PHOENIX — The desert isn’t known for being particularly kind, and over the years it’s been doubly harsh to University of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin.
The last time he was here, as Southern California’s head coach in 2013, not only did his team lose to Arizona State 62-41, but Kiffin was subsequently fired upon returning to Los Angeles.
The visit before that was for a hearing with the NCAA that didn’t go particularly well for the Trojans.
Perhaps the third time will be the charm, and Kiffin will finally have some fun in the Phoenix area.