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Kiffin won't apologize to SEC coaches

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Lane Kiffin didn't back down or hand out apologies Tuesday before he met his fellow Southeastern Conference football coaches -- many of whom he has called out and insulted. The new Tennessee coach and his SEC colleagues gathered in Destin for face-to-face meetings at the annual spring conference. All the coaches individually addressed the media before the sessions began. Meyer said before meeting Kiffin on Tuesday that he expected their first contact to be "professional." "That's the way we're supposed to act in this league," Meyer added. If Meyer was looking for an apology from Kiffin on Tuesday, there was none forthcoming. Kiffin, who issued a public apology to Meyer and the SEC almost immediately on signing day, said Tuesday that was it.

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Lane Kiffin, AP Lane Kiffin, AP
May 27, 2009  07:59 AM ET

Like sands through the hourglass of time, so are the Days of Our Lives.

May 27, 2009  08:11 AM ET

Kiffin makes news when he actually shuts his mouth. How sad.

May 27, 2009  08:17 AM ET

Since there's so-o-o-o-o much drama involved, maybe TMZ should start following the SEC coaches around.

May 27, 2009  08:40 AM ET

I doubt any of the coaches are looking for an apology. I would suggest they are looking for him to step onto the field to take a more public beating.

May 27, 2009  08:40 AM ET

Are all SEC coaches supposed to hate each other? Did Kiffin get a memo stating such. I never really cared about him one way or the other but if all of this is accurate I can't stand this guy. He may take over for Weiss as the most pompous arrogant coach in the land. Of which there are alot.

May 27, 2009  08:41 AM ET

Oi...T&R sure has a bone for Kiffin.

May 27, 2009  09:00 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Oi...T&R sure has a bone for Kiffin.

Viagra. but I think they should see a doctor because I recall the commercial saying if an ere c t i o n last longer than 4 hours........this one's going on 6 months.

May 27, 2009  09:11 AM ET

Caption: I AM more arrogant than Spurrier!!!


Also morning FJJ

May 27, 2009  09:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Caption: I AM more arrogant than Spurrier!!!Also morning FJJ

First of all, thats not possible but he's certainly trying.

2nd-Hows it this morning BB.

May 27, 2009  09:31 AM ET
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First of all, thats not possible but he's certainly trying.2nd-Hows it this morning BB.

Hey I think the Ole Ball COach has mellowed a bit, so maybe Kiffin can take the top seat.


Not too bad, killing time before the students get here.

May 27, 2009  09:36 AM ET

The word around here is that Spurrier confronted Kiffin right before he got on an elevator with a bunch of reporters behind him and said, "I never said you cheated. I said you were out recruiting before being named coach and I didn't think that was allowed. You took the online test and I didn't know that there was an online test."

Reports were that it went for about 40 seconds, Kiffin's face got really red and the reporters were all laughing.

May 27, 2009  09:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

First of all, thats not possible but he's certainly trying.2nd-Hows it this morning BB.

Tell us about Ms. Wozniacki. Does she play a sport? Or is she just someone who picked you up in a bar over the weekend?

May 27, 2009  09:46 AM ET

Sports please...

May 27, 2009  09:48 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

The word around here is that Spurrier confronted Kiffin right before he got on an elevator with a bunch of reporters behind him and said, "I never said you cheated. I said you were out recruiting before being named coach and I didn't think that was allowed. You took the online test and I didn't know that there was an online test."Reports were that it went for about 40 seconds, Kiffin's face got really red and the reporters were all laughing.

Maybe they should just bi*ch-slap each other and get it over with.

May 27, 2009  09:49 AM ET
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Maybe they should just bi*ch-slap each other and get it over with.

I am taking Spurrier in that fight. Kiffin doesn't have the reach or experience to take down the wiley veteran.

May 27, 2009  09:49 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

The word around here is that Spurrier confronted Kiffin right before he got on an elevator with a bunch of reporters behind him and said, "I never said you cheated. I said you were out recruiting before being named coach and I didn't think that was allowed. You took the online test and I didn't know that there was an online test."Reports were that it went for about 40 seconds, Kiffin's face got really red and the reporters were all laughing.

Sounds like typical Spurrier, stirring the pot, and doing it in public. Old habits die hard, especially for an "older" codger like SOS.

May 27, 2009  09:57 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

The word around here is that Spurrier confronted Kiffin right before he got on an elevator with a bunch of reporters behind him and said, "I never said you cheated. I said you were out recruiting before being named coach and I didn't think that was allowed. You took the online test and I didn't know that there was an online test."Reports were that it went for about 40 seconds, Kiffin's face got really red and the reporters were all laughing.

that report came from a writer for the columbia paper. that article was the biggest waste of my time. maybe the dumbest article ever. and that includes reading t&r everyday.

May 27, 2009  09:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Hey I think the Ole Ball COach has mellowed a bit, so maybe Kiffin can take the top seat.Not too bad, killing time before the students get here.

Mellow = not winning like at UF.

Everyone gets a little more obnoxious when their team is winning. Cept ND fans.

May 27, 2009  10:00 AM ET
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Tell us about Ms. Wozniacki. Does she play a sport? Or is she just someone who picked you up in a bar over the weekend?

WTA. Pro Tennis. Down in the rankings but high on my list.

 
May 27, 2009  10:02 AM ET
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that report came from a writer for the columbia paper. that article was the biggest waste of my time. maybe the dumbest article ever. and that includes reading t&r everyday.

Offseason.

Cheer up things should pick up in 90 days.

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