From ESPN.com:

The inevitable became reality Tuesday when Lane Kiffin was fired by Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis on Tuesday.

In a one-paragraph release, the team said “Lane Kiffin has been released as head coach of the Oakland Raiders for cause. “

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported that according to sources, Kiffin was fired via the telephone and without pay.

Tom Cable, the team’s offensive line coach, was emerging as the leading candidate to replace Kiffin, a source said. Cable was among three coaches interviewed by Davis on Monday night; the others were offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and special consultant Paul Hackett.

And the killer stat:

During Kiffin’s 20-game tenure, in which the team was 5-15, the Raiders took leads into the fourth quarter of 11 games.

It’s firin’ season.

Let’s all remember that Kiffin is one of us. Also, he was passed over for the Gophers job that went to Tim Brewster. The mind reels.

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