Lane Kiffin...

    It really gets me mad when you go on a forum or any media outlet, and you see people calling for Coach Lane Kiffins head already. People stating how we need to get rid of him and how he will only hurt the program, and that he was not Pat Hadens choice. This is just crazy. Pete Carroll went 6-6 in his first year as the Trojans head coach, and lets remember he was not facing lack of depth, or sanctions for that matter. For Lane Kiffin to have a 4-1 record is just fine with me, as it is going to take some time for him, and his staff to adjust to these situations. Most of you are probably thinking "adjust? They were here before!" But the fact is, its like they were not here. Sure they know the area, the best spots to grab a beer, the best beach spots, but they are facing new challenges that many coaches do not face in their whole coaching career.
    How easy can it be having 70 scholarship players, and knowing those numbers are only going down with the reduced scholarships coming into affect, unless the appeal kicks in. Still, we will not be able to use as many offers as we once thought. Lane is working with the same team that Pete Carroll had last year in a 9-4 season, minus some key players such as Damian Williams, Taylor Mays, and Everson Griffen. They have all been filled with younger talent such as Freshman Robert Woods, Sophomore TJ McDonald, and Sophomore Nick Perry. Does the defense make you want to rip your hair out? Yes. But it is a very young squad which will grow in talent in the next few years. Not to mention that Kiffin had racked up the number one recruiting class in 2010, and pending early enrollees,and regular enrollees, could be heading for that number one ranking again.
    Every single Trojan fan should be happy that Lane Kiffin was offered and accepted the coaching position, as not many would have with everything lingering at that time. Kiffin brought in a monster staff, not to compete only for Pac-10 championships, but to win as many championships as he can. Remember this is his "Dream job" so unless he was lying, expect him to be around a very long time, and do great things here. I see a very bright future for Trojan football, and many new BCS Championships and Heisman winners to come!