Link: AL.com: Alabama hires Lane Kiffin as offensive coordinator

Unless we're all badly mistaken, CK is not a long termer...although stranger things have happened. True, he comes across as...ummm...entitled maybe. But...2 questions: Can he coach? check Does he have the track record to prove it? (for the job he was hired for?) check I too recall the 09 Tennessee team and what he was able to do with Crompton...not mention his numbers as on OC at SC. I can't help but marvel at Saban really....He knew the program needed and injection of energy...and enthusiasm....and interest.....and nothing stirs interest like a bit of controversy....I'm thinking that we may see a great deal of excitement from and around our offense...and we may get a chance to watch our new OC grow up....which would really be a neat thing to behold...LOTS of potential for good things here..

Doyel of CBSSports says a lot of what people think of Kiffin, including me. Sory if this is posted elsewhere; delete if inappropriate.

http://www.cbssports.com/general/wr...yle-shanahan-daddys-boys-keep-falling-forward

Displaced Bama Fan said:

I'm sorry, I still hate the dude.

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So do I!!!

TheRealPokeChop said:

The hire has potential to be great or tragic. I'll hope for thes best as I recommend with all Saban hires.

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True, but that can be said for any hire.

Lane Kiffin representing my alma mater is upsetting. Worst day for me as a Bama fan in many years.

Chukker Veteran said:

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.

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Don't hold your breath on that one.

Lane is the coach I love to hate.
Recruiting - hard to argue with the results at USC. However, his years at Tn, while initially bright, ended with Hostessgate and several high profile players getting kicked off the team.
Offensive Coaching - people talk about tye hay days of USC. But I could have succeeded with Reggie Bush, Lendale White, etc.
Vols 2014 game - imagine the hate in Neyland Stadium next year. Almost makes the hire worthwhile.
Access to Monte - Maybe valuable.
Then there's Layla

Here is a good article by Low

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/93016/kiffin-saban-pairing-not-that-surprising

crimsonaudio said:

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1364851.html

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Good article

TideMan09 said:

I agree 100% with ya Poke..This has the potential to either be one of the best hires ever in college football or it has the potential to become a complete disaster hires ever in college football..When we look at Coach Saban's track record when it comes hiring assistant coaches, I have no doubts this hiring will pan out for the good, really truly the only hire that didn't turn out well was Applewhite..

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I agree. As I view this, Kiffin has taken some hard career blows to his coaching reputation and much of it was self inflicted. I'm sure he has done some serious soul searching since his dismissal from USC. This guy really needs us more than we need him and he realizes this is a perfect opportunity to restore his reputation. Failure here would end it all for him and he has to know it. I think this brings renewed fire and energy to our program. Next season is going to be exciting.

Can anyone cite any precedents where a former head coach fired at a top name program was successeful as an assistant coach in the college ranks at another top name program?

Al A Bama said:

Even the Viles may want to have him back in Knoxville! or Maybe he replaces Coach Saban in about 12 to 15 years!

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Sorry, I don't see either in my crystal ball. More likely to be with us for two, maybe three years and bolt for another opportunity somewhere on the west coast.

BamainBoston said:

Well if Gregg Doyol hates him, then sign me up for the fan club.

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I agree and let's not kid ourselves, they all still hate Nick Saban for bolting their precious NFL and they despise Alabama.

Airborne Tider said:

Many great OC's have struggled when they tried to be HC and call plays.

Interesting side note Mac and Nuss both coached under Pat Hill and Kiffin played for him and was on the staff for him as a GA.


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First I don't know why people are getting upset. Second coaching is no different then other professions. Just because one might be a great worker does not necessarily mean
you can be a good manager. some people can be bosses and some can't.

BamaBuff24 said:

First I don't know why people are getting upset. Second coaching is no different then other professions. Just because one might be a great worker does not necessarily mean
you can be a good manager. some people can be bosses and some can't.

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Agree. And I also have to laugh at people on here that hate someone that they dont even know.....

As has been said numerous times in this thread, I will just have to default to my trust in CNS on this one. I hope for the best.

bamablood6 said:

Agree. And I also have to laugh at people on here that hate someone that they dont even know.....

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Also, they act like people don't change and grow.

You can say all these good things, think these good things and hope for good things but unless the leopard changes his spots, it is unlikely these things will happen and end positively.

bamamoss2 said:

Can anyone cite any precedents where a former head coach fired at a top name program was successeful as an assistant coach in the college ranks at another top name program?

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Ears Whitworth went on to be an assistant coach at Georgia. Galen Hall went on to be a long time assistant at Penn State after being fired from Florida. Also, Mike Shula is doing pretty well with the Panthers. Curley Hallman was an assistant here at Bama after being fired from LSU. These come to mind....I'm sure there are many others.