Lane Kiffin (HC LSU)

[Nutriaitch]

Because they were never going to win it.

you, me, and everyone else in the world knows that.
they didn't even have to win more than maybe one game (which will likely be at home)

that puts you turning the Calendar to January before he would be "available"
does LSU wait that long for an official ink on paper answer? probably not.

It just might be a perfect match. A school and a coach that both have a knack for failing upward, or at least chaotically stumbling into improved situations.

that's why Les Miles worked so well here for so long.

 

[Thump]

Why Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU: Inside the decision

A fiery airport scene capped the end of Kiffin's Ole Miss era -- the product of weeks of secret meetings, shifting loyalties and a blue-blood offer he couldn't walk away from.

www.cbssports.com

 

[Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux]

Some message board smoke was that BP’s mugshawtys thread being started by a Tigah fan was a factor in Lane coming to BR since he realized he’d be a cultural fit with the fanbase

 

[BuckBackHome]

$145 million to get Lane Kiffin. Seems reasonable for the second poorest state in the nation.

Note - I am combining Kiffin's $13 million a year for 7 years with the Kelly buyout balance of $54 million.

 

[Nutriaitch]

$145 million to get Lane Kiffin. Seems reasonable for the second poorest state in the nation.

pfffft, not a problem.
we don't waste our money on frivolous bullshit like Education, Health, Roads, Bridges, etc.

(on a serious note, none of this money comes out of state coffers)

 

[ORD_Buckeye]

$145 million to get Lane Kiffin. Seems reasonable for the second poorest state in the nation.

Note - I am combining Kiffin's $13 million a year for 7 years with the Kelly buyout balance of $54 million.

Just about 25% of the school's entire endowment. #ItJustMattersMore

 

[Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux]

 

[Gizmo]

well, most SEC fanbases are currently pissed that we hired him.
which is a good thing.




Lane is going to take all of the heat due to his past. And that is a reputation he has earned on his own, so it is is what it is.

but honestly, Ole Miss screwed this up and nobody seems to be pointing out how badly they managed this.

LSU (and Florida) is who "needed" an answer quick from Lane, not Ole Miss.
But Ole Miss is the school that publicly set a deadline and ultimatum.
and Lane has been pretty clear that he wanted to coach this team throughout the playoff run.
LSU allegedly was OK with that, but Ole Miss dug their heels in the sand and wouldn't even consider it.


Money was allegedly roughly equal.
NIL funds were supposedly very close.


if Ole Miss had sat tight, their odds of keeping him would have skyrocketed.

instead of saying "make your decision right now! you're either here long term or get the fuck out!", they should have taken the "do NOT make a decision now. we know the money is right in line. Stick around and ride this thing out to see what we can accomplish here"

then, the deeper Ole Miss gets, the harder and harder it is for LSU to wait.
and the more and more attractive Ole Miss as a long term residence can look to Lane.

one school was telling him exactly what he wanted to hear.
one school was telling him literally the exact opposite of what he wanted to hear.

So what you're saying is the guy tells his boss "Hey, I'm going to quit soon. I'm looking at other jobs."
and they say "we'll match it, stay here."
And he says, "nah, fam, gonna look. But please keep giving me all the benefits and bonuses and swag in the meantime. And don't even think about looking for a replacement, juuuuuust in case I change my mind."
To which they tell him, "put in your 2 week notice."

And you're saying they're the problem?

 

[Mike80]

well, most SEC fanbases are currently pissed that we hired him.
which is a good thing.




Lane is going to take all of the heat due to his past. And that is a reputation he has earned on his own, so it is is what it is.

but honestly, Ole Miss screwed this up and nobody seems to be pointing out how badly they managed this.

LSU (and Florida) is who "needed" an answer quick from Lane, not Ole Miss.
But Ole Miss is the school that publicly set a deadline and ultimatum.
and Lane has been pretty clear that he wanted to coach this team throughout the playoff run.
LSU allegedly was OK with that, but Ole Miss dug their heels in the sand and wouldn't even consider it.


Money was allegedly roughly equal.
NIL funds were supposedly very close.


if Ole Miss had sat tight, their odds of keeping him would have skyrocketed.

instead of saying "make your decision right now! you're either here long term or get the fuck out!", they should have taken the "do NOT make a decision now. we know the money is right in line. Stick around and ride this thing out to see what we can accomplish here"

then, the deeper Ole Miss gets, the harder and harder it is for LSU to wait.
and the more and more attractive Ole Miss as a long term residence can look to Lane.

one school was telling him exactly what he wanted to hear.
one school was telling him literally the exact opposite of what he wanted to hear.

Nah...sorry man I can't agree with you here. Ole Miss was in a lose lose situation. If Kiffin leaves like he did, you're having to promote a bunch of people mid-season during a playoff run.

If you allow him to stay even knowing that he's done afterward, and you get something like what Ped State is seeing with their recruiting class and what will be an epic escape via the transfer portal. They likely felt that the risk wasn't worth the reward - especially since ole miss is almost certainly going to go a bit backwards record-wise next year either way.

Joey Freshwater left while the gettin was good.