Source: BroBible
Summary
Lane Kiffin, the LSU coach, sparked controversy with comments about Ole Miss in a Vanity Fair interview. He claimed that the program’s struggle to distance itself from symbols like the Confederate flag and the nickname “Ole Miss” made it difficult to recruit top talent. Kiffin recalled conversations with potential recruits who were hesitant to move to Oxford, Mississippi, due to their grandparents’ concerns. He compared the area to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, saying that the campus’s diversity feels great, with “no segregation.” The comments sparked backlash, with many calling for an apology.
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The habit gets a new name.
Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ole Miss and racism have ignited a firestorm on social media. He claims that the program’s struggle to distance itself from symbols like the Confederate flag made it difficult to recruit top talent. Kiffin recalled conversations with potential recruits who were hesitant to move to Oxford, Mississippi. He compared the area to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, saying that the campus’s diversity feels great, with “no segregation.” The comments sparked backlash, with many calling for an apology. Kiffin has since apologized, saying that he was “not trying to be calculated” in his comments.
And now, the art of controversy has a new name: Lane Kiffin.
Author: Evan Null
