Tennessee Titans sue Lane Kiffin

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#2
Cool story bro. What does it have to do with UT football?
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:eek:lol::eek:lol::eek:lol:

When will he learn you dont mess with Tennessee..... :rtfm:


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Kiss my big orange :shaking2:

Sincerely,

Sam Da Vol..... :)
 
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Tennessee Titans sue Lane Kiffin, Southern Cal | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

The Titans on Monday filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern Cal and head coach Lane Kiffin for “maliciously” interfering with the contract of running backs coach Kennedy Pola.

The lawsuit was filed in Davidson County Chancery Court and it claims Pola breached his contract with the Titans after being induced by Kiffin. Pola, hired by the Titans in January, was hired by USC over the weekend as the school’s new offensive coordinator.

The lawsuit states “as a result of USC and Kiffin’s tortuous conduct, Tennessee (Titans) football has been damaged in an amount proven at trial.’’

Titans officials could not be reached for comment on Monday. USC officials also could not be reached for comment.

Over the weekend, Coach Jeff Fisher sounded off against Kiffin, who formerly coached at the University of Tennessee, for recruiting Pola without first asking for permission to speak to him.

“I am very disappointed in Lane Kiffin’s approach to this,’’ Fisher said on Saturday. “Typically speaking when coaches are interested in hiring or discussing potential employment from coaches on respective staffs there is a courtesy call made from the head coach or athletic director indicating there is an interest in talking to the assistant.

“So I am very disappointed in the lack of professionalism on behalf of Lane, to call me and leave me a voice mail after Kennedy had informed me he had taken the job. It is just a lack of professionalism.’’

According to the lawsuit, “USC and Kiffin maliciously intended to – and did – induce Pola to breach his contract with the Titans. The lawsuit alleges “USC and Kiffin engaged in improper means in their procedure of the breach and were not legally justified in their actions.’’

According to the lawsuit, Pola agreed he would “not under any circumstance solicit discussions or entertain employment with any other person or entity during the term without given written permission to do so,’’ under the terms of his contract with the Titans. Pola was not given written consent by the Titans.

“Kiffin and USC’s actions through him were part of a course and pattern of conduct fostered by Kiffin and USC to use improper methods and means to the direct harm and damage of parties to contract, to interfere with an existing contract includes the breach thereof,’’ the lawsuit reads.

The controversial Kiffin was hired as USC’s football coach in January after serving as the head coach at the University of Tennessee for one season.

In January, Fisher hired Pola after firing running backs coach Earnest Byner, a move that raised some eyebrows, especially after Titans running back Chris Johnson led the NFL with 2,006 rushing yards in 2009. But Fisher said he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to hire Pola, who had an expiring contract with the Jaguars. Pola’s contract with the Titans wasn’t set to expire until February, 2011.

Kiffin released a statement on Saturday giving his chain of events leading to the hiring. Kiffin could not be reached for comment on Monday.

“We reached out to Kennedy Pola yesterday to gauge whether he had any possible interest in returning to USC before we moved forward with the process," Kiffin said in a statement released by USC.

“Kennedy said he would think about it and get back to us (Saturday). Once Kennedy did call back earlier today, out of my great respect for Coach Fisher I immediately reached out to Coach to make him aware of the situation. I have spoken with Coach Fisher and he now has an accurate understanding of the timeline of events.

“We realize the timing of this isn’t perfect for all parties, but this is a great opportunity and promotion for Kennedy.”

Fisher said he plans to hire Pola’s replacement from a member on his current staff.
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I bet USC fans are treating this by "disowning" Jeff Fisher :crazy:....so for irony's sake I hope he does at some point end up their head coach
 
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AirVol3 said:
Jeff Fisher is a God
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As much as I'm a Jeff Fisher fan he hasn't won a playoff game since 03 and its been nearly 11 years since our Super Bowl run. Combine that with going 13-3 and being the #1 team in the AFC to starting 0-6 the following year and finishing 8-8 with what Fish called his "Best team" in recent history, this year is a make or break year for Fish.

He definitely is on the hot seat rather people want to agree with it or not, if we miss the playoffs I will not at all be surprised to see him fired or him resign to save face.
 
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"That Jeff Fisher sho duz have a purty mouth," said the random inmate.
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tvolsfan said:
I don't really understand the lawsuit, to be honest.
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Pola's contract with Titans specifically stated he would not talk to or engage in employment discussions with another entity without prior written consent from the Titans.

He did not get that written consent and therefore both the party that engaged him and he are in breach and liable.
 
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Two things I know as fact about Fisher - and yes, I worked with him personally.

He hates the Raiders with the fire of 10,000 suns.

He loves USC.

So the irony is thick with this one.

Oh and he is one of the most respected people in the NFL. And if he has to can get a few strings pulled.
 
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SpringBokVol said:
Two things I know as fact about Fisher - and yes, I worked with him personally.

He hates the Raiders with the fire of 10,000 suns.

He loves USC.

So the irony is thick with this one.

Oh and he is one of the most respected people in the NFL. And if he has to can get a few strings pulled.
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That is what I dont get he screwed a USC guy....what is he thinking.....
 
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samdavol said:
That is what I dont get he screwed a USC guy....what is he thinking.....
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The same thing he was thinking when he bolted on UT... He was thinking about Lane Kiffin and no one but Lane Kiffin. He is blinded by his devotion to self promotion.

This time the "timing" was not the only inconvenient thing to the damaged party... there was a contract.

It would be just classic if the guy was fired over this... poetic justice at its finest.
 
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