If there's anyone who understands Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's situation from Monday's victory over Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal, it's Lane Kiffin.
Ahead by 18 points in the fourth quarter, head coach Nick Saban laid into Daboll after the Tigers forced a fourth down with 7:15 remaining in the game in similar fashion to the "ass-chewings" he used to give Kiffin during his tenure at Alabama.
Of course, the often opinionated FAU head coach chimed in via Twitter hours later.
Nick Saban giving Brian Daboll the @Lane_Kiffin treatment. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/DILLEEFTGw
— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) January 2, 2018
So u wanted to be the OC for coach Saban. "Those are called ass chewings son! U are to sit there and say yes sir u are right. 😂 @finebaum @espn @SECcountry Don't come to #thefaU 🤦♂️ https://t.co/bJO38OelCv
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) January 2, 2018
Though it's not 100-percent clear, it seems that the coach may have yelled, "run the damn ball" among the tirade, which Daboll seemed to take in stride.
As color commentator Todd Blackledge pointed out, it's likely that the coach wanted to score another touchdown in order to give his starters some rest during the final minutes of the game.
For what it's worth, Daboll's offense out-gained Clemson, 261-to-188, in total yards and accounted for two of Alabama's three touchdowns during the victory.
Still, that wasn't enough for Saban, who has earned a reputation for being one of college football's biggest perfectionists.
You Might Also Like
Alabama
Nick Saban lays into Alabama assistant despite 18-point fourth quarter lead
By Jason HallAlabama
Nick Saban responds after getting caught chewing out one of his assistants... again
By Joseph NardoneAlabama
Lane Kiffin may not be done with Alabama quite yet
By Ben BornsteinAlabama
Lane Kiffin details how he still texts Nick Saban like a scorned lover
By Ben BornsteinncG1vNJzZmiekaOvtsbZZ5qopV%2BYvK24xKCcZp6fpMGjrculZqydk2Sura3BmqSaZ5yWu6Z5yqKdn6GeYruqr8pmqpqakaN6tbXRmpueZZKntqK6jJ2Ym6ecoXqiv9JmmqGdp567qHnSopuepJmjsm6t0aCspp2eqXqku8ulnKCdXZu8sMDBmqOlZaChrrq7xZ9krJ2dnrOqusClZg%3D%3D