Lane Kiffin takes shot at Ole Miss, cites racism in recruiting gap with LSU in awkward interview

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin has left his position to become the next head coach of LSU. Colin Cowherd asks if this was a problem due to the incoming playoffs.

Lane Kiffin continues to fan the flames surrounding his departure from Ole Miss for LSU.

This time, in an interview with Vanity Fair, the Tigers head coach is essentially saying the past racism within the Oxford community was a reason for the recruiting disadvantage during his time at Ole Miss, compared to what he is doing now at LSU.

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It should honestly come as no surprise that Kiffin would continue this kind of schtick, given that he's known for taking shots on social media at opposing schools. But, if folks thought the rhetoric would be toned down over the next 110 days before the season starts, you were sorely mistaken.

LSU president Wade Rousse, head coach Lane Kiffin, and athletic director Verge Ausberry stand together at South Stadium Club in Tiger Stadium during Lane Kiffin's introductory press conference. (Matthew Hinton/Imagn Images)

Just a few weeks after Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss did his own interview with Variety, it was time for Lane Kiffin to pose for glamorous shots inside Tiger Stadium. In recalling the final few days at Ole Miss, during which he consistently tried to persuade athletic director Keith Carter to let him coach the Rebels in the CFP, you can tell that his exit from Oxford still bothers him.

Things took a turn on Monday. In the interview, Lane discussed the recruiting difficulties he faced in Oxford and tied them to past problems of racism within the state.

"'Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren’t letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi.’ That doesn’t come up