Maybe some already has...
http://cw.ua.edu/2014/01/10/lane-kiffin-hired-to-be-next-alabama-offensive-coordinator/
.... or maybe CNS wrote that for him. :biggrin:
Link: AL.com: Alabama hires Lane Kiffin as offensive coordinator
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.... or maybe CNS wrote that for him. :biggrin:
You laugh but it might be true. I have no doubt that Kiffin's past behavior and expectations "here" were discussed during the interview. If not then this could turn ugly fast.
This is a great theory/observation and I don't think anyone has brought this up. Nicely done.
I'm the sort of person that people ask opinions of when it comes to Alabama football. I'll tell you guys what my first thoughts were.
I know Kiffin can recruit, I know he knows offense, and I know he brings a youthful brash energy to everything he does. I know most of the time his players are well prepared. I also know he's been trouble everywhere he's been. The one thing that seems obvious to me is that many were questioning if the game had passed Nick Saban by. If he had peaked and was on his way down. I don't know the answer to that question but know this. The hiring of someone like Lane Kiffin is proof that Nick Saban is not going to disappear quietly into the night while others take over college football. He's either about to start another run or he's going go down kicking, screaming, and fighting till the end. I'll quote one of my favorite movie characters, James Kirk. "Buckle Up!"
I know Kiffin can recruit, I know he knows offense, and I know he brings a youthful brash energy to everything he does. I know most of the time his players are well prepared. I also know he's been trouble everywhere he's been. The one thing that seems obvious to me is that many were questioning if the game had passed Nick Saban by. If he had peaked and was on his way down. I don't know the answer to that question but know this. The hiring of someone like Lane Kiffin is proof that Nick Saban is not going to disappear quietly into the night while others take over college football. He's either about to start another run or he's going go down kicking, screaming, and fighting till the end. I'll quote one of my favorite movie characters, James Kirk. "Buckle Up!"
Agreed, welcome Coach Kiffin! More good days are on the horizon for us thanks to forward looking decisions like this by Coach Saban. I'm really excited to see what the offense AND defense morphs into next season.
I think this will turn out to be a great hire. For all my misgivings about CLK as a head coach, he is still a good offensive mind and a great recruiter.
I stated this in another thread, but I think the hire will generate a lot of excitement and help us break the A-day attendance record.
I fall into this category, and I'm glad to own it. If fact, I was making fun of him 2 weeks ago. I don't like the guy, and I am not going to pretend I do. OTOH, there is reason a CNS hired him, and looking back at his performance on the field is the the first logical place to look. I don't see anything strange about it. He is our OC now, and all we can hope for is that he keeps his mouth shut, does a great job, and stays out of trouble. His record on the field suggests he'll do a good job with offense, let's just hope his other traits don't follow him here.
I'll also admit that I was not a fan CNS re-hiring Lance Thompson, and after the Miami stuff came out, I wanted Jeff Stoutland and Joe Panunzzio to be offered "other opportunities in the community" immediately. All of those hires have turned out be good.
Luckily for us, the next time CNS calls me to ask my input on his program will be the first time!
Sort of sums it up for me. Far more questions about Kiffin's offensive acumen than him doing something offensive to embarrass the school or program. Short leash? I suspect he's been roped to a tree.
By the way, "the System," the recent book on college football, has an entire chapter on Hostessgate -- from the perspective of the girls involved. Not pretty. Not pretty at all.
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I'm just glad it occurred quickly and since it was so quick I would guess CNS got his 1st choice. The speed will help with recruiting since that is one bit of uncertainty removed.
First of all welcome Coach Kiffin. Second,there has been talk on here about CLKs demeanor, I personally think that Coach Sabans tunnel vision doesn't allow him to dwell on such. Coach Saban is worried about winning football games, period. I am of the same mindset. I think if Miley Cyrus was a great OC and CNS wanted her I would be all for it. WINNING football games, number one priority, period.
If some fans are against this hire, there's a team across the state that they can root for.
If some fans are against this hire, there's a team across the state that they can root for.
I saw that earlier and just lost it. Wonder what lsufreek will do with this.
Really? We may not know the person personally but we know things ABOUT said person. 'nough said!!!
By the way, if there are any you guys with hurt feelings, upset stomachs, or ill will who have season tickets you want to give up...please let me know. I'll be glad to take them.
I hope beyond hope this goes even better then we can imagine just so some of you will have to eat lots of fat juicy crow. I hope CLK is the poster boy for good behavior, visits childrens hospitals, is a role model to players, coaches an offense that scores over 40 ppg, helps us garner in multiple more top rated recruiting classes, and helps us in an effort for #16 and beyond...
I do believe there are some of you who would LIKE TO SEE US FAIL just to say "I told you so"... If that's the case, there's a "lovely little village on the plains" towards the end of Hwy 280 you can visit any time you like... :biggrin:
I hope beyond hope this goes even better then we can imagine just so some of you will have to eat lots of fat juicy crow. I hope CLK is the poster boy for good behavior, visits childrens hospitals, is a role model to players, coaches an offense that scores over 40 ppg, helps us garner in multiple more top rated recruiting classes, and helps us in an effort for #16 and beyond...
I do believe there are some of you who would LIKE TO SEE US FAIL just to say "I told you so"... If that's the case, there's a "lovely little village on the plains" towards the end of Hwy 280 you can visit any time you like... :biggrin:
^^^^^^This times ten. If LK was being hired as Bama's head coach I would go out and by full body armor, physical, mental and spiritual, because I'm pretty sure I would need it. That is not the case, so I'm good. :rolleye2:I fall into this category, and I'm glad to own it. If fact, I was making fun of him 2 weeks ago. I don't like the guy, and I am not going to pretend I do. OTOH, there is reason a CNS hired him, and looking back at his performance on the field is the the first logical place to look. I don't see anything strange about it. He is our OC now, and all we can hope for is that he keeps his mouth shut, does a great job, and stays out of trouble. His record on the field suggests he'll do a good job with offense, let's just hope his other traits don't follow him here.
I'll also admit that I was not a fan CNS re-hiring Lance Thompson, and after the Miami stuff came out, I wanted Jeff Stoutland and Joe Panunzzio to be offered "other opportunities in the community" immediately. All of those hires have turned out be good.
Luckily for us, the next time CNS calls me to ask my input on his program will be the first time!
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Hey guys and gals, say what you will (and I know you will, and I wouldn't have it any other way), and I know there is a good amount of angst concerning this hiring, but I'm just going to suggest this...Give...the...guy...a...chance. Yes, let's remain alert as to any monkey business, but I trust CNS and I really do believe Bama needs to go in a different direction as far as the offensive play is concerned. With the talent Bama's had at their disposal this year Bama should have put 60 on the board before CNS even had a chance of thinking about calling off the pachyderms. After the disappointment in the last two games, I am as excited about NSD, Spring Drills, A-Day, Fall Drills and Opening Game as I think I have ever been. Will we finally see this juggernaut, that CNS has been assembling, unleashed to the total dismay of anyone that blocks their path? UNLEASH THIS BEAST! ROLL TIDE!
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