LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin is once again at the center of a controversy after posting a photo on social media featuring two LSU-themed hats with an inscription inspired by Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. The post, which included Trump's name, was met with mixed reactions and eventually led to Kiffin deleting it and re-posting it with his team's logo.
The move is reminiscent of Kiffin's earlier controversy at Ole Miss, where he left the program amidst its national championship pursuit to take the Tigers' head coaching job. The school had paid him a seven-year, $91 million contract, including a full bonus structure from his previous employer, making him one of college football's richest head coaches.
Kiffin has long been known for his outspoken comments and actions on social media, which have sometimes sparked backlash from critics. However, the latest incident has led to renewed attention on his ability to navigate complex issues while maintaining a strong online presence.
The photo in question featured two hats with the inscription "Make Baton Rouge Great," an apparent play on Trump's slogan. While Kiffin did not explicitly endorse Trump or his policies, some critics saw the move as a tacit endorsement of the former president's ideology.
Despite the backlash, Kiffin has maintained that he is committed to uniting fans from both LSU and Ole Miss. In a separate post, he told fans, "We can all get along," adding that he believes in the power of unity.
The incident serves as a reminder that, even for high-profile figures like Kiffin, social media presence comes with great responsibility. As one Twitter user quipped, "The internet remembers."
The move is reminiscent of Kiffin's earlier controversy at Ole Miss, where he left the program amidst its national championship pursuit to take the Tigers' head coaching job. The school had paid him a seven-year, $91 million contract, including a full bonus structure from his previous employer, making him one of college football's richest head coaches.
Kiffin has long been known for his outspoken comments and actions on social media, which have sometimes sparked backlash from critics. However, the latest incident has led to renewed attention on his ability to navigate complex issues while maintaining a strong online presence.
The photo in question featured two hats with the inscription "Make Baton Rouge Great," an apparent play on Trump's slogan. While Kiffin did not explicitly endorse Trump or his policies, some critics saw the move as a tacit endorsement of the former president's ideology.
Despite the backlash, Kiffin has maintained that he is committed to uniting fans from both LSU and Ole Miss. In a separate post, he told fans, "We can all get along," adding that he believes in the power of unity.
The incident serves as a reminder that, even for high-profile figures like Kiffin, social media presence comes with great responsibility. As one Twitter user quipped, "The internet remembers."
I mean on one hand its kinda cool that he's trying to unite fans from both schools but at the same time its like whoa dude did you really think we wouldn't catch wind of that? 
idk what to make of this but i guess thats just part of the package when u're a public figure 
. He's trying to ride the coattails of a polarizing figure without putting in the work to understand where his own fans stand on the issues. Meanwhile, LSU is getting roasted on social media, and I'm not surprised 
. We need coaches who are going to take a stand for what they believe in, not just pander to get likes 
. And let's be real, $91 million contract or not, he's still a head coach, not some politician trying to build a personal brand 
. Time to put the "R" back in "respect" 
. You can't just slap a slogan on a hat and expect everyone to be cool with it. I mean, come on, "Make Baton Rouge Great" is basically copying Trump's slogan, what's next? 
He's gonna start wearing a "Make [insert state] Great" jersey too? 
I think Kiffin's mistake was an easy one to make, but not the wisest decision. He's got a big platform and should be careful what he puts out there. I mean, can't we all just get along? 
. but seriously, as a fan, it would've been cool if the team's logo was used instead of that "Make Baton Rouge Great" thing... sounds kinda sketchy 
... I mean, I get what he was trying to do, but was it really necessary? 
. On the one hand, I love that he's still being true to himself and isn't afraid to stir up some controversy 
... but on the other hand, some of his fans might be totally turned off by it 
. And let's be real, the internet does remember (lol) 
. What do you guys think? Should Kiffin have just kept that hat post under wraps? 
. like, yeah, "make baton rouge great" is catchy and all, but it's also super reminiscent of trump's "maga" thing... even if he didn't explicitly endorse it, some ppl are still gonna call him out for it 
. at the end of the day, though, kiffin seems like a cool dude who just wants to unite his fans, so i guess it's all good? 
but seriously, social media is a wild thing... one minute you're a hero, next minute you're a pariah 
...and honestly? That "We can all get along" post kinda falls flat too. Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is, if you're gonna throw shade, at least do your own 
. The internet remembers for sure, and I'd rather not see him deleting posts left and right like a broken record 
...anyway, moving on!
. And yeah, deleting and re-posting wasn't gonna cut it either, that's just gonna make people wonder what else is going on behind closed doors 
. He knows he's a lightning rod for criticism and I'm not sure if the "We can all get along" vibe is gonna fly with everyone 
. Still, I think he's got a good heart and wants to unite fans, so maybe we'll see some growth from him in the future 
.
You can't just put your name on a movement and not be held accountable for what comes next 
. if he wants to be all about unity, then show us with his actions, not just some half-baked attempt at being relatable. and btw, "make baton rouge great" is just a lazy play on words... sounds like a marketing slogan from a souvenir shop, not something a coach with your level of experience should be posting 
