Kiffin . . . Back in the news

This thread is for all intents and purposes to take a good look at ourselves and see where we think our team is heading. Hoping that these young fellows can and will think before acting. Seem to have a coach in the conference that brought some of the West Coast ways with him to the SEC.

For several days I have tried to stay away from some published reports about Kiffin and the UT football program. Realizing that some of these young men are going to make mistakes, but sometimes there are things going on in the background that I don't like.

Tennessee signed a prep football player who was 13 when he was found guilty by a juvenile court for a very serious crime. If the young man has turned his life around and is on the right path all well and good.

Now Robert Marve, former QB at Miami is being mentioned as a possible walk-on at UT. Miami stated clearly to Marve that he could leave, however, could not play for LSU, Florida or Tennessee. Not sure that I agree with a former university telling a student where they may attend school if leaving their program. That could be a discussion that would fill pages with pros and cons.

My problem with the above is Kiffin. Appears that he is going all out to build the program and backgrounds might not matter. Tennessee had many problems with the previous coach looking the other way, but Kiffin is going to make Phat Phil look like a saint.

There are many unanswered questions about Reggie Bush, now with the Saints and his relationship with USC. Now the air waves are full of Mayo, basketball player turned pro being aided while at USC. Never thought I would say this . . . . hoping that the NCAA keeps a watchful eye on LANE KIFFIN, this dude is an accident looking for a happening. Won't be long before Majors and the real UT followers realize what is happening to their program.

Good points, Buc.
I think he will be their Jim Harrick.

averagedawg, about a week ago you and I posted in this thread. Guess what, here the violation pops up again. Personally, think that Kiffin is playing the NCAA and the national media to his own tune. Think that his time at USC proved to him that you can get away with NCAA violations. Lots of apologies, no suspensions, just a lot of media time. This continues, UT will be back, not unlike USC which has gotten away with this type of thing for years. Apparently CLEAN PROGRAMS don't mean a lot in this day and time. I will go in depth with this if anyone is interested. Level playing field, not media darlings . . . . thank you.

averagedawg, you are so right, however haven't seen a lot of NCAA action concerning Kiffin so far. Maybe the NCAA will wake up and recognize what this egotistical dude is up to. Until he gets (can't use the word) ***** slapped, nothing will change.

Tennessee reported its fifth secondary violation since Kiffin was named head coach December 1 after a new assistant in the football office posted to coach Kiffin's Twitter and Facebook accounts.


The posting on the networking sites Tuesday stated . . . . \"I was so excited to hear that J.C. Copeland committed to play for the Vols today.\" NCAA rules prohibit coaches from discussing a prospects. Copeland is a junior defensive end from LaGrange, Georgia until a letter of intent is signed. The comment was taken down after it was posted. One of Kiffin's previous violations involved mentioning a prospect by name on the radio.

It would be very surprising to find a coach that actually Twits. Grad assistants take care of this and text messaging for them. This is not to support Kiffin, but truth is truth. He did not do this.

On the other hand, with all the rope he is twirling, he will hang himself eventually. People up here in TN cannot see this. They love him and his staff. Speaking of which, he is is now having problems with his Stength and Conditioning coach. Acquired from the Gamecocks. Stay tuned, he is bound to screw up again.............Soon.

DawgfaninTN, what kind of problems is he having with his strength and cond. coach?

Maybe some have seen this . . . .

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Lane will be recruiting heavily in California, Monte Kiffin (Dad) will be working on the Florida players. Standby, it is going to get interesting.