Paul Finebaum, the prominent college football analyst, has once again taken aim at Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, labeling him as an “underwhelming” coach whose coaching has been “underwhelming at times.”Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin is not new, as the two have had a long-standing feud that has spanned several years.
Finebaum’s latest comments came as he was previewing Ole Miss’ chances of making the College Football Playoff in the 2024 season. Finebaum expressed doubts about the Rebels’ playoff prospects, citing Kiffin’s perceived shortcomings as a head coach.
Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin’s coaching has been a recurring theme in his analysis. He has repeatedly questioned Kiffin’s ability to consistently lead his teams to success, despite the Rebels’ occasional strong performances.
In Finebaum’s view, Kiffin’s coaching has been “underwhelming at times,” suggesting that the former Alabama offensive coordinator has not lived up to the high expectations that were placed on him when he took over the Ole Miss program.Finebaum has also criticized Kiffin’s perceived lack of humor, stating that he is “not a funny guy” and that his antics on the sideline are not as entertaining as some might believe.
Paul Finebaum, the prominent college football analyst, has once again taken aim at Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, labeling him as an “underwhelming” coach whose coaching has been “underwhelming at times.”Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin is not new, as the two have had a long-standing feud that has spanned several years.
Finebaum’s latest comments came as he was previewing Ole Miss’ chances of making the College Football Playoff in the 2024 season. Finebaum expressed doubts about the Rebels’ playoff prospects, citing Kiffin’s perceived shortcomings as a head coach.
Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin’s coaching has been a recurring theme in his analysis. He has repeatedly questioned Kiffin’s ability to consistently lead his teams to success, despite the Rebels’ occasional strong performances.
In Finebaum’s view, Kiffin’s coaching has been “underwhelming at times,” suggesting that the former Alabama offensive coordinator has not lived up to the high expectations that were placed on him when he took over the Ole Miss program. Finebaum has also criticized Kiffin’s perceived lack of humor, stating that he is “not a funny guy” and that his antics on the sideline are not as entertaining as some might believe.
Kiffin, who is known for his brash and often controversial personality, has not shied away from responding to Finebaum’s criticisms. The two have engaged in a war of words on multiple occasions, with Kiffin often firing back at Finebaum’s comments.
Despite Finebaum’s ongoing criticism, Kiffin has managed to lead the Rebels to some impressive seasons during his tenure. In 2023, the team finished with a 10-3 record and a victory in the Sugar Bowl, showcasing the program’s potential under Kiffin’s leadership.
However, Finebaum remains unconvinced that Kiffin is the right coach to take Ole Miss to the next level. He has expressed doubts about the Rebels’ ability to make the College Football Playoff in 2024, citing Kiffin’s perceived shortcomings as a head coach.
Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin has not been limited to his coaching abilities. He has also taken issue with Kiffin’s personality and perceived lack of humor, suggesting that the coach’s antics on the sideline are more about drawing attention to himself than leading his team effectively.
Despite the ongoing feud, it remains to be seen whether Finebaum’s criticism will have any lasting impact on Kiffin’s tenure at Ole Miss. The Rebels’ performance on the field will ultimately be the determining factor in how Kiffin’s coaching is evaluated, and it will be up to the team to prove Finebaum wrong in the 2024 season and beyond.
, who is known for his brash and often controversial personality, has not shied away from responding to Finebaum’s criticisms. The two have engaged in a war of words on multiple occasions, with Kiffin often firing back at Finebaum’s comments.
Despite Finebaum’s ongoing criticism, Kiffin has managed to lead the Rebels to some impressive seasons during his tenure. In 2023, the team finished with a 10-3 record and a victory in the Sugar Bowl, showcasing the program’s potential under Kiffin’s leadership.
However, Finebaum remains unconvinced that Kiffin is the right coach to take Ole Miss to the next level. He has expressed doubts about the Rebels’ ability to make the College Football Playoff in 2024, citing Kiffin’s perceived shortcomings as a head coach.
Finebaum’s criticism of Kiffin has not been limited to his coaching abilities. He has also taken issue with Kiffin’s personality and perceived lack of humor, suggesting that the coach’s antics on the sideline are more about drawing attention to himself than leading his team effectively.
Despite the ongoing feud, it remains to be seen whether Finebaum’s criticism will have any lasting impact on Kiffin’s tenure at Ole Miss. The Rebels’ performance on the field will ultimately be the determining factor in how Kiffin’s coaching is evaluated, and it will be up to the team to prove Finebaum wrong in the 2024 season and beyond.