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Stephen A. Smith calls out Lane Kiffin's social media claims
24 Jul
Summary
- Analyst Stephen A. Smith doubts Kiffin's claim of ignoring social media.
- Kiffin stated he left social media due to a bet with his son.
- Kiffin acknowledged regrets about his departure from Ole Miss.
Stephen A. Smith has openly questioned Lane Kiffin's claim of not reading anything about himself, particularly regarding his social media activity. During a segment on First Take, Smith expressed disbelief in Kiffin's statement made at SEC Media Days, suggesting that Kiffin likely has someone monitoring his online presence. Smith advised Kiffin to embrace his truth rather than making claims he doesn't uphold.
Kiffin, who has not posted on X since spring, explained his social media hiatus began as a challenge from his son, Knox. He also made headlines for delivering the longest opening statement in SEC Media Days history, spanning 2,807 words. Kiffin later admitted to ESPN that he regrets how he left his position at Ole Miss, specifically concerning his transition to LSU.
Looking ahead, Kiffin faces a challenging start with LSU, including a September 5th matchup against Clemson and a return trip to Ole Miss on September 19th. Regardless of Kiffin's social media habits, these games are expected to generate significant attention and headlines.
