LOS ANGELES — Southern California coach Lane Kiffin is apparently trying to get the inside track on recruiting a 13-year-old quarterback from Delaware.
The father of David Sills says the former Tennessee coach talked to the seventh-grader by phone Thursday and that the coach told the boy he’d like to have him come to USC. The boy’s answer, according to his father, was: “Absolutely.”
The Delaware News Journal first reported the story.
The father, David Sills IV, told The Associated Press on Friday that he also spoke to Kiffin and was shocked to have his son receive the nonbinding offer. The elder Sills says he is comfortable with his son’s early commitment.
NCAA rules prohibit coaches and school officials from speaking publicly about unsigned prospects.
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bullit writes:
Like father like son - FOOLS
VolunteerPassion writes:
wow.... really Kiffin? I hope USC falls flat on their face this year. Reports say that Kiffin, USC AD, will meet with the NCAA on violations on Feb. 19-21. Let's hope for the best(hehehehe)
Bloodrunzorange writes:
What a joke!!! Go Vols!!!
Botetourtvol writes:
Please quit reporting on USC and Kiffin on this site.....please.....
BankerVol writes:
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MemphoVol writes:
Hey, no biggie. Remember, we got a commitment from Eric Berry's little brother. :-)
vol94 writes:
This is NOT an ESPN Site but a UT VOLS SITE.
I am rarely critical of KNS but this is ridiculous. Yes Kiffin was our former coach but we have MOVED ON!! Most Vol fans do NOT care about Kiffin nor USCw. They are not in the SEC so
KNS- PLEASE NO MORE KIFFIN/USCw articles!!!
UT_Mike writes:
His Deleware team came to Nashville and played MBA's middle school. The kid threw 4 interceptions. Sounds like a great pick up by sufferboy.
TommyJack writes:
Like it or not, the jackal is news.
ric1958 writes:
Who Cares.
Botetourtvol writes:
On to something much more Volunteer related - check out the material from an ESPN story on Tony Dungy.....
Dungy also weighed in on whether Manning was a better clutch quarterback than the Patriots' Tom Brady.
"Your coach wouldn't punt the ball to Peyton," Dungy said in referring to Patriots coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 deep in his own territory rather than give the ball back to Manning late in the Colts' 35-34 victory in Week 10.
"I would punt the ball to Tom Brady with one minute left," Dungy said. "Your coach is the best coach in the world and wouldn't punt it to [Manning]. What does that say?"
tnsportsman writes:
LOL, That's our former coach, the Liar Surfer Dude knows how to get headlines!
The problem is 'A' Hole won't be head coach when the 13 year old is ready to sign, ROFLMAO! Learn those rules PUNK!
Go to hell Liar Surfer Dude and USC!
Couchdummy writes:
I enjoy every news item that shows the world what an idiot that Lane Kiffin truly is. I am so glad he is gone!!
V_O_L_S_GO_VOLS_GO writes:
WHO FREAKIN' CARES?!?!?!? This moron has nothing to do with our school anymore. Please stop posting these ridiculous links to X's world on the GVX website!!! It's already been GoGatorsXtra, now it's gonna turn into GoTrojansXtra. Kiffin's got you guys at KNS by the balls.
dwolfcreek#397971 writes:
Came to Nashville , played MBA 8th grade , sacked 4 times , fumbled 3 times . MBA coach says maybe he had bad day . lol
orangekoolaid2 writes:
Does this go on Mike's resume for his last hire?
idiocracy writes:
By the time this kid graduates high school, Kiffin will be lucky to be coaching high school B team football in Possum Trot, AL.
vols2#227315 writes:
thank the lord that Kiffin sign the early enrollee at UT, or our recruiting class would not have been in the top twenty.
jman33163 writes:
:YAWN:
Go Big Orange!!!!
orangekoolaid2 writes:
Great comments!
crimsonviper writes:
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/...
Yes TJ ..BUT, now this dude is looking for him.
UTmama writes:
PLEASE QUIT PRINTING EVERYTIME KIFFIN TAKES A CR@P!! WE DON'T CARE!!! WE HAVE A NEW COACH WITH CLASS AND INTEGRITY THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
orangekoolaid2 writes:
I agree
TommyJack writes:
Bwahahaha
dvols writes:
i heard he hasn't qualified yet......
Cldvols1 writes:
Ahh Queefin, bahahahahahahaha!
txvolsfan writes:
I hope they don't let Coach O around 13 year old little boys!!!
txvolsfan writes:
How do you know???
joemactuba writes:
Can we please stop talking about this douchbag I don't care about what he is doing
allntl1#565211 writes:
He does not. I believe after this fiasco that it is a proven fact that University of Tennessee is capable of recruiting on its own merits. I also believe Coach Dooley given more time could have pulled in a better class. Most parents want their kid with a person who will be a good influence on them. I think Dooley is that person.
rusty_shackleford writes:
This just in: Kiffin makes non-binding scholarship offer to Reggie Bush's sperm.
Vols412 writes:
Kiffin won't be there in 5 years to watch him sign.
UTVOLSRROCKN writes:
Old news. Read it 6 hours ago. I agree with all. NO MORE ARTICLES ON THE LIAR PLEASE!!!!!!
EALVOL writes:
Why do you bozos keep talking about Kiffin. Who cares. Let it go and give it a rest!! GBO
ctmartin writes:
THOUGHT HE DID NOT HAVE TO GET HEADLINES FOR USC.
APPEARS TO BE JUST A PR MOVE TO ME. KEEPING HIS NAME OUT THERE.
BIVOLAR_BEAR writes:
The kid has a 14yr old sister LK wants to recruit as a Hostess??
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
That is too d@mn funny!!! ROTFLMAO!!!
Voluvr writes:
Wonder who the coach will be at USC in 5 years after Monte retires Orgeron takes the head coaching job for the Mean Machine?
nocleats writes:
HE did say that... but remember this quote..."Lane Kiffin is a flat out liar"
BIVOLAR_BEAR writes:
Well Coach O will be the DC after MK falls dead on the field this Spring..Lk will be arrested for stalking coeds, Garrett will take his own life and at least 6 players will be expelled for conduct and NCAA violations..That would leave Phil Fulmer, the only coach hard-up enough to take the job..
BubbaJ writes:
This guy has no boundries! Fear the Kiffin USC, Fear the Kiffin! Glad he's yours now!
vol75 writes:
Kiffin's legacy will be as the poster boy for everything that is wrong with college athletics. Until then, he doesn't exist....
vol75 writes:
Now that is funny!
Sovol writes:
Only if you make him news.
volunteer_cowboy writes:
i had the same comment before i say yours
volunteer_cowboy writes:
saw
stevefrommemphis writes:
Didn't Gillespie at Kentucky offer a bunch of junior high kids scholarships? Will Kentucky basketball honor all those commitments now that Gillespie is gone?
orangekoolaid2 writes:
10/4 coach o eyes are very close.
VOLorado writes:
where do i click to suggest removal of this article?
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