I was quite interested to see the demeaner, body language, attitude and hear the choice of words Southern Cal Coach Lane Kiffen would use when facing the press following the Stanford-USC game. Kiffen did not disappoint.
A lot had been made of the 2012 Trojans, their high (overrated) preseason ranking and Heisman Trophy front runner. Matt Barkley himself led the mantra of "unfinished business" when speaking of the upcoming season. Those looking (hoping) for a challenger to end SEC dominance of the national championship crystal were hanging their hopes on USC. Following the total dominance the Cardinal displayed Saturday night Coach Kiffen began the press conference by stating he would not "point fingers" and then proceeded to call out both offensive and defensive line and his quarterback. So much for not pointing fingers.
If you don't think Kiffen is feeling the heat following Saturday's loss and the national implications, how about yesterday's press conference? 28 seconds. That's right, Lane walked out after 28 seconds. I know USC has a no comment on injury rule. Lane even had a reporter banned last week from practice for writing about an injury. (Wait he can't do that can he? An amendment or something about freedom of the press. No he can't do that.The writer was reinstated.) But yesterday started out so well. Lane gave an update, then it happened, an injury question and he was gone. Not "next question" or "no comment", just "I'm outta here."
Like I said, Kiffen does not disappoint.
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