"We have received from the NCAA a notice of allegations against Lane Kiffin pertaining to his tenure as the head football coach at Tennessee," said athletic director Pat Haden. "The NCAA enforcement process provides for Tennessee and Lane to address those charges. Until that process is completed, it would be unfair and premature for me or USC to comment on this matter."However, Haden can speak to Kiffin's culture of compliance since taking over at Troy.
"However, I will say this: Since his return to USC last year as our head football coach, Lane has been vigilant in making sure he and the football program follow the NCAA's rules and compete the right way," Haden continued. "Lane has my support as our head football coach."
Kiffin cannot comment on the specifics at this time.
"We have received the notice of allegations," Lane Kiffin said. "On the advice of my legal counsel, we cannot comment other than to say we look forward to working through the process with the NCAA."
