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re: Kiffin didn’t want to stay & support his team

Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:59 am to
Posted by IrishDave
Member since Jan 2025
1008 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:59 am to
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he part about him threatening coaches and staff doesn't seem to be true because the majority of coaches and staff hired at LSU from Ole Miss weren't on the plane with him that Sunday.


So how is that not true?....because they didnt follow him?
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
68579 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 2:03 am to
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So how is that not true?....because they didnt follow him?


You think he threatened them, then was like just kidding guys, come on down?

Also, Golding was hired so they likely would have retained their jobs at Ole Miss and supposedly the offensive staff was going to have their salaries doubled.

You think they still left to go with a dude that threatened them?

You also said he did it to screw Ole Miss but then he let them go back and coach?

None of that makes sense.
Posted by big d 18
Member since Dec 2021
1381 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:26 am to
Posted by Townedrunkard
Member since Jan 2019
14361 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:46 am to
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I like LSU...great program....but Kiffin has always come across as a used car salesman


Yup, a slimy used car salesman. But one that knows offense. Something Kelly knew nothing about.
Posted by SwayzeBalla
Member since Dec 2011
19577 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:13 am to
Classic lane… quitting on his team
Posted by pkf4lsu
League City, Texas
Member since Jan 2005
5071 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:46 am to
Ummmm. It wasn’t his team last night. Literally had nothing to do with that team. Add the fact that he probably didn’t want to take anything away from the game. He was there for the interview, hang with Verge in the process and then leave.

His path of success at LSU starts today. Who cares about a meaningless bowl game of a team YOU DIDN’T COACH.
Posted by Lonnie Utah
Utah!
Member since Jul 2012
33700 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:49 am to
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Who cares about a meaningless bowl game of a team YOU DIDN’T COACH.


Maybe to show support to the young men that are going to be on your team starting today?
Posted by LSUtigerNVegas9
Member since Nov 2025
131 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:57 am to
This is what I truly don’t get! The only way Texas or Alabama would come calling is if Lane is winning and winning BIG. Why in the heck would he ever leave LSU for another college program? The only way Texas and Alabama would want him is if he’s beating them consistently. So why would he leave for a rebuild when he is already dominating said teams? The only way he’s leaving is if he gets gets the itch for another pro job or he gets fired. Coaches at LSU don’t leave for other college programs. It’s a simple as that.
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 6:58 am
Posted by DawgsLife
Ellijay, Ga.
Member since Jun 2013
61964 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:02 am to
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Jokes aside...not a good look.


Not sure what difference it made. He made a showing. He wasn't going to give the team a speech or take over coaching. He didn't prepare the team. If he needs to see the players he can do that by watching film.

Honestly, I don't see that his leaving made any difference.

Out of curiosity, why do you think it was "not a good look"?
Posted by DawgsLife
Ellijay, Ga.
Member since Jun 2013
61964 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:06 am to
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Maybe to show support to the young men that are going to be on your team starting today?


Do you think those players saw him or cared? Today's players care about NIL, making it to the NFL, etc.

People make way too much of players wanting to show out for a future coach in a bowl game. If some coach forms hi opinion of players based on one game he won't make very good decisions. I would be willing to be, Kiffin has a decent idea of who he wants to keep and who he wants to go after from the portal already. He's probably already contacting some portal guys.
Posted by ColoradoAg
Colorado
Member since Sep 2011
26406 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:17 am to
That is Kiffin for you. All about himself
Posted by jellyfish
Oxford, MS
Member since Oct 2009
2140 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:46 am to
Let him lose a couple next year. LSU fans are going to eat this man alive. Ole Miss covered a lot of shite for this guy, ain’t happening now.

He imploded on the little amount of pressure at OM with last years roster.
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 8:47 am
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
24357 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:47 am to
Well then, fire him.
Posted by BamaBravesPackers
Member since Nov 2021
8559 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:55 am to
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None of that makes sense.


I mean, it’s not on par with defending BK for the 1,000th time using win %s right before he got fired…that’s for sure.


Everyone will have to forgive SideWalk. He’s not capable of understanding that Lane had to backtrack and deny his threats due to getting crucified in the media. Lane Kiffin lie to the media??? Surely not, right Sidewalk
Posted by Bham4Tide
In a Van down by the River
Member since Feb 2011
24492 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 8:56 am to
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Why? Not his team at this point, these aren't his players


Yes, they are his players. He is at the football facility every day.

But I will say it would be an even worse look for the TV cameras to be panning his way every five minutes in a bad loss
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 8:57 am
Posted by Shunface
Lafayette County Detention Center
Member since Jan 2013
5459 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:03 am to
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Not his team at this point, these aren't his players.


LSU plans on keeping zero players on current roster.

quote:

Why? Not


The guy only spent the last four years bitching about fans leaving early and he left….early.
Posted by BLG
Georgia
Member since Mar 2018
7700 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 9:08 am to
he will never be hired at Alabama. He didn't even get a phone call (some sources say that Sarkisian and Lanning did) when Saban retired
Posted by reggierayreb
Member since Nov 2012
19450 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:27 am to
If a car passes that SUV in the right lane on 610 do you think Lane will make up a lie about being run off the road by an Ole Miss fan ?
Posted by yakster
Member since Mar 2021
3773 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:48 am to
And yet he hung around Mississippi for a few years? Good take bub.
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
9065 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:49 am to
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Out of curiosity, why do you think it was "not a good look"?


He became the face of the program the day his hiring was announced. I don't care if he hasn't coached those players...you support THE PROGRAM you are now leading.

Would he have stayed if LSU was paying him a bonus for a LSU bowl win like they're paying him for Ole Miss wins when he's not coaching?

I don't care...but if it was my coach I wouldn't like the optics from the program's "leader." Where was he even going to have to leave early? Home to sit on the toilet and post on social media?
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