Paul Finebaum just went absolutely nuclear on Lane Kiffin, calling him a “child” on SEC Nation, and the college football world is already buzzing. This jaw-dropping moment aired hours before LSU is set to host Clemson in Baton Rouge, and it’s clear Finebaum is not holding back on the controversial coach.
Finebaum Rips LSU’s Roster Moves and Kiffin’s Antics
Finebaum didn’t mince words, tearing into Kiffin for his willingness to add former NFL players to the Tigers’ roster. His commentary specifically targeted how LSU has been operating against the explicit wishes of the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey. Remember, the conference already barred teams from signing NFL players. Finebaum highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating, “In a time when there is absolute chaos and morale decay in our game, (Sankey) stopped what would have been one of the worst moments in the history.”
But Finebaum wasn’t done there. He went straight for Kiffin personally: “What’s interesting is the other side of it. We can all wrap our arms around Lane Kiffin and say he’s lovable, and he’s a great coach, but in the end, he’s a child. He’s a 51-year-old man behaving like a 16-year-old. And the worst part , there are no adults in the room.” Yeah, he went there.
Kiffin’s Joke and LSU’s Lack of Supervision
These remarks instantly went viral, especially as Kiffin himself appeared on College GameDay later that Saturday. He actually joked to Pat McAfee, “Between you and (me), we’re about the two most hated people there are,” which, let’s be honest, carried some serious weight given Finebaum’s comments. Finebaum clearly believes his words resonate with most folks out there. He didn’t just stop at Kiffin either, questioning LSU’s entire leadership structure. “I thought all college campuses have an athletic director,” Finebaum added, “The (LSU) president, Wade Rousse, has been nowhere to be found. The governor is calling all the shots and I wonder if there’s any supervision. Does LSU have a board of supervisors? Is someone in charge?”
Interestingly, Kiffin did decide to bench Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris for the Clemson game this week. Both players had signed with NFL teams, Wright with the Cleveland Browns and Harris with the New Orleans Saints, but didn’t make the final 53-man cuts, allowing them to return to college.
With LSU set to battle Clemson today, you just know this isn’t over. Kiffin rarely stays quiet, and this feud just got a whole lot more intense. We’re all watching to see what happens next!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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