Lane Kiffin joked about having 'pro players' at halftime of LSU dominating Clemson
Lane Kiffin is leaning into being the villain.
After a dominant first half, where the LSU Tigers outscored the Clemson Tigers 31-3, referee whistle blew signaling the end of the first half. With the score already well in hand, LSU coach Lane Kiffin couldn't help but joke about the prospect of having professional players on his team at halftime. "Imagine if we had pro players," Kiffin said to ESPN's Holly Rowe, chuckling before walking off the field.
The comment drew mixed reactions, as some fans and commentators criticized Kiffin's idea, while others found the playful jab amusing. In the end, Kiffin's controversial joke at halftime highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the use of former pros in college football.
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