Lane Kiffin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Lane Kiffin born?May 9, 1975
2. Where was Lane Kiffin born?Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3. What is the youngest modern NFL head coach?Appointed Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2007 at age 31
4. What is the youngest BCS conference head coach?Held this distinction for a period during his college coaching career
5. Who is Lane Kiffin?Lane Kiffin is a football coach who has led many teams in the NFL and college. He is known for being very young when he started coaching at the highest levels.
6. How old was he when he became head coach of the Oakland Raiders?He was 31 years old when he was named head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2007, making him the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.

BCS Conference: A group of major college football conferences known for their competitive strength and bowl game access.
Offensive Scheme: The strategic plan and set of plays a football team uses to advance the ball and score points.
Coaching Philosophy: The fundamental beliefs and principles that guide a coach's training methods and team management.