Summary
Lane Kiffin chose to take a coaching job at LSU instead of at Florida. One reason is that LSU has more money and resources available for its sports programs. Coaching at LSU is considered easier due to its strong reputation and financial backing.
Key Facts
- LSU and Florida both sought to hire Lane Kiffin as their head football coach.
- Florida hired Jon Sumrall as head coach and David Caldwell as general manager for football operations.
- LSU's job is considered more prestigious and financially supported than Florida's.
- LSU can offer more Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money to players, which is money athletes can earn based on their popularity.
- LSU is said to have a simpler power structure, with fewer influential boosters compared to Florida.
- The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is known for investing heavily in its football programs, even before NIL became prominent.
