What do Lane Kiffin, LSU football, and Nick Saban’s “rat poison” have to do with old Catholicism? More than we might initially think, especially when we consider how thoroughly the old Church prepared us—even for preparation.
One crucial Scripture passage to consider as you view today is this: By their fruits, you will know them.
Another thing to note is that this channel is unapologetically Catholic. It won’t be for everyone.
In this episode of COACHING JACOB, we examine Kiffin’s comments about practice, game-day expectations, and the appearance of discipline, following the discussion from the football field into the classroom and the Catholic spiritual life.
From Septuagesima and the preparation for Lent to fasting, vigils, and consistent examination of conscience, Catholic Tradition understands something important that early success in the spiritual life can make us forget: We cannot neglect the daily work and expect ourselves to be ready simply because the appointed hour has arrived.
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There is another Scripture passage, remember, where things get good for the soul—his house is cleaned—before the devil goes away only briefly to return with even more demons to tempt him.
This is another illustration crucial to understanding this presentation today.
Along the way, we revisit LSU’s 2003 loss to Florida, consider the danger concealed beneath praise, and turn the examination upon ourselves. Joe joins us too, having decided that a thunderstorm is sufficient reason to appear on the show.
We even bring back Allen Iverson’s most infamous press conference, respectfully, of course.
If you enjoy the discussion, please like the video, share it, and subscribe to the channel for more conversations on the Catholic Faith, culture, and the formation of virtue—all while doing it with a person who will never hesitate to confess his own failures.
VIDEO SOURCES / CLIP CREDITS
- The Lane Kiffin Press Conference (Sept. 7, 2026) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pduSmSZMFg
- Allen Iverson “Practice” Rant – TheSportMemes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknXRyUEJtU
- Novus Ordo Cringe Compilation No. 666 – Jeremiah Alphonsus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnaafu7EVdY
- Florida-LSU 2003 – J Law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSf-vuM92pg
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