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Lane Kiffin Faces Concerning Development With LSU Coaching Staff

Lane Kiffin Faces Concerning Development With LSU Coaching Staff

Summary

Lane Kiffin, the head football coach at LSU, has made significant changes to the coaching staff, bringing several assistants from his former team, Ole Miss. He is also attempting to keep LSU's current defensive coordinator, Blake Baker, despite interest from Tulane for their head coaching position.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin is the new head coach at LSU.
  • Kiffin brought at least six of his former assistants from Ole Miss to LSU.
  • Notable hires include Charlie Weis Jr. and Joe Cox, among others.
  • Blake Baker is LSU's current defensive coordinator and is being considered for Tulane's head coaching job.
  • Baker has previous coaching experience at Missouri, Miami, and Louisiana Tech.
  • Ole Miss players and the athletic director disputed Kiffin's claims that players asked him to stay through the postseason.

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