Lane Kiffin’s $91 Million Headache and the GM Debate Sweeping College Sports
College football has become a circus of chaos, money, and messy breakups, and the latest episode of SMQB dives headfirst into the madness. The drama begins with the absolute Lane Kiffin betrayal, which one host likened to a husband leaving for “the hot chick next door” and trying to stay for Christmas. We’re talking about a $91 million contract at LSU, but was it really about the money, or was it about control? The hosts have strong opinions—and no shortage of criticism—for Kiffin’s decision to decimate his former team’s staff on the way out the door. Tune in to hear the full takedown and find out why this whole saga has everyone calling the NCAA “the true swamp.”
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Gator fans are in a fragile state following their hire of John Somerall from Tulane. Is he the right man to lead the program, or is he just another “up and comer” destined to fail like those before him? The debate is fierce, with one host calling the hiring “disgusting” and another arguing that Somerall’s high EQ (emotional intelligence) is exactly what’s needed to manage the 15 to 20 new players a top program must deal with every single year. It all boils down to the new reality of the transfer portal, NIL, and the desperate need for a General Manager, a role the hosts agree is now essential for every major program. You have to hear their arguments about whether Florida’s newest coach is a brilliant fit or a recipe for disaster.
Beyond the headlines, the guys get into the ridiculousness of the current NCAA calendar and take a vote on whether this level of coaching carousel chaos will finally force a change. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without the picks! Don’t miss the breakdown of the “Short Timers Bowl” featuring two teams whose coaches are leaving, the debate over whether Ohio State is actually any good, and all of the college football picks for the week. Grab your drink and settle in for a barn burner!