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"Tennessee was best fit for me"

Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:39 pm
Posted by cajunbug
Member since Dec 2003
1092 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:39 pm
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“It was the toughest decision I ever had to make in my life,” Orgeron told Hebert by phone. “This morning I thought I was going to LSU but after a personal meeting with Coach Lane Kiffin and his Father Monte Kiffin I decided that Tennessee would be the best fit for me"
Posted by Bob Sacamano
Houston, TX
Member since Oct 2008
5294 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:40 pm to
Well that sucks.


Posted by LSUTigerguy789
Los Angeles
Member since Dec 2007
4897 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:40 pm to
quote:

I decided that Tenne$$ee would be the best fit for me"
Posted by TulaneTigerFan
Seattle
Member since Sep 2005
35856 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:40 pm to
translation - they offered more money
Posted by philly444
stuck in contraflow
Member since Nov 2008
12430 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:41 pm to
kiffins= douchebags
This post was edited on 12/31/08 at 5:42 pm
Posted by Hideo Nomo
Put up both hands, drop one thumb
Member since Apr 2008
7457 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:42 pm to
quote:

kiffins= douchebags


Yeah, how dare those people try to put together the best coaching staff they possibly can.
Posted by tiger11
Houston
Member since Mar 2004
3354 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:43 pm to
quote:

kiffins= douchebags


why? if you were them, you would do what it took to get coach 0 as well right?
Posted by Alley
Smashville
Member since Sep 2005
3252 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:44 pm to
$$$

Plain and simple. East Tennessee and Baton Rouge have nothing in common. You'd figure LA would be a better fit for him.
Posted by tigerbait012
Metairie
Member since Dec 2008
398 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:44 pm to
WOW this is where this came from. frickEN FAT arse PLAYED US. ROT IN HELL
Posted by Sid in Lakeshore
Member since Oct 2008
41956 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:44 pm to
bullshite. frick him. I will never support him again.

If you aint a Tiger.......Tou are TIGERBAIT!!!!
Posted by Hot Carl
Prayers up for 3
Member since Dec 2005
62970 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:46 pm to
quote:

This morning I thought I was going to LSU but after a personal meeting with Coach Lane Kiffin



how does someone 20 years younger than you appeal to you on such a profound, personal level?
Posted by LSUTigerguy789
Los Angeles
Member since Dec 2007
4897 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:48 pm to
quote:

This morning I thought I was going to LSU but after a personal meeting with Coach Lane Kiffin
Posted by Alley
Smashville
Member since Sep 2005
3252 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:52 pm to
$80 bucks huh? Not bad.

Posted by wahoocs
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2004
25267 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:58 pm to
In the first thread that brought his name up, I said my heart says it would be good, but my head tells me different.

I am going to miss what he would have brought in enthusiasm to the sideline, but the same baggage that has followed him thus far and through this process is evident.

I really don't like the Sexton games and manipulation, and I lose respect for those that play it. I feel the same with Boras.

This move will play out like Saban's to Miami, IMO. His family won't be happy, and the DC title they probably dangled for the future will not come to fruition.

If this sounds like sour grapes, I am a little disappointed, but having him on staff was a risky move, especially at the salary figures that have been thrown around.
Posted by Meursault
Member since Sep 2003
25262 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 5:59 pm to
Meh, I think he's a good fit for Tennessee. Yeah I would have liked to have him, but I think we'll get somebody that will fit us and Chavis' system. The whole assistant making more than the DC would concern me. Either way best of luck to him at Tennessee.
Posted by GoBigOrange86
Meine sich're Zuflucht
Member since Jun 2008
14488 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 6:00 pm to
I don't know who was playing who, but it's gotten a little weird.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
20580 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 6:03 pm to
600K would have been perfect.

Chavis was getting a raise anyway, no beef there and Coach O would have had more responsibilities.

Yes, 900K is a bit much and if O demanded that then let him go.

I think we could have closed him at 600K if we would have struck while the iron was hot and not given the Kiffens a last opportunity to get in his face again.
Posted by msutiger
Houston
Member since Jul 2008
72002 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 6:03 pm to
he has zero integrity
Posted by LSUgusto
Member since May 2005
19326 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 6:04 pm to
I think LSU should ban dealing with anyone associated with Sexton.
Posted by Jackfish28
Mobile
Member since Feb 2007
2112 posts
Posted on 12/31/08 at 6:05 pm to
O, well! Kiffen is the worst hire in SEC this year. No ody on sports radio liked it, and no one thinks he will survive. We will see. I guess staying at home no as important to him as his buddies thought.
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