Lane Kiffin isn’t stoked about returning to Phoenix with Alabama

Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin doesn’t have the best memories of Phoenix.

Back in town with his Crimson Tide ready to play the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff national championship game in nearby Glendale, Ariz., Kiffin spoke to reporters at the game’s media session on Saturday.

Despite a rough recent history in the Valley, he had a few jokes in him.

Kiffin on Phoenix: “Last time I was here I got fired. Time before that was for the (USC) NCAA hearing. So, yeah, a lot of great memories.”

— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) January 9, 2016

Kiffin is referring to his last game as USC Trojans head coach, a 62-41 loss at Arizona State back in 2013. When he got off the plane from Arizona and arrived in Los Angeles, he was reportedly fired on the tarmac by athletic director Pat Haden. Before that, he met in Arizona regarding his hire and NCAA sanctions levied against the Trojans. Reporters at the national championship media day had no fear asking the tough questions. Was Kiffin literally fired on the tarmac after that infamous ASU loss?

Lane Kiffin asked about his firing from USC “Were you actually fired on the tarmac?” Kiffin joked “I was a good 20 yards off the tarmac.”

— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) January 9, 2016

Now we know.

Related

Oso Ighodaro on contract extension: ‘Amazing that my hometown team has this belief in me’Suns’ Luke Kennard questionable ahead of season-opener vs. Trail BlazersMike LaFleur has chance to change conversation about Cardinals after besting Sean McVay, RamsShould ASU start freshman Jake Fette at quarterback?Broncos not considering QB change ahead of Cardinals matchupDillon Brooks’ anti-LeBron James agenda reaches new heights in Kalshi ad