re: Lane Kiffin and Alabama's talent....

I'd taken Applewhite over Kiffin in a heartbeat. Kiffin is an egotistical jackass who, without a stern authoritarian holding the leash, will get in trouble with his arrogance. I don't think he & O are a good mix because I don't think his ego would fall in place behind a head
Coach who he was once the head coach of. That can cause some major issues in a locker room.