Lane Kiffin

Matt Barkley Deserved Heisman Trophy Finalist Spot

Jordan Schultz | Posted 02.05.2012

Jordan Schultz

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award a college football player can earn; and yet, like the BCS, its internal processes remain an imperfect science. In the case of USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley, it represents the perfect snub.

USC Crushes Oregon's Hopes Of 2nd Straight BCS Title Game

AP | By ANNE M. PETERSON | Posted 11.20.2011

EUGENE, Ore. -- Matt Barkley was confident that No. 18 USC was headed for an upset all along, even when fourth-ranked Oregon mounted a comeback. "We ...

Mid-Fall Mailbag: Tim Tebow, Tebowing And The Great Tim Tebow

Jordan Schultz | Posted 01.18.2012

Jordan Schultz

In my mid-fall mailbag, I answer to the slew of Tim Tebow haters and lovers -- with this guy, it's really one or the other -- talk about the Colts' prospects of trading Peyton Manning and further dish on why Duke's Austin Rivers is a star in the making.

Pac-12 Punishes USC Coach For Criticizing Officials

AP | GREG BEACHAM | Posted 01.01.2012

LOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Lane Kiffin was reprimanded and fined $10,000 by the Pac-12 on Monday night for criticizing the officiat...

USC Will Never Win Big With Lane Kiffin

Jordan Schultz | Posted 12.18.2011

Jordan Schultz

Lane Kiffin was once seen as an earnest and bright young coach. He is handsome and well spoken -- the perfect guy to send into a recruit's home. His lineage, thanks to legendary father Monte Kiffin and the famed "Tampa 2" defense, is pristine. Yet, Lane Kiffin has not won.

USC's NCAA Changes Prompt Some Surprising Changes

AP | By GREG BEACHAM | Posted 10.13.2011

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California's football practices used to be one of the best parties in a party town. Hundreds of fans, boosters and celebrities...

NFL Week 16 - Holiday Gifts Edition

Scott Swanay | Posted 05.25.2011

Scott Swanay

Here are some holiday gift ideas for your favorite NFL players, coaches, and owners. For Donovan McNabb -- a new team with a head coach who's more interested in winning than demonstrating his authority over his players and embarrassing them.

Broncos Are the Latest Victims of the NFL Youth Movement

Weston Gentry | Posted 05.25.2011

Weston Gentry

Here's the moral of the story for the Denver Broncos in light of the recent Josh McDaniels debacle. Don't hire a boy to do a man's job.

NFL Week 12 - Tweet Dreams (The Thankful Edition)

Scott Swanay | Posted 05.25.2011

Scott Swanay

Hypothetical tweets from real NFL figures! @LanceMoore16 We're thankful Roy Williams plays for the Cowboys. #thanksgivingturkey @A_Cromartie31 (An...

Controversial USC Coach 'Really Disappointed' After Winning

AP | JAYMES SONG | Posted 05.25.2011

HONOLULU — Southern California was all smiles, except for coach Lane Kiffin. Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson had record nights, connecting on t...

USC Coach Tries To Deflect Lawsuit With Ridiculous Theory

AP | GREG BEACHAM | Posted 05.25.2011

PASADENA, Calif. — Lane Kiffin thinks the Tennessee Titans' lawsuit against him and the University of Southern California is more about geograph...

USC Coach Surprised By Lawsuit

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Southern California coach Lane Kiffin says he was surprised by the lawsuit filed against him and USC by the Tennessee Titans after he...

LA's Losers Of The Week, July 30

Huffington Post | Billy Silverman | Posted 05.25.2011

A weekly round-up of LA's biggest losers, click here to see the winners. Oliver Stone: Hard to imagine what Stone was thinking during his interview...

Lane Kiffin, Sexiest Woman Alive? 'Esquire' Says Maybe

Posted 05.25.2011

Esquire has posted its 64 candidates for the title of "Sexiest Woman Alive," and readers are afforded the opportunity to vote for the most deserving e...

Be Careful What You Wish for

Charley Steiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Charley Steiner

The story of David Sills -- the 13-year-old who has verbally committed to play quarterback for USC in 2015 -- has the look, feel and smell of a train wreck waiting to happen, and the kid is the casualty.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

Len Berman

NASCAR, in an effort to bring back the sizzle, is relaxing its rules. NASCAR president Mike Helton said, "If you ain't rubbing, you ain't racing." Words to live by.

Lane Kiffin Denied: Tennessee Lawmakers Reject Congratulations Resolution

AP | ERIK SCHELZIG | Posted 05.25.2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Every year Tennessee lawmakers pass a resolution honoring the University of Tennessee's football coach. Not this year. Lane ...

Tennessee Football Riots PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lane Kiffin's Leaving Tennessee Causes Fury

Posted 05.25.2011

Tennessee football fans reacted bitterly last night to the news of Lane Kiffin's departure to coach the USC Trojans after just one year on the job as ...

What's Good for the NCAA Player is Good for the Coach

Dr. Johnny Benjamin | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Johnny Benjamin

Why are big time coaches allowed to break their promises to colleges and universities, players, recruits and their families without penalty?

Tennessee Attempted Robbery Victim Asks for Lenience

Jason Graham | Posted 05.25.2011

Jason Graham

Zickefoose was the victim of the attempted robbery by three members of the UT football team earlier this week -- but he doesn't think such a minor transgression should be so harshly punished.

Carroll Replacement A "Disaster"

LAist | [2] | | Posted 05.25.2011

As I type this up at 9:00 pm, Ed Orgeron is at Heritage Hall looking at video of recruits mere hours after becoming recruiting coordinator for USC. Ag...

Lane Kiffin, USC Agree To Head Coach Deal

AP | BETH RUCKER | Posted 05.25.2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lane Kiffin is returning to Southern California as the Trojans' coach after just one season at Tennessee. Kiffin was chosen ...

Lane Kiffin: My Tie Says I'm 'Home'

Chip Hanlon | Posted 05.25.2011

Chip Hanlon

In a recent interview with ESPN, Lane Kiffin opened up about his big move from the University of Tennesee to becoming the new football coach for the USC Trojans.

Lane Kiffin Press Conference: Coach Leaving Tennessee (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin left the school last night to become the head coach at USC. Riots broke out across the Knoxville campus as studen...

Layla Kiffin PICTURE: Photo Of Lane Kiffin's Wife

Posted 05.25.2011

Lane Kiffin left his job as head coach of the Tennessee football team to take the same position at USC. Kiffin held a brief press conference and riots...