Lane Kiffin will not coach in the championship

Submitted by Gallagher on January 2nd, 2017 at 12:27 PM

Saban just held a press conference saying Sarkisian will take over his duties.

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Mr. Elbel

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:29 PM ^

should they somehow lose, this will be an enormous headline going forward.

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East German Judge

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:33 PM ^

...but at least he wont have to worry about missing the bus back to the hotel.

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Njia

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:46 PM ^

I think Saban is giving himself a convenient excuse in the event that Clemson wins.

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cbuswolverine

January 2nd, 2017 at 1:31 PM ^

That's ridiculous.

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Njia

January 2nd, 2017 at 5:32 PM ^

I don't ever recall asking for just your, like, opinion, man.

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M Go Cue

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^

The notion that Nick Saban would basically fire his OC before the national championship so that he can blame him if he happens to lose is completely ridiculous.

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Njia

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:47 PM ^

But Saban has a great excuse now. If Kiffin stayed thru the NC game, and Bama lost, Saban can say it was because Kiffin was "distracted." Now that he's gone, if Bama loses, it could still be "distraction" related to the change in OCs, an unfamiliar style with Sark, etc.

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trueblueintexas

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:18 PM ^

I enjoy your interesting theories and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

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elhead

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:22 PM ^

Me too. I'm not far from there, just over in New Mexico...

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RainbowSprings

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:30 PM ^

But maybe I should give this Saban character the benefit of the doubt?

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UMProud

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:41 PM ^

Why?

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crg

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:52 PM ^

Never underestimate a Sith Lord

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crg

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^

Always two, there are: a master and an apprentice.

New apprentice, same master.

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Vengeful Barbarian

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:33 PM ^

well the niners are still looking for a head coach. Lane Kiffin would be perfect, and he already knows the bay area.

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SalvatoreQuattro

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^

He has a HC job at FAU.

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rice4114

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^

Tennessee says that doesnt really matter

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GoBlueInNYC

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^

Kidding would never bail on a coaching position if something better came up. He's not that kind of guy.

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wayneandgarth

January 2nd, 2017 at 1:03 PM ^

You're not kidding.

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Hotel Putingrad

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:37 PM ^

he could easily do both, if York lets him use the private jet

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lhglrkwg

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:39 PM ^

If the 49ers were to offer Kiffin a HC or even an OC/DC role on that team, I don't doubt that skeeze would leave FAU high and dry to take the job

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wolpherine2000

January 2nd, 2017 at 6:33 PM ^

Howard Schnellenberger himself would leave FAU in any of those scenarios. FAU is not a destination. (

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wolpherine2000

January 2nd, 2017 at 5:44 PM ^

Howard Schnellenberger himself would leave FAU in any of those scenarios. FAU is not a destination.

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Vengeful Barbarian

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:45 PM ^

Of course he does, but we both know that won't stop Joey Freshwater.

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Bo4President

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:34 PM ^

Good, hope Clemson wins and Najee doesn't go to bama

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BassDude138

January 2nd, 2017 at 1:04 PM ^

Honestly, I feel like Kiffin could have already made an impact on Harris' recruitment with some of the negative comments he has made recently about Saban and Alabama.

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Squash34

January 2nd, 2017 at 2:12 PM ^

Wait, he was saying negitive things about saban and bama after accepting the other job, but still coaching there? If you have quotes or links to articles I would love to see them.

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Maynard

January 2nd, 2017 at 11:15 PM ^

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2016/12/28/lane-kiffin-nick-…

"I don't recall a happy moment. I just recall the ass chewings. I won't take that part of the process with me (to FAU), though."--Lane Kiffin

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Goggles Paisano

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^

I think I saw Sark eat a booger on TV Saturday - anyone else see that?

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Brown Bear

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:38 PM ^

http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/om-nom-nom-1790661704

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Goggles Paisano

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:47 PM ^

Nice work man! Nom Nom.

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SD Larry

January 2nd, 2017 at 1:29 PM ^

is impeccable.

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Muttley

January 2nd, 2017 at 2:20 PM ^

Innovator, that's the first thing that comes to mind w/ Sark.

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MIGHTYMOJO91

January 2nd, 2017 at 4:52 PM ^

Thats is very innovative Muttley.

Jack Daniels booger shots..who would've thunk it.

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crg

January 3rd, 2017 at 7:43 PM ^

+1 if only to help you on your way out of Bolivia

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BLUEyouout

January 2nd, 2017 at 3:01 PM ^

Heard Urbz ate a bogger too. Please post if you have it.

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Navy Wolverine

January 2nd, 2017 at 4:44 PM ^

There was no nostril penetration!

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Hotel Putingrad

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:37 PM ^

but probably for the best. I expect another fantastic game but Clemson gets their revenge.

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State Street

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:39 PM ^

Saban. Fucking savage.

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Maynard

January 2nd, 2017 at 11:18 PM ^

Can we retire the whole savage as a young person's cool word fad already?

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Blue since birthed

January 3rd, 2017 at 3:17 AM ^

You da real MVP!

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Blue in Paradise

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:39 PM ^

This is peak Saban right here

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Spunky

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:40 PM ^

Is Sark auditioning for the job? I thought Saban said he would get a new OC, not Sarkisian.

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Sac Fly

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:47 PM ^

He already got the job. They named him offensive coordinator 2 weeks ago.

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MichiganMAN47

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:40 PM ^

With a freshman quarterback this is a precarious position for Bama. Perhaps the Saban- Kiffin relationship was more toxic than we assumed.

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maize-blue

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:57 PM ^

Saban's an ass, Kiffin's an ass. Too many asses in the henhouse.

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Chalky White

January 2nd, 2017 at 1:51 PM ^

Got more ass than a donkey.

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Vengeful Barbarian

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:43 PM ^

Move along, nothing to see here.

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Blue in Paradise

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:40 PM ^

Saban's daughter came home late last night

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Don

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:47 PM ^

as soon as Kiffin took the FAU job. Or FIU. Or FAO Schwartz or wherever the fuck he's going.

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Naked Bootlegger

January 2nd, 2017 at 12:48 PM ^

Cajones grandes, Senor Saban. He must really despise Kiffin, much like the rest of the world.

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