New book details Lane Kiffin’s tenure as Alabama offensive coordinator

A new book by John Talty, Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin, College Football's Agent of Chaos, examines the professional relationship between Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban during Kiffin’s time as offensive coordinator at Alabama. The text details personal tensions between the pair, including concerns regarding Kiffin’s off-field conduct during his tenure. Talty highlights a shift in the working relationship following a 24-7 victory over Washington in the 2016 postseason. According to the book, Saban became dissatisfied after observing Kiffin call plays that had not been practiced, leading to speculation that Kiffin’s focus had shifted toward his upcoming head-coaching role at Florida Atlantic. The book details Kiffin’s use of an alias and his extracurricular activities on campus, providing further insight into his departure from the program. The content provides new narrative surrounding Kiffin’s career transition and his working dynamics with Saban in Tuscaloosa.

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