I don't think we saw his attitude completely. I think most of the players and staff respect Lane. I mean the guy was the head coach at Oakland, UT and USC all before he was 35 yo . While not very successful, that is a lot of experience at a high level that makes it hard not to respect.I'm curious how the Kiffin attitude will affect the team. My perspective from following him in the news is that he is obnoxious, but I've never met the man...that could certainly be wrong.
Maybe being in Tuscaloosa, Kiffin will be exposed to some class and perhaps a little will rub off on him.
Possible the Major?I'm trying to think of the last Saban coordinator hire that didn't work out well for both parties, and it isn't springing to mind.
1.) Oakland: Dad is Monte.The dad named Monte would explain one job..... but not three
I didn't like Nick Saban one bit before he was head coach at Alabama, that's for sure.I remember when I hated Coach Saban. If the offense explodes this coming season then alls well with me. I can learn to love just about anyone at Bama as long as they are winning championships.
Another factor I absolutely love is Kiffin's dad Monte..Maybe he can brainstorm with Coach Saban in the off-season to help us field a better game plan to defend the HUNH offenses..Two of the greatest DC's the game has ever had brainstorming is exciting to think about..
After two or three years under Coach Saban, he may become a Big Time Coach. He may gain the maturity needed under Coach Saban. Even the Viles may want to have him back in Knoxville! or Maybe he replaces Coach Saban in about 12 to 15 years!I don't recollect any negativity about him before he became a head coach. The reason he got those plum HC jobs was because everyone was so impressed with him as an OC, and as a recruiter. Not all good coordinators are cut out to be HCs though. Whether he is or isn't, time will tell. I've not the first reason to doubt this hire though.
Maybe in that Brainstorming, Coach Saban can help that OLD Timer better prepare the Cowboys defense.Another factor I absolutely love is Kiffin's dad Monte..Maybe he can brainstorm with Coach Saban in the off-season to help us field a better game plan to defend the HUNH offenses..Two of the greatest DC's the game has ever had brainstorming is exciting to think about..