The honeymoon is over for Lane Kiffin.

patdog

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LSU fans are p*ssed. I’ve always had the feeling he would never live up to the high expectations at LSU but never was really able to say why I felt that way. I saw a stat today. He is 1-7 vs ranked teams when he’s in the top 10. I think the bigger the moment the more he self destructs. I don’t think he could have taken UMiss to the semifinals last year. He would have lost to Georgia. If you look at him the last few months it just looks like a guy who is overboard in the manic phase of mental illness. We’ll see how this plays out.
 

Maroon13

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Yeah, even Saban at Bama, it took a year and 2 to win a natty. Kiffin is no Saban.

But if they give him another year or two to build that roster, they will be a playoff team most years.
 
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karlchilders.sixpack

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LSU was over-hyped, with expectations. When new coach comes in after firing one, what should be expected for the new coach? A lot of mouth , happened during this coaching change. Could not happen to a better team. lol.
 

OG Goat Holder

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LSU fans are p*ssed. I’ve always had the feeling he would never live up to the high expectations at LSU but never was really able to say why I felt that way. I saw a stat today. He is 1-7 vs ranked teams when he’s in the top 10. I think the bigger the moment the more he self destructs. I don’t think he could have taken UMiss to the semifinals last year. He would have lost to Georgia. If you look at him the last few months it just looks like a guy who is overboard in the manic phase of mental illness. We’ll see how this plays out.
He doesn’t fit the culture. I have no idea why they hired him. If you’re going to spend all this money, get Cignetti or equivalent. Who cares if he’s 64, that’s what was needed.

For the folks say Saban did this and that, that was the old era. Kiffin bought his team, doesn’t need year 1 lumps. Cignetti sure didn’t. Portal is open annually. Even fans can’t evolve, it’s not just Dabo.

I’m with you.
 
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Seinfeld

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LSU was over-hyped, with expectations. When new coach comes in after firing one, what should be expected for the new coach? A lot of mouth , happened during this coaching change. Could not happen to a better team. lol.
And they spent an ungodly amount in the portal this year. It’ll be interesting to see if they keep giving him that war chest of cash year after year
 

SoJxnVol

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I think he could’ve won a national championship at ole Miss way before he will at LSU. There’s two different demands between the two and one is bigger than the other.
 

OG Goat Holder

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In 3-4 years this is gonna be a blip on the radar for them. Probably the worst qb he will ever have.
I do agree LSU will outdo Ole Miss over that time period, but I don’t think Lane wins super big.

Very similar to Danny at Florida. Some nonsense will end his tenure the same way.
 

Maroon13

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He doesn’t fit the culture.

For the folks say Saban did this and that, that was the old era. Kiffin bought his team, doesn’t need year 1 lumps. Cignetti sure didn’t. Portal is open annually. Even fans can’t evolve, it’s not just Dabo.

I’m with you.
Unless you're a Cajun, nobody really fits there.

the new era and nil is why Kiffin won't finish 7-6 like Saban did. He will win 8-9 this year. The fact he has Leavitt as a qb tells you the portal doesn't allow you to pick anyone you please. There is still some recruiting that has to be done.
 

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Lane knows how to win and is a great coach. He built the team that beat him last night. His QB hasn't had enough time to learn the system and know exactly where wide receivers are. And the LSU o-line is weak and he has a happy feat. Echoles had a great game against those guys. LSU has 3 maybe 4 billionaires who are supporters. They'll continue to spend. Burrow and Daniels weren't exactly lighting it up their first year. Lane wanted the Washington QB and had to settle on the best guy still around. Meanwhile Coach Pete has done well. There's a DC who didn't blow up the offense after he took over.
 
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ETK99

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Kiffin is fine there & he'll get his QB next year. They'll spend whatever they want and get almost anyone they want.
 
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skip dog

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starting to wonder if Kiffen is just a marketing genius.....and a really good case study for mental health professionals

I think he has a average year this year, weathers the storm, and gets a few key position players in the off-season to try to build a successful season next year.

I think their QB play hamstrings them bad this year
 
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