the egg, in spite of all the criticisms. Lane Kiffin is in a very strong position this morning."

"He's never been in a place quite like this. Tennessee was outstanding. Ole Miss had a lot of things going for it, but neither Tennessee nor Ole Miss equals LSU."

"He's a smart coach. He's got a good staff. He has a place where the resources are endless, and the facilities are top-notch, so ultimately, I think he has every single thing going for him."

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