OT: WSU Coach Mike Leach zingers & USC's Kiffin fired in 4, 3, 2, 1....?
Washington State HC Mike Leach made some amusing comments about playing at USC and the Trojan 2 deep roster:
“It’s not the loudest stadium, but there’s some magic here," said Leach. "From that standpoint, I can’t wait to play here again."
A Washington State coach saying he can’t wait to play here again? Is Haden listening? And Leach wasn’t finished.
“These are high-profile players at USC, for goodness sakes," Leach chortled. "They have their Twitter handle next to their name on their two-deep roster."
With waves of boos surrounding them from late in the first quarter until they walked off the field Saturday, the Trojans players are now feeling the brunt of the fans’ distaste for their coach. This was the worst and earliest expression of dissatisfaction by Trojan Nation in recent memory, and it was certainly the ugliest, and it was hard to blame them.
Meanwhile, "Fire Kiffin" chants at LA Coliseum...during warm ups? Kiffykins response?
"You can’t worry about that, it is what it is," Kiffin said of the boos. "I think I heard those before the game started, in warmups, I’m getting used to it."
But should his players, college kids who really aren’t the target of the boos, have to get used to it?
"We’re getting used to playing on the road," Kiffin said with an odd, tiny grin.
September 8th, 2013 at 10:58 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 10:59 AM ^
I kinda feel bad for LM3 especially since LM2 preferred Michigan but you know, whatever.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:16 AM ^
Just too bad he couldn't see through Kiffin.
September 8th, 2013 at 12:06 PM ^
Why would you feel sorry for McQuay? He made his choice, and he had plenty of information. Things might still turn out well for him, but if his coaching situation sucks, that's his fault for choosing the Trojans.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:02 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 11:31 AM ^
I just checked. It's true. Here's the link to the roster:
http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/usc-m-footbl-mtt.html
You have to click on the individual player's name, which then takes you to more info. about the player, including twitter handle (with link), just below the box including the player's photo.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:52 AM ^
Here was the official depth chart released to the media:
September 8th, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
That seems insane
September 8th, 2013 at 6:39 PM ^
That is beyond stupid. With all the coaches banning twitter to avoid stupid things athletes might say, it seems very USC like to publicize their payers' twitter handles. Anything to make them feel like superstars. It is So Cal after all.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:03 AM ^
...but I recall chatting, with LSA2000 I think, that mid-season is when we thought Kiffen would be fired by. We'll soon see, but I think it's probably sooner now.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:14 AM ^
I remember that conversation, but yeah, now that this is happening and all Kiffin can manage is this:
"We’re getting used to playing on the road"
I have to think that when you're reduced to feeble cracks like this one, the end might be nigh for Kiffin at USC - even if they let him finish out the year, this is very likely his last there. You can't have your players subjected to the negativity directed at you and think it won't affect their performance. The author is right, they shouldn't have to get used to that.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:25 AM ^
Despite what we all think about USC and all their crap, they are a somewhat traditional program with a storied history. Their fanbase should be used to them being competitive every year. I expect that if Lane Kiffin gets another job somewhere, it'll be in some directional school that no one has ever heard of...
September 8th, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 12:44 PM ^
It has to be a major step down. I'm betting on position coach in the NFL. Maybe he'd like to come to the Lions and help coach Reggie Bush.
September 8th, 2013 at 1:32 PM ^
"We're getting used to (hitting) the road."
September 8th, 2013 at 11:07 AM ^
He will finish the year but he is gone ...
September 8th, 2013 at 11:07 AM ^
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September 8th, 2013 at 11:11 AM ^
I honestly think that USC was just trying to weather the storm of the sanctions with Kiffin as coach in order to allow his replacement a fresh start with no scholly limits, but good ol' Lane is making that really hard to do.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:13 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 11:20 AM ^
I really hope Kiffin squeezes by with an 8-5 record because this is so entertaining. I hate Kiffen almost as much as I hated Pete Carol, the difference is Kiffin sucks its so fun to watch the shit show.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:21 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 11:30 AM ^
Marquise Lee #9 - Jr. star receiver for the Trojans: @TeamLee1
http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marqise_lee_756300.html
September 8th, 2013 at 11:32 AM ^
Look, it happened before at USC with John Robinson coming back, though with admittedly less than stellar results.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:50 AM ^
You realize that Pete has been successful in Seattle and the Seahawks are a common Super Bowl pick this year, right?
September 8th, 2013 at 11:33 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 11:42 AM ^
this is how NCAA penaltys should feel. People won't mess around if the penalties fit the crime. The mighty Trojans befalled by Reggie Bush...
September 8th, 2013 at 11:52 AM ^
The penalties aren't helping, but I don't think they are USC's primary problem right now.
September 8th, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 12:05 PM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 1:00 PM ^
/s
September 8th, 2013 at 12:34 PM ^
that Bobby Petrino would be the first name on the next USC head coaching list.
September 8th, 2013 at 2:53 PM ^
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September 8th, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^
They are very talented: Kessler and Wittek were both top state prospects.
But the WTF happened to USC's OL and pass blocking, my God.
September 8th, 2013 at 1:13 PM ^
September 8th, 2013 at 1:30 PM ^
Kiffen has been a loser everywhere he has coached. It is amazing that he can continue to con programs out of their HC jobs. Even if he is fired from USC, you know he will resurface at another program. He is like an incurable veneral disease.
September 8th, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^
Jack Del Rio is the HC at USC next year. He was allegedly offered before Kiffen took it but word got out and he had to deny. Sounded almost like the whole debacle that got Rodriguez to Michigan.
How many places that he used to coach are still writing checks to Kiffen?