From OutKick · Mark Harris · · 1m 10s
Lane Kiffin claims ref told him 'he would have been killed' if he blew whistle before Kentucky touchdown
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says officials warned he'd be killed if he blew whistle before Kentucky touchdown.
In brief
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says officials warned he'd be killed if he blew whistle before Kentucky touchdown. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin claims a line judge told him he would have been killed if he blew the whistle for a disputed touchdown play against Kentucky. Originally reported by OutKick.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin claims a line judge told him he would have been killed if he blew the whistle for a disputed touchdown play against Kentucky.
“he would have been killed if he had blown the whistle for the play being stopped”
Kentucky vs LSU game
Kentucky won 35-34 in overtime after a disputed touchdown play in the second half.
“Kentucky head coach will stein opted for the latter option”
Controversial play
Officials did not blow the whistle for the touchdown play despite it appearing stopped.
“the line judge just said that, in that situation, there was too much at stake”
Kiffin's complaint
Kiffin argues officials should blow the whistle for big plays to protect the game's integrity.
“you can’t refuse to blow the whistle because it’s such a big play”
Game outcome
Kentucky won their second overtime game in back-to-back weeks.
“seconds later, minchey walked into the end zone to give kentucky its second overtime win in back-to-back weeks”
Kiffin's statement
Kiffin said officials would have killed him if he blew the whistle for the play.
“he would have been killed if he had blown the whistle for the play being stopped”
The big picture
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin claims a line judge told him he would have been killed if he blew the whistle for a disputed touchdown play against Kentucky.
