Lane Kiffin’s Villain Act Has Made Him College Football’s Biggest Story
Kiffin’s first season at LSU has already been eventful in multiple ways.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin is set to become the most talked-about figure in college football this season, despite mixed feelings about his methods. Once a coach at Florida Atlantic, Kiffin has had a whirlwind career that included stints at Tennessee, USC, Alabama (as an assistant), the NFL's Oakland Raiders, and Ole Miss. Now, as LSU’s head coach, Kiffin is embroiled in a scandal that has led the SEC to sue the school and seek to expel LSU from the league.
The controversy stems from allegations that Kiffin recruited players who had recently played in the NFL. Despite the legal troubles, Kiffin’s antics have drawn massive attention—and ratings—for LSU. ESPN and ABC are eager to broadcast the Tigers’ games this season. Some, like ESPN’s Paul Finebaum, have called Kiffin “polarizing,” while others have labeled him an “asshole.”
Kiffin seems to be banking on his villainous reputation to become the new king of college football. With the SEC deciding on Thursday whether to expel LSU, the question remains: has Kiffin pushed his luck too far?
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