Will CFB's most controversial coach succeed? CNNSI| Mandel

[WA_Vol]

Nothing really new here, other then the reference to the most controversial coach on the ww.cnn.com homepage linking this article.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...ndel/08/10/coaches-primer/index.html?bcnn=yes

Tennessee

2008 record: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)
New coach: Lane Kiffin, formerly Oakland Raiders head coach.
What he inherits: Tennessee is always loaded with defensive talent. Even last year, the Vols boasted the nation's third-ranked defense, and the presence of stars like safety Eric Berry and linebacker Rico McCoy should give renowned defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin (Lane's father) plenty to work with. Lane Kiffin's challenge will be reviving one of the nation's worst offenses of a year ago (115th out of 119). In order to do so, he'll need to boost the confidence of battered quarterback Jonathan Crompton.
'09 prospects: While the 34-year-old Kiffin elicits no shortage of skepticism, there's too much talent at his disposal not to expect immediate improvement. In particular, several members of last winter's recruiting class -- most notably running backs Bryce Brown and David Oku -- could have a huge impact. The Vols aren't likely to challenge Florida in the SEC (not after Kiffin's infamous cheating comments), but they should get back to a decent bowl.


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[Vol_atile]

Nothing really new here, other then the reference to the most controversial coach on the ww.cnn.com homepage linking this article.

Tennessee

2008 record: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)
New coach: Lane Kiffin, formerly Oakland Raiders head coach.
What he inherits: Tennessee is always loaded with defensive talent. Even last year, the Vols boasted the nation's third-ranked defense, and the presence of stars like safety Eric Berry and linebacker Rico McCoy should give renowned defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin (Lane's father) plenty to work with. Lane Kiffin's challenge will be reviving one of the nation's worst offenses of a year ago (115th out of 119). In order to do so, he'll need to boost the confidence of battered quarterback Jonathan Crompton.
'09 prospects: While the 34-year-old Kiffin elicits no shortage of skepticism, there's too much talent at his disposal not to expect immediate improvement. In particular, several members of last winter's recruiting class -- most notably running backs Bryce Brown and David Oku -- could have a huge impact. The Vols aren't likely to challenge Florida in the SEC (not after Kiffin's infamous cheating comments), but they should get back to a decent bowl.


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So he's saying that if Kiffin hadn't made those comments, things would be different?

 

[WA_Vol]

So he's saying that if Kiffin hadn't made those comments, things would be different?

I didn't understand the "most controversial coach in CFB" reference either. :question:

That's the first time I've heard Kiffin referred to as that. What has he done that is so controversial, make some candid remarks about a rival coach?

 

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So he's saying that if Kiffin hadn't made those comments, things would be different?

Yeah, i thought that was dumb too....bc/ Kiffin made some comments, now we lose? but otherwise we win?? lol:

Also, Kiffin elicits skepticism?? when was that??? he's been nothing but positive and upbeat.....this guy needs to take a hike :bad:

 

[UTGRADnNC]

So he's saying that if Kiffin hadn't made those comments, things would be different?

Think Mandel was towing a more realistic line, like the Gators will win big anyway, but CLK's comments will give added incentive to tack on as many points as possible.

 

[VolsFanRJ]

Nothing really new here, other then the reference to the most controversial coach on the ww.cnn.com homepage linking this article.

Outlook for Lane Kiffin, 20 other new coaches, plus hot seat watch - Stewart Mandel - SI.com

Tennessee

2008 record: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)
New coach: Lane Kiffin, formerly Oakland Raiders head coach.
What he inherits: Tennessee is always loaded with defensive talent. Even last year, the Vols boasted the nation's third-ranked defense, and the presence of stars like safety Eric Berry and linebacker Rico McCoy should give renowned defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin (Lane's father) plenty to work with. Lane Kiffin's challenge will be reviving one of the nation's worst offenses of a year ago (115th out of 119). In order to do so, he'll need to boost the confidence of battered quarterback Jonathan Crompton.
'09 prospects: While the 34-year-old Kiffin elicits no shortage of skepticism, there's too much talent at his disposal not to expect immediate improvement. In particular, several members of last winter's recruiting class -- most notably running backs Bryce Brown and David Oku -- could have a huge impact. The Vols aren't likely to challenge Florida in the SEC (not after Kiffin's infamous cheating comments), but they should get back to a decent bowl.


Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/stewart_mandel/08/10/coaches-primer/index.html?bcnn=yes#ixzz0NsaW2R7R

What's strange, is other than the cheating comments, the guy gave a pretty good assessment of the upcoming season.