DISQUS

BamaBorn · 10 months ago

SMFH!

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Evidently, Kiffen is an idiot.

Zac · 10 months ago

Oh Sisko, he shoot a beeg hole een eez deeck theese time. And to think, little Lane-ee gets to come play in Gainsville. You're right; he's an idiot.

The_Observer · 10 months ago

It's usually not a good idea to tick off the 3 hottest coaches in the SEC, winning a combined 4 National Championships in the last 6 years!

I mean, c'mon Lane!

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

Jerked around the guys that won four the past five BCS National Championship Trophies...

He's a marked man...and I just heard SEC Commission Mike Slive reprimanded him over the comments...

WestCoaster · 10 months ago

four of the last six...

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Lane, did you see the 2008 Florida/Georgia game? Did you happen to note the timeouts Urban Meyer called, late in the 4th quarter while holding a huge lead? You ain't seen nothin' yet!

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

Someone cue Bachman Turner Overdrive, LOL!!!!!!!

Kiffin is in way over his head.

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over...

Zac · 10 months ago

"Give'n it all away-ay, happens every day. No matter what you say-ay, you're give'n it all away; give'n it all away..."

GatorBait · 10 months ago

So if you're in the lead and have two timeouts left you can't use 'em??

The rules of the game say you get three timeouts per half in case you didn't know. First one was burned in the third quarter with a failed coach's challenge. Florida had two timeouts left and used them, perfectly legal. Even Mark Richt said it....Florida was playing a game & playing to win. No other coach does it differently. Unless you're Shannon from the U and just bitter about losing the game.

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

Stop flailing at windmills...He's a Florida fan, and was using that as an example to illustrate how badly they're going to RUTS on Tennessee this year.

GatorBait · 10 months ago

Kiffin already with his tail between his legs as reported by the USA Today

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin has been on the job for two months and has already fanned the flames of the school's rivalry with Florida.

By David Jones, Florida Today
GAINESVILLE — New Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin didn't wait long to fuel already growing bad blood with Florida coach Urban Meyer. Speaking to a sellout crowd of close to 1,000 in Knoxville on Thursday morning, Kiffin accused Meyer of a recruiting violation involving cellphone calls to Pahokee wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson while he was visiting Knoxville.
But Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley responded by saying Meyer didn't do anything wrong, after checking with SEC officials. He also demanded an apology from Kiffin. He said the Vols' coach "slandered" Meyer. An NCAA official has also confirmed that Meyer did not violate any rules.

The SEC commissioner Mike Slive issued a public reprimand to Kiffin for his comments.

"Coach Kiffin has violated the Southeastern Conference Code of Ethics," Slive said. "SEC Bylaw 10.5.1 clearly states that coaches and administrators shall refrain from directed public criticism of other member institutions, their staffs or players."

"The phone call to which Coach Kiffin referred to in his public comments is not a violation of SEC or NCAA rules. We expect our coaches to have an understanding and knowledge of conference and NCAA rules."

Kiffin did apologize after his comments raised such a strong response from his rival and his conference.

"At an energetic breakfast with some of our donors and alumni I made a statement that was solely meant to excite the crowd," Kiffin said in a statement. "If I offended anyone at the University of Florida, including Mr. Foley and Urban Meyer, I sincerely apologize. That was not my intention."

Earlier in the day, Kiffin claimed Meyer was calling Richardson, who ended up signing with the Volunteers, while he was visiting Tennessee.

"I'm going to turn Florida in right now in front of you," Kiffin told the crowd. "As Nu'Keese was here on campus his phone keeps ringing. So one of our coaches who is sitting in a meeting with him, says, 'Who's that?' He looks at the phone and says, 'Urban Meyer.'"

Then Kiffin, who also lashed out at Alabama during the event, took a deeper shot.

"Just so you know when a recruit is on another campus you can't call him," Kiffin told the audience. "But I love the fact that Urban had to cheat and still didn't get him."

The crowd roared in laughter.

Of the Crimson Tide, Kiffin added: "Nick Saban (Alabama's coach) should have started his press conference (Wednesday) by saying, 'Our great class that we signed. .. I'd really like to thank Lance (Thompson) because Lance signed eight of those guys.'"

Thompson helped 'Bama recruit its current class before joining Kiffin's Vols staff.

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 10 months ago

Hey Gator Bait, try to post a link instead of the whole article, please.

TampaGator · 10 months ago

HYSTERICAL!!!

Seems the Boy Wonder dun grab'd a tiger (or three) by the tail, and even his Daddy ain't up to the task of saving him from his own pre-pubescent immaturity!

I called this when they hired him; he's a f$%#n KID! A CHILD!!

...zits 'n all.....

L'nMFAO!!!! HAHAHAHAHHA!!!!

Monte: No disrespect intended, and my condolences in advance--we'll miss you dearly, here in Tampa--but bidniz is bidniz....and the Gators are gonna' take care of some serious bidniz, come 3rd Saturday in Septermber!!

Oh, I can't wait...


GO GATORS!!

Zac · 10 months ago

I can see ole Monti now, shak'n his head an wonder'n, "Where did I go wrong?"

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 10 months ago

That's quite the imagery you conjure up there, TE...

Glad to see you're back off your meds. THAT was funny!

I think even Dennis Miller would have had difficulty in crafting that opening sentence. Pure genius...

gosu27 · 10 months ago

What a tool. He will be abused this season by Tebow & Meyer.

Zac · 10 months ago

I don't think it'll end with Tebow & Meyer. Don't forget, Saban will get a shot. The only good news there is the Tide won't do it with offense. But, I'm think'n Bama's defense may be able make up for it...and then some.

Tommy_Trojan · 10 months ago

Kiffen's gotta grow one before he can be officially circumsized. Besides...I don't think he's reached the age of thirteen years old yet. Is that against the law down yonder? I mean, to take a fellers manhood, before he has yet discovered what it's even there for? Well, I guess that'll free up his wife for all comers...

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

Reading your post, I keep seeing that scene from "The Jerk" with Steve Martin...The one where he gets it on with the Bearded Lady...

"MY SPECIAL PURPOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY SPECIAL PURPOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY SPECIAL PURPOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Any of you who've taken the time to watch that comedic gem of a film understand that...The rest of you should go out and broaden your horizons...

Tom_Blogical · 10 months ago

This guy hates cans! Didn't Martin's character claim in the movie to be "raised a poor black child"?

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

Hence the title, "The Jerk"...

I'm telling you, folks...It's a veritable Cinematic Triumph...

OU_Ron · 10 months ago

I love Navins dog's name, I call a dog around my place that name once in a while......great movie

Tommy_Trojan · 10 months ago

TE:

I am somewhat annoyed with Lane Kiffen myself right now. I think that he might have walked into that job alot more humble than he has. He's done some good things, put together a pretty good staff, and enjoyed a little success in his 1st recruiting venture. But, his bravado, reminds me much more of "the child whistling in the dark".

The problem is: he hasn't won one single football game in the SEC. He in fact has "zero" (count them) wins as a college football head coach. He had dayum few wins in the NFL. Now, he may yet turn out pretty good. But for now, he's making himself look like a complete jerk-off, for trying to step up onto the "Big Stage" before he's earned the right to even be in the same auditorium as some of the more established SEC coaches. I particularly disdain a guy that is riding on Pete Carroll's coattails, been handed everything for exactly doing that, and then wants to pretend that he is somehow on the same footing as SEC coaches who have "earned their spurs". Right now, he is becoming an embarrasment, to the people who have taught him his craft. He ought to tone it down some, win some games, and show some gratitude for the good fortune that he has been given.

Bama_Babe · 10 months ago

Looks like Kiffin's dream job was a stand up comedian, but he failed at that, so he had to settle for second best: The Head Coach at Tennessee.

Great, he's picking up right where Fulmer left off. Always trying to cover up your own problems with trying to turn people in.

Another interesting fact, Tennessee plays both Florida and Alabama on the road this year. I'm sure Gainesville and Tuscaloosa will be welcoming him with open arms...

Gatorader · 10 months ago

Dude... That was pretty funny.

vtmechE · 10 months ago

does he really circumcise little boys? that is scary

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

I'll be honest...He has very limited aspirations for a future with professional football in it.

He wants to join Danny Weurrffel in ministry. Danny opened up a school in New Orleans within the inner city known as the Desire Street Academy. Faith-based teaching curriculum that was thriving prior to Katrina/Rita.

They were pulling kids off the street and turning their lives around. We've got a few kids who they literally pulled off the corner of the projects and turned into contributing members of society. I'm talking about kids who not only got athletic scholarships to places all around the SEC & the South, but also academic scholarships, as well.

Tebow saw this after meeting him, and realizing they shared a very deep faith in Christianity. The word is, Tebow's said he wants to join together with him and really "take it to another level" with Desire Street and Danny's Ministry.

Danny's advice to Tebow was/is to sign for as much money as possible up front, and to take some endorsement deals, and live off of them, and then retire off the first contract, and use that signing bonus & contract money to plant the seed.

It seems that Danny told him that he has to spend more time raising money because he didn't make enough money in the NFL to support his Ministry the way he wants to. He doesn't get enough time actually doing what he loves.

Just what I've heard from a few folks. I'm sure the Gator fans here could tell you more.

The guy's an honest to goodness hero for Judeo Christianity, and he's a great example. You want to hate him...like you hate BC, you want to hate him...

But, he's a guy that busts your azz for 60 minutes, and then gets up and ministers in prison & helps the downtrodden and practices the faith that he preaches, daily...24/7, 365...

I've probably never felt better than admitting that Tim Tebow's my hero...

WarEagleFan · 10 months ago

Is this the start of a bromance????????

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

LOL...Nice...

Touche, WEF...

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 10 months ago

Best if you frisk him for any surgical blades he might be carrying...

WarEagleFan · 10 months ago

I think TE might enjoy that too much...LOL

Tom_Blogical · 10 months ago

Great comment. Both of those guys are exceptional US citizens. Now if we only had another 350 million citizens like them here in the states.

Zac · 10 months ago

Like I've said in other threads, one way or another, this young man will be working on Sundays. Given he won't be around college (or any for that matter) football forever, let's enjoy him while we can. Then, once he begins his ministry, or combines his forces (however he choses to do it) let's find a way to thank him for all those great years by giving something to help out. Just a thought.

Wardboy3 · 10 months ago

Am I the only one who hopes TN beats FLA this year?
I love it when a new comer comes in & and starts ruffling some feathers.

TigerEducated · 10 months ago

You don't walk into the Hall of Justice and start tugging at not only Superman's, but EVERYONE's cape at the same time...

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Let's see...

Kiffen convinced a kid to lie to a newspaper and to UF coaches about his commitment.

Kiffen falsely accused Meyer of a recruiting violation, for which he was reprimanded by the SEC and forced to apologize to Meyer or face a fine for ethics violations.

Kiffen trashed the kid's hometown of Pahokee and his high school in bragging about his "theft" of this recruit.

Nope, I'm pretty sure you're the only one hoping for a TN win. I'm also guessing you're the only one believing it could happen.

Tom22 · 10 months ago

It would rile me up a little bit having people calling a recruit during a visit to my campus... i suppose they could plead ingnorance to the location with cell phones and all.

And I suppose that college recruiting is a highly emotional high pressure thing where you lose if you don't test your limitis I can see the the whole environment easy to get worked up over.

VTBobb · 10 months ago

Apparently, Urban has been concerned about his recruiting abilities. He tried to snake a VT commit. According to Hokiesports.com (http://www.hokiesports.com/rothreport/recaps/20...), Urban called our RB commit David Wilson 3 days after UF won the NC. Apparently Percy Harvin told them he was leaving, so Urban called Wilson to try to snake him from the Hokies, even though he had committed to VT back in July. I guess the nearly 2,300 rushing yards and 35 TD's his senior year were too much for Urban to resist trying to land.

Correct me if I'm wrong. That's not an NCAA violation, but it is considered dirty pool, right? Tim is very vocal about his faith. Has he or Urban ever heard of "The Golden Tool", err, ah, I mean Rule?

The_Observer · 10 months ago

Just because Beamer called "dibbs" on a player first, doesn't mean other coaches are going to stop going after him. Especially if their really good!

These kids switch their commitments all the time and I'd be upset if Urban DID stop recruiting him.

Nothing is final until the ink hits the paper.

VTBobb · 10 months ago

That attitude is the problem. Check the rules, coaches don't get to call "dibbs" on players.

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

If trying to recruit a player who has "committed" (not yet signed an LOI) to another school is "dirty pool", then a lot of coaches need to clean up, including Lane Kiffen and Frank Beamer.

Also, given Urban's record for both recruiting and winning championships, your theory that he "has been concerned about his recruiting abilities" is pretty dumb.

VTBobb · 10 months ago

I was being sarcastic about him concerned about his recuiting. The whole point was he is a great recruiter yet he was trying to steal one of our hard commits. Lot's of things are legal, but underhanded. Just remember your attitude when some guy tries to hit on your girlfriend.

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Actually, I really don't mind when some guy hits on my girlfriend, but my wife hates it.

"Sarcasm", huh? Dude, you need to clue the rest of us in. I didn't detect one scintilla of sarcasm in your post, just braggadocio. If you really want to convey sarcasm, try using the winking emoticon or using adverbs like "always" and "never" written in all caps. For instance...

Lane Kiffen NEVER talks out of his arse.
Lane Kiffen ALWAYS treats other coaches with the respect they are due.

...that way, we will KNOW you are being sarcastic.

Now, onto your comment that Meyer "was trying to steal one of our hard commits". Exactly how is it that one can "steal" a commit who has not signed an LOI? The NCAA has so many rules regarding recruitment, don't you think they have rules against stealing? Of course they do, and they all go into effect once the letter of intent is signed. Before that, it's not stealing, it's recruiting.

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 10 months ago

Like I always say, all's fair in love, war, recruiting and air hockey...

Heh, heh. You said 'arse', you bloody limey...

VTBobb · 9 months ago

I would have thought you would be less concerned with someone hitting on your wife than your girlfriend.

BTW, I was not trying to defend Kiffen, I just happened to see the article about Meyer and one of VT's recruits, and thought it was pertinent to the discussion.

As I originally posted, I know it's not an NCAA violation, but I seem to remember reading a year or two ago that most coaches generally don't heavily pursue another schools hard commits. I know, at least part of that is not wanting to waste the effort if there is little chance of landing the guy.

And you are right, I used the word "steal" in error; should have used "snake" as I did in the original post. You can't steal something from someone if they don't own it (like your wife and girlfriend, unless of course there is a pimp involved).

Also, until Meyer started making googly eyes at our recruit because his current stud receiver was leaving him for bigger and better things and Urban was afraid he wouldn’t have anyone to spoon with on Sunday morning, the only thing I had against him was that he coached for one of the three “Axis of Evil” Florida schools.

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

...until Meyer started making googly eyes at our recruit because his current stud receiver was leaving him for bigger and better things and Urban was afraid he wouldn’t have anyone to spoon with on Sunday morning...

Check your timeline, Bobb. According to the article you linked, Beamer's recruit was called 3 days after the BCS-NC game. Meyer found out about Richardson commiting to Tennessee on national LOI day - more than a month later. Meyer had "googly eyes" for this recruit long before he knew about Richardson switching his commitment. If you are going to malign Urban Meyer, you should get your facts straight.

Besides, Meyer got his "stud receiver" - his name is Andre DeBose and he is a much stronger prospect than Richardson, so Meyer did just fine and Beamer got to keep his spooning partner (where on earth did you get THAT from?).

"Bigger and better things" - I'm gonna need a ruling from the judges on this one. [BEEEEEEEEP]. Just as I thought - if you think TN is "bigger and better" than UF at this point, you don't know shee-ott about NCAA football.

None of this really matters, though. Coaches will stop recruiting star players the instant they believe they no longer have a chance at signing them. You can call Meyer a "snake", a "thief", a "spooner" - whatever other nasty name you can dream up, Bobb. It doesn't change the fact that ANY coach will continue calling a recruit as long as he thinks there's a chance.

Regarding my wife/girlfriend, I learned long ago that you can't build a wall around the things you love and hope that nobody ever looks at them. There's an old saying about "if you love something, set it free..." and I'm guessing you're either familiar with it or you can find it on your own. I've found it better to build strong relationships and trust the people I care about to be loyal to me, even when I'm not looking.

Funny, that's a pretty good metaphor for college football recruiting.

VTBobb · 9 months ago

Lighten up RG. First, I was referring to Percy Harvin leaving for the NFL, as I mentioned in the original post AND as stated in the article on Hokiesports, so get YOUR facts straight. Judges ruling….Ding Ding Ding…Point VT (of course I don’t know, maybe he IS taking a pay cut going to the NFL from FL…so maybe that's a push). So, you can say I was “maligning” (according to Merriam-Webster Online - “uttering injuriously misleading or false reports about : speaking evil of”) Urban, but actually you accusing me of maligning Urban was not only not factual, it was in fact maligning me!!! How DARE YOU!!!! OK deep breaths…

Second, I think relationships are a good metaphor for college football recruiting too, that's why I originally used it (thank you for the compliment). That's also where the "spooning" talk came in, a continuation of the metaphor. Guess neither FL nor GT taught you how to read between the lines? Can you only interpret literal sentences? No interpretive abilities? (I’m an engineer, so if you are a Ramblin’ Wreck from Tech, you can’t use that as an excuse.)

And regarding wives and girlfriends, I’m with you. Like I said, unless there is a pimp involved (OK even if there is a pimp involved), there is no ownership. But, just because you trust your lady, doesn’t mean another guy hitting on them isn’t going to annoy you.

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

"Lighten up" - Oh I love it when someone is debating me and telling me not to debate them back! Logic overcome by irony is such a beautiful contradiction!

However, I do see what you're saying now regarding Urban Meyer. Pity your most recent post never mentioned "NFL" or "Percy Harvin", so I was left to infer your meaning as "NuKeese Richardson" and "Tennessee" (you know, the subject of this particular blog thread?). Anyway, my bad for skipping fom your original post back to the topic of this thread. Perhaps GT never taught me how to read between the lines, but they did teach me to write clearly (that makes one of us).

Still not sure how you lept to "spooning", but if you are having homosexual daydreams about football players and coaches cuddling each other, that's cool with me, just don't invite me to any of your parties.

"Pimp" is such an ugly word - I prefer "social secretary".

VTBobb · 9 months ago

When did I tell you not to debate me back? I was referring to your tone, talking about maligning Meyer, taking my tongue in cheek comments a little too serious. As far as me not writing clearly, you even read the original article I referred to and that never mentioned NuKeese Richardson or Tennessee. Yet you still thought I was referring to something I NEVER MENTIONED.

BTW, here’s a hint – you see how comments on this site are offset, some more than others? Well, the different offsets can give you a clue about the specific topic of a given comment. Generally, comments that are more offset refer more closely to the closest comment above that is just one space to the left. I’m sorry, I’m probably not explaining this very well. I just picked up on it myself. It just seems so obvious, I’m not sure how to actually explain it. Can ANYONE help me out here? Sorry I’m not writing clearly enough for you. What will it take, down to a 6th grade reading comprehension level?

Oh, and by your next comment, sounds like you’re the one with the homosexual fantasies.

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

Good one, Bobb! Very funny! On the other hand, you're criticizing my comprehension skills while failing to note that my remark was obviously a joke (see the emoticon?). Perhaps we could both improve our comprehension.

Anyway, we've gotten WAY off topic and exceedingly personal on this thread. (Yes, I know what offsets are and thanks very much for the explanation.) Your initial point of suggesting it was "dirty pool" for Urban Meyer to "snake" a VT recruit is naive. But don't listen to me, try reading the linked article, or better yet, find ANYONE on this site who agrees with you on this subject (and no, I don't mean someone with a grudge against UF or Urban Meyer). Has anyone chimed into this debate to agree with you? If you can show me a coach who backs off a potential recruit before LOI day, I'll show you a coach with a losing record.

...stealing committed players is part of the game...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/a...

...besides, I really don't get why you're complaining about this. Beamer got his recruit, so you just sound bitter about nothing. If anyone should be mad, it's Meyer who lost two "commited" recuits to Tennessee, but I don't see him whining about this. I'm a Gator fan and I'm not whining about it either. Why so harsh, Bobb?

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 9 months ago

It's so funny. He told you to lighten up and didn't even know your given name was Francis...

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

FYI, I don't get annoyed if someone is hitting on my wife. It happens from time to time and I take it as a compliment when it does. I'd probably get upset if she acted on it, but more likely, I'd suggest a threesome. :-D

NMLSooner · 9 months ago

It's OK to tell a girl who's engaged that you love her and think she is marrying the wrong guy. It's not OK to do that to someone who's married. My point-Engagement is a verbal agreement, marriage is "signing day".

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

Ooooh, good metaphor!

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Moved

War_Eagle_Atlanta · 10 months ago

...on up to the East side?

Ramblin' Gator · 10 months ago

Yep, to a de-luxe apartment in the sky.

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

RG www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orhp8aMY3SU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqz3BZd3cV8

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

Ahhhh, Austin!

Wish I could have seen Stevie Ray Vaughn there, back in the day.

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

Traffic in Austin is pretty bad now.The same artist that play Austin also play San Marcos & New Braunfels. The Cheathamstreet warehouse used to have George Strait every Tues and Stevie Vaughn every Wed in the early Eighties. Check out www.cheathamstreet.com Redd also plays Rileys Taveren , the Triple Crown Club and the Venues in Gruene.
The latest band to gain some recognition from this area is Randy Rogers
Band-sounds alot like Steve Earle, prior to that couple of years ago it was Los Lonely Boys. I really like the Joel Hoffman Band- twin telecasters hard core Texas honky tonk.

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

I'm a huge Texas honky tonk fan, so I'll have to check them out. It's been a while since I've visited any of the clubs outside of Austin. I think I was last in the Gruene Music Hall about ten years ago. I must confess, I don't miss living in Houston, but I do miss living in Texas!

When visiting Austin, I usually stay in the Marriott right next to the capitol building and don't bother renting a car, so traffic isn't really an issue for me. Being walking distance from the capitol and a short cab ride from 6th Street is a good spot for me.

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

Thats cool RG The contenintal club is on south Congress they have bands like Dale Watson & the Lonestars- Great Honky Tonk Music
We used to go up into Austin in the 70's & 80's quite a bit, but now parking & Traffic are real issues, not to mention the 50 + miles.
San Marcos is pretty laid back and alot closer, there are several live music venues and a wide rage of stuff.
The whole Gruene area has really changed, its kinda touristy or something now, last band we heard there was Seth James kid plays a mean slide guitar. They still have alot of touring bands play there like Leon Russell, Steve Earle & Buddy Guy, its still the same old place just more crowded and expensive,even Ole Willie plays there on occassion.
Adios Tomcat

U.of S.C.1978 · 10 months ago

Must not have his electric on yet?

Savings Accounts · 10 months ago

I agree with Obs, It's usually not a good idea to tick off the 3 hottest coaches in the SEC, winning a combined 4 National Championships in the last 6 years.

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

In the immortal words of John Lennon, "instant karma's gonna get ya"

UT self-reports Kiffen for Recruiting Violations

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/...

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

Thanks for the link, sounds like a bunch of nothing, except to part about accusing other coaches
If him and coach O need some help, they should contact Jackie Sherrill,Gene stallings and Barry Switzer
Those guys were excellent recruiters and were great adversaries against the Longhorns

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

It's two secondary violations so not really a big deal. However, it does expose the hipocrisy of a guy who recently bragged he scored 39 out of 40 on the NCAA coaches eligibility exam. Now I've never recruited high school athletes and even I know you can't simulate a game day environment for the recruits.

OU_Ron · 9 months ago

RG, this guy really dislikes Kiffen

http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/pfineba...

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

Is Kiffen contracted to the Alabama Newspaper Publishers Association? If not, are they sliding Kiffen money under the table?

Bama_Babe · 9 months ago

Just a little FYI, Finebaum is a Tennessee grad...who, as you can tell by this article, doesn't claim them very often. ;)

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

I read the article and this guy really hates Kiffen and wants to run him off in favor of Gruden.
What was Finebaum's take on Mike Price? bet gave him hell too

Ramblin' Gator · 9 months ago

I suppose this was inevitable...

http://www.FireLaneKiffen.com

1Tomcat · 9 months ago

Thanks RG I checked it out, must be brand new, they had 1 guest and zero users a grand total of four posts- Guess I was the guest and the author did the posts. We have seen these things before, on just about every new coach, guy hasn't even got his feet wet yet.
I understand that Petrino has an outstanding class coming in, real hotbed for talent in that part of the country.