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Kiffin not really clear on what constitutes recruiting violation
National Post ^ | February 05, 2009 | Noah Love

Posted on 02/05/2009 4:22:46 PM PST by bamahead

It has not taken long for hostilities between new Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin and Florida to heat up.

While addressing the Volunteers’ 2009 recruiting class during an alumni breakfast on Thursday, Kiffin threw down the gauntlet, accusing Gators coach Urban Meyer of a recruiting violation.

The comment resulted in the Southeastern Conference issuing Kiffin a public reprimand.

“Coach Kiffin has violated the Southeastern Conference code of ethics,” commissioner Mike Slive said. “SEC Bylaw 10.5.1 clearly states that coaches and administrators shall refrain from directed public criticism of other member institutions, their staffs or players.”

Kiffin charged that Meyer broke a rule in the recruitment of Nu’Keese Richardson, a wide receiver from Florida who committed to the defending national champion Gators but signed with Tennessee.

“Just so you know, when a recruit is on another campus, you can’t call him. I love the fact that Urban had to cheat and still didn’t get him.” (Kiffin said)

Florida quickly responded to the accusation with athletic director Jeremy Foley blasting Kiffin for making it.

“His allegations are inappropriate, out of line and, most importantly, totally false,” Foley said. “The appropriate action at this time in my opinion is for coach Kiffin to make a public apology.”

The SEC backed Foley, confirming that the phone call in question did not violate SEC or NCAA recruiting rules.

“We expect our coaches to have an understanding and knowledge of conference and NCAA rules,” Slive said.

(Excerpt) Read more at network.nationalpost.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Sports
KEYWORDS: floridagators; football; ncaa; tennesseevols
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1 posted on 02/05/2009 4:22:46 PM PST by bamahead
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To: GOP_Raider

NCAA ping!


2 posted on 02/05/2009 4:23:23 PM PST by bamahead (Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. -- Sallust)
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To: bamahead

Does Tennessee play at Florida next season? If so circle that game on your calendar.


3 posted on 02/05/2009 4:26:48 PM PST by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: bamahead

Tennessee goes to Gainesville this year.


4 posted on 02/05/2009 4:27:38 PM PST by Gunflint
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To: bamahead

Everybody cheats in college football. The hypocrisy of the SEC is Obama-ish.


5 posted on 02/05/2009 4:32:23 PM PST by exist
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To: bamahead

Welcome to the SEC Kiffin. BTW, your wife is hot.


6 posted on 02/05/2009 4:43:18 PM PST by Rosemont
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To: bamahead; Xenalyte

*Nu’Keese* Richardson? O. Ne. Zot.


7 posted on 02/05/2009 4:47:45 PM PST by Tax-chick ("Global leadership means never having to say you're sorry." ~IBD)
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To: bamahead
"the Southeastern Conference code of ethics"

Is that anything like the Amish code of Internet etiquette?

8 posted on 02/05/2009 4:48:16 PM PST by VirginiaConstitutionalist (The top 1% of income earners earn 17% of the income, but pay 39% of the income taxes. "Fair share?")
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To: bamahead

Hiring this guy made no sense. And he just proved he doesn’t know what he’s doing. They should have went after the Texas Tech or OK State coach. If they had my wife and I would be Vol fans again.


9 posted on 02/05/2009 4:48:39 PM PST by Terry Mross (I Hate All Politicians, Republicans Included.)
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To: exist

You must be “Big” Ten fan?

It’s gonna be great to see UF and Alabama put a whooping on Elane Kiffin. Welcome to big time football.


10 posted on 02/05/2009 4:59:53 PM PST by LeavingNewYork
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To: LeavingNewYork
Elane Kiffin

Ha!

11 posted on 02/05/2009 5:35:36 PM PST by exist
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Archie Bunker on steroids; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; ...
The FR College Football Ping List
FReepmail GOP_Raider to be on or off this list

12 posted on 02/05/2009 11:27:04 PM PST by GOP_Raider (Have you risen above your own public education today?)
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To: Rosemont

...rules are rules :o)

13 posted on 02/05/2009 11:29:50 PM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: GOP_Raider; bamahead

I love it. Nothing like puting Meyer on notice. LOL


14 posted on 02/05/2009 11:34:48 PM PST by eyedigress
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>>“His allegations are inappropriate, out of line and, most importantly, totally false,” Foley said. “The appropriate action at this time in my opinion is for coach Kiffin to make a public apology.”<<

Sounds like that is “directed public criticism” too. :)


15 posted on 02/05/2009 11:38:35 PM PST by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.)
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To: GOP_Raider
BTW, Here is a 21st century pick. (I used to walk that railroad bridge, not for the faint of heart) :^)


16 posted on 02/05/2009 11:47:46 PM PST by eyedigress
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To: Terry Mross
Hiring this guy made no sense. And he just proved he doesn’t know what he’s doing. They should have went after the Texas Tech or OK State coach. If they had my wife and I would be Vol fans again.

Better yet Tennessee had a real good coach but politics from a sky box owner or two likely made his job impossible. I think Fulmer had lost a lot of say on recruitment and a few other policy issues that ultimately cost UT. Fulmer meant Class and Integrity at UT. His replacement was given a highly questionable contract right off the bat especially with his record and experience in coaching college football or lack there of. Fulmer though was second in wins only to General Robert Neyland. As such Fulmer should have been moved up to the AD position & not fired.

17 posted on 02/06/2009 3:40:18 AM PST by cva66snipe ($.01 The current difference between the DEM's and GOP as well as their combined worth to this nation)
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To: cva66snipe

Fulmer was class. Kiffin is a mistake, IMO.


18 posted on 02/06/2009 7:15:23 AM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: BookmanTheJanitor

Looks like Lane did pretty well in the wife department!!


19 posted on 02/06/2009 7:58:59 AM PST by cleveland gop (Jack Bauer is back!!! Are you in a FLANK 2 position???)
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To: Man50D
Some of us circle that date on our Calendar EVERY year!

GO VOLS!

20 posted on 02/06/2009 8:00:02 AM PST by SmithL (The Golden State demands all of your gold)
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