Mike Leach didn't pass on the opportunity to troll Lane Kiffin during trip to Mississippi state capital
Leave it to Mike Leach to create a viral moment during an appearance at the state capital.
If you missed the biggest story from the state of Mississippi on Thursday, over 50 college head coaches and administrators traveled to Jackson, Miss., to meet with lawmakers in the hopes of getting the state’s flag changed or altered. If you are unaware, the Mississippi state flag features a Confederate logo.
The NCAA and the SEC recently announced an expansion of their bans against any state that features any Confederate images or logos in the state capital or on the state flag. Mississippi is the only state in the country that this ban currently applies to.
While Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin were at the state capital to meet with lawmakers, Mississippi State’s head coach had some fun at the expense of the Ole Miss coach during their time in Jackson.
In the clip below, Leach tugs at Kiffin’s mask to troll the coach during their appearance at the state capital.
A light moment before today's press conference between @Coach_Leach and @Lane_Kiffin . The Pirate with mask tug on the conductor of the Lane train. The Egg Bowl should be lots of fun. #MississippiState #OleMiss pic.twitter.com/u9Mx8WoNT7
— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) June 25, 2020
After the video clip went viral, Kiffin responded with this comment.
Only @Coach_Leach get off my 😷 @OleMissSports https://t.co/U5d67N67lt
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) June 25, 2020
It wasn’t that long ago that the Egg Bowl was perhaps the most contentious rivalry in all of college football. Who knew a pair of coaching changes could change that dynamic so quickly?
Really? If Lach plays Hill this year we WON’T watch or go any more. How’s that for a statement?
I’m sure your viewership will be greatly missed.
Well, why don’t you ask the NFL about that? Hail State is probably the most conservative school in the SEC. It’s very possible that cow towing to Hill will have a ripple effect for them.
Hey Leach, cover your beak! You probably cut a hole in the mouth so you can drink thru it!
I can’t resist…..a kibble on an MSU website. This is gonna get good! morebel,with a very small m, what do you think about players boycotting their own team? Pretty soon there won’t be any sports. Bama doesn’t have this problem because they”treat their players like royalty”. Either the coach runs the team or not. What do u think? AND KEEP KIFFIN OUT OF THE LIBRARY!!!
Well I guess we can expect both teams to be 11-0 going into the Egg Bowl
I mean , if the have time to play politics, their programs must be in great shape
Amusing…..a guy from Nebraska and a guy from California commenting on Mississippi politics
Well when your AD makes a statement about wanting to change the flag and players threatening to sit out because of it I’m not surprised
If I am correct, that flag has been in place for over 100 years….
If the flag is such a problem (it’s not)……then why did they sign with a Mississippi team?
Sounds like a ……hey, look at me moment. Everyone wants their 15
I believe M State stopped flying the flag anywhere on campus years ago from the last time it came up and people tried to get the state to change it. State fans am I right??
Mississippi State and Ole Miss both quit flying the flag on campus years ago.
Yep came down in 2016 and has at most if not all universities and a lot of cities/counties, businesses, etc. Seems it is now not “officially” displayed in more places than where it is but if all goes well tomorrow or Saturday it will not be “officially” displayed any where in the state. We’ll see.
I had this discussion with a friend of mine. Why all of a sudden are you so offended? What changed from the time you signed your LOI to now? MState doesn’t fly the flag anyway so why threaten your team to not play another snap until it’s changed?
I’m glad I got my comment in before SDS disables the replies….
That’s kind of the standard argument. Are we not allowed to change over time? In the times we are living in people are going to become more aware of their surroundings and probably feel more empowered to be vocal about a need for change. What changed with the SEC and NCAA? We need to stop being so narrow minded and try to be a little empathetic. I have always supported the flag and the monuments but over time I realized they really do not represent all people. Whats the harm in moving a monument to a cemetery or changing a flag to something more inclusive.
Among many other reasons, as Walter Williams says, if you give the PC censorship mob an inch, they’ll take a yard. What happens when a player decides they’re going to “sit out” until the state changes the name of the capital because Andrew Jackson was a racist? Should they cow tow to that too? Let’s be honest for a second. I’m willing to bet my left kidney that the vast majority of people (and football players especially) have no clue what their state flag represents and many couldn’t pick it out of a line up. It’s only an issue here because it’s now trendy to be an activist and the kids had to find some cause to take on.
You are right. Kylin Hill was an ultimate team player, but he caved to peer pressure. Now he has thrown away his NFL career. He will be perceived as a problem like Kapernik.
Yeah, but Kaepernick only decided to become an “activist” when it became painstakingly clear he lacked the talent to be a QB in the NFL. I love how everyone now wants to pretend like he was wronged, as if they forgot about that ridiculous tryout in front of all 32 NFL teams (which in and of itself is completely ridiculous for a backup-caliber QB) and then acted like an @ss by changing the venue at the last minute.
Kaepernick became an activist when he started dating a muslim activist.
Scottsboro, that too. I think he also thought it could keep him relevant. Unfortunately it backfired on him.
Why didn’t he say something when he signed 3 years ago?
The flag should be changed because it certainly isn’t unifying, but the players will now take this new found power and run with it. Who knows what’s next, but there will surely be a next.
I hear you my friend and Mossyman and on some level I agree but I was told many many years ago as a young manager …. manage or be managed. Well the SEC, NCAA, businesses looking to set up operations and now the players are now “managing”. This thing has been festering since 2001 and should have been dealt with in “calmer times” because it was simply the right thing to do on a number of levels.
Careful LSUMC! They will be coming for your tigers nickname next with its confederate ties and overtones!
Agreed…BLM is coming!
The unifying argument…….probably half or more……64 % on the last vote…..
With that many people wanting the current flag….how can denying those people’s wishes unify anything….?
All that will happen is that just a different side will be pi——-off
Division can not be addressed by creating division…..
That said, I support a vote of the people, and I will readily accept the will of the people.
However, a requirement that all government offices, and state schools be required to fly whatever flag is chosen should be part of the proposal.
George Washington said it best during the Whiskey Rebellion; the only President to take the field while in office. After the Revolution, during the rebellion, he said to the protesters, “You have consented to be governed, then be governed. You can eliminate the whiskey tax by changing the vote. The rioters all broke up and went home.
Why are people so afraid of others having some power? You want players and/or young adults to be powerless always? What kind of mindset is that? You guys need to read some Thomas Jefferson.
I’ve read and seen plenty. Putting people in power that have very limited knowledge is never a good thing. There is a reason these kids are in school, and that is to learn.
That’s a very foolish and simplistic view of reality. History has shown that young people can contribute greatly and the healthiest societies are the ones that accept diversity of input from all regardless of age, gender, race, etc.
Sure. The kids are just puppets for the left wing media. They don’t understand enough history to be making huge decisions. They are free to give their opinions. They don’t get to make demands. You’re just making stuff up now. It’s comical.
When you don’t listen to and respect people (young or not) they will resort to that. You’re welcome to think they’re just dumb fools but it doesn’t help or resolve anything.
Why can’t adults make demands? We’re talking about college students aged 18-21, they’re adults. And you don’t get to just tell them to sit down and shut up. Anybody that has leverage in any situation has it for a reason and to use it is logical. It shouldn’t just be handed over because the other people in the situation are older. That’s just odd thinking.
Who do you think is doing all the rioting…
When you don’t listen to and respect people (young or not) they will resort to that. You’re welcome to think they’re just dumb fools but it doesn’t help or resolve anything.
And you think rioting resolves anything. Typical left winger. Bad behavior is always tolerated when it comes from your side.
Why can’t adults make demands? We’re talking about college students aged 18-21, they’re adults. And you don’t get to just tell them to sit down and shut up. Anybody that has leverage in any situation has it for a reason and to use it is logical. It shouldn’t just be handed over because the other people in the situation are older. That’s just odd thinking.
They’ve been on a free ride their entire life. No experience and no contributions. They are just impressionable kids, and your side has them brainwashed.
Now we have our first actual free speech issue at Kansas State. Kids showing their ignorance and lack of education. Reality proves my point.
Thank you Kylin for taking a stand. If the flag does not get changed in the next few days, I hope more students from all of our universities will take the same stand. It’s way past time for our state leaders to bring us into the 21st century.
and what about the tax paying citizens who want to retain the current flag? do they not count?
Sure they count. I’m a tax paying citizen, and I’m assuming you are as well. We live in a republic, and we elect these officials to make these decisions for us. You may lobby your elected officials.
A vote of the people will ensure that that every person will have an opportunity to express their opinion. We vote on much less important issues all the time.
Let’s vote, and resolve it.
I wonder why some are opposed to a vote of the people? You don’t have to answer. I know the reason why.
The rioter and anarchists don’t care about a vote.
For some reason I can’t reply to your latest comment. After 19 years since the last vote, I’m not worried about the outcome. I voted to change it last time and lost. That’s ok. But even now, most of our legislators must feel this way as well. That is why they will hopefully change the flag. In 19 years a lot of older people have died and most of the younger generation realize what it really stands for. Reference matt wyatt’s radio page on Facebook for further knowledge if you aren’t sure. I know that a lot of people my age who voted to keep it last time have since changed there mind as well. The reason I am against another vote is because a lot more damage will be done to our already pitiful state image. Especially since this will be debated another 5 or 6 months on social media and the world stage. You can see that even this website knows how much hate will be spewed if they dont moderate it. I’m not sure how you feel about religion, but I have always tried to love and respect my fellow man. While changing this flag may not end racism, it is certainly a good faith effort to show the world that many hearts have change. We must find a common ground to find something that unites us.
To the grammar police, I realize that there are a couple of typos. My bad, lol. I missed them during my proof read.
This is how polarizing the issue is. 75% of Americans can’t agree on anything, but 75% of 11 state legislatures decided to LEGALLY secede from the union at the time. Racism has been around since time began, and still exists today. Women, especially.
Maybe I’m wrong but I don’t recall much if any hate being spewed on those articles. It felt more like closing comment section to silence opinions contrary to the running narrative
I’ll admit that by the time I got to those articles they were already closed. It seemed almost like they closed them immediately. The MS flag topic has the potential to escalate quickly if calmer heads don’t prevail during the dialogue. I hope we can all maintain civility and be free to express our views as well. I do understand though that if people’s responses were to turn negative they will close this thread as well. I love debate. Just never joined this forum.
Why should the majority vote matter in this instance, if it doesn’t matter in a presidential election?
It did matter, they just won the wrong states.
Well, first of all, is this a federal issue? Nope. Okay, moving on, then.
We’re a republic not a democracy and thus protected from the tyranny of the majority
So you want the team to boycott?
Sure, if that’s what it takes to bring Mississippi into the 21st century. I love Mississippi, MSU and sports, but sometimes there are things bigger than sports. Word on the street is the SEC is looking at ways to stop teams from participating in Mississippi if it doesn’t change the flag. I’m not talking about championship games either. So, the legislature will pass it now or when they are forced. Either way its changing. Worst case is that it changes in November.
The 21st century…do you also find “don’t tread on me” to be offensive too? Why don’t you just adopt a BLM flag as your state flag? Won’t stop anyone from bitc*ing about racism, but I’m sure it’ll make you feel good about yourself.
Glad the SEC is focused on its core values. So, can the SEC invoke similar measures to defeat legislation it doesn’t like?
Gotta win the electoral college.
those who oppose a vote fear they will lose…they will, of course, deny that, and point to polling that indicates the majority would vote for a change
well, if the vote to change is sure to be approved, then what’s the problem?
I should think an endorsement from the people would be welcome by the change crowd
I’ve already stated why we shouldn’t have a statewide election, and it isn’t out of fear of losing at this point. If you look back at the last election, the current flag won at roughly 65 percent. But that was only 17 percent of the total population. We all know the older generation votes pretty hard. The thing is, that generation is gone now (they made up 20 percentof the population at the time). Many people I know have changed their mind as they matured and want the flag gone. Plus, most of the younger generation is more open minded. What I dont want is for everybody with a backwards opinion, that has since been debunked, to come out and spout stuff for the next 4 or 5 months to make Mississippi look even more ridiculous than we already are. Seccession was wrong (especially for the intended purpose of preserving slavery).
Honestly, nobody is stopping you from waving that flag or the Confederate flag either. We just dont want it on our state buildings. Its embarrassing in the year 2020. Heck, it was embarrassing in 2001. We need a flag that doesn’t remind almost 40 percent of our population that we fought to keep them enslaved, and that we were proud to do it. By all means fly ten of them over your house. Let the world know how proud you are.
Did you seriously just suggest that the younger generation who wants to censor things, tear down statues and police speech is “open-minded?” That’s rich. I get that the winners get to write their version of history, but this idea that the confederate flag is a symbol of racism is the product of decades of liberal control and infiltration of the public education system and those who want to remove all of these symbols are simply repeating what has been pounded into their heads from day one. Given that you have to look at history in the context of the time period, it’s absurd to me to make these statements when, for one thing, the Union states also had a checkered history on the subject, and considering the views of leaders like Lincoln and Grant themselves. Many of them simply were against the concept of secession- which is why the war wasn’t simply about slavery. While the statues of union leaders are also under attack now, it’s ridiculous to look at history using 2020 morality as your guide. If that’s what you’re going to do, why single out the confederacy, when nearly every historical figure has skeletons in the closet?
And are you also suggesting we should ignore election results based on your assumption that if those who didn’t show up to vote had actually done so, the results would have been different? Wow. This is how the liberal mind works. There’s always a justification in their mind for imposing their version of morality.
Lol, you’re pretty funny. Anyway, if you dont live in Mississippi, then by all means petition your state to install the Confederate flag on your state flag. If you’re from Mississippi, the legislature will hopefully decide to take it down. If not, it will be voted on again. If it is taken down, by all means continue to fly it at your house or on your car. Nobody is taking that freedom.
The only reason the legislature would decide the issue is due to a lack of confidence it will accomplish your goal. That’s pretty obvious. It’s stupid that all tradition and meaning has to go away in order to attempt to make a group of people happy, who quite frankly, still won’t be happy regardless. And let’s be honest, you’re not going to let me fly it at my house. That’s the whole goal of the PC mob culture. Forget the idiot caught on camera for a moment, but use Branson as an example. The PC mob wants a private business to be “removed” from its location. Heck, I can tell you all day that I think the flag stands for state’s rights and that the state stands against an overzealous federal government, but that won’t stop you from trying to blackmail me and threaten my livelihood. Funny how the same liberals who once claimed random drug testing was an invasion of privacy have no problem with the intrusion into people’s private lives that the PC mob orchestrates on a daily basis.
In one paragraph you came out against free speech and the right of the people to vote.
Wow. what is wrong with you people
I don’t want to live in your America
Please clarify how I came out against free speech. You are more than welcome to spew anything you’d like. Feel free. I just hate the thought of all the backwards thinking spewing from Mississippi for the next several months. Also, no one is taking your right to vote. You elected officials in this state (I suppose you are from here). They were definitely Republican I can tell (p.s. I lean to the right, but I’m educated). This is a republic. Hence the name republicans go by. Also, if you dont like the outcome, you can always vote for someone else to bring the issue back up or you can petition to have a statewide election.
You can move to Seattle.
Lol, I needed a good laugh. It’s been entertaining to say the least.
He’s “educated” lol. I love when liberals try to act intellectually superior as if their virtues and morals are black letter law.
Seriously, he has a point when he says move to Seattle. I don’t know why this concept is so hard for people, and frankly, it’s exactly what this flag stands for- let the states decide for themselves. If you don’t like it, go to California, or New York or Oregon where I’m sure you’ll be more at home and find more “educated” people such as yourself. You can sit around beating it to NPR and sniffing each other’s farts. Those of of who don’t want to live that life will stay in states like MS.
What the talking heads say and what they think are commonly 2 different things..perception slanted by the media does NOT help…NASCAR swore up and down there was a noose in bubba wallace’s stall. It was a ring of rope to pull a garage door down, and had been there since 2019. The state will not be bullied.
I’ll agree much of the media has an agenda, both left and right. Bubba Wallace has nothing to do with the state flag of Mississippi. It’s a shame people feel bullied to do the right thing. Doing the right thing should come naturally.
Thank god there are liberals like you to tell us all what the “right thing” to do is.
Its pretty obvious how you feel about the flag, so by all means put them all over your yard and car. That way everyone will know how you feel. It’s a free country. With that being said we live in a republic and the legislature will decide this.
First of all, this is a democratic republic. Second of all, the only reason you want the legislature to decide it is because you know the people of MS are not going to cave to these threats and don’t share your feelings. Commie.
Not only NASCAR but CNN, MSNDNC, and their ilk fanned that made up “news” story gleefully to further their fake agenda that America is a racist country. As if it wasn’t bad enough they are fake news, they make up the “news” as well
You Cannot Re-Write History. It Already Happened.
Agreed they want chaos. The ONLY way Trump won’t be re- elected.
Just arrange the 13 stars in the upper left corner of the Mississippi flag from an X (bars) to a circle. Arkansas uses a diamond pattern.
It won’t matter….they want the BLM flag. Whatever that is.
I would have more respect for m s u 20 if he just admitted his crowd is scared to death of a vote be the people, and prefers the legislature shove this down the throat of the people….
20 seems to have an issue with the truth…..sad
First I’m not scared of the results, I’m more concerned about all the racist supporters making the state look worse than we already do. Secondly, we have a legislature for a reason. With that being said, we have Republican governor, Republican Senate and Republican House. And for all of the idiotic outsider talk, every major organization within the state has come out in support of changing it. That even includes the historical society. My Lord, how long are people going to fight the civil war. Even Ole Miss with all of its history is trying to move forward.
I forgot, those “rednecks” you refer to don’t have any rights. Only the educated, enlightened left should decide the state’s future, isn’t that right? The only people it would look bad to are the idiots at MSNBC and liberal elite. Who cares about them other than you? What do you think you will accomplish by this? You think after this happens, ever black person in MS will suddenly stop pulling the race card at every stop? Yeah, right.
And we’ll stop “fighting the civil war” after you stop tearing down our f*cking historical monuments and trying to culturally cleanse the country with your views.
Efftheleft is in FULL-BLOWN meltdown mode!! Heh, heh — this is so great!
Ms 20 concerned that people have the opportunity to speak and give their opinions
Wow
If you are from Mississippi then you do have a right to your opinion on this matter. You have a House representative and a senator. Plus you can contact the governor. Nobody took that right. Maybe you gave it up?
I don’t need a corrupt politician to speak for me.
Nor, does anyone else.
Just to be clear, are you against all people speaking out, or just those who don’t agree with you?
You were clear that you did not want the pro flag citizens to speak publicly…even called them names……very adult of you …..
But you did not condemn the right of the pro change crowd to speaking publicly……..didn’t even call them names…
So you are against citizens voting on issues…..or even speaking publicly on issues….
Voter suppression and censorship all at the same time……I did not realize the Communist party had a branch in Starkvegas…..
No, I could care less who speaks out,I certainly don’t care if racist speak out. In fact I encourage them. No need in them hiding in the shadows. It’s just embarrassing. I didn’t call all of the supporters racist either. It’s hard to imagine in the information age that so many could be confused, but they are entitled to their opinions as well. In fact, the other nut on here, eff, told me I needed to move to another state because he didn’t like my opinion. Are you going to condemn him for trying to silence me? No, and you shouldn’t. He can say what he wants. It just makes him look stupid. Kinda like when you call me a communist. It’s over though. The insurrection was defeated in 1865 and their supporters lost again today in the MS legislature. The official vote is tomorrow, but it’s over. The sun will still rise. You may honor the soldiers at graveyards and museums. Go ahead and proudly wave your flag at home, too. Now it’s time to talk sports.
LOL. Confused. Again, thanks for your liberal elitism. Thank god big brother always knows best. There’s people literally screaming “kill cops” in the streets, but this is the hill you choose to die on. F*ck you. None of you liberal elites give one flying f*ck about George Floyd. You just seized the opportunity to put all of us “rednecks” in our place and eliminate everything you hate from society in one fell swoop. Sic semper tyrannis (which ironically translates to don’t step on my neck).
MSU 20….I attempted to respond to your latest comments…..I can assure you there was no name calling or racist in my post. I can only assume it was taken down because I dared to question the motivation and wisdom of the legislature.
Apparently that is not allowed here on state run media
What happened yesterday in Mississippi was pretty historic. It’s a shame this site doesn’t realize that and just blocks comments. Very weak.
What’s happening at Kansas State is just a joke.
The children have taken over the universities
I just hope I can get my money back
No kidding. It’s called the first amendment, you expel someone over that and plaintiff’s attorneys should descend on that campus immediately,
And for those who want to argue with me, K-State is a public state school who receives federal and state tax dollars, so yes, the First Amendment does apply to them.
I disagree about MS. Nothing historic about political pandering. There’s a reason they chose to go this route and it’s because they know the people of MS would have said over my dead body.
The people will still have a chance to speak….
These so called conservatives can be challenged by true conservative…..hopefully the people don’t forget this betrayal
I think the vote is essentially between keeping the current flag, without the confederate battle emblem (so basically plain red white and blue stripes) or having the legislature come up with a new one. So basically, your choice is change or change, not really a choice in my book. What a joke.
There is no argument……when I looked up the tweet, my reaction was….”that’s it? They are threatening to boycott over that”
No wan he gets tossed over that…..if he does, after his lawyers get done with k state, he won’t need that degree anyway
Of those people want to lose their scholarships over this…..well, maybe they are hiring down at the car wash
Go kylan!
Hope he tears his ACL and never plays a down in the NFL. Piece of sh*t.
But typical, you can’t even spell his fuc*ing name correctly.
Haha, you’re one more comment thread away from an aneurysm! Lol!