Summary
Lane Kiffin left his job as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football team to become the new head coach for LSU Tigers. A conversation with ESPN analyst Nick Saban reportedly influenced Kiffin's decision. Despite questions about a possible conflict of interest, ESPN declined to comment on Saban's involvement in the situation.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin was the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels before taking the head coach position at LSU.
- His ex-wife, Layla, traveled to Baton Rouge before Kiffin made his decision, which likely influenced his choice.
- Kiffin mentioned Nick Saban, a former Alabama head coach and ESPN analyst, as an influential figure in his decision to move.
- ESPN analyst Nick Saban's advice to Kiffin raised questions about a potential conflict of interest.
- ESPN chose not to comment on the situation involving Nick Saban.
- Jimmy Sexton, who is the agent for both Kiffin and Saban, is known as a powerful figure in college sports.
