Lane Kiffin Fining LSU Players for Breaking Team Rules
Summary
Lane Kiffin, the head coach at LSU, has introduced a system of fines for players who break team rules or do not participate in required activities. This system is similar to what is used in the NFL, where players are fined for missing team obligations, but college players do not have a union to negotiate these rules.Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin is the new head coach of LSU football.
- He uses a fine system to encourage players to attend workouts, watch film, and follow team rules.
- Players who do not meet expectations may have to give back part of their money or risk being cut from the team.
- Kiffin said players think like professionals now because of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) payments and the transfer portal.
- The NFL has a union that sets rules for fines, but college players do not have a union.
- Deion Sanders, head coach at Colorado, also fines players for missing team activities.
- There is a discussion about college football needing a system or union to enforce contracts as NIL and transfers grow.
- This fine system is new to college football and aims to keep players accountable like professional athletes.
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