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williamgeo The inevitable became reality Tuesday when Lane Kiffin was fired by Raiders owner Al Davis via the telephone, according to team sources.
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AEM This story was not about "if" it was going to happen, but "when". It has now, both can move on, Kiffin onto a good college career and Davis trying to find the next coach he can slaughter.
I think if you get the job with the Raiders you are already labeled a "lame duck" coach, since no one will survive there.
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Kiffin Escapes Black Hole, Finally Fired by Raiders
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... (”Sorry, I’ve got something in my eye“) ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Al Davis couldn’t ever bear to tell Lane the sad news in person - so he just phoned him up : Unlike the St. Louis Rams, who fired coach Scott Linehan on Monday, the news was not delivered by Davis in a face-to-face meeting. Kiffin was notified by a team executive Tuesday morning that Davis would call him at 9:15 a.m. PST to relieve the coach of his duties. The call came shortly after that time. No need for any of the Raiders’ roster to say a tearful toodle-oo to their now ex-head coach, since ...
Finally Fired
The VOTL.com —
... The Oakland Raiders have just fired coach Lane Kiffin after a 1-3 start to the 2008 season. Syracuse football fans have been monitoring that situation closely after ...
Commitment To ...Firing; Kiffin gone.
Out of Bounds —
... This wasn't a matter of "if ", but "when". Al Davis finally fired Lane Kiffin today.
You kinda knew it was just a matter of time once the Rams fired Scott Linehan.
Statistically speaking, the Raiders are a "middle of the road" team at this point of the season. There are a few things you can build on from that team, but there are plenty of holes that need to be filled.
Hopefully, this whole situation will no longer be a distraction to the players and they can now focus on ...
Raiders fire Lane Kiffin
SmackCaster SmackBlog —
... Well, Al Davis took the opportunity to can his coach on Rosh Hashanah. Happy New Year to Lane Kiffin, who is now free to seek work in something other than an asylum. While Scott Linehan was allowed to speak his Rams players, Kiffin won’t be afforded the same opportunity, according to ESPN.com. This is one divorce that will likely benefit the coach, who will go on to success elsewhere. Will anyone be able to restore pride to the Silver-and-Black with Davis running the show? Will take one special coach, that’s for sure. ...
Has Lane Kiffin been fired? Yes, apparently. ...
Deadspin —
... , apparently. Mortensen quotes his always reliable "sources" as saying Al Davis canned the beleaguered young lad "without pay via the telephone". More on this as available....[ESPN] ...
The Coaching Carousel Spins Around And Around
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician —
... One such viable candidate just became slightly more viabler (word?). Lane Kiffin, long rumored as a DOCTOR Gross-approved choice for the job is officially without employment. (HT: Sportzbelle) And if you don't believe ESPN, you can probably trust ...
ESPN: Oakland Raiders’ Lane Kiffin finally fired-Tom Cable probable replacement
Oakland Raiders —
... ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that the Lane Kiffin has been fired by the Oakland Raiders. This is a move that has been anticipated for nearly a year, as the stories of a contentious relationship between Al Davis and Kiffin have been floating since December. According to the report, offensive line coach Tom Cable is emerging as a top candidate to replacethe deposed Kiffin. Kiffin seems like he has a promising future as a head football coach, this ...
Lane Kiffin Gone
The DC Sports Page —
... Lane Kiffin has finally been fired by the Oakland Raiders". Team officials told him as long as a week and a half ago that he would be fired, but Al Davis didn't do it until today. Via phone. ...
Tuesday Notes: Jon Kitna Looking Healthy
Pride Of Detroit —
... The Raiders finally fired Lane Kiffin. Al Davis didn't even do it in person and "fired him without pay." I'm sure Kiffin and his agent will do everything they can to get the money he is owed, especially considering how rude Davis was throughout the entire process. ...
Lane Kiffin’s merciful exit is upon us
Randball —
From ESPN.com : The inevitable became reality Tuesday when Lane Kiffin was fired by Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on Tuesday. In a one-paragraph release, the team said “Lane Kiffin has been released as head coach of the Oakland Raiders for cause. “ ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that according to sources, Kiffin was fired via the telephone and without pay. Tom Cable, the team’s offensive line coach, was emerging as the leading candidate to replace Kiffin, a source said. Cable was among three coaches interviewed by Davis on Monday night; the others were offensive coordinator ...
So Long, Lane Kiffin
Intentional Foul —
... In one of the most shocking announcements since Darth Vader told Luke Skywalker about his daddy, the Oakland Raiders have fired Lane Kiffin — according to sources gathered by Chris Mortensen, who looks like he actually beat Jay Glazer this time. ...
News and notes from around the NFL
MVN Outsider —
... West isn’t exactly without its share of surprises. The Chargers, one of the preseason Super Bowl favorites, started 0-2. The Broncos, aided by a blown call, beat the Bolts to take command of the division standings, then laid an egg against the hapless Chiefs. Can anyone in that division play defense? And the circus in Oakland continues. The Raiders just blew a 15-point lead to the Chargers and Lane Kiffin’s seat is getting mighty warm . Chris Mortensen is now reporting that it’s a done deal . In the AFC North, the injury bug has decimated Pittsburgh’s roster . ...
Source: Raiders reportedly finally fire Lane Kiffin
The Sports Hernia Blog —
... Source: Raiders reportedly finally fire Lane Kiffin (ESPN) Other source: No, Davis reportedly has just begun process of firing Kiffin Source #3: Actually no, Davis began process of firing Kiffin the moment he hired him Source #4: Technically, Davis won't begin process of firing Kiffin until he's airlifted out of bed Source #5 (Mordor Times): Why isn't Davis ...
Kiffin best served by leaving Oakland
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... At this point, his firing is probably the best for Lane Kiffin. Kiffin's phone call from the Raiders owner Al Davis today ended his 17 days on the hot seat. He was twisting in the wind for nearly three weeks and the entire Raiders organization was consumed by whether Davis would actually pull the trigger. Now that he has, it's the best for Kiffin and the Raiders. Everyone can move on. ...
Kiffin fired for 'cause'
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Interestingly, the statement announcing the firing said Kiffin was released for "cause." This is a carefully-chosen legal term. It is obvious the Raiders are going to say that Kiffin forced him to fire him for insubordination. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Raiders owner Al Davis does not plan to pay the remaining $3.5 million he owes Kiffin. ...
(Finally) Raiders Fire Head Coach Kiffin
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —
... bizarre and protracted firings in NFL history, the Oakland Raiders have finally fired head coach Lane Kiffen after he compiled a 5-15 record. The entire statement from the Raiders on the firing consisted of one line: "Lane Kiffin has been released as head coach of the Oakland Raiders for cause. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen Kiffin was fired by phone and without pay. Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable is viewed as a likely candidate to replace Kiffen. As reported by Mortensen: The news did not blindside Kiffin, who was informed ...
News: Lane Kiffin Fired
thejetsblog.com —
... The worst kept secret in the NFL is finally true, Al Davis has fired Lane Kiffin. Ironically former scapegoat of Herm Edwards, former Jets OC Paul Hackett was in the running for the job opening, but it seems that Tom Cable is going to replace Kiffin as head coach. ...
Kiffin out in Oakland, is he coming to SU?
The Orange Squeeze —
... What most people in the know had anticipated finally happened today, as Syracuse alumni Al Davis fired his head coach Lane Kiffin. Of course this now starts the "connect the dots" (from California to upstate NY) to see how Kiffin would make it to SU. I continue to believe that this isn't the right move, for both the college and the coach. ...
Peter Principle alive and well in NFL coaching circles
Footballguys Blog —
... Oakland Raiders — Lane Kiffin has been put out of his misery in Oakland and, according to several sources, offensive line coach Tom Cable is the favorite to succeed him. While Cable has a long history as an offensive line coach, you’ll excuse me if I have my doubts he’s the guy to right this ship. In his only prior head coaching experience, 4 seasons at Idaho, Cable amassed an 11-35 record. Sounds to me like a guy that can coach up an offensive line but PROBABLY isn’t the guy to turn around a moribund NFL franchise. ...
The Raiders won't officially announce their ...
Deadspin —
... The Raiders won't officially announce their new head coach until a 2 p.m., PT press conference, but the team seems to be leaning toward their current offensive line coach, Tom Cable, who was head coach at the University of Idaho from 2000-2003. [ESPN] ...
Lane Kiffin saga should sound familiar to Broncos fans
Denver Broncos —
... In a classic simple statement from Oakland, the following was released: “Lane Kiffin has been released as head coach of The Oakland Raiders for cause.” The word “cause” would imply that the team will not pay out the remainder of Kiffin’s contract. Kiffin’s tenure with the Raiders was short, only one year and four games, boasting a 1-3 record with those final four games. ...
Just Win (or get fired for cause), Baby.
Sports Law Blog —
... Espn.com is reporting that Al Davis has fired Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin. The news isn’t surprising, but what has caused a stir is that Raiders announced that they do not plan to pay Kiffin the remainder of the salary due under his three-year, $6 million contract. The question is, can they do this? Or, perhaps, how can they do this? ...
The Week In Quotes: October 3, 2008
Football Outsiders —
... ) 76 YARD FIELD GOALS WILL DO THAT "I don't know what he was doing, but he got me to fire him." -Oakland owner Al Davis , on whether his former coach Lane Kiffin was trying to get fired in order to recieve his salary balance. ( ESPN.com ) "It was after a short period of time that I realized that I didn't hire the person I thought I was hiring." -Davis, in a press conference to explain the firing of Lane Kiffin and showing an awareness of his team and events that many people do not give him credit for "Within five minutes, [Chris] Mortensen had the story exactly the way it ...
What's A Raiders Fan To Do?
Women Like Sports —
... Let me just put it out there – I think firing Lane Kiffin was a bad move. I refuse to believe that the son of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin could possibly be that bad of a coach! Warren Sapp reportedly said that when he was a player for the Oakland Raiders that they only gave the younger Kiffin half of the team to coach. The offense and defense never got to meet together. What the heck sort of plan is that? Even Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan weighed in on how absurd Davis’ firing was. ...
