Lane Kiffin Confirms Return to Alabama

[Hooks4bama]

Re: Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job

 

[TiderJack]

From the "media" reports, I thought he was gone. So much for the "media."
Glad to have Kiffy back!

I have known the media can not be trusted in the past few years when everybody is trying to be the first to break something and they report whatever they hear without fact checking or having reliable sources. Even world stories by national reporters can not be trusted until several days after they start reporting a story due to this.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

I do think, unless he brings the wife and kids over, this will probably be the last year. If he moves them and buys a house, then there may be a good chance of a third year...

 

[TideFan in AU]

Re: Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job

I heard from multiple sources today that Kiffin will be officially named OC for the 49ers Thursday morning.




























*The sources were barners I work with.

Well, this the last time I'll trust these sources! :smile:

 

[TideFan in AU]

I do think, unless he brings the wife and kids over, this will probably be the last year. If he moves them and buys a house, then there may be a good chance of a third year...

This is what I've thought would be the case all along. There's no secret CLK wants to be a HC again, and I think another year like this will put enough distance between the USCw stuff that he will probably get another shot at a decent after next year.

 

[BamaJama17]

I do think, unless he brings the wife and kids over, this will probably be the last year. If he moves them and buys a house, then there may be a good chance of a third year...

I'm hoping he stays around beyond 2015. I'd like to see what he can do with Blake Barnet.

 

[WylieTexasTider]

I do think, unless he brings the wife and kids over, this will probably be the last year. If he moves them and buys a house, then there may be a good chance of a third year...

I'd be fine if he did give us a third year, then left for a HC gig at a non power 5 school for 2 or 3 years, prove he learned from Saban, and then come back when Saban retires....

 

[TIDE-HSV]

This is what I've thought would be the case all along. There's no secret CLK wants to be a HC again, and I think another year like this will put enough distance between the USCw stuff that he will probably get another shot at a decent after next year.

I think a lot depends on what openings come up next year. I don't think he'd be adverse to a third year, if the pickings were slim next year. I still think where his family is will play a big part. I feel for his wife. She's had to be a gypsy so far, but that's true of a lot of wives of young coaches...

 

[TIDE-HSV]

I'd be fine if he did give us a third year, then left for a HC gig at a non power 5 school for 2 or 3 years, prove he learned from Saban, and then come back when Saban retires....

Not so long ago, I would have poo-pooed that scenario, but, now, I'm not too sure. He's matured enough that I could see him as a real possibility...

 

[alwayshavebeen]

I'd be fine if he did give us a third year, then left for a HC gig at a non power 5 school for 2 or 3 years, prove he learned from Saban, and then come back when Saban retires....

Slow down just a notch :smile:

 

[Tideflyer]

I think a lot depends on what openings come up next year. I don't think he'd be adverse to a third year, if the pickings were slim next year. I still think where his family is will play a big part. I feel for his wife. She's had to be a gypsy so far, but that's true of a lot of wives of young coaches...

Not just coaches wives, believe me Earle. Anybody in high profile senior level positions in volatile, changable fields is subject to becoming a vagabond. I know and so does my wife!

 

[WMack4Bama]

re: Kiffin going nowhere

 

[DzynKingRTR]

re: Kiffin going nowhere

but but but but they had sources

 

[TerryR]

Sip wasn't the only one who was of the opinion he wasn't leaving

 

[TrampLineman]

Remember Earle we have to work on the "Kiffen" censor right away. I imagine things will get crazy now that he's announced he is staying.:biggrin2:

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Remember Earle we have to work on the "Kiffen" censor right away. I imagine things will get crazy now that he's announced he is staying.:biggrin2:

LOL!

 

[JustNeedMe81]

By saying he's coming back, he's putting himself in a good position for future HC jobs. Glad he's coming back, Great to see what kind of coach will he be after working under CNS forone year.. Will he go back to the press box or stay on sideline? Will he adjust his offense? Will he finally learn to balance his offense? Lot of great question to look for answers.

I think a lot depends on what openings come up next year. I don't think he'd be adverse to a third year, if the pickings were slim next year. I still think where his family is will play a big part. I feel for his wife. She's had to be a gypsy so far, but that's true of a lot of wives of young coaches...

 

[bamapair]

Re: Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job

Well, I searched the Tuscaloosa County deed records from 4/1/14 through today and I found no deeds to Kiffin...

This could well be another lesson he learned from Coach Saban. As you probably know, Coach Saban's deed is not in his name.

 

[day-day]

Re: Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job

Finally! I know longer have to see "Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job" thread title at the top of the thread list every time I open up the Football forum.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Re: Lane Kiffin a candidate for 49ers OC job

Wait.. not so fast.. My source said that.. Kiffin may ................... just throw up touchdown signal every game next year..... with Alabama!