Summary
Lane Kiffin recently left his position at Ole Miss to become the head coach at Louisiana State University (LSU) with a seven-year, $91 million contract. Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit discussed the decision, referencing Kiffin's previous departure from Alabama and highlighting different handling approaches for coaches taking new jobs.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss after an 11-1 season to become LSU's head coach.
- Kiffin's contract with LSU is for seven years, worth $91 million.
- The decision to leave Ole Miss was criticized despite Kiffin wanting to coach through their playoff games.
- Nick Saban stated coaches can continue with their existing teams even after accepting new jobs but acknowledged limited flexibility in Kiffin’s case.
- Saban referenced Kirby Smart’s situation, where Smart stayed with Alabama through a title run before moving to Georgia.
- Kirk Herbstreit recalled Saban's past decision to have Kiffin leave after Alabama's semifinal game against Washington.
- Saban explained Kiffin was managing multiple responsibilities that affected his performance, leading to a mutual decision for Kiffin to depart.
- Kiffin and Saban maintain a strong professional relationship despite past complexities.
