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LSU's Lane Kiffin Admits to Deliberately Dragging Out Weather Delay to Disadvantage Clemson
WHY IT MATTERS
This move by Kiffin highlights his commitment to finding every possible advantage in competition, and may set a new standard for in-game management in college football. It also raises questions about the impact of environmental factors on team performance and the ethics of deliberately exploiting them.
What happened
In a post-game interview, LSU's Lane Kiffin revealed that he purposefully extended a nearly two-hour weather delay to give his team an advantage over Clemson. The delay, caused by lightning spotted within eight miles of Tiger Stadium, allowed the Tigers to sit in the visiting locker room for an extra 90 minutes, which Kiffin described as 'a real thing' that could affect a team's performance.
LSU went on to dominate Clemson 51-10, racking up 644 yards on offense and stifling the Tigers' defense.
Kiffin's strategy of finding every advantage has become a hallmark of his coaching style, and this move is seen as a testament to his competitiveness and willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
PRIMARY SOURCES
LSU's Lane Kiffin admits he let Tiger Stadium weather delay drag on in order to hurt Clemson
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