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What LSU football coach Lane Kiffin said about recruiting at LSU, Ole Miss
TL;DR
Lane Kiffin highlighted the differences in recruiting at LSU compared to Ole Miss, citing Baton Rouge's unique appeal. He noted that Ole Miss's racial climate and historical connections posed challenges in attracting top football talent.
Key points
- Lane Kiffin is the football coach at LSU.
- He compared recruiting at LSU to his time at Ole Miss.
- Kiffin cited racial climate as a hindrance at Ole Miss.
- He described Baton Rouge's appeal as unique for recruiting.
- His comments were published in Vanity Fair.
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What LSU football coach Lane Kiffin said about recruiting at LSU, Ole Miss
BATON ROUGE ā The pitch Lane Kiffin has used to anyone would listen for the first few months he's been on the job with LSU football is that the program, the university and the city of Baton Rouge is "just different."
And apparently when comparing his experiences thus far between his new job with LSU and his previous at Ole Miss, to him, there are some stark differences as it relates to attracting the top football players to his teams.
In a profile piece published by Vanity Fair magazine Monday, Kiffin said the racial climate of Oxford, Mississippi, and the Ole Miss' connection to the Confederacy was a hindrance in recruiting.
LANE KIFFIN ON RECRUITING AT OLE MISS Lane Kiffin on how Ole Miss' racial history made it difficult to recruit Black players
"'Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren't letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi,'" Kiffin said players would tell him during recruiting.
The Vanity Fair article then states the next day during a sitdown with Kiffin that he said he hoped his comment about Oxford and Ole Miss came across "respectful."
"There are some things that I'm saying that are factual, they're not shots," he said.
When speaking of recruiting players to LSU, Kiffin said the responses from recruits' parents and families have had a different tone.
"That doesn't come up when you say Baton Rouge, Louisiana," the LSU coach said. "Parents were sitting here this weekend saying the campus' diversity feels so great. 'It feels like there's no segregation. And we want that for our kid because that's the real world.'"
Q&A
What did Lane Kiffin say about recruiting challenges at Ole Miss?
Lane Kiffin mentioned that the racial climate in Oxford, Mississippi, and Ole Miss's connection to the Confederacy hindered recruiting efforts.
How does Lane Kiffin describe the recruiting environment at LSU?
Kiffin describes the recruiting environment at LSU as 'just different,' emphasizing the appeal of the program, university, and Baton Rouge.
What are the key differences in recruiting between LSU and Ole Miss according to Kiffin?
Kiffin notes that LSU offers a more favorable environment for attracting top football players compared to the challenges faced at Ole Miss.
What publication featured Lane Kiffin's comments on recruiting?
Lane Kiffin's comments on recruiting were featured in a profile piece published by Vanity Fair.