LSU head coach Lane Kiffin pulled a classic move this week, plastering a fake quote from Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey in the Tigers’ football facility to hype his squad for their massive Saturday road game against Kentucky. Talk about some bulletin board material, only this time Kiffin cooked it up himself.
Kiffin’s Wildest Stunt Yet?
The quote, reportedly from Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey, reads, “LSU’s defense hasn’t seen anyone and our offensive line yet.” Here’s the kicker: Minchey never said it. Kentucky Sports Radio confirmed on social media that the quote was completely “manufactured” for the LSU football program. Seriously, Kiffin went full-on rogue, doing everything in his power to light a fire under his team. It’s definitely weird, but honestly, what else do you expect from Lane Kiffin?
This isn’t some casual game either. No. 10 LSU rolls into this one with a 4-1 record. Their only slip-up so far was against Ole Miss. Kentucky is also sitting pretty at 4-1, with their lone loss coming against Alabama. They’re coming off a thrilling 35-34 overtime win against South Carolina where they went for two to seal the deal. Both teams are looking strong, and neither can afford any more missteps if they want to keep their season on track.
What’s at Stake in Lexington
This Saturday, it’s all on the line. LSU has to travel to face a Kentucky team that is clearly feeling good after that South Carolina win. With Kiffin’s manufactured hype swirling, you know both locker rooms are going to be absolutely fired up. This isn’t just another game, it’s a statement. Kickoff for this huge showdown is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Get ready, because it’s going to be a wild one!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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