Lane Kiffin Fired

Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin was fired by the team on September 30, 2008, after starting the season with a 1-3 record. The Raiders were 5-15 during Kiffin's tenure as coach. Offensive line coach Tom Cable will take over head coaching duties.¹ Kiffin, who was told he would not be paid the remaining salary left on his contract, has filed a grievance in an attempt to regain the lost pay.²

Fast Facts

1. Youngest NFL coach to be hired at 31 years of age¹
2. Hired by Raiders in 2007¹
3. Previously served as offensive coordinator at USC¹
4. Overall record: 5-15¹
5. 2008 record: 1-3¹
6. Fired over the phone¹
7. Succeeded by offensive line coach Tom Cable¹

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