Kiffin Out

[RDU VOL#14]

He has had problems calling plays in high profile games. Remember how bad the playcalling was in the semifinal game against Ohio St a couple of years ago?

See 05 BCS title game USC Texas. That game shouldn't have been close.

 

[Boca Vol]

He has had problems calling plays in high profile games. Remember how bad the playcalling was in the semifinal game against Ohio St a couple of years ago?

Didn't Bama score over 40 points in that game? O wasn't the problem, IIRC.

 

[vol-un-tear]

Not surprised. Sark runs the exact same offense. Kiffin has to go recruit and hire a staff. Not that big of a deal.

Couldn't wait one more week? Something went down. Probably only scoring 2 offensive TD's...

 

[bamawriter]

Didn't Bama score over 40 points in that game? O wasn't the problem, IIRC.

Threw three picks. One went back for a score. Another was in the OSU red zone.

 

[Boca Vol]

Just watch. This will be the excuse when they lose to Clemson.

"Come on guys. We were breaking in a new offensive coordinator."

This isn't uncharted territory. UT won a NC with Sanders calling his 1st game.

 

[VolnJC]

This isn't uncharted territory. UT won a NC with Sanders calling his 1st game.

I wonder if Cut got a NC ring since he was gone before the game?


edit...yeah he got one

Q: Do you have a 1998 National Championship ring? And, if you do, have you ever worn it?
A: I do and it's proudly displayed at home. I don't wear a lot of jewelry. I'm proud to have it and proud to have been a part of that season.

 

[MSUDuo]

Threw three picks. One went back for a score. Another was in the OSU red zone.

So that's Kiffin's fault?

 

[bamawriter]

So that's Kiffin's fault?

Not entirely. He didn't throw the pass. He just stopped giving it to Henry, who was averaging > 7 ypc.

 

[93TNVol]

lol... now it is Bama's turn. Hope their offense sucks in NC game.

Hope old Lame tries to take some of Bama's 2017 recruits with him.

 

[GreveHaller]

Maybe Saban didn't want Kiffin getting another championship ring???

or maybe he didnt want Kiffin to get the NC bonus money

 

[VolNExile]

Hope old Lame tries to take some of Bama's 2017 recruits with him.

Good luck on that. FAU media exposure vs. Bama's?

 

[davethevol]

Not entirely. He didn't throw the pass. He just stopped giving it to Henry, who was averaging > 7 ypc.

During the halftime game interview Saban made a reference to getting back to running the ball. He didn't seem mad, but I did wonder if he wasn't pleased with Kiffin's play calling when he said that.

 

[VolinMC]

So that's Kiffin's fault?

No it's not,it's player execution. A lot of fans would argue differently and say it's Butch's fault tho if it was UT. Not starting anything but that's what would happen.

 

[arkyvol]

Saban: "Hit the road, Jack"
Kiffin: "I've been fired from better places than this"

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Maybe Saban didn't want Kiffin getting another championship ring???

Coaches who stay on staff through conference championship games almost always receive rings if they leave between conference title game and National title games. David Cutcliffe got one here even though he went to coach at Ole Miss.

 

[beneVOLence]

Maybe Saban didn't want Kiffin getting another championship ring???

Kiffin will get a championship whether he is there or not.

 

[Remy]

I don't think Saban was too happy with the Tide's offense against Washington...

LSU & Orgeron laid the path how to beat the Tide. UW confirmed it, they just did not have the horses to hang on, but make no mistake, Clemson has the horses and backups to hang with the Tide. Turn the Tide freshman QB into a dtop back passer. He cannot read defenses, he's not that accurate, he also envisions himself as "the hero" and keeps the ball waaay to much against good defenses and that does not work.He's an extremely talented running back who can hit wide open receivers on busted plays he busts.

 

[BenGrimm]

Maybe Saban didn't want Kiffin getting another championship ring???

They will give him a ring.

 

[05_never_again]

Didn't Bama score over 40 points in that game? O wasn't the problem, IIRC.

They scored points but the play selection was awful. Derrick Henry only touched the ball 15 times, Yeldon 10. Had Sims throwing the ball over the field; his pick 6 was a crucial play in that game and he also threw 2 other INTs.

 

[ttocswob]

No respect at all. None deserved.

 

[Boca Vol]

They scored points but the play selection was awful. Derrick Henry only touched the ball 15 times, Yeldon 10. Had Sims throwing the ball over the field; his pick 6 was a crucial play in that game and he also threw 2 other INTs.

OK...but the bottom line is scoring points (to a certain extent), which they did. The problem that night was the D and no one talks about that.

 

[05_never_again]

OK...but the bottom line is scoring points (to a certain extent), which they did. The problem that night was the D and no one talks about that.

How many points did Ohio St get off of turnovers? It was 7 at a minimum and I can't remember if there were any others.

I agree that ultimately it came down to Elliott and Cardale Jones giving their D too much trouble, but Kiffin's playcalling was head-scratching.

 

[OrebankVol]

Ole Sark didn't want to share his Boogers with ole Lane!!!! LOL

 

[Boca Vol]

How many points did Ohio St get off of turnovers? It was 7 at a minimum and I can't remember if there were any others.

I agree that ultimately it came down to Elliott and Cardale Jones giving their D too much trouble, but Kiffin's playcalling was head-scratching.

OK but the bigger problem was the D for Bama which somehow gets a pass.

 

[KBVol]

Maybe Saban didn't want Kiffin getting another championship ring???

Don't think he'd care if it means Saban wins another title. Can't imagine this is the issue.