The worst kept secret in the National Football League is finally revealed from beneath it's silver and black tablecloth... Oakland Raiders boss man Al Davis fired Head Coach Lane Kiffin today ((pictured, thanks Getty Images)), according to multiple reports and sources.
Davis did so over the telephone and, apparently, without pay...
((ed. note- the only way that will fly is if Kiffin was in breach of his deal... good luck proving that one...))
Davis had interviewed the likes of line coach Tom Cable, special consultant Paul Hackett, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, and James Lofton while Kiffin was still employed and game planning. Kiffin basically dared Davis to fire him, and not make him quit. There was too much money on the table for Kiffin to go voluntarily...
Davis, apparently, called Kiffin shortly after noon eastern time to inform him of his decision...
As we know more, you know more... a decision on the successor will be made later today. Davis is scheduled to have a press conference to give his rationale for the firing- finally...
Davis did so over the telephone and, apparently, without pay...
((ed. note- the only way that will fly is if Kiffin was in breach of his deal... good luck proving that one...))
Davis had interviewed the likes of line coach Tom Cable, special consultant Paul Hackett, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, and James Lofton while Kiffin was still employed and game planning. Kiffin basically dared Davis to fire him, and not make him quit. There was too much money on the table for Kiffin to go voluntarily...
Davis, apparently, called Kiffin shortly after noon eastern time to inform him of his decision...
As we know more, you know more... a decision on the successor will be made later today. Davis is scheduled to have a press conference to give his rationale for the firing- finally...
UPDATE: Davis released a letter to the media that he claims Kiffin received on September 12th notifying the then-coach that, if he continued his pattern of behavior, he would be fired for cause... the letter can be found in black...
The first paragraph is below...
"Dear Lane:
Over the past months, you have made a number of public statements that were highly critical of, and designed to embarrass and discredit, this organization, its players and its coaches. I left you alone during training camp in hopes that you would cease your immature and destructive campaign..."
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