225Tyga
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| Registered on: | 10/10/2013 |
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re: Will Wade at Sullivans
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/24/26 at 1:03 pm to mcspufftiger7
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Saw Coach at Sullivans last night
not so subtle brag about going to Sullivans
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re: Official prediction for each LSU football game and a breakdown (open to any responses)
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/24/26 at 2:12 am to Tigerbait1977
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Official prediction for each LSU football game and a breakdown
Oh okay this one is “Official”
re: Got laid off yesterday
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/23/26 at 2:58 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
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I worked as a reporting & analytics manager for a private company that keeps its financials pretty secret.
What is the name of the company?
re: Here is a summation of the Kiffin Interview at SEC Media Days *LONG*
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/23/26 at 10:16 am to L S Usetheforce
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It’s missing the hulk hogan reference
noticed that too! great reference..."i realized we are all going to die" :lol:
Here is a summation of the Kiffin Interview at SEC Media Days *LONG*
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/23/26 at 9:55 am
Personally, i believe he crushed it and did a phenomenal job.
I pulled the youtube transcript and dropped it in an AI platform and heres the jist of it and how things went:
Key Takeaways
1. Coach is extremely bullish on LSU
He specifically praised:
President Russ (Russell) and university leadership
Athletic Director Verge Ausberry
LSU's Board of Supervisors
The alignment between administration and athletics
His message:
LSU leadership is fully committed to building a championship football program.
2. LSU's NIL and branding advantages are enormous
One statistic he highlighted:
LSU reportedly has 12 football players with NIL deals through Nike.
According to Kiffin: No other school has more than eight.
He also noted LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton became the first college offensive lineman ever to receive an individual Nike deal.
His broader point:
NIL isn't just money anymore.
LSU has become a major brand platform.
Players aren't simply getting compensation—they're gaining access to marketing and endorsement opportunities unavailable elsewhere.
3. The roster was built to win now
Kiffin explained his roster-building philosophy:
Elite High School Recruits
Elite Transfer Portal Players
He believes LSU successfully assembled both.
4. Pressure at LSU excites him
Kiffin openly acknowledged LSU's expectations.
He said LSU has: More responsibilities and demands than any head coaching job he's previously held.
The message was clear: He chose LSU because of the pressure—not despite it.
Most Interesting Personal Story
Social Media Detox
According to Kiffin, His son Knox challenged him and said: "You couldn't get off social media."
Kiffin accepted the challenge, deleted all apps and has been off social media since May and claims it has significantly improved his life
Comparison is the thief of joy
He argued modern social media causes people to constantly compare: Careers, Family, Vacations, Cars, Homes, Relationships
He said eliminating those comparisons has helped him become:
More present
Less distracted
More focused
His Strongest Comments on College Football
NIL System is Broken
His concerns include:
Lack of transparency
No public contract database
Unequal enforcement
Competitive imbalance
Freshmen Should Have Salary Caps
Kiffin proposed:
High school recruits should have rookie-scale contracts.
Similar to the NFL rookie wage scale.
He believes:
Freshmen should make less initially
Multi-year contracts should exist
Veteran college players should earn more
This would encourage true program building.
Why LSU Uses the Portal Aggressively
Kiffin essentially admitted LSU intends to continue relying heavily on transfers.
His logic:
Under today's rules:
Players can leave quickly
Players seek renegotiations
Rosters fluctuate constantly
It is too risky to build primarily through high school recruiting. Until the rules change, LSU will continue attacking the portal aggressively.
Nine-Game SEC Schedule Position
Kiffin remains opposed believing: A stronger SEC schedule means more conference losses and fewer marquee non-conference games and he fears the playoff selection committees still don't adequately reward strength of schedule.
His example: Oklahoma baseball won a national championship despite a mediocre SEC record because baseball has enough non-conference games to evaluate teams accurately.
The Ole Miss Question
The awkward moment came when he was asked about prior comments regarding diversity in Oxford.
His response was surprisingly measured.
He acknowledged poor wording.
He admitted the timing was bad.
He reiterated that he apologized previously.
He stated he has moved on.
Notably, he avoided escalating the discussion, showing a new found maturity and professionalism.
I pulled the youtube transcript and dropped it in an AI platform and heres the jist of it and how things went:
Key Takeaways
1. Coach is extremely bullish on LSU
He specifically praised:
President Russ (Russell) and university leadership
Athletic Director Verge Ausberry
LSU's Board of Supervisors
The alignment between administration and athletics
His message:
LSU leadership is fully committed to building a championship football program.
2. LSU's NIL and branding advantages are enormous
One statistic he highlighted:
LSU reportedly has 12 football players with NIL deals through Nike.
According to Kiffin: No other school has more than eight.
He also noted LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton became the first college offensive lineman ever to receive an individual Nike deal.
His broader point:
NIL isn't just money anymore.
LSU has become a major brand platform.
Players aren't simply getting compensation—they're gaining access to marketing and endorsement opportunities unavailable elsewhere.
3. The roster was built to win now
Kiffin explained his roster-building philosophy:
Elite High School Recruits
Elite Transfer Portal Players
He believes LSU successfully assembled both.
4. Pressure at LSU excites him
Kiffin openly acknowledged LSU's expectations.
He said LSU has: More responsibilities and demands than any head coaching job he's previously held.
The message was clear: He chose LSU because of the pressure—not despite it.
Most Interesting Personal Story
Social Media Detox
According to Kiffin, His son Knox challenged him and said: "You couldn't get off social media."
Kiffin accepted the challenge, deleted all apps and has been off social media since May and claims it has significantly improved his life
Comparison is the thief of joy
He argued modern social media causes people to constantly compare: Careers, Family, Vacations, Cars, Homes, Relationships
He said eliminating those comparisons has helped him become:
More present
Less distracted
More focused
His Strongest Comments on College Football
NIL System is Broken
His concerns include:
Lack of transparency
No public contract database
Unequal enforcement
Competitive imbalance
Freshmen Should Have Salary Caps
Kiffin proposed:
High school recruits should have rookie-scale contracts.
Similar to the NFL rookie wage scale.
He believes:
Freshmen should make less initially
Multi-year contracts should exist
Veteran college players should earn more
This would encourage true program building.
Why LSU Uses the Portal Aggressively
Kiffin essentially admitted LSU intends to continue relying heavily on transfers.
His logic:
Under today's rules:
Players can leave quickly
Players seek renegotiations
Rosters fluctuate constantly
It is too risky to build primarily through high school recruiting. Until the rules change, LSU will continue attacking the portal aggressively.
Nine-Game SEC Schedule Position
Kiffin remains opposed believing: A stronger SEC schedule means more conference losses and fewer marquee non-conference games and he fears the playoff selection committees still don't adequately reward strength of schedule.
His example: Oklahoma baseball won a national championship despite a mediocre SEC record because baseball has enough non-conference games to evaluate teams accurately.
The Ole Miss Question
The awkward moment came when he was asked about prior comments regarding diversity in Oxford.
His response was surprisingly measured.
He acknowledged poor wording.
He admitted the timing was bad.
He reiterated that he apologized previously.
He stated he has moved on.
Notably, he avoided escalating the discussion, showing a new found maturity and professionalism.
re: G5 Jon Sumrall throwing shots at Kiffin
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/22/26 at 7:01 pm to cajuntiger1010
Did you actually watch and listen to the clip? I didn’t think so. Keep spinning things tho bro.
re: What is the scouting report on Clemson?
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/21/26 at 12:51 pm to GetmorewithLes
1st, congrats on the boy!
2nd, sounds like hes breach, there might still be time for him to rotate, good luck!
2nd, sounds like hes breach, there might still be time for him to rotate, good luck!
re: What was your 2nd favorite game of the BK era?
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/21/26 at 6:53 am to One Arm Steve
Deff the Bama OT win
re: Ryan Clark - YOU'RE FIRED!
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/20/26 at 4:36 pm to death valley driver
I think it was mutual
Ohhh man! Get your mustard and golf balls ready.
classy
classy
Damn. That would have been an entertaining and fun home and home series
re: Saw a Covey of Bobwhite Quail Yesterday
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/20/26 at 12:33 pm to Dock Holiday
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Me too, just not enough fence rows with brush and forest edges to sustain them, that's their happy place
Wrong. the issue is fire ants destroying their eggs
re: I formatted LSU's roster for easier viewing
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/20/26 at 12:06 pm to Odysseus32
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! :cheers:
re: LSU is over / under 8.5 wins @ -110 both ways for 2026.....
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/19/26 at 8:15 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
quote:
ruined the betting thread
Wasn’t my fault everyone was so jealous of me crushing picks
re: LSU is over / under 8.5 wins @ -110 both ways for 2026.....
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/19/26 at 6:21 pm to Pipes9870slu
Already hammered the over. Free money
re: Jake Brown signed for just shy of 1.4 million.
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/18/26 at 11:04 pm to SpencerRob
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just shy of 1.4 million.
That’s PRE tax…
Lived up to the shite card prediction.
re: Blue Bayou Experience?
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/18/26 at 10:52 pm to TripleCrown
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Is it a ghetto fest?
Nope. Ignore people calling is Co*n LaGoon
re: UFC Fight Night: Du Plesis vs Usman, Paramount+ (4PM CDT, 7/18/26)
Posted by 225Tyga on 7/16/26 at 11:22 pm to shutterspeed
shite card besides the main event unfortunately
Yessir they will be night games! Looking forward to them as well :cheers:
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