Kiffikins Pokes the Bear Again
by LifelongBammer on May 26, 2009 8:19 PM CDT
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This just posted on AL.com:
Spurrier confronts Kiffin
Posted by Jon Solomon -- Birmingham News May 26, 2009 7:17 PM
Lane Kiffin may be the new mouth of the SEC. But Steve Spurrier isn't going down without a fight.
Earlier Tuesday in Destin, Fla., Kiffin was asked if he would apologize again to Florida coach Urban Meyer for accusing him of cheating. Kiffin responded that he had never received an apology from Spurrier after Spurrier questioned whether he had passed the NCAA compliance test before he began calling prospects.
Told of Kiffin's comment late Tuesday, Spurrier shook his head and faced Kiffin, who was waiting for an elevator with a couple other coaches. "I didn't accuse you of cheating," Spurrier told Kiffin. "I said, 'It is permissible to call recruits before he's announced as head coach, before you take the test?"
Spurrier then turned back toward reporters and told them Kiffin took the test online and was unaware that was allowed. Kiffin's face turned red during the 40-second exchange and said something that was inaudible.
Spurrier was still talking as the elevator doors closed, exiting to laughter from media members and probably quite the elevator ride for Kiffin, Auburn's Gene Chizik, Arkansas' Bobby Petrino and Kentucky's Rich Brooks.
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I usually try not to lower myself to this Finebaum/Springer garbage but I cannot help but be fascinated, in this off season purgatory, with this "train wreck" that is Lane Kiffin. Did he actually take his shirt off?
The jist of his response in this article when asked if he should apologize to Coach Meyer.:
Spurrier didn't apologize to me so why should I apologize to Meyer?
What the hell does one have to do with the other to anyone who is not seven and hanging upside down on a jungle gym in a school yard?
This BOY has not proven one thing on an SEC field, yet he insists on "Poking Such Bears" as the likes of Meyer, Spurrier and (through Lance Thompson) even Saban.
Gene Chizik and Dan Mullen had better sense than that.
Watching Kiffikins crash and burn as a direct result of his total lack of respect for his elders is going to be a joy. It may even restore my belief in the way things 'ought to be.
Roll Tide!!!
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I've been saying it all
along…Kiffin needs to be more respectful. Yes, football is a violent game, and yes, for this reason, respect and class are needed when dealing with opponents.
Even in the nastiest of rivalries, the coaches and players must respect one another for the integrity of the game. I’m surprised someone like Monte Kiffin didn’t ingrain this in his son. I don’t care what century we live in; respect must be given to be received.
MATRIX: Bennett, I thought you were--
BENNETT: Dead? You thought wrong. Ever since you had me thrown out of the unit, I've been waiting to pay you back. Do you know what today is, Matrix? Payday.
Respect, if not given...
will be taken. I presume this will be the case when the elders of the SEC bomb Kiffin and Tennessee in each and every game this year. The SEC is a tough gauntlet for any coach; putting this kind of bullseye on yourself when you are a new coach taking over a team in disarray is arogantly stupid and will, in my opinion come with a harsh lesson. Can’t wait!
As my father tells me...
…You may be young and agile, boy, but I am meaner and I fight dirty…
sic him Steve.
Offense sells tickets. Defense wins games. - Paul W. "Bear" Bryant
by TheRedTideConsumes on May 26, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
say what you will about chizik...
…i gotta agree with him on this one. from a Q&A in the Bham News:
“When things need to be said, I say ‘em. When they don’t need to be said, I don’t say ‘em. I just call ’em like it is when I need to call it. I don’t feel like things always need to be said on my behalf about certain issues, so if I don’t, I don’t say anything. I can’t speak intelligently about anybody except Auburn, because I’m here, so therefore I don’t.”
it’s also worth noting the zinger solomon gets in on kiffin in the intro.
Kiffin is . . .
Just using one method to garner attention and revive a moribund program. If he wins big, many will hate him as they did Spurrier, but will also offer grudging respect.
If he goes down a loser, he’s cemented his fate as a total douche bag.
It’s his fate, and he’s controlling it.
I would simply point out that no one has seen Dr. Evil and Mini Me together in the ssame room with Spurrier and Kiffin.
Coincidence and chance, perhaps . . . .
personally...
i love it. with everyone watching these clownish sideshows nobody is riding saban for the usual stupid nonsense. read through the stories outta destin today and notice how saban is treated.
Agreed.
As long as its not our coach, I say let the Springer-esque drama continue. Maybe Vince McMahon should replace Mike Slive.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
If College Football were a crappy reality TV show...
and the coaches were the cast members, Kiffen would be Spencer Pratt. A douchebag who’s always had everything handed to him, and believes he deserves greatness because of who he is.
(Please note, i base all this from E!‘s “The Soup” as i’ve never actually watched the Hills)
I'm in no condition to drive...wait! I shouldn't listen to myself, I'm drunk.
by That Other Dave on May 27, 2009 9:28 AM CDT reply actions
I
love that show. After seeing so many clips from the Bad Girls Club I starting watching it religiously. Train wrecks=top notch entertainment.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
I especially like . . . .
. . .the fact that he called that punk out. In front of EVERYBODY!
Nothing like shaming the crap outta someone in public. Maybe that’ll learn the disrespectful li’l tater some manners. If nothing else, than to show the punk how “a man” is supposed to operate. Man-to-man and NOT through media or behind their back.
Young Mr. Kiffin was raised in the South. You’d think he’d already know what it takes. (I still say “sir”, and “ma’m” where necessary. I’m afraid if I don’t. . . . my mama will come flying through the room in any second to clock my head sideways. . . . .with her ring finger hand, at that. And maybe the Ol’ Ball Coach is JUST the man to show him just the same?)
Comer4tide to Nico2.0: "How come I've never heard of any of your random songs?"
Todd to Comer: "Because if you had, he wouldn't listen to it. BOOM. Roasted."
Nico to Todd: "Shouldn't you be off voguing somewhere?"
by BixBeiderbecke on May 27, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
One
day I’m actually going to learn that. Damn idealism…
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
It is better to remain silent and have others think you foolish...
…than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
I think that’s the lesson Lame Kitten needs to learn. But I hope he doesn’t.
by NiceLittleSaturday on May 27, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I've always liked him...
and now I like him even more! Calling someone out in public and getting nothing but a mumble in return is solid gold in my opinion. Kiffin just got punked!
On the other side of the coin, if Kiffin can talk all this noise, and not get his boys killed this season, I may find myself respecting him a little bit. You’ve gotta figure that Urban is going to score at will, Saban will just try to kill the UT backfield with our front 7, and the Ole Ball Coach will go through 4 quarterbacks until he can find the one who can hit the blitzing middle linebacker square in the nuts with the football as soon as he breaks through the O-line. Coaches and players are going to go after Kiffin like he owes them money this year. It’s going to be fun to watch his face expressions as he slowly starts to see the wheels fall off the wagon…
"There's a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success" - Coach Bryant
If you like Spurrier....
you might find this video entertaining. It’s former UF linebacker James Bates telling a couple Spurrier stories. He does a pretty fair immitation of the ole ball coach too.
I like Spurrier...
…a little better at SC than UF, that’s for sure.
by NiceLittleSaturday on May 27, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
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