Paul Finebaum: ‘I think the marriage between Kiffin and Saban is over’

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In an appearance on SportsCenter Sunday morning, ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum was asked to comment on Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin’s job prospects, as he’s reportedly being considered for positions at LSU and elsewhere. Finebaum had an interesting response, especially as it regards Kiffin’s relationship with his boss, Nick Saban.

“I think the marriage between Lane and Nick is over,” he said.

Finebaum talked about the often-contentious relationship between the two coaches, alluding to instances where Saban has been seen berating Kiffin on the sidelines during games:

“I think Lane Kiffin would like to be somewhere he can not be yelled at, be humiliated and be treated like a child, which is [a situation] some of his friends believe he is in right now under Nick Saban,” Finebaum said.

Finebaum also took the opportunity to address potential landing spots in the (apparently likely) event Kiffin leaves the Crimson Tide.

“He is trying to get a head coaching job — Houston is a very strong possibility. If he doesn’t get that, then I do believe he will go to Baton Rouge. He brings a lot of juice to that program, he answers the biggest question in the offense."

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