…but apparently just moving to Knoxville makes you a douche. Freshly hired Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin is accusing Florida coach Urban Meyer of recruiting violations before he’s even coached a down, and for no apparent reason.
Precis: Kiffin signed a sought-after Florida prospect (Nu’Keese Richardson) that Meyer was also pursuing. Kiffin is sore that Meyer called Richardson while he was on an official visit to Knoxville, but that’s no violation. Kiffin’s just wasting no time in making sure everyone in the SEC knows he’s a whiner even when he wins, so at least he’s got that going for him.
Florida AD Jeremy Foley:
“There was no rule violation and we have confirmed this with Southeastern Conference. It is obvious that Coach Kiffin doesn’t know that there is not a rule precluding phone contact with a prospect during an official visit on another campus during a contact period. His allegations are inappropriate, out of line and, most importantly, totally false. It is completely unfair to Urban Meyer, our coaching staff, our football program and our institution. The appropriate action at this time in my opinion is for Coach Kiffin to make a public apology.
Nice one, Rockytop. Can’t wait to whip your sorry butts again next year.
(via Edgar.)