2025 College Football Thread: Lane Kiffin suddenly feels compelled to read morals clause of contract (144 Viewers)

[The Longtime Lurker]

Would you Michigan guys be happy with DeBoer ?

Gotta give Cignetti a call first. Sorry IU. Pay this man whatever it takes. That pesky little 15mm buyout doesn't sound so bad.

If he won't listen to reason (money), then let's talk to DeBoer.

 

[msudaisy26]

Would you Michigan guys be happy with DeBoer ?

Gotta give Cignetti a call first. Sorry IU. Pay this man whatever it takes. That pesky little 15mm buyout doesn't sound so bad.

If he won't listen to reason (money), then let's talk to DeBoer.

You guys are nuts. Cignetti just signed an extension. Unless DeBoer gets fired, why would he leave Alabama for Michigan?

And if I am reading his contract correctly his buyout isn't 15 million. It is 15 million for 2026, then 12 million more in 27, then 9 million more in 28 etc, until 2033 when it finally hits zero.

 

[Sparky Polastri]

Pizza guy says Gruden, Saban, Lanning, Monken, Lea, Dillingham or Sanders

Guy really is a moron.

 

[Chadstroma]

I went and played the second season of college football 25 of a dynasty I started a bit back. Of course I was playing ND but the reason I bring this up is that not only did Tulane make the playoffs in it buy went all the way to the Championship game. I thought that was a little funny.

 

[bolzano]

The Michigan Coach was arrested and is being detained by police?
They don't arrest you for impregnating someone other than your wife, trust me on this one
So he's assaulted his wife I'm assuming? Please don't be mad with me, I'm just trying to piece this together, the Reddit MODS have had their hands full the last several hours
Hard to tell exactly what is the truth, I'm sure it will be covered tomorrow...

Leave it to Michigan to steal the spotlight from Notre Dame which quickly had seized the title this week of most hated college football team in America

Sounds like he broke into the girlfriends house and threatened her.

Holy Bananas...all this guy had to do was lay low while this unfolds, wife divorces him but in a year or two he would have a new $1M job as an assistant or head coach at a smaller school
Not now, he just flushed his career down the drain and I wouldn't expect him to be around football anytime in the near future

Lost his multi-million dollar job, his reputation, at least half his money, his wife, his kids, his side piece and went to jail all in one day. Merry Christmas I guess man.

Did it to himself. I hope he can find help, but he can get ****ed and i have little sympathy for him.

Eta. I'm bored to death by bureaucracy of college football, coaching carousel and contract talk. Glad to be drug back into it. This ****ing guy......

College football is not "college football" anymore, far from it. The sport we all loved growing up is gone forever and not for better. Coaches have zero loyalty to players or schools. Players don`t care about being a student athlete preparing for life and playing sports. All they care about is who is going to pay me more? NIL, transfers, 5-6 years eligibility and still not graduate. Players will be at 3 maybe 4 schools, bigger well funded schools will buy the best players. Then after securing the players all the blowhards will thump their chest about how good their ole school is.

College football in reality now is not the NFL, but it is professional football.

First of all, I agree with the thrust of what you’re saying, which is why I don’t really pay attention to college football anymore. Not like I did when I was in my teens and early 20s, at least. That said, I do believe the NIL and heavy use of the transfer portal have created parity amongst the bigger schools. A few years ago, Bama and UGA’s 2s would’ve beaten other top 15 teams’ 1s, which is no longer the case. Those would be 2s end up signing elsewhere or transferring.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Would you Michigan guys be happy with DeBoer ?

Gotta give Cignetti a call first. Sorry IU. Pay this man whatever it takes. That pesky little 15mm buyout doesn't sound so bad.

If he won't listen to reason (money), then let's talk to DeBoer.

You guys are nuts. Cignetti just signed an extension. Unless DeBoer gets fired, why would he leave Alabama for Michigan?

I was kidding mostly, but ofcourse you give them a call and kick the tires.

For the bolded as has been pointed out in this thread over and over. Money > loyalty. Why would anyone leave anywhere to go to Michigan? $$$$ is why in this era. They have plenty and now is a good time to see what it can get you.

But I'm begging them. No more Rich Rod experiments. Just get a guy that won't make it even worse for the next 5-10 years please.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

What you're looking at Biff you're looking at a peak coaching physique

Poggi’s fashion declaration might be worse. He acknowledged he shaves his upper body prior to preseason camp.

“I don’t tolerate heat extremely well and it’s hot down here, so I desire as little stuff on my skin as possible,” Poggi said. “During the heat, I’m always shaving that things off. It’s just I do not wish to drop dead of heat exhaustion in front of the players.”

The hedge fund millionaire turned sleeveless college football coach: Meet - Today's University

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Amy Poggi remembers the first time her spouse, Biff, wore a cutoff T-shirt on the sideline throughout a telecasted game.It was throughout

todaysu.com

Good God - who wrote that article? I hope it wasn't Biff dammit.

a University of Georgia graduate

No comment

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

What did Warde know and When Did He Know It?

 

[bigbottom]

Unloaded on Notre Dame in Random Shots today. https://www.footballguys.com/article/2025-random-shots-week-15

Spot on. That Clark Lea quote is gonna leave a mark (or already has).

I'm with you, GB. As with anything, there's a cost.

One guy messaged me he was canceling his subscription over it.

Which ironically proves my point.

Oh well.

Yep, seems on brand, unfortunately.

 

[Desert_Power]

What you're looking at Biff you're looking at a peak coaching physique

Poggi’s fashion declaration might be worse. He acknowledged he shaves his upper body prior to preseason camp.

“I don’t tolerate heat extremely well and it’s hot down here, so I desire as little stuff on my skin as possible,” Poggi said. “During the heat, I’m always shaving that things off. It’s just I do not wish to drop dead of heat exhaustion in front of the players.”

The hedge fund millionaire turned sleeveless college football coach: Meet - Today's University

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Amy Poggi remembers the first time her spouse, Biff, wore a cutoff T-shirt on the sideline throughout a telecasted game.It was throughout

todaysu.com

How could a grad assistant resist this?

 

[Max Power]

What did Warde know and When Did He Know It?

Apparently the staffer was promoted to "Executive Assistant to the Head Football Coach" shortly after Moore was given the job. Salary went from 58k to 90k. Some rumors were already floating around at that time.

 

[Desert_Power]

What did Warde know and When Did He Know It?

Apparently the staffer was promoted to "Executive Assistant to the Head Football Coach" shortly after Moore was given the job. Salary went from 58k to 90k. Some rumors were already floating around at that time.

I saw that table and my main thought was how little these folks normally make with all the l00t flowing around the industry.

 

[kupcho1]

Gotta give Cignetti a call first. Sorry IU. Pay this man whatever it takes. That pesky little 15mm buyout doesn't sound so bad.

If he won't listen to reason (money), then let's talk to DeBoer.

I'm not sure there's enough money to convince either to go to Michigan until the filth Harbaugh left behind has been firehosed out of the facility.

 

[Max Power]

What you're looking at Biff you're looking at a peak coaching physique

Poggi’s fashion declaration might be worse. He acknowledged he shaves his upper body prior to preseason camp.

“I don’t tolerate heat extremely well and it’s hot down here, so I desire as little stuff on my skin as possible,” Poggi said. “During the heat, I’m always shaving that things off. It’s just I do not wish to drop dead of heat exhaustion in front of the players.”

The hedge fund millionaire turned sleeveless college football coach: Meet - Today's University

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Amy Poggi remembers the first time her spouse, Biff, wore a cutoff T-shirt on the sideline throughout a telecasted game.It was throughout

todaysu.com

How could a grad assistant resist this?

If he's a millionaire we could have a Belichick situation. Tattered clothing is back in...

 

[whoknew]

What did Warde know and When Did He Know It?

Apparently the staffer was promoted to "Executive Assistant to the Head Football Coach" shortly after Moore was given the job. Salary went from 58k to 90k. Some rumors were already floating around at that time.

From an insider reporter -

They had always denied the existence of a relationship. Then Sherrone Moore had been advised/(instructed?) to move on from the staffer as his personal assistant because of the negative attention it was bringing to the program. When he followed through on that, the staffer went in and revealed the truth about their relationship.

 

[Osaurus]

What you're looking at Biff you're looking at a peak coaching physique

Poggi’s fashion declaration might be worse. He acknowledged he shaves his upper body prior to preseason camp.

“I don’t tolerate heat extremely well and it’s hot down here, so I desire as little stuff on my skin as possible,” Poggi said. “During the heat, I’m always shaving that things off. It’s just I do not wish to drop dead of heat exhaustion in front of the players.”

The hedge fund millionaire turned sleeveless college football coach: Meet - Today's University

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Amy Poggi remembers the first time her spouse, Biff, wore a cutoff T-shirt on the sideline throughout a telecasted game.It was throughout

todaysu.com

How could a grad assistant resist this?

Worked for Bobby Petrino

 

[Max Power]

What did Warde know and When Did He Know It?

Apparently the staffer was promoted to "Executive Assistant to the Head Football Coach" shortly after Moore was given the job. Salary went from 58k to 90k. Some rumors were already floating around at that time.

From an insider reporter -

They had always denied the existence of a relationship. Then Sherrone Moore had been advised/(instructed?) to move on from the staffer as his personal assistant because of the negative attention it was bringing to the program. When he followed through on that, the staffer went in and revealed the truth about their relationship.

Sounds like she either caught feelings or Michigan didn't pay her off properly.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

The Indiana and Vanderbilt HCs are probably pipe dreams for UM. But I do like the basic idea behind that, find someone that can do more with less against top competition.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

Gotta give Cignetti a call first. Sorry IU. Pay this man whatever it takes. That pesky little 15mm buyout doesn't sound so bad.

If he won't listen to reason (money), then let's talk to DeBoer.

I'm not sure there's enough money to convince either to go to Michigan until the filth Harbaugh left behind has been firehosed out of the facility.

If there's one thing sports has taught us as it's evolved is that money makes problems go away and memories short.

But, you're right. There's definitely a stink in that building today.

 

[General Malaise]

Lost his multi-million dollar job, his reputation, at least half his money, his wife, his kids, his side piece and went to jail all in one day. Merry Christmas I guess man.

If I didn't know better, I'd think Randolph and Mortimer Duke were behind this.

Fun fact: The James Madison Dukes are named after a rich man who was asked to buy the James Madison basketball players athletic shoes and basketballs so they could play the sport. In exchange, they named their mascot after him. How cool is that?

 

[General Malaise]

Went to bed with a scandal and woke up to a tragedy. Unbelievable story. I feel for everyone Moore hurt. What a piece of ****.

It's been a fun few years, but back to the dark times. Short term is probably gonna suck, recruiting, committs, transfers should be interesting. Long term depends on who gets hired. Get the **** outta here with Sanders or Meyer, but whoever it is will have their work cut out for them. There's big issues in Ann Arbor and a coach is going to need to fix a lot more than football.

I'm already exhausted. Get Dusty May in for an interview and see what he knows about football.

Yeah talk about a mess right before a bowl game. Anyone on the fence about leaving is gone now. I'd be surprised to see Michigan hold it together against Texas.

Absolutely. The program is a total mess. If the game were today i wouldn't be watching and I'm not sure I'll watch when it is on.

It's gonna be tough digging back out of this one. Timing is exceptional.

Anyone know if Nick Saban likes money?

Lol, he likes money. Hates NIL. I doubt he wants back in to college football as it is now. He got out at the right time.

I think Michigan's best option is to go after ASU HC Kenny Dillingham. He's really upset that ASU doesn't have NIL money to compete.

I was just kidding about Saban. He was smart enough to know when to say when.

I'm not even thinking about coaches at this point. Lots of dust left to settle. What i do want (if he's staying, I'm thinking maybe/probably, but have no idea) is a staff that can develop Underwood. Silver lining is this wasn't the staff to do it and maybe they bring one in that can.

I think they got a good one with this iterim guy Biff Poggi. I like the cut of his jib. Potential for scandalous behavior seems low.

Suns out, guns out.

 

[msudaisy26]

The Indiana and Vanderbilt HCs are probably pipe dreams for UM. But I do like the basic idea behind that, find someone that can do more with less against top competition.

Maybe Vanderbilt, but Indiana is loaded with NFL talent and a Heisman finalist and maybe winner.

 

[Max Power]

Suns out, guns out.

assistant coach of the South-Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs vibes

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Maybe Vanderbilt, but Indiana is loaded with NFL talent and a Heisman finalist and maybe winner.

I probably should have phrased it as being also being able to bring in enough talent to get to that position.

 

[General Malaise]

Rumors bouncing around the room that UM is looking hard at Jed Phish....

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Rumors bouncing around the room that UM is looking hard at Jed Phish....

From Wikipedia "Fisch graduated from Florida with a degree in criminology". Let the jokes begin...

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Fisch was also college roommates with Howie Roseman. So he always has that going for him.

 

[msudaisy26]

From Wikipedia "Fisch graduated from Florida with a degree in criminology". Let the jokes begin...

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

 

[Chadstroma]

Rumors bouncing around the room that UM is looking hard at Jed Phish....

They are Fisching for a new head coach.


Where is that door to see yourself out GM?

 

[General Malaise]

They are Fisching for a new head coach.


Where is that door to see yourself out GM?

It's a revolving door as I've been cracking horrible jokes in here for a week.

Only Shuke would have recognized that last one.

 

[whoknew]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Fun fact: The James Madison Dukes are named after a rich man who was asked to buy the James Madison basketball players athletic shoes and basketballs so they could play the sport. In exchange, they named their mascot after him. How cool is that?

It Was The Dukes Billy Ray Valentine GIF - It Was The Dukes Billy Ray Valentine Eddie Murphy - Discover & Share GIFs

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[BroncoFreak_2K3]

um...

 

[TripItUp]

Just saw the Oklahoma QB opted out of playoff.

absolutely crazy

 

[Max Power]

um...

Why is P Diddy there?

eta: I read the article now. Good stuff.

 

[Max Power]

Just saw the Oklahoma QB opted out of playoff.

absolutely crazy

Mateer?

 

[hagmania]

I think you need to check your sources on that one. Believe you got faked out.

 

[heckmanm]

betting a house on Notre Dame.

I was a little amused at your use of "a house" rather than "the house", especially since you momentarily had a @krista4 quote showing as your signature

 

[General Malaise]

Well, if anything positive comes out of today it's that many of us will be streaming Trading Places after the football game bores us by the 2nd quarter.

 

[Capella]

Just saw the Oklahoma QB opted out of playoff.

absolutely crazy

to do what

 

[General Malaise]

Just saw the Oklahoma QB opted out of playoff.

absolutely crazy

to do what

He got ballsacked.

 

[ChiefD]

MIchigan needs to hire Urban Meyer about 2 days before the Buckeyes play their playoff game.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

Yeah I doubt they go that route but wouldn’t rule it out
They have deep pockets and regularly put kids in the league. They’re one of the best college programs in the country I doubt they stay down for long

 

[General Malaise]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

Yeah I doubt they go that route but wouldn’t rule it out
They have deep pockets and regularly put kids in the league. They’re one of the best college programs in the country I doubt they stay down for long

They also made head-spinningly stupid hires like Brady Hoke and Rich Rod. They can stay down far longer than fans can stay rational. We've seen it happen.

 

[tri-man 47]

I kind of like the idea of Biff Poggi along with Wink Martindale handling the D. Quite a blue collar, unpretentious vibe there instead of the standard coaching carousel. Poggi did a great job with the transfer portal before. He seems to be all-in on his players while expecting a lot from them.

 

[Jayded]

Going after a Cignetti or Lea would equally be about "able to win in the current NIL world" as much as it'd be about doing more with less. Michigan won't have a problem with talent, but the game has changed and coaches succeeding now have figured out how to navigate the world that is at this point for the sport.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

Yeah I doubt they go that route but wouldn’t rule it out
They have deep pockets and regularly put kids in the league. They’re one of the best college programs in the country I doubt they stay down for long

They also made head-spinningly stupid hires like Brady Hoke and Rich Rod. They can stay down far longer than fans can stay rational. We've seen it happen.

Yeah but that was before you could legally pay players. Lot easier to flip a few kids these days

 

[Moe.]

The more that comes out about this Michigan ordeal - the Athletic Director is cooked, no way they can keep him on. They knew he had mental health issues in the past and fired him alone with no HR present. See ya.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

Yeah I doubt they go that route but wouldn’t rule it out
They have deep pockets and regularly put kids in the league. They’re one of the best college programs in the country I doubt they stay down for long

They also made head-spinningly stupid hires like Brady Hoke and Rich Rod. They can stay down far longer than fans can stay rational. We've seen it happen.

Yeah but that was before you could legally pay players. Lot easier to flip a few kids these days

I hear there's an opening for an Executive Assistant to the Head Coach if they need a few more $$

 

[msudaisy26]

It honestly feels like they should go into next year with an interim head coach and then see who is available next season.

Can't do that. Would be terrible for recruiting/retention. Have to get someone in quickly who will talk to the current players (especially Bryce) and get them to stay.

I feel like that is the lesser of two evils. Hiring the wrong coach this late and after the coaches are picked over would set them back five or more years. Taking a gap year sets them back one or two.