(Lane) Kiffin Named (Raiders) Head Coach

Raiders.com ^ | 22 Jan 2007 | A Man On A Puppet String Controlled by the Al Davis Cabal

[GOP_Raider]

Lane Kiffin will be formally introduced as Head Coach of The Oakland Raiders during a press conference on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Raiders' facility in Alameda. With his appointment today by Raiders owner Al Davis, Kiffin becomes the 16th head coach in franchise history and the youngest head coach in the NFL. The 31-year old Kiffin is also the youngest Head Coach in Raider history. Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach John Madden was 32 when he was elevated to the head post by Davis in 1969.

Most recently, Kiffin presided over the vaunted offensive attack at the University of Southern California that a featured long, medium and short-range passing game coupled with a power running attack. His tutoring helped the Trojans capture back-to-back National College Football Championships in 2003 and 2004.

[Cyropaedia]

That was my impression as well. I hear that the Cardinals really wanted Chow as HC because it would have reunited him with Leinart.

[Michael.SF.]

I guess Kiffen is not as smart as Sarkisian, Al's first choice, either that or he just wants the money more.

[Michael.SF.]

I hear that the Cardinals really wanted Chow as HC

Chow's name is on everbody's short list, College and pro.

[decal]

"Bill Walsh had a very telling comment about Mr. Davis many years ago when he said 'I never understood why he got out of coaching.' I've kind of wondered that myself for a long time."

IIRC, the NFL no longer allows the owners to be head coaches also - he and George Halas were the last ones.

[Brimack34]

This guy is good enough for the Raiders job but not the Mn. Gophers. We got Punky Brewster instead. A tight end coach for the Broncos.

[Terpfen]

Unfortunately, it seems as if the organization is simply waiting for Al Davis to die or quit before making a serious effort at playing football again.

As for Cameron... I'm hoping he has the sense to see that the defense still needs some help.

[honolulugal]

[GOP_Raider]

Thanks honolulugal! Yes, today is my birthday, no I'm still not eligible for social security. :)

(BTW, sorry I didn't FReepmail you back from the FReepmail message you sent to me a while ago. I feel bad.)

[honolulugal]

Welcome.

Don't feel bad. It was just a thanks for the pings, message.

Hope you had a great birthday!!!

[honolulugal]

Re: Raider fans

In 2000, I flew over to see my first Raider game in Oakland.
Hit a heatwave and had to spend much of it up in the shade feeling rather ill.

The fans were so kind to me. Brought me a chair, cold water, food. . . .

Whatever they may appear to be on the TV, is not the case.

I had my Raider cap on, of course :-)

[BJClinton]

Al Davis is completely bat$#!t crazy. Bless his heart.

[rollo tomasi]

"the sporting news just had an article regarding the raiders as the worse nfl franchise ... nothing nice was said"

Of all-time?

Al Davis may suffer from dementia at this time but when his head was straight the Raiders were the best (In terms of winning percentage).

[InvisibleChurch]

of the present time, the article also included the orioles, st louis blues, mlb nationals, ny knicks etc

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

That pic looks like a mug shot.

He'll fit right in.....hee hee.

[GOP_Raider]

Link to the press conference today.

http://cbs5.com/sports/local_story_022230720.html

[The Black Knight]

That must be nice. Here on the East Coast, anybody wearing Raider apparel is a thug.

It's kind of sad, I'll pull out a Silver and Black jersey or hat, and everyone gives me second or third looks. Apparently the pale, caucasian look doesn't mix well with thug clothes. Then, they realize that I'm an actual fan. :-(

[fredhead]

I have a Raiders sweatshirt. I jokingly refer to it as my humility shirt.

[honolulugal]

Yes, it's rare for me to get a "stink-eye", as there are plenty of Hawaii Raider fans. I have a Raider sticker on my silver & black wheelchair.

And yes . . . I leave it on all year, every year. :-)

[The Black Knight]

What's ironic is that a couple of years ago, when the Raiders owned the AFC West for a couple years, I could throw a rock and have it bounce off three or four people here with Raiders apparel.

Now that they stink again, it's just drug dealers and me again. :-)

I guess it doesn't help that I (have to) pull for Air Force football, and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. Nobody can call me fairweather.

[The Black Knight]

I had a wall at my old apartment dedicated to the Oakland Raiders. And another one dedicated to KISS.

Now that I've gottn a little more mature...well...at least older, I've realized that you can't have two of your walls decked in all black without getting raised eyebrows.