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re: Glenn Guilblow: Lane Kiffin is coming to LSU if Saban has his way

Posted on 11/17/25 at 6:57 pm to
Posted by Sofaking2
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 6:57 pm to
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Saban gave Ausberry the names of three other college head coaches to consider if LSU can’t get Kiffin – Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key and Louisville coach Jeff Brohm, the source said. “But he told Verge that Lane is the one,” the source said.

He also gave the name Houston Nutt to replace him when he took off for the Dolphins, lol
Posted by 1999
Where I be
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 6:59 pm to
lol yep he owes us for that. If he shepherds lane here all is forgiven.
Posted by Godfather1
What WAS St George, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:00 pm to
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Exactly. Saban has fond memories here but he also tried to come back here. Skip turned him down. To saban, we are even.


I mean, what was Skip supposed to do? Fire Miles after a Sugar Bowl victory and #3 finish in the nation?
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
18631 posts
Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:01 pm to
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Exactly. Saban has fond memories here but he also tried to come back here. Skip turned him down. To saban, we are even.

I don’t know that Nick has any loyalty to LSU. Verge talked to him as a resource, which is not a bad idea. Whoever we hire I’m sure Nick doesn’t care that much. It’s no skin off his nose. I can’t imagine Saban being upset with whoever we hire.
This post was edited on 11/17/25 at 7:03 pm
Posted by 1999
Where I be
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:02 pm to
I’ve heard he’s helping with the search. And if he’s advocated on our behalf to lane, that’s a big deal.
Posted by BZ504
Texas
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:03 pm to
Saban said on College Gameday that Lane should stay at Ole Miss.
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:07 pm to
This now makes all the sense in the world Pirate King is GG…
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
18631 posts
Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:09 pm to
Yes, there’s that too. You would think if he is pushing LSU to Lane he wouldn’t say that on TV. Maybe he’s playing some 3-D chess nobody but Sexton and Lane understand?
Posted by La Cucaracha
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2016
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:20 pm to
I will never not believe Glenn Guilbeau was planted by Jeffy Boy at that press conference. Take anything that GG says with a grain of salt.
Posted by TigerFreddy
Member since Dec 2007
294 posts
Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:24 pm to
Well, at least it’s not Napier. Hahahaha.
Posted by lsualum01
Member since Sep 2008
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Posted on 11/17/25 at 7:37 pm to
I think Saban recommended Nutt at the time because he wanted a placeholder if the job with the Dolphins didn’t work out. I don’t know if he has a genuine interest in helping LSU in this search but I don’t believe he has any conflicting reason not to. He is a mentor to Kiffin even if their personalities seem to clash. If anything, I think there is a part of him that doesn’t mind seeing Alabama falter if his ego and legacy are boosted. Even better if at the hands of someone from his coaching tree. Just my uninformed 2 cents.
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