Lane Kiffin: The college football coach who has turned playing heel into an art form

Louisiana State University head coach Lane Kiffin sauntered slowly down Victory Hill on the traditional prematch walk into Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge last Saturday, wearing shades, a white hoodie, and $700 Golden Goose runners. Cool, calm and connected, he was flanked by Angel Reese, arguably the best player in the WNBA, Paul Skenes, one of baseball’s finest pitchers, the gargantuan in every way Shaquille O’Neal, and raising the age profile, Kevin Costner.

With a supporting cast of undeniable celebrity wattage, Kiffin slapped the outstretched hands of fans, luxuriating in the attention and adulation. As he is wont to do.