Lane Kiffin has taken a drastic step to avoid distractions and criticism from his critics, revealing he has logged off social media. The LSU football head coach made this announcement during SEC media day, stating it's a way to stay focused on building the program without the opinions of others in his head.
The decision has not come as a surprise to ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, who believes Kiffin is trying to divert attention away from his whereabouts. Finebaum pointed out that Kiffin's 21-minute monologue during SEC media day was an attempt to avoid questions about his actions.
Kiffin's past has been marred by controversy, with several instances of him getting fired from his previous coaching positions. He was let go by Al Davis after going 5-15 with the Oakland Raiders, and later fired by Nick Saban while serving as the offensive coordinator at Alabama. Kiffin's time at Tennessee was also marked by controversy, including accusations of recruiting violations.
Finebaum was impressed by Kiffin's media day performance, stating that "most of what Lane has done has been self-inflicted." He believes Kiffin met the moment fairly well. Despite this, Kiffin's decision to leave Ole Miss ahead of its first College Football Playoff appearance in program history has drawn criticism, with many questioning his motives.
Kiffin's past actions have often been at the center of controversy, with Finebaum stating that "he acted like his whole career has been misunderstood." The LSU head coach's decision to log off social media may be seen as an attempt to avoid further scrutiny.
The highly-anticipated first season in Baton Rouge for Kiffin is set to begin, with many eager to see how he will perform. The LSU football team has high expectations, and Kiffin's leadership will be put to the test.
Source: Yahoo Sports