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Kiffin pulled the same Saban crybaby act in 2009
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:31 pm
…and what ended up happening? A public reprimand and an apology.
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On February 5, 2009, during a Tennessee booster breakfast at the Knoxville Convention Center, Kiffin accused Urban Meyer, then head coach of the Florida Gators and subsequently head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, of violating NCAA recruiting rules.
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"I'm going to turn Florida in right here in front of you," Kiffin told the crowd. "As Nu'Keese (Richardson) was here on campus, his phone keeps ringing. And so one of our coaches is sitting in the meeting with him and says, 'Who is that?' And he looks at the phone and says, 'Urban Meyer.' Just so you know, you can't call a recruit on another campus. But I love the fact that Urban had to cheat and still didn't get him."
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While Kiffin accused Meyer of violating NCAA rules, he incidentally violated a Southeastern Conference rule that prevented coaches from mentioning a recruit by name. Kiffin's accusations against Meyer were mistaken. Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive issued a public reprimand to Kiffin because of the comment. In addition to the SEC's public reprimand, Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley demanded a public apology from Kiffin. Kiffin issued a public apology one day after making the comment. In a statement released by the University of Tennessee, Kiffin wrote, "In my enthusiasm for our recruiting class, I made some statements that were meant solely to excite those at the breakfast. If I offended anyone at the University of Florida, including Mr. Foley and Urban Meyer, I sincerely apologize. That was not my intention."
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Kiffin generated further controversy when he told wide receiver recruit Alshon Jeffery that if Jeffery chose the Gamecocks, "he would end up pumping gas for the rest of his life like all the other players from that state who had gone to South Carolina." Jeffery went on to sign with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, became the second round, 45th pick overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, and, subsequently, a member of the Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Kiffin denied making the statement, however the incident was corroborated by Jeffery's high school coach Walter Wilson, who was listening to Kiffin's remarks on speakerphone.
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Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:33 pm to Colonel Ingus
k... sounds like youre scared
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:38 pm to Lucky_Stryke
Just like your backpedaling boy Saban
This post was edited on 5/21/22 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:39 pm to Colonel Ingus
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2009
Coincidentally, the 70th Anniversary of 1939.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:41 pm to GalvoAg
nah just calling a spade a spade. Everyone knows its bullshite and the NIL is terrible. You just got called out for literally buying players who otherwise would not entertain the A&M.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:43 pm to Colonel Ingus
Yea, and Kiffin said not long ago he'd be surprised if A&M didn't have to pay a luxury tax on the players you bought
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:47 pm to Colonel Ingus
Kiffin is on sabans side here.
He like everyone else knows you don’t get the best recruiting class to come to one of the worst college towns in the SEC after an 8-5* season
He like everyone else knows you don’t get the best recruiting class to come to one of the worst college towns in the SEC after an 8-5* season
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Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:49 pm to GalvoAg
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Just like your backpedaling boy Saban
Saban is a hypocrite but he didn't really backpedal on anything he said
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:54 pm to Golfer1
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Kiffin is on sabans side here.
Of course he is. Snitches unite!
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:54 pm to Colonel Ingus
yeah....trying to draw a comparison to a situation that had a(even if unintentional) recruiting violation is an absolutely great look and totally helps your argument.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:56 pm to Golfer1
Recruits don’t care about the town. They’re not drinking half priced pitchers on tuesdays like you losers.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:57 pm to Lucky_Stryke
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k... sounds like youre scared
Your coach is a 5 foot 2 cry baby that was throwing a temper tantrum.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:58 pm to Colonel Ingus
No one is reading all that shite
Posted on 5/21/22 at 1:00 pm to Hback
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No one is reading all that shite
I forgot Bama fans can’t read
Posted on 5/21/22 at 1:00 pm to Colonel Ingus
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Colonel Ingus
Kiffin pulled the same Saban crybaby act in 2009
Kiffin owns Texas 8&4feit. When Jimbo kneels at Kiffin's feet, make sure he swallows this time.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 1:02 pm to Dwight Schrute Reb
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Kiffin owns Texas 8&4feit.
Texas A&M owns old piss. Lame Kiffin is gone as soon as a relevant program flashes him a smile.
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