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Lane agrees with many of us on here: Its not worth playing hard OOC games
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:27 pm
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If tweet fails to load, click here. It does not benefit you in any way in this system to play any hard out of conference games, especially to start the season.
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Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:31 pm to Fun Bunch
Just not smart to
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:31 pm to Fun Bunch
Just stating the obvious
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:31 pm to Fun Bunch
There's no argument to be had, he put it plain and simple, you're only rewarded if you get through the rest of your schedule in decent shape.
Otherwise there's nothing there but a harder schedule.
Otherwise there's nothing there but a harder schedule.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:39 pm to Fun Bunch
How many snippets of the PMT interview will get its own thread?
Why not just continue to conversate within the PMT Interview thread?
Why not just continue to conversate within the PMT Interview thread?
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:39 pm to The Egg
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There's no argument to be had,
Try telling that to many on here and a certain bald radio host
Its screaming into the wind
The committee has told you again and again and again: Don't do it. Record is all that matters
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:42 pm to Fun Bunch
As a fan I would MUCH rather see LSU open with Clemson than South Carolina St. because that is a far more compelling and entertaining matchup. However, from competitive advantage standpoint the risk of loss is FAR greater than the benefit of a win. For example, if Texas opens with Ohio last year instead of @ Ohio St they likely reach the CFP (assuming the rest of the seasons results played out exactly as they did)
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:44 pm to Alt26
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As a fan I would MUCH rather see LSU open with Clemson than South Carolina St. because that is a far more compelling and entertaining matchup.
As a fan I want them in compelling matchups in the playoffs, so I don't give a frick about compelling matchups in week 1
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:46 pm to Fun Bunch
If Texas opens the season with OhioU instead of Ohio St last year, they’re in the playoffs.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:49 pm to Sponge
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If Texas opens the season with OhioU instead of Ohio St last year, they’re in the playoffs.
Anyone who didn't learn this lesson is an idiot
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:53 pm to Fun Bunch
I could not more strongly disagree.
Every contender you defeat is a contender you knock out. Iron sharpens iron.
Every contender you defeat is a contender you knock out. Iron sharpens iron.
This post was edited on 5/20/26 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 5/20/26 at 2:56 pm to Fun Bunch
I have stated this as nauseum but ill say it again: Both opinions CAN coexist.
I agree that playing hard OOC games isnt worth it however i am more excited for a week one game against Clemson and getting the spotlight than i would be if we opened up with ULL or some shite team like that.
I agree that playing hard OOC games isnt worth it however i am more excited for a week one game against Clemson and getting the spotlight than i would be if we opened up with ULL or some shite team like that.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:00 pm to kingbob
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I could not more strongly disagree.
Every contender you defeat is a contender you knock out. Iron sharpens iron.
But to Lane's point, even if you win the big OOC games, there's still a hidden cost. The mental, emotional and physical toll of playing extra competitive games will rear its ugly head later in the season vs. teams that had multiple games where their starters rested in the 3rd/4th quarters.
If in a playoff game one team's starting RB has 300 carries coming into the playoffs, and the other team's starter has 200 carries coming in, then that can definitely impact performance.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:03 pm to Fun Bunch
It benefits me and all of you who would rather watch good football games
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:07 pm to Fun Bunch
Lane just made a great argument why the expanded playoff is going to kill the regular season. There will be no motivation to schedule good OOC and less motivation to win big conference games. All that will matter is getting enough wins to be sharp for the playoffs.
I am not arguing that Lane is wrong to take this approach. You have to devise a plan that fits your situation. I am just arguing that the days of do or die games from September through November are dwindling.
I am not arguing that Lane is wrong to take this approach. You have to devise a plan that fits your situation. I am just arguing that the days of do or die games from September through November are dwindling.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:28 pm to Fun Bunch
Chrch the last 3 big 10 national champs. 9 cupcakes for their ooc schedule. Indiana and Penn state do it again this year.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:32 pm to DestrehanTiger
I’m not Lane Kiffin fanboy, but it is refreshing to hear a coach talk about things like seasonal play counts and how that factors into the late season. Discussing those things that average Joe doesn’t think about inspires a lot of confidence.
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:43 pm to Fun Bunch
The lore of the SEC HC group chat is always interesting to hear about. I just can’t imagine Kelly in them 
Posted on 5/20/26 at 3:48 pm to kingbob
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Every contender you defeat is a contender you knock out. Iron sharpens iron.
Yup, in 2019 and 2011 LSU scheduled tough OOC games.
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