New Book Explores Lane Kiffin's Tenure Under Nick Saban

John Talty's new book, Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin, College Football’s Agent of Chaos, examines Lane Kiffin's difficult tenure under Nick Saban at Alabama. Kiffin, who previously coached the Raiders, was hired by Saban in 2014, but their relationship faced challenges both on and off the field.

The book reveals Kiffin's off-field behavior, including his use of an alias, Joey Freshwater, and Saban's concerns about Kiffin's distractions. Their working relationship deteriorated further after a game against Washington, where Saban was troubled by Kiffin's play-calling, which included unpracticed strategies.

Ultimately, Saban decided to part ways with Kiffin after the game, expressing frustration over Kiffin's focus on his new head-coaching position at Florida Atlantic. As Kiffin prepares for his new role at LSU, the book promises to provide insights that may lead to intriguing discussions about his coaching philosophy.