http://geekmba360.disqus.com/enMon, 25 Jan 2010 12:50:39 -0000http://www.GeekMBA360.com/?p=956#comment-31248637<p>Thanks for the comments, Jack. </p> <p>I agree with you that Lane Kiffin burned some bridges with Tennessee and the SEC. However, I think the bridge-burning is not as devastating as people think. </p> <p>Let's say that in the next few years, Lane Kiffin has a great run at USC, winning multiple Pac 10 championships, and maybe 1 or two national championships. If he calls one of the SEC teams and say that he would like to become their head coach, I think the school will talk to him. In college football (or in other industries), people care more about winning than anything else. As long you can win (or make a lot of money for the company), you'll be able to get another job. Personally, I don't like this culture, but it's reality that we have to deal with. :-)</p> <p>By no means I agree with what Lane Kiffin did; he showed a lack of loyalty and class. But, at least in the short term, he had put himself into a very good position career-wise for himself. :-)</p>GeekMBA360Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:50:39 -0000http://www.GeekMBA360.com/?p=956#comment-30978060<p>A friend shared this article in Google Reader. It made me laugh. You somehow glossed over the fact that Kiffin has burned numerous bridges, become the most hated football coach in college football, and become the most hated man in the state of Tennessee. </p> <p>One could argue he only left the SEC because everyone in the conference had lost respect for him and the conference had tagged him with so many secondary recruiting violations that he became too frustrated, unable to adapt. Great role model.</p> <p>I guess climbing rungs on the career ladder is worth burning all those bridges.</p>JackSat, 23 Jan 2010 11:31:21 -0000